scholarly journals Transtibial Ertl amputation for children and adolescents: a case series and literature review

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 357-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Bodley Firth ◽  
Julio Javier Masquijo ◽  
Ken Kontio
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Case Series

Acute Idiopathic Scrotal Edema: Systematic Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (03) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maristella Santi ◽  
Sebastiano Lava ◽  
Giacomo Simonetti ◽  
Gregorio Milani ◽  
Mario Bianchetti
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
General Condition ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Acute Scrotum ◽  
Good General Condition ◽  
Scrotal Edema ◽  
Limiting Condition ◽  
Made In

Introduction Existing information on acute idiopathic scrotal edema relies on small case series and textbooks. Methods We searched reports with no date limits on acute idiopathic scrotal edema. Results Thirty-seven studies were included. Sixteen case series addressed the prevalence of acute idiopathic scrotal edema among males with acute scrotum: among 3,403 cases, the diagnosis of acute idiopathic scrotal edema was made in 413 cases (12%). Twenty-four reports addressed history, findings, management, and course of acute idiopathic scrotal edema in 311 patients. The patients mostly ranged in age from 5 to 8 years, presented with acute scrotal redness and swelling, associated or not with mild pain. Ninety percent or more of the cases developed in patients without atopic diathesis and were not preceded by inguinoscrotal surgery, acute febrile illnesses, or trauma. They were afebrile; in good general condition; and presented without pruritus, nausea or vomiting, or abdominal pain. The lesions were bilateral in two-thirds and unilateral in one-third of the cases. The condition resolved spontaneously within 2 to 3 days without sequelae. Approximately 10% of the cases experienced a recurrence. Conclusion Acute idiopathic scrotal edema is a self-limiting condition that accounts for ≥ 10% of cases of acute scrotum in children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Endogenous endophthalmitis in children and adolescents: Case series and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekta Rishi ◽  
Aditya Maitray ◽  
Pukhraj Rishi ◽  
Lingam Gopal ◽  
Pramod Bhende ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Endogenous Endophthalmitis

Infrapopliteal Arterial Pseudoaneurysm Development Secondary to Blunt Trauma: Case Series and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-374
Author(s):  
Matthew T. Chrencik ◽  
Brian Caraballo ◽  
John Yokemick ◽  
Peter J. Pappas ◽  
Brajesh K. Lal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Endovascular Coiling ◽  
Skeletal Trauma ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Tibial Arteries ◽  
Pulsatile Mass ◽  
Orthopedic Injuries

Objectives: Infrapopliteal arterial pseudoaneurysms (IAP) following blunt trauma with associated orthopedic injuries are uncommon, often present in a delayed fashion, and encompass a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. Herein, we present a series of IAPs that were diagnosed following blunt trauma and their management. Methods: Case series consisting of 3 patients and a review of the international literature. Results: Our case series included 3 patients presenting with IAPs following blunt trauma with associated orthopedic injuries. They were all identified in a delayed manner (>3 weeks) after the orthopedic injuries were treated. All patients presented with pain and a pulsatile mass while one concurrently had neurologic deficits. The pseudoaneurysms were diagnosed by duplex ultrasound and confirmed by angiography to be originating from the tibioperoneal trunk, anterior tibial, and posterior tibial arteries respectively. Two patients were treated with surgical excision. Of these, one required an arterial bypass procedure while the other underwent direct ligation only. The third patient was treated by endovascular coiling. A literature review from 1950 to the present found 51 reported cases of IAP resulting from blunt trauma. Ninety percent of trauma-related infrapopliteal injuries occurred in men with a mean delay in diagnosis of 5.6 months (median 1.8 months) after injury. Since 1950, management has shifted from primarily ligation to incorporating minimally invasive endovascular techniques when appropriate. Conclusions: Infrapopliteal artery pseudoaneurysms are rare following blunt skeletal trauma. A delay in diagnosis often occurs and can result in major morbidity and extensive surgical intervention. We recommend a high index of suspicion and a thorough vascular examination in patients with lower extremity skeletal trauma to help identify and treat these injuries early and effectively.

scholarly journals Association of early-onset epileptic encephalopathy with involuntary movements – Case series and literature review

2020 ◽  
pp. 100417
Author(s):  
Atsuko Arisaka ◽  
Mitsuko Nakashima ◽  
Satoko Kumada ◽  
Kenji Inoue ◽  
Hiroya Nishida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Early Onset ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Epileptic Encephalopathy ◽  
Involuntary Movements

Analysis of Clinical, Imaging, and Pathologic Features of 36 Patients with Primary Intraspinal Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors: A Case Series and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Wei ◽  
Xu Zhang ◽  
Zimu Song ◽  
Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Subtotal Resection ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors ◽  
Pathologic Features ◽  
Neuroectodermal Tumors ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background and Study Aims Primary intraspinal primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) account for ∼0.4% of all intraspinal tumors, but information about these tumors in the medical literature is limited to single case reports. We report four cases of primary intraspinal PNETs and present a systematic literature review of the reported cases. Materials and Methods We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the clinical data of 4 patients with primary intraspinal PNETs who underwent neurosurgical treatment at our clinic between January 2013 and January 2020, and of 32 cases reported in the literature. Results The female-to-male ratio was 2.6:1. The mean patient age was 21.42 ± 15.76 years (range: 1–60 years), and patients <36 years of age accounted for 83.30% of the study cohort. Progressive limb weakness and numbness were the chief symptoms (accounting for ∼55.6%). The mean complaint duration was 0.89 ± 0.66 months for males and 2.72 ± 3.82 months for females (p = 0.028). Epidural (41.7%) was the most common site, and thoracic (47.3%) was the most frequent location. Most PNETs were peripheral, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance was isointense or mildly hypointense on T1-weighted images and hyperintense on T2-weighted images. Homogeneous contrast enhancement was observed. The 1-year survival rate of patients who underwent chemoradiation after total or subtotal lesion resection was better compared with patients who did not undergo chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or total or subtotal resection. The modality of treatment was associated with survival time (p = 0.007). Conclusion Primary intraspinal PNETs mainly occur in young people with a female preponderance. In patients with a rapid loss of lower limb muscle strength and large intraspinal lesions on MRI, PNETs should be considered. Surgical resection and adjuvant radio chemotherapy are key prognostic factors.

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