scholarly journals Obstetrical Outcomes of Head and Neck (Nonthyroid) Cancers: A 27-Year Retrospective Series and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. e15-e22
Author(s):  
Ernesto Figueiró-Filho ◽  
Richard Horgan ◽  
Nidal Muhanna ◽  
Jacqueline Parrish ◽  
Jonathan Irish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Obstetrical Outcomes ◽  
Time Period ◽  
History Of

Objective To describe the clinical presentation and obstetrical outcomes of nonthyroid head and neck cancers (HNCs), and to review literature on this rare condition in pregnancy. Study Design Pregnant women with nonthyroid HNC were identified retrospectively from 1990 to 2017. Maternal, neonatal, pregnancy, and demographic data were collected. A review of the literature from January 1980 to May 2018 was performed. Results Over the 27-year time period, 16 women with history of nonthyroid HNC were identified (9 diagnosed during and 7 diagnosed before current pregnancy). The cases were analyzed in detail and the most updated review of management of each type of HNC was provided. Conclusions HNCs are rare with diagnosis and management challenges during pregnancy. In this series, the cases diagnosed and managed previously to pregnancy presented better perinatal outcomes than the cases presented during pregnancy. The maternal outcomes appeared similar for HNC diagnosed before or after pregnancy.

scholarly journals Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli: A Case Report in a Caucasian Male and Brief Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-235
Author(s):  
Carl Maximilian Thielmann ◽  
Wiebke Sondermann
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Family History ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Caucasian Male

Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli, a rare condition of unknown etiology, was first described by Kitamura et al. from Japan in 1960. It is characterized by a triad consisting of well-demarcated erythema, hyperpigmentation, and follicular papules. We report the case of a 50-year-old Caucasian male, who had asymptomatic symmetrical facial lesions since the age of 42. His family history was unremarkable. Published erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli cases of the last 10 years are summarized in this report to demonstrate the variability and differences in the clinical presentation of this uncommon diagnosis.

scholarly journals Paraspinal gossybipoma: A case report and review of the literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baris Kucukyuruk ◽  
Huseyin Biceroglu ◽  
Bashar Abuzayed ◽  
Mustafa O Ulu ◽  
Ali M Kafadar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disk Herniation ◽  
Serous Fluid ◽  
Lumbar Disk Herniation ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Initial Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Retained Surgical Sponges ◽  
Operation Wound

ABSTRACTSpinal or paraspinal retained surgical sponges (gossybipoma or textiloma) are rare incidents and mostly asymptomatic in chronic cases, but can be confused with other masses such as a hematoma, an abscess or a tumor. In chronic cases, the presentation can be as late as decades after the initial surgery; however, some gossybipomas cause infection or abscess formation in the early stages. The authors report a 40-year-old woman with a history of operation for lumbar disk herniation before 8 months, and got admitted with a complaint of serous fluid leakage from the operation wound. In this report, the authors discuss the clinical presentation, the radiologic findings and the differential diagnosis of gossybipoma.

scholarly journals Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Presenting as a Breast Pseudotumor: Case Reports with Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour Abdul Halim ◽  
Imad Uthman ◽  
Rayan Rammal ◽  
Hazem I. Assi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Radiographic Finding ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
History Of

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a rare benign inflammatory breast disease that affects women of childbearing age with a history of breastfeeding. It usually presents as an enlarging breast mass that can greatly mimic breast cancer. Moreover, it does not have a specific radiographic finding, so the only way to reach a definitive diagnosis is by core biopsy and histology. Furthermore, a consensus regarding the best treatment modality has not been reached yet. In this report, we describe the cases of two patients who suffered from this disease, and to our knowledge, such a report is the first of its kind to address this topic in this region. Therefore, because of its uncommon nature and obscure presentation, we hereby report two cases of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. The clinical presentation, treatment, and pathological findings are described, and a literature review on idiopathic granulomatous mastitis will be reported.

A Synchronous Ipsilateral True Superficial Femoral Artery and Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Rupture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 650-655
Author(s):  
Ali Ahmet Arıkan ◽  
Fatih Avni Bayraktar ◽  
Emre Selçuk
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Superficial Femoral Artery ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Elderly Males ◽  
History Of ◽  
Profunda Femoris

Atherosclerotic true aneurysms of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and profunda femoris artery (PFA) are rare and difficult to detect. The synchronous presence of SFA and PFA aneurysms is even rarer. Herein, we present a case with ipsilateral true SFA and PFA aneurysms diagnosed with rupture. A review of the international literature is made, and the diagnosis and treatment options of this rare condition are discussed. A 75-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with an aneurysm on the distal SFA and the ipsilateral PFA, as well as a hematoma around the PFA. It was difficult to determine the source of the rupture before surgery, even with proper imaging. Successful ligation of the PFA and an aneurysmectomy followed by a bypass grafting for the SFA were performed. An intraoperative examination revealed that the SFA aneurysm had ruptured. In elderly males with a history of ectasia or aneurysm on the aorta or peripheral arteries, a synchronous aneurysm on the SFA or the PFA should be suspected.

scholarly journals Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in new-onset hyperthyroidism – a case report and review of the literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 531
Author(s):  
Joaquim Custódio da Silva Junior ◽  
Helton Estrela Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Periodic Paralysis ◽  
Emergency Physicians ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis ◽  
History Of ◽  
New Onset

