scholarly journals Hemoptysis and Endometriosis: An Unusual Association — Case Report and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (05) ◽  
pp. 300-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joao Leonardo-Pinto ◽  
Cristina Benetti-Pinto ◽  
Iuri Quagliato ◽  
Daniela Yela
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Therapy ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Lung Nodules ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Deep Endometriosis ◽  
Catamenial Pneumothorax ◽  
Unusual Association ◽  
Catamenial Hemoptysis ◽  
The Right ◽  
Thoracic Endometriosis

AbstractThoracic endometriosis syndrome is a rare condition that includes four entities: catamenial pneumothorax, catamenial hemothorax, catamenial hemoptysis and lung nodules. We describe the case of a 23-year-old woman with complaints of hemoptysis during menstrual period in the two years prior to the appointment. Initially, a treatment for tuberculosis was established with no success. Further investigation showed a 4 mm nodule in the right lung, and the transvaginal ultrasonography indicated the presence of deep endometriosis. Considering the occurrence of symptoms only during menses, an empirical therapy was instituted with remission of the complaints.

scholarly journals Catamenial pneumothorax with bubbling up on the diaphragmatic defects: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Dong ◽  
Chun-Li Wu ◽  
Yin-liang Sheng ◽  
Bin Wu ◽  
Guan-Chao Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracoscopic Surgery ◽  
Lung Lesion ◽  
Parietal Pleura ◽  
Catamenial Pneumothorax ◽  
Endometrial Cells ◽  
Retrograde Menstruation ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Thoracic Endometriosis

Abstract Background Catamenial pneumothorax is characterized by spontaneous recurring pneumothorax during menstruation, which is a common clinical manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. There are still controversies about its pathogenesis. Case presentation A 43-year-old woman with a history of endometriosis came to our hospital due to recurring pneumothorax during menstruation. Uniportal Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) exploration was performed on the eve of menstruating. We thoroughly explored the diaphragm, visceral and parietal pleura: The lung surface was scattered with yellowish-brown implants; no bullae were found; multiple diaphragmatic defects were found on the dome. And surprisingly, we caught a fascinating phenomenon: Bubbles were slipping into pleural cavity through diaphragmatic defects. We excised the diaphragmatic lesions and wedge resected the right upper lung lesion; cleared the deposits and flushed the thoracic cavity with pure iodophor. Diaphragmatic lesions confirmed the presence of endometriosis, and interestingly enough, microscopically, endometrial cells were shedding with impending menses. After a series of intraoperative operations and postoperative endocrine therapy, the disease did not recur after a period of follow-up. Conclusion We have witnessed the typical signs of catamenial pneumothorax at the accurate timing: Not only observed the process of gas migration macroscopically, but also obtained pathological evidence of diaphragmatic periodic perforation microscopically, which is especially precious and confirms the existing theory that retrograde menstruation leads to diaphragmatic endometriosis, and the diaphragmatic fenestration is obtained due to the periodic activities of ectopic endometrium.

scholarly journals Aromatase inhibitor therapy in a cystic fibrosis patient with thoracic endometriosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga T. Filippova ◽  
Heidi E. Godoy ◽  
Patrick F. Timmins III
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Aromatase Inhibitor ◽  
Lung Resection ◽  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
Pelvic Endometriosis ◽  
Catamenial Pneumothorax ◽  
Catamenial Hemoptysis ◽  
The One ◽  
Extrapelvic Endometriosis ◽  
Thoracic Endometriosis

The thoracic cavity is the number one site for extrapelvic endometriosis, with catamenial pneumothorax as the most common presenting symptom. Its treatment algorithm is similar to the one for pelvic endometriosis, with the goal of inducing a hypoestrogenic state. However, if medical treatment fails, lung resection may be the only option. We present a case of a 44-year-old female with cystic fibrosis and known pelvic endometriosis, who was diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis after presenting with catamenial hemoptysis. After having a recurrence more than four years after a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, she was started on aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy to avoid lung resection. Such therapy with an AI successfully treated recurrent thoracic endometriosis in a patient with cystic fibrosis, i.e. not an ideal candidate for lung resection.

scholarly journals Ectopic Compound Odontoma in the Buccal Mucosa: Report of a Rare Case

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Aparna Venigalla ◽  
Leela Krishna Guttikonda ◽  
Hasini Nelakurthi ◽  
Suresh Babburi ◽  
Soujanya Pinisetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Buccal Mucosa ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Histopathologic Examination ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
The Right ◽  
Compound Odontoma

Eruption of tooth into extraosseous locations is an extremely rare condition. We report a case of a six-year-old girl child with tooth-like structure erupting from the right buccal mucosa. Clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic examination suggested the diagnosis of compound odontoma. Very few cases have been reported so far, where tooth has been located completely in the soft tissue and a variety of names have been used for that condition. A brief review of the literature and the ambiguity in naming the situation is discussed.

Transmigration of Mandibular Canines: A Report of Six Cases and a Review of the Literature

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinar Sumer ◽  
Mahmut Sumer ◽  
Bora Ozden ◽  
Feyza Otan
Keyword(s):  
Dentigerous Cyst ◽  
Rare Event ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Classification Criteria ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Impacted Teeth ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background The transmigration of a mandibular canine is a rare phenomenon, the etiology of which is not clear. The literature on this rare condition is reviewed, and six cases of transmigrated mandibular canines are presented. Report Panoramic radiographic examination of six patients revealed each patient had one impacted transmigrated mandibular canine. Of the six impacted teeth, the left mandibular canine was involved in four instances and the right in two. In one case the transmigrated canine was associated with a dentigerous cyst. Summary Transmigration of the mandibular canine is a rare event, and early radiographic examination of the patient is important for treatment. In addition, future studies may lead to a better understanding of this rare anomaly and improvement of the classification criteria. Citation Sumer A, Sumer M, Ozden B, Otan F. Transmigration of Mandibular Canines: A Report of Six Cases and a Review of the Literature. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 March;(8)3:104-110.

scholarly journals Congenital Unilateral Agenesis of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Afshin Teymoortash ◽  
Stephan Hoch
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Clinicopathological Characteristics ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Right ◽  
Left Parotid Gland

Congenital unilateral agenesis of the parotid gland is a rare condition with only few cases reported in the literature. A review of 21 cases in the available literature is presented in this article. We report on a further case of a 34-year-old woman with agenesis of the left parotid gland and lipoma of the right cheek. Clinicopathological characteristics of described cases in the literature were discussed.

