Auricular cutaneous leishmaniasis mimicking neoplastic disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (8) ◽  
pp. 821-824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ö Tarkan ◽  
F Çetİk ◽  
S Uzun
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Neoplastic Disease ◽  
Sand Flies ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Similar Disease

AbstractObjective:Leishmaniasis comprises a group of diseases transmitted by the bite of infected sand flies. There are three basic clinical forms of leishmaniasis: cutaneous, mucocutaneous and visceral. Leishmaniasis may mimic neoplastic lesions and other infectious diseases because of similar disease localisation, physical characteristics and histopathological findings.Case report:A 35-year-old man was referred to our clinic with a presumed diagnosis of angiolymphoid hyperplasia of the auricle; however, this lesion proved to be cutaneous leishmaniasis. The definitive diagnosis was reached by identifying the parasites on smears obtained from the lesion.Conclusion:It should be borne in mind that cutaneous leishmaniasis presenting as isolated auricular lesions may mimic neoplasia. In the present case report, we discuss auricular cutaneous leishmaniasis and we review the relevant literature.

scholarly journals Xanthomatous meningioma, a rare histological variant: Case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-310
Author(s):  
Sandeep Mohindra ◽  
Ninad R Patil ◽  
Manjul Tripathi ◽  
Sonikpreet Aulakh ◽  
Nirmalya Banerjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Immunohistochemical Staining ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Who Grade ◽  
Radiographic Features ◽  
Histological Variant ◽  
Vacuolated Cytoplasm ◽  
Sphenoid Wing Meningioma

Xanthomatous meningioma is a WHO grade I metaplastic meningioma where neoplastic cells contain lipid-filled vacuolated cytoplasm. The origin of xanthomatous meningiomas is believed to be from meningothelial cells but diagnosis remains difficult because of their close resemblance with the histiocytes. Peculiar radiographic features may aid in diagnosis, however, definitive diagnosis requires immunohistochemical staining. We report a case of 43-year-old male with sphenoid wing meningioma revealing xanthomatous changes and received treatment as grade 1 meningioma. Though the exact pathophysiology remains unknown, we believe focal or gross metaplastic changes lead to transformation of tumor cells into the xanthomatous subtype. Authors discuss this interesting a rare histologic variant with discussion of the relevant literature.

scholarly journals Primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1435-1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Gao ◽  
L-J Li ◽  
Y Li ◽  
L Wang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Immunohistochemical Analysis ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma ◽  
S 100 ◽  
High Level

Amelanotic malignant melanoma in the oral region is extremely rare and has not previously been reported in the parotid gland. This present case report describes an amelanotic malignant melanoma in the parotid gland, with no other primary lesion detectable. The medical history, pathology and immunohistochemical analysis of the case are described and the relevant literature is reviewed in order to help in the recognition of this uncommon tumour. Amelanotic malignant melanoma is a melanoma subtype with little or no pigmentation and, because of this lack of pigmentation and its wide-ranging clinical appearance, it often defies clinical diagnosis. A high level of vigilance is, therefore, necessary in diagnosing such a tumour in the parotid gland. Where it is suspected, positive expression of S-100 protein and human melanoma black 45 (HMB45) using immunohistochemical analysis can be considered reliable methods of confirming diagnosis.

scholarly journals Duplication in the formation of median nerve - a case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 043-045
Author(s):  
Gyata Mehta ◽  
Varsha Mokhasi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Median Nerve ◽  
Lateral Root ◽  
Axillary Artery ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Lateral Cord ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Different Levels

AbstractThe median nerve is formed in the axilla by fusion of the two roots from the lateral and medial cords. The present case report describes an anomalous presentation of double formation of median nerve and its relation with axillary and brachial arteries. The median nerve was formed in two stages at different levels, first in the axilla and then in the upper arm by receiving double contribution from the lateral root of the lateral cord, which fuse with the medial root of the medial cord to form the median nerve. The formation took place medial to the axillary artery in the axilla and antero-medial to the brachial artery in the arm. Such anatomical variations and their relation with the arteries are important for the surgeons and anesthesiologists and of great academic interest to the anatomists.

scholarly journals Full Thickness Tear of Quadriceps Tendon Associated with Closed Intra-Articular Distal Femur Fracture: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 131-137
Author(s):  
Santanu Kar ◽  
Hemant Bansal ◽  
Vijay Sharma ◽  
Kamran Farooque
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Distal Femur ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Quadriceps Tendon ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Postoperative Rehabilitation ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Distal Femur Fracture ◽  
Rare Association

Fractures of the supracondylar and intercondylar region of the distal femur usually result from high velocity injury that is uncommonly associated with violation of the integrity of the extensor mechanism. The consequences of missed quadriceps injury associated with a distal femur fracture are devastating. The present case report illustrates the importance of recognizing the rare association of quadriceps tear with distal femoral fractures, an appropriate surgical approach to repair the tear as well as fixation of fracture, and a protocol of postoperative rehabilitation to achieve a successful outcome.