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: ";Times New Roman";,";serif";; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare condition related to hyperthyroidism, with specific clinical and physiopathological features. In this article, we discuss a case report of a patient that develops TPP with no previous history of thyroid illness, highlighting semiological characteristics that can help Emergency physicians to suspect of this condition. Subsequently, we review the recent articles about TPP, with focus in the molecular basis of ion channelopathies and predisposing factors, and discuss the therapeutic approach at acute phase of TPP and prevention of crisis recurrence.</span></em></p>

scholarly journals Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Associated with 5-Flurouracil Infusion in Head and Neck Cancer: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saikat Das ◽  
Aftab Ahmad ◽  
Pallav Prasun ◽  
Vipin Kharade ◽  
Manish Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Cancer Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents

AbstractHyperammonemic encephalopathy is an uncommon, potentially lethal adverse effect of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Being one of the most common and versatile chemotherapy agents, it is important to understand this important side effect of 5FU. There is paucity of data in this subject. Here, we report a case of 5FU-induced encephalopathy in a patient on induction chemotherapy for head and neck cancer. In this case report, the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of 5FU-induced encephalopathy is reported.

scholarly journals Multiple amyloid lesions in the lateral pharyngeal wall: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 875
Author(s):  
Andres Claros ◽  
Cristina Blebea ◽  
Pedro Clarós
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Diverse Group ◽  
Amyloid Protein ◽  
Lateral Pharyngeal Wall ◽  
Pharyngeal Wall ◽  
Laryngeal Lesion ◽  
Left Posterior ◽  
History Of

<p class="abstract">Amyloidosis represents a diverse group of disorders that have in common the deposition of amyloid protein in various extracellular tissues. Its clinical presentation may be systemic or localised. However, regions in the head and neck are rarely affected. This report discusses the case of a 57 year old man with a history of 6 years of left ear non-pulsatile tinnitus, who at the physical examination presented a polilobulated, yellowish oropharyngeal lesion, behind the left posterior pillar of the tonsil. Biopsy of the lesion sustained the diagnostic of light chain amyloidosis and subsequent evaluation was significant for establishing the diagnosis of localised amyloidosis. While further investigations a second laryngeal lesion was encountered. We present a case report of double synchronous amyloidosis localization on head and neck and asymptomatic lesions and discuss the implications for diagnosis and treatment.</p>

scholarly journals The hero's journey: tracing the history of the myth to the celebrity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Hero's Journey ◽  
Historical Time ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Different Types ◽  
History Of ◽  
Theoretical Analyses

The terms "hero," "heroism," and, more recently, "heroine," are broad, wide ranging, and contested terms prominent within academia yet there remains a general consensus that heroes are, historically, an essential component to society. This paper will identify that there are diverse Western cultural conceptions surrounding the hero. It is therefore important to trace the meaning behind the concept and draw conclusions as to whether or not the hero narrative has developed or shifted over time. Through an intensive review of the literature on the "hero," this research paper critically identifies the historical constructions, empirical observations, and theoretical analyses in order to explore and understand how the hero narrative has changed or retained timeless qualities of meaning or myth. As the hero developed from the Classical times to the present, through the periods of oral tradition to electronic media, those who are identified as a "hero" became more and more far-reaching. This paper constructs several empirical tables that identify similarities and differences concerning how Western society's classification of heroes has developed. By taking into account the different types of heroic figures that have existed across time, including Greek gods, soldiers, community workers, and celebrities, this paper establishes whether or not the conception of the "hero" changes depending on war, gender, race, popular culture, historical time period, and changes in communication technology.

Primary Intradural Classic Chondrosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review

Neurosurgery ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 420-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jark Jan Daniël Bosma ◽  
Ramez Wadie Kirollos ◽  
John Broome ◽  
Paul Richard Eldridge
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Malignant Potential ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Image Guided ◽  
History Of ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Exact Origin

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE The exact origin of rare intradural chondrosarcomas remains obscure. We present a case report of an intradural classic chondrosarcoma (a very rare subtype of chondrosarcoma in this location), with a review of the literature, in an attempt to clarify the histogenesis of these tumors. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 48-year-old man presented with a 12-month history of progressive right hemiparesis. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a left parietal space-occupying lesion. INTERVENTION The patient underwent an image-guided, left parietal parasagittal craniotomy. An extrinsic tumor, which seemed to arise from the dura, was macroscopically removed. There was no bone involvement. The histological examination revealed a Grade II classic chondrosarcoma with tumor infiltration into the dura. Adjuvant radiotherapy was administered. CONCLUSION Intradural chondrosarcomas are rare tumors, the majority of which are mesenchymal. Classic chondrosarcomas in this location are much rarer. Their histogenesis is uncertain. In this case, the origin seems to be from the dura. Because of the malignant potential of these tumors, radical extirpation whenever possible, followed by radiotherapy, is indicated.

Aphthous Vulvar Ulcers in Adolescent Girls: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Lai ◽  
Emily Lambert ◽  
Mary Gail Mercurio
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sexual Transmission ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Aphthous Ulcers ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Systemic Symptoms ◽  
False Accusations

Background: Aphthous vulvar ulcers are painful ulcerations on the genital mucosa frequently accompanied by systemic symptoms. They are most commonly reported in young women and adolescents without a history of sexual contact. Diagnosis is made by exclusion of more common causes, and treatment for this self-limited condition is mainly symptomatic. Objective: Clinicians should be aware of this rare condition to avoid misdiagnoses and unwarranted investigations into sexual abuse or false accusations of sexual activity. Methods: We report a case of an 11-year-old girl with systemic symptoms and vulvar ulcers of unknown etiology. Results: The patient's illness was consistent with previous reports that vulvar ulcers can occur without sexual transmission or a documented infectious cause. Conclusion: A lack of general knowledge regarding this entity may lead to its exclusion from the differential diagnosis of vulvar ulcers in this patient population. Aphthous ulcers should be strongly considered in any adolescent with vulvar ulcers.

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