CATAMENIAL PNEUMOTHORAX: PRESENTATION OF A CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

2021 ◽  
pp. 110-112
Author(s):  
Denny Marcela Achicanoy Puchana ◽  
Fabricio Andres Lasso Andrade ◽  
Diana Fernanda Achicanoy Puchana ◽  
Jorge Alejandro Cadena Arteaga ◽  
Roger Stiven Cortés España ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Management ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Adhesion Formation ◽  
Hormonal Treatment ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pathological Study ◽  
Catamenial Pneumothorax ◽  
Management Of Complications ◽  
Thoracic Endometriosis

Endometriosis is dened as the presence of functional extra-uterine endometrial tissue, which can suffer hemorrhage, inammation, brosis and adhesion formation, causing pelvic pain and infertility. The chest is a place where the presentation of endometriosis is rare, its diagnosis is based on the clinical picture of pneumothorax without associated trauma but with cyclical presentation. The pathological study is based on the presence of stroma and endometrial glands. The management of thoracic endometriosis is medical based on hormonal treatment, and surgical management for the management of complications or resection of the ovaries and hysterectomy to avoid recurrence. We present a case of a patient with recurrent catamenial pneumothorax.

Refractory thoracic endometriosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. e235965
Author(s):  
Nishant Sharma ◽  
Pandi Todhe ◽  
Pius Ochieng ◽  
Srinivasarao Ramakrishna
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Hormonal Treatment ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Chemical Pleurodesis ◽  
Catamenial Pneumothorax ◽  
Recurrent Pneumothorax ◽  
Thoracic Endometriosis

Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is a rare entity caused by thoracic implantation of endometrial tissue, manifesting as catamenial pneumothorax, pleural effusion and haemoptysis in young female individuals. Its management and long-term prevention of recurrences, can be challenging. We present the case of a young woman who presented with recurrent pneumothorax, haemopneumothorax and pleural effusion. The diagnosis of TES was confirmed based on cytological findings of pleural fluid. She underwent treatment with mechanical pleurodesis twice but continued to have recurrences. Hormonal treatment failed to produce a satisfactory resolution. She underwent chemical pleurodesis, which successfully induced remission of her TES. A review of the literature suggests that chemical pleurodesis produces better results compared with mechanical pleurodesis and that hormonal treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists is effective at preventing recurrences.

Primary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the parotid gland: a case report and review of the literature

1998 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Gonzalez-Garcia ◽  
K. Ghufoor ◽  
G. Sandhu ◽  
P. A. Thorpe ◽  
J. Hadley
Keyword(s):  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Good Prognosis ◽  
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Right

AbstractSolitary extramedullary plasmacytomas are uncommon malignant neoplasms with a great predilection for the upper respiratory tract. Extramedullary plasmacytoma involving the parotid gland is an extremely rare condition. This report describes the case of a primary extramedullary plasmacytoma arising in the right parotid gland of a 63-year-old man. A review of the literature reveals that this disease has generally a good prognosis, provided that multiple myeloma has been excluded. The treatment of choice should be surgical excision followed by radiotherapy, although from this study there is insufficient evidence to suggest that this is more effective than surgery alone. All patients must have regular long-term follow-up to monitor for recurrence or dissemination, in which event chemotherapy may be considered in addition to the other treatment modalities.

scholarly journals Maxillary Pneumosinus Dilatans Presenting With Proptosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117955061882514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah A Alatar ◽  
Yazeed A AlSuliman ◽  
Maha S Alrajhi ◽  
Fahad S Alfawwaz
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pneumosinus Dilatans ◽  
Multiple Hypotheses ◽  
Facial Swelling ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right

Background: Pneumosinus dilatans (PSD) is a rare pathological paranasal sinus expansion. This condition is usually symptomatic or cosmetically apparent, requiring surgical intervention. Multiple hypotheses have been postulated as to the cause of this condition; however, the precise cause and pathogenesis remain obscure. Case report and Methods: An 11-year-old boy presented with right eye bulging and was subsequently found to have PSD of the maxillary sinus. A search was conducted of the PubMed electronic database, using the keywords “pneumosinus dilatans,” “pneum(oco)ele,” “pneum(oc)ele,” “pneum(atoco)ele,” and “air cyst.” Articles published in English were reviewed. Results: The literature review identified 29 cases of PSD involving the maxillary sinus. The mean age of presentation was 25 years old. Only the right maxillary sinus was affected in 16 cases, followed by the bilateral sinuses in 7 cases and the left sinus in 6 cases. In 5 cases, all paranasal sinuses, along with the maxillary sinus, were expanded. The most common presenting symptom was facial swelling, which was found in 55% of the cases, followed by proptosis and pain. Computed tomography is the gold standard radiological method for diagnosing PSD. Conclusions: Pneumosinus dilatans is a rare condition that is usually symptomatic and requires surgical intervention. The etiology of the disease is attributed to multiple hypotheses, but more studies are needed to explore this condition further.

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