Mucosal melanoma arising in the eustachian tube

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Jae Baek ◽  
Mee Hyun Song ◽  
Beum Jin Lim ◽  
Won Sang Lee
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Eustachian Tube ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
Systemic Chemotherapy ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Mucosal Melanoma ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Mass Size

Mucosal melanoma is a very rare disease. Most cases have their origins in the head and neck region. To date, only three cases of melanoma originating from the eustachian tube have been reported. We present a case of mucosal melanoma of eustachian tube origin in which a complete excision was performed. In this case, the patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy and the mass size greatly decreased, which aided subsequent surgical excision. Systemic chemotherapy was not utilized in this case; however, it is often used for palliative purposes. A literature review is also presented.

scholarly journals Asymptomatic nodule on face: Dermoscopic and histopathological clue for diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-65
Author(s):  
Anisha Joshi ◽  
Deeptara Pathak Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
The Common ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Rare Diagnosis

Schwannomas/ neurilemmomas are benign tumors of nerve sheath arising from Schwann cells that form myelin sheath around peripheral nerves. They are usually solitary, slow growing and encapsulated lesions. Head and neck are the common sites. We report a case of a 38 years old Nepalese female who had presented with a solitary asymptomatic, slow growing nodule on the left side of the chin for the last three years. Dermoscopy of the lesion revealed arborizing vessels with brownish pigmentation overlying a whitish to pinkish background. Complete excision of the lesion was performed. Histopathological evaluation of the lesion revealed schwannoma. Though schwannomas are a rare diagnosis, they should be considered as a differential diagnosis of any unilateral, asymptomatic, slow growing nodule in the head and neck region. Dermoscopy is a useful tool which helps to differentiate schwannoma from other lesions. Histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosis and the treatment of choice is surgical excision.  

Schwannoma of Oropharynx: A Rare Presentation

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Hemantkumar Onkar Nemade ◽  
Subbalaxmi Atmaram Jaiswal ◽  
Vidhyadhar Rudrappa Borade
Keyword(s):  
Neck Region ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Myelinated Nerve ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Slow Growing

ABSTRACT Schwannomas are slow growing, encapsulated, solitary, benign tumors. They can arise from any myelinated nerve as they are tumors of neural sheath Schwann cells. Schwannoma seen in head and neck region are most commonly found in tongue, floor of mouth but rarely in oropharynx and tonsils. They are usually asymptomatic and rarely undergo malignant transformation. Schwannomas are considered radioresistant and recure less frequently after complete excision. Hence, complete surgical excision is treatment of choice. We are presenting a case of elderly female with oropharyngeal schwannoma completely extirpated transorally by dissection method by cold instruments. Due to rarity of presentation the surgical approach to this lesion is not well established. Following surgery the raw area created was well epithelized and patient relieved symptoms without significant morbidity. We conclude that this is a cost-effective and simple approach for management of other similar cases in future.

Schwannoma of Oropharynx: A Rare Presentation

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-106
Author(s):  
Hemantkumar Onkar Nemade ◽  
Subbalaxmi Atmaram Jaiswal ◽  
Vidhyadhar Rudrappa Borade
Keyword(s):  
Neck Region ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Myelinated Nerve ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Slow Growing

ABSTRACT Schwannomas are slow growing, encapsulated, solitary, benign tumors. They can arise from any myelinated nerve as they are tumors of neural sheath Schwann cells. Schwannoma seen in head and neck region are most commonly found in tongue, floor of mouth but rarely in oropharynx and tonsils. They are usually asymptomatic and rarely undergo malignant transformation. Schwannomas are considered radioresistant and recure less frequently after complete excision. Hence, complete surgical excision is treatment of choice. We are presenting a case of elderly female with oropharyngeal schwannoma completely extirpated transorally by dissection method by cold instruments. Due to rarity of presentation the surgical approach to this lesion is not well established. Following surgery the raw area created was well epithelized and patient relieved symptoms without significant morbidity. We conclude that this is a cost-effective and simple approach for management of other similar cases in future. How to cite this article Nemade HO, Jaiswal SA, Borade VR. Schwannoma of Oropharynx: A Rare Presentation. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2013;5(2):104-106.

Tophaceous gout presenting as a dorsal nasal lump

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (6) ◽  
pp. 492-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
J P Hughes ◽  
Silvana Di Palma ◽  
J Rowe-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Endoscopic Technique ◽  
Tophaceous Gout ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Nasal Bones ◽  
Aesthetic Rhinoplasty ◽  
Emergency Tracheotomy

A literature review reveals that gout has been described as affecting many sites in the head and neck region, both in the arthritic and tophaceous form. Gout can often mimic malignancy or infection, and has been described as causing acute airway problems requiring emergency tracheotomy. Here we describe the first published case of tophaceous gout affecting the soft tissues overlying the nasal bones. The patient presented with a bony, hard, dorsal hump and requested aesthetic rhinoplasty.We also describe an endoscopic technique for removal of tophi using a powered microdebrider system with a protected burr head. Endoscopic powered microdebrider blade excision of tophi affecting the limbs has already been described, with reduced complications when compared with conventional curettage and debridement techniques. This is the first such application to the nose.

