Schwannoma of the Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve: An Unusual Site for a Common Tumor

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (06) ◽  
pp. 565-570
Author(s):  
Alok Mohan Uppar ◽  
Shilpa Rao ◽  
Chandrajit Prasad ◽  
Arivazhagan Arimappamagan ◽  
Vani Santosh
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Clinical Spectrum ◽  
Small Subset ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Unusual Site ◽  
Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve

AbstractGreater superficial petrosal nerve (GSPN) schwannoma is a rare clinical entity. It forms a small subset of the larger group of facial nerve schwannomas. A thorough literature search yielded only 27 such cases reported to date in the English literature. We present one such rare case of GSPN schwannoma and discuss the clinical spectrum and management along with a review of the literature. We demonstrate the surgical steps in an operative video.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Localised Isolated Penile Fournier’s Gangrene and a Short Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios Katsimantas ◽  
Nikolaos Ferakis ◽  
Panagiotis Skandalakis ◽  
Dimitrios Filippou
Keyword(s):  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Fluid Resuscitation ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene ◽  
Surgical Exploration ◽  
Prevotella Melaninogenica

Penile Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is very rare clinical entity, which is also known as penile necrotizing fasciitis or wet gangrene of the penis. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and in the majority of the described cases it affects not only penis but also the adjacent organs and tissues (e.g., bladder, muscles, rectum, testis, and scrotum). We report a rare case of a previously healthy 68-year-old male, who presented with acute isolated penile Fournier’s gangrene. Pus culture was identified with pathogens Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus gordonii, and Prevotella melaninogenica. Prompt surgical exploration, fluid resuscitation, antibiotic treatment, and diligent postoperative care are the cornerstone in the successful treatment of this emergency with high mortality.

Hibernoma

2002 ◽  
Vol 126 (8) ◽  
pp. 975-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subodh M. Lele ◽  
Satish Chundru ◽  
Gregory Chaljub ◽  
Patrick Adegboyega ◽  
Abida K. Haque
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Brown Adipose Tissue ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Anterior Abdominal Wall ◽  
P53 Protein ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Abstract Form ◽  
Unusual Site ◽  
Brown Adipose

Abstract Hibernomas are rare neoplasms composed of brown adipose tissue. The behavior of these neoplasms has been described as uniformly benign in humans. The only recurrence cited in the English literature involved a sarcoma with hibernoma-like features, which was reported in abstract form. We present 2 cases of hibernoma, one that continued to grow following partial excision and another at an unusual site (anterior abdominal wall). Both of these tumors overexpressed p53 protein by immunohistochemistry, which was a novel finding. A review of the literature highlights recent advances that may help confirm the diagnosis and explain the biology of these rare tumors.

scholarly journals Malignant Phyllodes Tumor in an Adolescent Female: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel S. Makar ◽  
Michael Makar ◽  
Joanna Ghobrial ◽  
Kathryn Bush ◽  
Ryan Allen Gruner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Neoplasms ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Phyllodes Tumor ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Small Subset ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Malignant Phyllodes Tumor ◽  
Phyllodes Tumors ◽  
Rare Case Report

Primary breast neoplasms are rare in adolescent females, most of which are benign. Phyllodes tumors constitute a remarkably small subset of breast neoplasms (0.3-0.9%) with malignant phyllodes tumors being even more uncommon. Malignant phyllodes tumors tend to progress rapidly though only 1.5% metastasize. They are also associated with a higher rate of recurrence than their benign counterparts, underlying the importance of adequate surgical margins. It is therefore imperative to be able to identify these tumors early allowing for prompt resection and close follow-up. Here, we present the rare case of a 17-year-old female presenting with a rapidly enlarging breast mass, which was ultimately found to be a malignant phyllodes tumor. We further performed a review of the literature to highlight only 22 other cases reported in adolescent females.

scholarly journals A Rare Adrenal Mass in a 3-Month-Old: A Case Report and Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Garg ◽  
Elza Pollak-Christian ◽  
Navneetha Unnikrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Mass ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Adrenal Tumor ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pediatric Case ◽  
Palpable Mass

A three-month-old female infant presented with abdominal distention for 2 months. A large palpable mass in right upper quadrant was noted on physical exam. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a large heterogeneous mass with multiple cystic components. Mass was surgically excised and pathology was consistent with mature adrenal teratoma. Teratoma is a germ cell tumor mainly found in gonadal tissues. Occurrence of adrenal gland teratoma in children is very rare with less than 10 pediatric case reports in English literature. We present a rare case of primary adrenal tumor in an infant and a review of the literature.

scholarly journals Renal Metastases of a Femur Osteosarcoma: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousra Akasbi ◽  
Samia Arifi ◽  
Karim Lahlaidi ◽  
Tarik Namad ◽  
Nawfel Mellas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Renal Involvement ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Metastatic Osteosarcoma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Renal Metastases

This paper discusses a rare case of renal metastatic osteosarcoma. A 25-year-old man with a history of metastatic osteosarcoma involving his right kidney was referred to our institution for treatment. He was managed with chemotherapy. An exhaustive review of the English literature pertaining to this disease was performed. To our knowledge, this case represents only the sixteenth. The literature suggests that the incidence of renal involvement in osteosarcoma is significant and that the treatment should be multidisciplinary in such patients.

