Delayed Recovery of Visual Acuity after Sphenoorbital Meningioma Surgical Removal: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Is Visual Acuity Recovery Possible after an Initial Decline?

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (04) ◽  
pp. 328-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Strianese ◽  
Giuseppe Mariniello ◽  
Giulio Bonavolontà ◽  
Piergiacomo Grassi
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Delayed Recovery ◽  
Sphenoorbital Meningioma

Intramedullary Teratoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 616-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riccardo Caruso ◽  
Mariano Antonelli ◽  
Luigi Cervoni ◽  
Maurizio Salvati
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Personal Case

Aims and Background Intramedullary teratoma is an extremely exceptional tumor (5 cases), although a careful review of international literature has shown it to be more frequent (32 cases) than believed. Methods The authors present a personal case with some unusual aspects. Results Our case is unusual not only because it was diagnosed by MRI (only one case has been reported in the literature) but also because surgical removal of the tumor was apparently total (only 4 other cases have been described), with a long follow-up period (4.5 years) and excellent results, in clinical and neuroradiologic terms.

scholarly journals Total resection of a giant retroperitoneal and mediastinal ganglioneuroma—case report and systematic review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Kirchweger ◽  
Helwig Valentin Wundsam ◽  
Ines Fischer ◽  
Christiane Sophie Rösch ◽  
Gernot Böhm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Malignant Degeneration ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Total Resection ◽  
Initial Symptoms

Abstract Background Ganglioneuromas (GNs) are extremely rare, slowly growing, benign tumors that can arise from Schwann cells, ganglion cells, and neuronal or fibrous tissues. Due to their origin from the sympathetic neural crest, they show neuroendocrine potential; however, most are reported to be hormonally inactive. Nevertheless, complete surgical removal is recommended for symptom control or for the prevention of potential malignant degeneration. Case Report A 30-year-old female was referred to our oncologic center due to a giant retroperitoneal and mediastinal mass detected in computed tomography (CT) scans. The initial symptoms were transient nausea, diarrhea, and crampy abdominal pain. There was a positive family history including 5 first- and second-degree relatives. Presurgical biopsy revealed a benign ganglioneuroma. Total resection (TR) of a 35 × 25 × 25 cm, 2550-g tumor was obtained successfully via laparotomy combined with thoracotomy and partial incision of the diaphragm. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis. Surgically challenging aspects were the bilateral tumor invasion from the retroperitoneum into the mediastinum through the aortic hiatus with the need of a bilateral 2-cavity procedure, as well as the tumor-related displacement of the abdominal aorta, the mesenteric vessels, and the inferior vena cava. Due to their anatomic course through the tumor mass, the lumbar aortic vessels needed to be partially resected. Postoperative functioning was excellent without any sign of neurologic deficit. Conclusion Here, we present the largest case of a TR of a GN with retroperitoneal and mediastinal expansion. On review of the literature, this is the largest reported GN resected and was performed safely. Additionally, we present the first systematic literature review for large GN (> 10 cm) as well as for resected tumors growing from the abdominal cavity into the thoracic cavity.

scholarly journals Embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes in the brainstem: case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetoshi Sato ◽  
Yuzo Terakawa ◽  
Naohiro Tsuyuguchi ◽  
Yuko Kuwae ◽  
Masahiko Ohsawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Subtotal Resection ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Embryonal Tumor

Embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes (ETANTR) is rarely seen in the brainstem, and there are few case reports of brainstem ETANTR in the literature. Accordingly, the characteristics and the role of surgical treatment of this rare entity remain unclear. The authors present a case of brainstem ETANTR involving a 33-month-old boy along with a review of the literature and discuss the role of surgical removal in the treatment of this entity. In the authors’ case, the tumor was surgically treated with subtotal resection, which resulted in improvement of the patient’s preoperative symptoms. Chemotherapy was initiated but did not appear to be effective, radiotherapy was declined, and the boy died 6 months after the operation. Based on their analysis of 10 previously reported cases and their own case, the authors conclude that, with respect to survival, surgery may be beneficial even in cases of ETANTR in the brainstem. They note, however, that further studies with a large number of cases are needed to validate the role of surgical treatment in brainstem ETANTR.

scholarly journals Odontoma composto associado canino incluso no palato: relato de caso

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Breno dos Reis Fernandes ◽  
Darah Ligia Marchiori ◽  
Daniel de Lima e Sá Medronho ◽  
Gabriel Mulinari-Santos ◽  
Patrick Peloso Pereira Figueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Clinicopathologic Study ◽  
Complex Odontoma ◽  
Compound Odontoma