scholarly journals Bronchoesophageal fistula secondary to esophageal diverticulum in an adult: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 030006052199223
Author(s):  
Xiaolin Zhang ◽  
Hongmei Jiao ◽  
Xinmin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Esophageal Diverticulum ◽  
Bronchoesophageal Fistula ◽  
Fatal Complications

Esophageal diverticulum with secondary bronchoesophageal fistula is a rare clinical entity that manifests as respiratory infections, coughing during eating or drinking, hemoptysis, and sometimes fatal complications. In the present study, we describe a case of bronchoesophageal fistula emanating from esophageal diverticulum in a 45-year-old man who presented with bronchiectasis. We summarize the characteristics of this rare condition based on a review of the relevant literature.

scholarly journals First case report of atypical disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis in an opium abuser in Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Ahmad Hashemi ◽  
Alireza Badirzadeh ◽  
Sadaf Sabzevari ◽  
Ali Nouri ◽  
Mohammad Seyyedin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
First Case

A RARE CASE OF MUCINOUS CYSTADENOCARCINOMA OF LIVER PRESENTING AS HYDATID CYST

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-13
Author(s):  
Moka .Rajesh ◽  
Shaik Nazia ◽  
Angani. Sri Radha Krishna Varma
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Cystic Tumor ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Biliary Cystadenoma ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Pain Abdomen ◽  
Polycystic Disease ◽  
Hepatobiliary Cystadenocarcinoma ◽  
Upper Abdomen

Hepatobiliary cystadenocarcinoma is a very rare cystic tumor that arises in the liver or, less frequently, in the extrahepatic biliary system mostly seen in elderly patients. It has been shown to arise in congenital liver cysts, bile ducts, biliary cystadenoma, in the context of bro- polycystic disease and in the hepatoduodenal ligament. In the present case report, we describe a case of rare entity of hepatobiliary cystadenocarcinoma presented in a 36 year old male patient presented to opd with complaints of pain abdomen in right side of upper abdomen since 2 months. Main concern of this case report is preoperative imaging is imprecise and frequently misdiagnosed as benign cystic lesions and delays in treatment.

“BOWEL GANGRENE-AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION OF COVID 19”

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Irfan Rasool Bhat ◽  
Manish Gupta ◽  
Komal Goel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract ◽  
Emergency Laparotomy ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Bowel Gangrene ◽  
Severe Lung

The Covid 19 disease caused by novel corona virus was rst reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 with 5% patients having severe lung injury. Though this disease primilary presents as the lower respiratory tract infection, multiple digestive manifestation have been reported which are often overlooked. The present case report describes the unusual progression of the Covid 19 disease from pneumonia to a procoagulant state leading to abdominal venous thrombosis and subsequent gut ischemia necessitating emergency laparotomy.

Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest in a 12-Year-Old Girl with Acute Permethrin Toxicity: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesam Adin Atashi ◽  
Hamid Zaferani Arani ◽  
Seyyed Mojtaba Ghorani ◽  
Mahya Sadat Teimouri Khorasani ◽  
Masoumeh Moalem
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Brain Damage ◽  
Respiratory Arrest ◽  
Spontaneous Circulation ◽  
Type I ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Hypoxic Brain Damage ◽  
Hypoxic Brain

Abstract Background: Permethrin (PER) is widely employed as the most frequently used type I synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. Despite its worldwide application, reports of pediatric toxicity following permethrin administration are scarce.Case presentation: The present case report involves a 12-year-old Afghan girl, with no previous medical problems, who drank an unknown insecticide covertly at home. Two hours after ingestion, she was taken to the emergency room with neither breathing signs nor a heartbeat. She was immediately transferred to the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) room, and her spontaneous circulation was returned after a few minutes of CPR. She was then intubated, volume resuscitated with intravenous normal saline, and connected to the mechanical ventilator after being transferred to the ICU ward. The patient remained comatose without spontaneous breathing, her pupils became bilateral mydriasis, and central diabetes insipidus became evident after three days due to apnea and hypoxic brain damage following insecticide ingestion. The chemical analysis of the insecticide bottle showed 10% permethrin without organophosphates, as initially expected. Unfortunately, after seven days, the patient passed away due to resistant hypotension and severe brain damage.Conclusion: Permethrin is widely used globally as an insecticide. However, there are many unmet needs in permethrin toxicity treatment, and the treatment is mainly supportive. Depending on the amount and dose of permethrin, the most common symptoms can vary from headache, dyspnea, and vomiting to metabolic acidosis and cardiac and respiratory arrest, which can lead to hypoxic brain damage and death, as was the outcome in our case.

Old World eyelid cutaneous leishmaniasis: A case report

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Mencía-Gutiérrez ◽  
Esperanza Gutiérrez-Díaz ◽  
José L. Rodríguez-Peralto ◽  
Juan Monsalve-Córdova
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Old World
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