Pitfalls in the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma presenting in an unusual site: A case report

To present a case report of extragingival pyogenic granuloma on lower lip which is an uncommon site for pathological entity and also to emphasize the reason for its occurrence. Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a benign vascular neoplasm more often appear as lobulated or smooth red nodular lesion commonly in gingiva. Extragingival occurrence of PG is very rare. The present article reports a rare case of 55-year-old female with PG presenting rapid growing mass on the lower lip. This article highlights the possibility on the reason for its occurrence which is important for the diagnosis in this atypical location. The primary etiology of lower lip lesion is trauma and contributory factors being poor oral hygiene and betel quid chewing. Pyogenic granuloma is one of the common lesions in oral cavity. This article highlights the pyogenic granuloma on lip which is an unusual site. Although it can be diagnosed clinically, atypical presentations lead to inappropriate diagnosis. Therefore, further investigation by biopsy confirms final diagnosis upon which treatment is instituted.

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Myoepithelial carcinoma or epithelioid sarcoma – A rare diagnosis with poor prognosis. A case report and review of literature

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.06.016 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 ◽

pp. 239-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kristina Khazeni ◽

Hannah LaBove ◽

Breelyn Wilky ◽

Andrew E. Rosenberg ◽

Elizabeth Paulus ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Poor Prognosis ◽

Epithelioid Sarcoma ◽

Myoepithelial Carcinoma ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Rare Diagnosis

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Adductor magnus muscle primary hydatid cyst rare unusual site: A case report

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.09.026 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 51 ◽

pp. 379-384 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Samer Makki Mohamed Al-Hakkak

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Unusual Site ◽

Adductor Magnus ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst ◽

Adductor Magnus Muscle

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Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord: A Case Report

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2011/197584 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-2 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

M. S. Papageorgiou ◽

G. Dadakas ◽

K. Donev

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Spermatic Cord ◽

Rare Case ◽

Malignant Tumors ◽

Testicular Tumor ◽

Unusual Site ◽

Scrotal Mass

Liposarcomas are malignant tumors derived embryologically from mesodermal tissues. An unusual site of presentation is the spermatic cord, presenting as an inguinal or scrotal mass. We report a rare case of a liposarcoma of the spermatic cord, mimicking a testicular tumor. The patient was operated, and an orchidectomy, including the tumor, was performed. To our knowledge, there are about 185 similar cases reported in the literature.

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Epidermal cyst in an unusual site: A case report

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.01.001 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 114-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mustafa Pehlivan ◽

Pelin Özün Özbay ◽

Muzaffer Temur ◽

Özgür Yılmaz ◽

Zekeriya Gümüş ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Epidermal Cyst ◽

Unusual Site

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Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Uterus: A Case Report

Tumori Journal ◽

10.1177/030089169508100615 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 81 (6) ◽

pp. 454-456 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

H. Aydanur Kargı ◽

Erdener Özer ◽

Neriman Gökden

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Inflammatory Pseudotumor ◽

Unusual Site

We herein report a case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the uterus, which is a very unusual site for the lesion. To the best of our knowledge, only 2 cases of inflammatory pseudotumor of the uterus have been reported.

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