Zosteriform Nevus Comedonicus

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2609-2612
Author(s):  
Babbita S ◽  
Thillaikkarasi A ◽  
Sathyanarayanana R ◽  
Narasimhalu CRV ◽  
Sulochana Sonti
Keyword(s):  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Developmental Defect ◽  
Linear Distribution ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Typical Morphology

Nevus comedonicus is an uncommon cutaneous developmental defect of follicular apparatus characterized by unilateral and linear distribution of bundles of dilated hair follicles filled with keratin plugs. It is usually seen on the head and neck region, trunk and upper arm. This condition may be present at birth or can occur later in life. The term nevus comedonicus is a misnomer as there are no true comedones and is better termed as follicular keratotic nevus. It is also known as nevus zoniforme or nevus acneiformis unilateralis. There are two types of nevus comedonicus, namely inflammatory and non-inflammatory (non-pyogenic). When nevus comedonicus is manifested with other extracutaneous symptoms, it is termed as nevus comedonicus syndrome. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, based on history and typical morphology. As the disease runs a benign course, no aggressive treatment is required. Patients seek treatment, especially for cosmetic purposes and inflammatory type of lesions. Various treatment modalities like topical therapy, surgical excision, lasers are available and treatment options are individualized based on the size and extent of the lesion. We herein present a case of unilateral nevus comedonicus with no systemic associations in a 30-year-old female on her lower limb which is not a common site of occurrence.

A RARE CASE OF RECURRENT ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA OF THE BUCCAL MUCOSA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Surya Rao Rao Venkata Mahipathy ◽  
Alagar Raja Durairaj ◽  
Narayanamurthy Sundaramurthy ◽  
Anand Prasath Jayachandiran ◽  
Suresh Rajendran
Keyword(s):  
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma ◽  
Buccal Mucosa ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Adenoid Cystic ◽  
The Right ◽  
Carcinoma Buccal Mucosa

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant neoplasm most commonly originating in the minor salivary glands of head and neck region. Among intra oral adenoid cystic carcinoma, buccal mucosa is one of the rarer sites. Here, we report a case of recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the right buccal mucosa in a 33 year old female. As this is an uncommon site for adenoid cystic carcinoma, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis of mass of buccal mucosa. It is imperative that we identify such cases and plan for early surgical excision with adequate margins.

scholarly journals A case report of giant anterior neck lipoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1213
Author(s):  
Shalini Jain ◽  
Sahil Maingi ◽  
Ancy S. Sofia ◽  
A. K. Rai
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anterior Neck ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Posterior Triangle ◽  
Common Location ◽  
Different Parts

<p class="abstract">Lipoma is a benign mesenchymal tumor with a thirteen percent incidence in head and neck region. Posterior triangle is the most common location while anterior neck lipoma is a rare one. Giant lipomas &gt;10 cm have been reported in different parts of the body but rarely in the anterior neck. Surgical excision remains the treatment of choice. We here report a case of giant anterior neck lipoma in a 50 year old male managed surgically.</p>

scholarly journals A rare clinical case: schwannoma of tongue

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 789
Author(s):  
Chandra Veer Singh ◽  
Sheetal Radia ◽  
Saalim Sheikh ◽  
Vijay Haribhakti
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Head And Neck Tumours ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Rule Out

<p class="abstract">Schwannoma are slow growing tumours, which can arise from any peripheral nerve. 10% of schwannomas that occur in the head and neck region mostly originate from the vagus or sympathetic nervous system. Extracranial schwannomas in the head and neck region are rare neoplasm. Intraoral schwannoma are only 1% of the all head and neck tumours. Diagnosis is established by imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, while FNAC is used to rule out other conditions. We report a rare case of lingual schwannomas generally present as a painless lump schwannoma of the tongue in a 27-year-old male complaining of asymptomatic swelling over a posterolateral surface of the tongue, treated by complete surgical excision. The diagnosis was established on the basis of clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical examination. We report a rare case of schwannoma over the posterolateral surface of tongue. Prognosis is good for the patient when this condition is correctly diagnosed as the condition rarely recurs after complete resection.</p>

scholarly journals Omental lymphangioma: a rare case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 106-108
Author(s):  
Geha Raj Dahal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Rare Case Report

Lymphangioma is a common pediatric problem. Most of the lymphangiomas occur in head and neck region. Lymphangioma arising from omentum is extremely rare. It is a benign condition butis locally invasive. Symptoms usually arise from its mass effect or complications. Complete excision including removal of all loculi is necessary for cure. We report such a case of omental lymphangiomain a six-year boy.

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