Inflammatory nasal polyps: an unusual late complication of Silastic sheet repair of orbital floor fracture

2005 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
A E Andrews ◽  
L Hicklin
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Nasal Polyps ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Late Complication ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Surgical Practice ◽  
Orbital Floor Fracture ◽  
Detailed Search ◽  
Special Case ◽  
Tomography Scan

Silastic implants are very widely used in surgical practice and are considered to be relatively inert. They do however present with complications, including infection, local foreign body inflammatory response, calcification, migration and failure of repair of the defect, which sometimes may necessitate explantation. Head and neck implants do present a special case, as complications can cause obstruction and disruption of function in small cavities. A pertinent history, clinical review and computed tomography scan are usually invaluable in obtaining a diagnosis. We present a rare case of migrated Silastic orbital sheet, presenting as a nasal polyp and causing maxillary antral pain and infection. A detailed search of the medical literature revealed no other such case.

scholarly journals Retroauricular Emphysema as a Late Complication After Bonebridge Implantation: Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110002
Author(s):  
Soňa Šikolová ◽  
Dagmar Hošnová ◽  
Klára Perceová ◽  
Michal Bartoš ◽  
Vít Kruntorád ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Late Complication ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Artificial Opening ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Tomography Scan

Bonebridge (BB) is the first active implantation system for bone conduction that is placed fully under the skin. Experience suggests that BB is characterized by low incidence of postoperative complications. This case report presents a rare case of a 16-year-old girl with incidence of emphysema occurring over the implant 1 year after operation. We performed a computed tomography scan that showed pockets of gas above the floating mass transducer so we provided the revision surgery and sealed the artificial opening with fat from the earlobe and fibrin glue. Since that time, no air has collected in the retroauricular area and the implant has been fully functional.

scholarly journals Late-Term Complications of COVID-19: Retropharyngeal Infection and Myocarditis in a 26-Year-Old Patient

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Yousef Mohammad Yousef ◽  
Basel Abdelazeem ◽  
Atefeh Kalantary ◽  
Rebecca Pratiti
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Dysfunction ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Acute Myocarditis ◽  
Late Complication ◽  
Viral Myocarditis ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction ◽  
Clinical Challenge ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tomography Scan

Deep neck space infection and viral myocarditis related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have both been described in the medical literature. However, there are only three reported cases of retropharyngeal infection as a presenting pathology in the setting of COVID-19. A 26-year-old woman presented to the emergency room with fever and neck swelling and pain 1 month after COVID-19 infection. A computed tomography scan of the neck demonstrated tonsillitis with retropharyngeal infection. She was also found to have heart failure with an ejection fraction (EF) of <20% due to acute myocarditis. Her infection resolved and the EF improved to 40% prior to discharge. Our case is the first to describe retropharyngeal infection as a late complication in an adult with a history of COVID-19 several weeks previously. It also presented a clinical challenge in terms of tailoring goal-directed medical therapy to manage severe left ventricular dysfunction caused by myocarditis.

scholarly journals Pneumocephalus Associated with Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula as a Complication of Spinal Surgery: A Case Report

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Sasaki ◽  
Tomoyuki Matsumoto ◽  
Toshiyuki Mizuno ◽  
Shinichi Ikuta ◽  
Toshihiro Akisue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula ◽  
Tension Pneumocephalus ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Benign Course ◽  
Fluid Fistula

Pneumocephalus is a well-known condition following head trauma, but is rare as an injury or as a result of surgery of the spine. We present a 76-year-old patient with a rare case of pneumocephalus associated with a cerebrospinal fluid fistula as a complication of surgical treatment for cervical myelopathy. Although cerebrospinal fluid leakage was noted and the injured dura was carefully sutured at operation, tension pneumocephalus occurred. The resultant pneumocephalus was diagnosed based on neurogenic symptoms including sudden convulsion, head radiograph, and computed tomography scan. The benign course of the pneumocephalus postdiagnosis did not require secondary operation.

scholarly journals Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising in an anorectal fistula

Medicina ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linas Venclauskas ◽  
Žilvinas Saladžinskas ◽  
Algimantas Tamelis ◽  
Darius Pranys ◽  
Dainius Pavalkis
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Histological Examination ◽  
Abdominoperineal Resection ◽  
Mucinous Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Anorectal Fistula ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Perineal Abscess ◽  
Tomography Scan

Mucinous adenocarcinoma in association with chronic anal fistula is a rare case in clinical practice. The aim of this article was to report a rare case of anal gland mucinous adenocarcinoma in a patient who was treated in the Hospital of Kaunas University of Medicine. Case report. A 70-year-old male was treated for anorectal fistula in the surgical department. Four operations were performed for perineal abscess during the period of 15 years. During the period of 15 years, the patient complained of purulent secretion from the perineal abscess. After the last operation, anorectal fistula developed. Multiple biopsies and scrapings of the fistulous track were taken for histological examination. Histological examination revealed mucinous adenocarcinoma, G2. Subsequently, the patient underwent endoanal ultrasound, computed tomography scan, and colonoscopy. The computed tomography scan did not show pathology in the abdomen, but showed soft tissue induration at the site of anorectal fistula. Colonoscopy investigation did not show any pathology in the rectum and bowels. Endoanal ultrasound findings showed soft tissue induration at the site of anorectal fistula, no tumor in the rectum wall. The patient underwent abdominoperineal resection. Histological examination after abdominoperineal resection revealed anal duct mucinous adenocarcinoma pT2 N0 L0 V0 R0, G2. Metastases to the mesenteric lymph nodes were not detected. On the eight day after abdominoperineal resection, the patient was discharged from the hospital for follow-up. Summary. Mucinous adenocarcinoma in anorectal fistula is a rare condition. If surgical treatment for perineal abscess or anorectal fistula is not successful for a long time, mucinous adenocarcinoma should be suspected.