Triple manifestation of extramedullary plasmacytoma in the upper airway: an unusual clinical entity

2011 ◽  
Vol 125 (9) ◽  
pp. 970-972 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Morariu ◽  
P Burns ◽  
P Roche ◽  
S Hone
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Close Cooperation ◽  
Disease Free ◽  
Extramedullary Plasmacytomas

AbstractObjective:We report an extremely rare case of extramedullary plasmacytoma.Method:Case report and review of the English-literature concerning extramedullary plasmacytoma and multiple myeloma.Result:We present an unusual case of multiple extramedullary plasmacytomas, which, over a protracted course of 30 years, presented on different occasions at three separate sites in the head and neck. The patient was managed surgically on all occasions, and was disease-free at the time of writing.Conclusion:Following review of the literature, we believe this to be the only case with this extremely unusual presentation. This case is noteworthy, not only because of the rarity of extramedullary plasmacytoma, but also because it highlights a number of important clinical issues. The diagnosis and management of extramedullary plasmacytoma require close cooperation between multiple disciplines.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Nasopharyngeal Pleomorphic Adenoma

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Berrettini ◽  
S. Fortunato ◽  
A. De Vito ◽  
L. Bruschini
Keyword(s):  
Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Histological Study ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Unusual Site ◽  
Adjacent Structures ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenomas

Salivary gland tumors are rare. The majority of these tumors are benign and about 70% are pleomorphic adenomas (PA). Nasopharynx is an unusual site for the PA tumor. Only six cases are presented in the literature from 1990 to 2011. The diagnosis of this disease is linked to the sum of imaging tests, clinical and histological study of the mass of the above. The radiologic features of noninvasion of surrounding structures give the first clue to the benign lesion. From the review of the literature and our experience is identified as the gold standard in surgical treatment for this condition. Thanks to the endoscopic surgery, we can perform a complete resection of the lesion without damaging adjacent structures. We presented a case of pleomorphic adenoma of nasopharynx with literature review.

scholarly journals Classic Lipoma of the Palatine Tonsil: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-43
Author(s):  
Sara Abu-Ghanem ◽  
Vladimir Zilker ◽  
Leonor Trejo ◽  
Dan M Fliss
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Palatine Tonsil ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Correct Treatment ◽  
Mesenchymal Neoplasms ◽  
Oral Tumors

ABSTRACT Lipomas in the oral cavity are rare benign soft tissue mesenchymal neoplasms, representing1% of all benign oral tumors. Very few cases of tonsillar lipoma have been reported in the English literature. The diagnosis and differentiation of lipoma with clinically similar lesions, such as squamous papilloma, adenomas, chondromas, hamartomas and teratomas, is essential for correct treatment management and follow-up. We describe a rare case of palatine tonsil lipoma in a 67-year-old female and an updated review of the sparse English literature. How to cite this article Abu-Ghanem S, Zilker V, Trejo L, Fliss DM. Classic Lipoma of the Palatine Tonsil: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Int J Head and Neck Surg 2013;4(1):41-43.

scholarly journals Adderall Induced Acute Liver Injury: A Rare Case and Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohini R. Vanga ◽  
Bikram Bal ◽  
Kevin W. Olden
Keyword(s):  
Liver Injury ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Liver Injury ◽  
Past History ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Intensive Monitoring ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
History Of ◽  
Time Of Presentation

Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine) is a widely prescribed medicine for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is considered safe with due precautions. Use of prescribed Adderall without intention to overdose as a cause of acute liver injury is extremely rare, and to our knowledge no cases have been reported in the English literature. Amphetamine is an ingredient of recreational drugs such as Ecstacy and is known to cause hepatotoxicity. We describe here the case of a 55-year-old woman who developed acute liver failure during the treatment of ADHD with Adderall. She presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain, malaise, and jaundice requiring hospitalization. She had a past history of partial hepatic resection secondary to metastasis from colon cancer which was under remission at the time of presentation. She recovered after intensive monitoring and conservative management. Adderall should be used carefully in individuals with underlying liver conditions.

scholarly journals Low-Grade Central Osteosarcoma of the Rib: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mana Moghadamfalahi ◽  
Houda Alatassi
Keyword(s):  
Distal Femur ◽  
Proximal Tibia ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Unusual Site ◽  
Diagnostic Difficulties ◽  
Wall Mass ◽  
Chest Wall Mass

Low-grade central osteosarcoma is a rare variant of osteosarcoma which comprises less than 1-2% of all osteosarcomas. Most low-grade osteosarcomas involve long bones, most commonly distal femur, and proximal tibia. Histologically this tumor is difficult to diagnose, and an unusual location makes this diagnosis even more challenging. Here we report a case of low-grade osteosarcoma presenting as a chest wall mass involving the left 6th–8th ribs. This unusual site of presentation significantly added to the diagnostic difficulties of this rare tumor with challenging histologic features. To the best of our knowledge, only six cases of low-grade central osteosarcoma of the ribs have been reported in the English literature.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document