Animal-type melanoma: dog or wolf? A review of the literature and a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigia Stefania Stucci ◽  
Raffaele Palmirotta ◽  
Domenica Lovero ◽  
Erica Silvestris ◽  
Paola Cafforio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Biological Behaviour ◽  
Melanocytic Lesions ◽  
Human Animal

AbstractThe human animal type melanoma (ATM) is a rare subtype of melanoma characterised by the proliferation of pigmented dermal epithelioid and spindled melanocytes. However, this variant of melanoma is still lacking a precise nosography definition and classification for the difficulty to be distinguished from other more common melanocytic lesions, as well as for its peculiar biological behaviour. On the other hand, the contribution of scientific literature to this issue is fragmented and limited to the description of very few cases. Starting from the presentation of a case with abnormally aggressive clinical features, here we revisit the current knowledge on ATM from its dermatologic patterns, epidemiology, demography and histopathology to the clinical management. Peculiar accuracy has also been reserved to several histopathologic criteria, which are critical for the differential diagnosis from other melanocytic diseases in junction with molecular data deriving from recent cytogenetic and mutational characterisation of this tumour.

scholarly journals Dysgenetic Polycystic Disease of Minor Salivary Gland: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
N. Srikant ◽  
Shweta Yellapurkar ◽  
Karen Boaz ◽  
Mohan Baliga ◽  
Nidhi Manaktala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Minor Salivary Gland ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Polycystic Disease ◽  
Rare Case Report

Polycystic (dysgenetic) disease of the salivary glands is a rare entity that has only recently been described in the literature. The disease is more commonly seen in females and majority of the cases have presented as bilateral parotid gland swellings. This case presenting in a 21-year-old male is the first of this unusual entity involving solely the minor salivary gland on the lower lip. This case report highlights the importance for the clinician to be aware of this differential diagnosis, when treating an innocuous lesion like a mucocele.

scholarly journals Chronic otitis media following infection by non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae: A case report and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
Sara M. Van Bonn ◽  
Sebastian P. Schraven ◽  
Tobias Schuldt ◽  
Markus M. Heimesaat ◽  
Robert Mlynski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Vibrio Cholerae ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Chronic Otitis Media ◽  
Aquatic Environments ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Intestinal Infections

AbstractWe report a case of a chronic mesotympanic otitis media with a smelly purulent secretion from both ears and recurrent otalgia over the last five years in a six-year-old girl after swimming in the German Baltic Sea. Besides Staphylococcus aureus a non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae strain could be isolated from patient samples. An antibiotic therapy with ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone was administered followed by atticotomy combined with tympanoplasty. We conclude that V. cholerae should not be overlooked as a differential diagnosis to otitis infections, especially when patients present with extra-intestinal infections after contact with brackish- or saltwater aquatic environments.

Adult Laryngeal Rhabdomyosarcoma: is aggressive treatment justified in all cases? A case report and review of the literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 123 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
G X Papacharalampous ◽  
L Manolopoulos ◽  
S Korres ◽  
C Dicoglou ◽  
A Bibas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Endoscopic Resection ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Total Laryngectomy ◽  
Elderly Woman ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Combination Therapies ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Biological Behaviour ◽  
Rare Tumours

AbstractBackground:Adult laryngeal rhabdomyosarcomas are rare tumours commonly treated by laryngectomy.Case report:We present a case of subglottic laryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma in an elderly woman, treated by endoscopic resection.Conclusion:Despite the fact that this tumour is traditionally treated aggressively, this approach is not supported by the literature. Due to the varying biological behaviour of this tumour in adults, we believe that conservative surgical procedures or combination therapies should be preferred, rather than total laryngectomy.

Pyogenic Granuloma of the Foot with Satellitosis: A Role for Conservative Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-60
Author(s):  
Janice Bacher ◽  
Dalal Assaad ◽  
David N. Adam
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Pyogenic Granuloma ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Atypical Case ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Rule Out

Background: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) with satellitosis is a rare phenomenon that typically occurs in children and teenagers. It can be seen after excision or trauma to the original lesion. Objective: The aim is to review an atypical case of PG with satellitosis and to highlight a conservative approach to management. Methods: This article includes a case report of a 48-year-old woman developing PG with satellitosis in her right foot and includes a review of the literature. Results: There are few cases of PG with satellitosis in the literature. Our patient differs from most given her age and the location of the lesions. She was managed differently with a conservative observational approach, and, over time, her symptoms abated. Conclusion: PG with satellitosis can occur in varying patient populations with varying presentations. Although several treatment options exist, managing patients conservatively should be considered an approach to management. Early investigations should be conducted to rule out more sinister items in the differential diagnosis.

scholarly journals Gastroblastoma in Adulthood—A Rarity among Rare Cancers—A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Giovanni Centonze ◽  
Alessandro Mangogna ◽  
Tiziana Salviato ◽  
Beatrice Belmonte ◽  
Laura Cattaneo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Rare Cancers ◽  
Mesenchymal Neoplasm ◽  
Worse Prognosis

Gastroblastoma (GB) is a rare gastric epithelial-mesenchymal neoplasm, first described by Miettinen et al. So far, all reported cases described the tumor in children or young adults, and similarities with other childhood blastomas have been postulated. We report a case of GB in a 43-year-old patient with long follow up and no recurrence up to 100 months after surgery. So far, this is the second case of GB occurring in the adult age >40-year-old. Hence, GB should be considered in the differential diagnosis of microscopically comparable conditions in adults carrying a worse prognosis and different clinical approach.

scholarly journals Giant gastric lipossarcoma: case report and review of the literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Matone ◽  
◽  
Samuel Okazaki ◽  
Gabriel Naman Maccapani ◽  
Thiago Trolez Amancio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Genetic Causes

ABSTRACT Liposarcoma is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults, occurring in 15 to 20% of all patients with sarcoma. Primary liposarcoma of the stomach is rare. We report a case of patient with giant gastric liposarcoma who underwent surgery after a gastrointestinal bleeding. Preoperative hystopathological diagnosis was not established, even after three biopsy attempts. We discuss differential diagnosis, genetic causes, diagnosis strategies and treatment.

scholarly journals Acquired Umbilico-Inguinal Fistula with Persistent Discharge due to Suture Reaction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muazez Cevik
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Initial Diagnosis ◽  
Silk Suture ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

The aim of this paper is to stay a very rare umbilico-inguinal fistula (UIF) resulting from a delayed suture reaction after the use of silk suture to repair an inguinal hernia. A 3-year-old boy presented with persistent umbilical discharge. The initial diagnosis was omphalitis and he was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics but a UIF was subsequently diagnosed. Surgery was performed to ascertain the cause of the UIF. This case demonstrates that silk suture used in inguinal hernia repair can lead to a UIF, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with persistent umbilical discharge.

RARE VARIANT OF TOTAL ANOMALOUS PULMONARY VENOUS CONNECTION: Intrapulmonary Drainage of One Lung by the Other- A Case Report and Review of the Literature

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Jin Haeng Chung ◽  
Yeon-Lim Suh ◽  
Heung Jae Lee ◽  
I-Seok Kang ◽  
Yeon Hyeon Choe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Variant ◽  
The Other ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection
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