Resolution of Tonsillar Herniation after Supratentorial Tumor Resection: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract Primary renal extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma is a rare neoplasm, often metastatic at diagnosis, and with a poor outcome. A multimodal approach is often the treatment of choice in this aggressive neoplasm. We present a case of primary renal extra-skeletal sarcoma in a 45-year-old woman who underwent tumor resection without clear margins. After no response to the first cycle of chemotherapy, we documented an early onset of local recurrence. The patient refused any other treatment and died four months after surgery.

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Radiotherapy for inverted papilloma: a case report and review of the literature

Radiology and Oncology ◽

10.2478/v10019-012-0045-8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 71-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Primož Strojan ◽

Simona Jereb ◽

Imre Borsos ◽

Jasna But-Hadzic ◽

Nina Zidar

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Benign Tumor ◽

Tumor Resection ◽

Inverted Papilloma ◽

Tumor Type ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma ◽

Valuable Treatment ◽

Associated Malignancy

Abstract Background. Sinonasal inverted papilloma (IP) is a rare, usually benign tumor arising from the respiratory mucosa of the sinonasal tract. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice. In histologically overt benign IPs (i.e. without associated malignancy) irradiation was employed only anecdotally. The patient with gross residual of benign IP after up-front surgery that was subsequently treated with irradiation is presented and the literature reports on the use of radiotherapy (RT) in this tumor type are reviewed. Case report. After the surgical treatment the residuum in the region of the sphenoid and adjacent cavernous sinus was irradiated to 54 Gy in 1.8 Gy daily fractions. No recurrence or deterioration of olfaction, hearing or vision was observed 2.6 years post-RT. Review of the literature. In the literature, six reports were identified with 16 patients describing necessary details on RT and outcome. Twelve of 14 cases (our case included) with gross or subtotal tumor resection and postoperative RT were locally controlled. The lowest and the median irradiation doses were 47.15 Gy and 56.5 Gy, respectively, and the follow-up period ranged between 0.5-20.5 years (median 7.8 years). Conclusions. RT is safe and valuable treatment option in histologically overt benign IPs. It is indicated when the risk of tumor recurrence after surgery is increased and in inoperable tumors.

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Metastatic Malignant Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/2016/6184573 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jessica Lee ◽

Veena S. John ◽

Sharon X. Liang ◽

Catherine A. D’Agostino ◽

Andrew W. Menzin

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Residual Disease ◽

Tumor Resection ◽

Cell Tumor ◽

Clinicopathological Features ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Ovarian Steroid ◽

Total Hysterectomy ◽

Not Otherwise Specified ◽

Steroid Cell Tumor

We report a case of malignant ovarian steroid cell tumor not otherwise specified (NOS) in a 47-year-old female who presented with hirsutism, virilization, and amenorrhea. At the time of laparotomy, the tumor had already spread to the pelvic cul-de-sac. She underwent a total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and tumor resection with no residual disease. She received three cycles of bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin (BEP) and is now free of disease 24 months after surgery. Literature review of ovarian steroid cell tumors NOS including clinicopathological features and clinical management was performed.

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