Odontoma refere-se a tumores de origem odontogênica. Sua etiologia envolve distúrbios de desenvolvimento, traumatismos e infecções. Embora o crescimento seja lento e geralmente assintomático, complicações de ordem estética e funcional podem advir da permanência desta lesão. Os odontomas podem ser classificados como complexos e compostos, e o seu tratamento envolve a remoção cirúrgica conservadora com posterior exame histopatológico. Neste artigo é relatado um caso clínico de uma remoção de um canino incluso no palato associado a um odontoma com posterior enxertia utilizando enxerto do ramo mandibular particulado.Descritores: Odontoma; Cirurgia Bucal; Dente Canino.ReferênciasTeruhisa U, Murakami J, Hitasomi M, Yanagi Y, Asaumi J. A case of unerupted lower primary second molar associated with compound odontoma. Open Dent J. 2009;3:173-76.Ladeinde AL, Ajayi OF, Ogunlewe MO, Adeyemo WL, Arotiba GT, Bamgbose BO et al. Odontogenic tumors: a review of 319 cases in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2005;99(2):191-95.Hidalgo-Sánchez O, Leco-Berrocal MI, Martínez-Gonzáles JM. Metaanalysis of the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of odontomas. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2008;13(11):730-34.Pires LD, Krüger MLB, Viana ES, Kramer PF, Ferreira SL. Odontoma: estado da arte e relato de caso clínico. Stomatos. 2007;13(24):21-9.Chang JY, Wang JT, Wang YP, Liu BY, Sun A, Chiang CP. Odontoma: a clinicopathologic study of 81 cases. J Formos Med Assoc. 2003;102(12):876-82.Hisatomi M, Asaumi JI, Konouchi H, Honda Y, Wakasa T, Kishi K. A case of complex odontoma associated with an impacted lower deciduous second molar and analysis of the 107 odontomas. Oral Dis. 2002;8(2):100-5.Sheehy EC, Odell EW, Al-Jaddir G. Odontomas in the primary dentition: literature review and case report. J Dent Child (Chic). 2004;71(1):73-6.Sasaki PS, Biancalana H, Duarte DA. Odontoma em pacientes odontopediátricos: repercussöes clínicas e proposiçäo de tratamento Rev Assoc Paul Cir Dent. 2002;56(5):382-86.Serra-Serra G, Berini-Aytés L, Gay-Escoda C. Erupted odontomas: a report of three cases and review of the literature. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2009;14(6):299-303.Cardoso LC, Miyahara GI, Magro Filho O, Garcia Junior IR, Soubhia AMP. Odontoma combinado associado a dentes não-irrompidos: relato de casos clínicos. Rev Odontol Araçatuba. 2003;24:47-51.Lukes SM, Wachter KM. Compound odontoma: a case study. J Dent Hyg. 2003;77(1):47-9.Chrcanovic RB, Jaeger F, Freire-Maya B. Two-stage surgical removal of large complex odontoma. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010;14(4):247-52.

Repair of Superior Chorioretinal Coloboma-Associated Retinal Detachments: Case Report and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-147
Author(s):  
Lincoln T. Shaw ◽  
Sidney A. Schechet ◽  
Ema Avdagic ◽  
William F. Mieler ◽  
Seenu M. Hariprasad
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Corrected Visual Acuity ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
23 Gauge ◽  
The Right ◽  
Best Corrected Visual Acuity

Purpose: This case report discusses the management of a patient with a superior chorioretinal coloboma-associated retinal detachment (RD), including surgical management, along with a review of the literature. Methods: A case report is presented. Results: A 58-year-old man presented with a chronic RD of the right eye that was symptomatic for approximately 1 year prior to presentation. On examination, he was found to have a macula-off RD associated with superior chorioretinal coloboma. He underwent 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peel, endolaser, and perfluoropropane (14%) gas tamponade. Three months after his surgery, his best-corrected visual acuity in his right eye was 20/250 distance and 20/80 near, and his retina remained attached. Conclusions: This case report describes surgical management of a superior chorioretinal coloboma-associated RD.

scholarly journals Case Report of Ectopic Liver on Gallbladder Serosa with a Brief Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Vishnu R. Mani ◽  
Mohammad S. Farooq ◽  
Utsav Soni ◽  
Aleksandr Kalabin ◽  
Ajai S. Rajabalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Optimal Management ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Common Procedure ◽  
Standard Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Ectopic Liver

This case describes an intraoperative incidental finding and surgical removal of ectopic liver tissue attached to the gallbladder during a standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. These anomalies are rare, with interesting associations and possible clinically relevant complications. The details of the case, along with a brief literature review of embryology, common ectopic sites, and associations/complications, are presented in this paper. Since laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a very common procedure, it is important to increase vigilance of ectopic liver tissues during surgeries to minimize complications and provide optimal management.

scholarly journals Ozurdex for the Treatment of a Patient with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elad Moisseiev ◽  
Ala Moshiri
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Macular Edema ◽  
Clinical Usefulness ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Birdshot Chorioretinopathy ◽  
Concise Review

We report a 57-year-old patient with birdshot chorioretinopathy (BCR) who was treated with bilateral Ozurdex injections. The patient's vitritis resolved, and visual acuity improved following this treatment. This is only the second case report focused on the treatment of BCR with Ozurdex and the first to report its use for treating vitritis. A concise review of the literature on the use of intravitreal steroids for this disease is provided. This case serves to report the clinical usefulness of Ozurdex in treating posterior vitritis associated with BCR even in the absence of macular edema.

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