scholarly journals Benign cemento-ossifying fibroma: a rare case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 585
Author(s):  
Gurbax Singh ◽  
Jasmine Kaur ◽  
Jai Lal Davessar ◽  
Latika Kansal ◽  
Ajay Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sphenoid Sinus ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Ossifying Fibroma ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Tomography Scan

<p>Cemento-ossifying fibroma (COF) is a benign fibro-osseous lesion commonly seen in the head and neck regions. It is considered as a benign, locally aggressive neoplasm that requires surgical excision. COF has traditionally been considered to be slow growing. We report a case of 11 year-old girl who presented to the ENT Department of our hospital with 7 months history of nasal obstruction, proptosis and headache. Computed Tomography scan images showed a mass in the right nasal cavity. This case is notable because involvement of the sphenoid sinus is rare. </p>

scholarly journals Cutaneous metastasis of cecum cancer with MSI-high and BRAFV600E mutation: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Yunoki ◽  
Takuya Yano ◽  
Masanori Yoshimitsu ◽  
Ko Oshita ◽  
Tetsushi Kubota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Distant Metastases ◽  
Excisional Biopsy ◽  
Cutaneous Metastasis ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Brafv600e Mutation ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Cecum Cancer ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Background Cutaneous metastases of colorectal cancer (CRC) are rare, occurring in 0.7% to 5% of cancer patients. Furthermore, the molecular subtypes of cutaneous metastasis of CRC are unclear. Here, we present a rare case of cutaneous metastasis of high-frequency microsatellite instability (MSI-high)/BRAFV600E-mutant cecum cancer. Case presentation A 77-year-old woman presented at the outpatient clinic with a subcutaneous mass on her left back. An excisional biopsy was performed and metastatic cutaneous adenocarcinoma was diagnosed. A computed tomography scan of the thorax and abdomen showed thickening of the cecum wall, the presence of pericolic lymph nodes, multiple masses in the liver, and a single nodule in the right lung. Right colectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy and functional end-to-end anastomosis was performed because of the almost-complete intestinal obstruction. The expression of KRAS wild type, BRAFV600E mutation, and MSI-high was detected in the cecum cancer using molecular pathological examination. She received chemotherapy with XELOX + BEV regimen (capecitabine + oxaliplatin + bevacizumab). After four administrations, a computed tomography scan showed reduction of distant metastases, which suggested partial response. Conclusions We encountered a rare case of cutaneous metastasis of MSI-high and BRAFV600E-mutant cecum cancer. In the future, it will be necessary to accumulate more cases to identify clinical features and more effective treatments for CRCs with cutaneous metastasis.

A Rare Case of Isolated Atrial Myocarditis Causing Death With no Post Mortem Computed Tomography Scan Correlation

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rexson Tse ◽  
Jack Garland ◽  
Kilak Kesha ◽  
Yvonne Triggs ◽  
Lucy Modahl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Tomography Scan

Bilateral nasolabial cysts associated with recurrent dacryocystitis

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (5) ◽  
pp. 412-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dionysios E Kyrmizakis ◽  
Vassilios A Lachanas ◽  
Antonios A Benakis ◽  
George A Velegrakis ◽  
Ioannis M Aslanides
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Visible Scar ◽  
Chronic Dacryocystitis ◽  
External Dacryocystorhinostomy ◽  
The Right ◽  
Sublabial Approach ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Alar Region ◽  
Nasolacrimal Ducts

Objective: Nasolabial cysts are rare, nonodontogenic, soft-tissue, developmental cysts occurring inferior to the nasal alar region. They are thought to arise from remnants of the nasolacrimal ducts and they are frequently asymptomatic. We report a rare case of bilateral nasolabial cysts accompanied by bilateral chronic dacryocystitis.Case report: A 48-year-old woman suffering from bilateral chronic dacryocystitis was referred to our department for endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy. She had undergone external dacryocystorhinostomy on the left side a few years earlier. Physical examination and computed tomography scan revealed nasolabial cysts bilaterally inferior to the nasal alar region. The cysts were removed via a sublabial approach and endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy was performed on the right side. Ten months after surgery, the patient was asymptomatic.Conclusion: There may be a correlation, due to embryological reasons, between the presence of nasolabial cysts and the presence of chronic dacryocystitis. Both can be corrected surgically, under the same anaesthesia, without visible scar formation.

A rare case of spontaneous thyroid cyst haemorrhage

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (9) ◽  
pp. 960-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
C C Chan ◽  
A Awobem ◽  
C Binns ◽  
P Jassar
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Airway Compromise ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Steroid Injections ◽  
Intravenous Steroid ◽  
Thyroid Cyst ◽  
Tomography Scan

AbstractBackground:We report a case of hypopharyngeal swelling secondary to a spontaneous thyroid cyst haemorrhage. Haemorrhage is a known complication of thyroid cysts, and usually presents as external swelling and localised pain.Case report:A 93-year-old woman developed hypopharyngeal swelling, dysphagia and odynophagia. A computed tomography scan was consistent with thyroid cyst haemorrhage. The patient was treated with needle aspiration and intravenous steroid injections, with full recovery at thyroid clinic review.Conclusion:To our best knowledge, there has been no previous report of a hypopharyngeal swelling occurring secondary to spontaneous thyroid cyst haemorrhage. Our case is unusual because of the risk of airway compromise at the level of the hypopharynx, secondary to thyroid cyst haemorrhage.

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