scholarly journals Cervical Spinal Meningeal Melanocytoma Presenting as Intracranial Superficial Siderosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Savitha Srirama Jayamma ◽  
Seema Sud ◽  
TBS Buxi ◽  
VS Madan ◽  
Ashish Goyal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Meningeal Melanocytoma ◽  
Diagnostic Difficulty ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Patient Will ◽  
Neuroradiological Examination

Meningeal melanocytoma is a rare pigmented tumor of the leptomeningeal melanocytes. This rare entity results in diagnostic difficulty in imaging unless clinical and histopathology correlation is performed. In this case report, we describe a case of meningeal melanocytoma of the cervical region presenting with superficial siderosis. Extensive neuroradiological examination is necessary to locate the source of the bleeding in such patients. Usually, the patient will be cured by the complete surgical excision of the lesion.

scholarly journals Extensive parapharyngeal and skull base neuroglial ectopia; a challenge for differential diagnosis and treatment: case report

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (5) ◽  
pp. 302-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulianno Molina de Melo ◽  
Gabrielle do Nascimento Holanda Gonçalves ◽  
Ricardo Antenor de Souza e Souza ◽  
Danilo Anunciatto Sguillar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Infratemporal Fossa ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Feeding Difficulties ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision

CONTEXT: Neuroglial ectopia has been defined as a mass composed of differentiated neuroectodermal tissue isolated from the spinal canal or cranial cavity and remains rare. This lesion has to be considered in the differential diagnosis among newborn infants with classical symptoms of respiratory distress, neck mass and feeding difficulties. We present a rare case of extensive parapharyngeal and skull base neuroglial ectopia in 6-month-old girl who presented respiratory and feeding obstruction at birth. CASE REPORT: A six-month-old girl who presented upper respiratory and feeding obstruction at birth and was using tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes was referred to our institution. Complete surgical excision of the mass consisted of a transcervical-transparotid approach with extension to the infratemporal fossa by means of a lateral transzygomatic incision, allowing preservation of all vital neurovascular structures. The anatomopathological examination showed a solid mass with nests of neural tissue, with some neurons embedded in poorly encapsulated fibrovascular stroma, without mitotic areas, and with presence of functioning choroid plexus in the immunohistochemistry assay. Neurovascular function was preserved, thus allowing postoperative decannulation and oral feeding. Despite the large size of the mass, the child has completed one year and six months of follow-up without complications or recurrence. Neuroglial ectopia needs to be considered in diagnosing airway obstruction among newborns. Surgical treatment is the best choice and should be performed on clinically stable patients. An algorithm to guide the differential diagnosis and improve the treatment was proposed.

scholarly journals Acquired smooth muscle hamartoma: A case report on the lower extremity with hidrosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 2050313X1989383
Author(s):  
Malika A Ladha ◽  
Todd Remington
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Smooth Muscle Cells ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Muscle Cells ◽  
Clinical Spectrum ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
First Case

Smooth muscle hamartomas are benign dermal proliferations of smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle hamartomas are sub-divided into congenital or acquired; the latter is a rare entity with less than 20 cases being reported in the English literature. Most often asymptomatic, acquired smooth muscle hamartomas follow an indolent course. Treatment in the form of surgical excision can be utilized for symptomatic or cosmetic purposes. Here, we report the first case of an acquired smooth muscle hamartomas of the shin which also uniquely presented with hidrosis. This case highlights the varied clinical spectrum of acquired smooth muscle hamartomas.

scholarly journals Angioleiomyoma of the Larynx: A Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (10) ◽  
pp. 658-663
Author(s):  
Federica Perardi ◽  
Giuseppe Abbate ◽  
Leonardo R. Iannuzzelli ◽  
Rossella Contini ◽  
Manuela De Munari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Laser Technology ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision

Angioleiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle and vessel tumor; laryngeal localization is extremely rare with only 24 cases described in the literature; moreover, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal mass. Endoscopic complete surgical excision with dissection along capsule is now considered the gold-standard treatment for small and well-circumscribed laryngeal angioleiomyoma. We present a case of laryngeal angioleiomyoma successfully treated with carbon dioxide laser technology which resulted in a bleeding reduction and adequate hemostasis with less tissue damage and good functional outcome.

Metastatic Thymic Carcinoid: A Case Report

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 578-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles C. Talton ◽  
Judith O. Hopkins ◽  
Bruce D. Walley ◽  
Edward H. Kincaid
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Cushing Syndrome ◽  
Distant Metastases ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Malignant Potential ◽  
Thymic Carcinoid ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Neuroendocrine Carcinomas

Thymic neuroendocrine carcinomas (carcinoid) are rare tumors. They have malignant potential, the capacity for distant metastasis, and often present with associated endocrinopathies. This report describes a patient who was diagnosed with thymic carcinoid and Cushing syndrome at age 19 that, despite complete surgical excision of his tumor, developed local recurrence with distant metastases to his brain, lungs, and bone. We discuss the evolution of this patient's illness as well as the therapies used in his care. Due to the nature of these tumors to recur both locally and distant, the importance of aggressive surgical management is emphasized. We also discuss the role of adjuvant therapy, which in our case consisted of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and several new therapies including an antiangiogenesis agent and a tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

scholarly journals Epidermal Inclusion Cyst Presenting as a Palpable Scrotal Mass

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres F. Correa ◽  
Bishoy A. Gayed ◽  
Mitchell E. Tublin ◽  
Anil V. Parwani ◽  
Jeffrey R. Gingrich
Keyword(s):  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Median Raphe ◽  
Inclusion Cyst ◽  
Scrotal Mass ◽  
Medial Thigh ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst ◽  
Median Raphé

We report a scrotal epidermal inclusion cyst located outside the median raphe which a rare entity in the absence of trauma and few cases have been reported. 47 year old male presents with a complaint of right sided testicular swelling and discomfort. On examination a 3 cm mass was palpated between the scrotum and the medial thigh on the subcutaneous tissue with a positive slip sign. Complete surgical excision of the cyst was performed. Histopathology confirmed epidermal inclusion cyst with no evidence of malignancy.

scholarly journals Nasolabial hamartoma: a rare case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1397
Author(s):  
D. Senthamarai Kannan ◽  
G. Soundara Rajan ◽  
Veerasigamani Narendrakumar ◽  
V. K. Sathiya
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nasolabial Fold ◽  
Tissue Development ◽  
Inborn Errors ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Rare Case Report

<p class="abstract">Nasolabial cysts are rare, nonodontogenic soft tissue developmental cysts occur in the maxillary lip and nasal alar regions. Patients usually presents with an asymptomatic soft swelling with obliteration of the nasolabial fold. Due to it's origin from entrapped epithelium in an embryonic fusion plane developmentally, this cyst is considered to be a Hamartoma. Hamartomas are non-neoplastic malformations, or inborn errors of tissue development. They are characterized by an abnormal mixture of tissues indigenous to that area of the body. Complete surgical excision is the accepted method of treatment. This report aimed to present a case of nasolabial cyst hamartoma, which is rare in presentation.</p>

scholarly journals Radio-pathological correlation of a retroperitoneal teratoma in a 2-year-old girl: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Deki Choden ◽  
Kinley Sangay Dorji ◽  
Sonam Choden
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Retroperitoneal Teratoma ◽  
Retroperitoneal Neoplasm ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Retroperitoneal Tumors

ABSTRACTRetroperitoneal teratoma is a extragonadal germ cell tumor comprising 5% of all teratomas in children, and the third most common retroperitoneal neoplasm in children. This is a case report of a 2 years old girl who presented with abdominal distension and palpable mass. The imaging findings of the mass was characteristic of retroperitoneal teratoma which was confirmed by histopathology report following complete excision. Retroperitoneal tumor is an uncommon tumor in children with characteristic imaging findings. Computed tomography is mainly used to evaluate the extent of the disease. Most of the retroperitoneal tumors are benign and curable with complete surgical excision.

scholarly journals Caesarean scar endometriosis: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1221
Author(s):  
Fatimazahra Cherrabi ◽  
Mounir Moukit ◽  
Jaouad Kouach ◽  
Driss Moussaoui Rahali ◽  
Mohammed Dehayni
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Radiological Imaging ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Scar Endometriosis ◽  
Caesarean Scar ◽  
Appropriate Treatment

Endometriosis is a common disorder in women of reproductive age but is rarely observed in abdominal scar after caesarean section. The authors report a case of 35-year-old woman referred for a painful lump at caesarean scar. Preoperative diagnosis of caesarean scar endometriosis was made on the basis of clinical examination and radiological imaging and confirmed histologically after large surgical excision of the mass. Increasing awareness of this rare entity among clinicians can help in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

scholarly journals A rare case of primary peritoneal hydatid cyst

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 360
Author(s):  
Sanjay Singh ◽  
Mahesh Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Mucinous Cystadenoma ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Pregnant Uterus ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Hematoxylin And Eosin ◽  
Cect Scan

Primary peritoneal hydatid cyst is a rare entity. A 42 yr old parous female presented with painless lower abdominal lump since 6 months. On clinical examination an immobile abdominopelvic lump of the size of 18-20 weeks pregnant uterus with bosselated surface was noted. Ultrasound Sonography Test (USG) and Contrast Enhanced Computerized Tomography Scan (CECT scan) of abdomen and pelvis revealed large multilocular abdominopelvic cystic mass in continuity with RT ovary. Radiologically a differential diagnosis of hydatid cyst and mucinous cystadenoma was made. All relevant ovarian tumor markers were normal. Serology confirmed increased Echinococcus IgG antibodies (196.60 U/ml, ELISA). The patient underwent complete surgical excision of the lump. Histopathology and Hematoxylin and Eosin (H and E) staining of the aspirate from the cyst confirmed the diagnosis of hydatid cyst. Since no other organs were involved it was diagnosed as a case of primary peritoneal hydatid cyst. The hydatid cyst may mimic an ovarian cyst, thus it is important to keep this rare entity in mind as a differential in ultrasonographically diagnosed pelvic cystic lesions.

scholarly journals Infected congenital cervical dermal sinuses leading to spinal cord abscess: two case reports and a review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-228
Author(s):  
Rhian Bevan ◽  
Paul Leach
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Spinal Dysraphism ◽  
Febrile Illness ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Late Recurrence ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Developmental Defects ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision

Abstract Purpose Congenital dermal sinuses are a rare form of spinal dysraphism. The developmental defects are located along the midline neuroaxis, with sinuses in the cervical region being the least common. Congenital dermal sinuses can be associated with intraspinal infection as they act as a direct route from the skin and subcutaneous tissues into the spinal cord. Methods The authors present two cases of cervical dermal sinuses complicated by intramedullary abscess. Both children presented with neurological decline and febrile illness. MRI showed intraspinal abscess. Both underwent prompt surgical excision of the sinus tract, exploration of the cord and intravenous antibiotics. Results Both patients demonstrated excellent neurological recovery. Conclusions Complete surgical excision of the sinus and tract in addition to long-term antimicrobials can yield excellent neurological outcomes. At surgery, do not expect to find pus when exploring the intramedullary component. Long-term follow-up is advocated due to potential late recurrence.

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