scholarly journals Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Rare Entity—A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Nwagwu ◽  
Rakesh Patel ◽  
Jerome Okudo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Supportive Therapy ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Motion Activity ◽  
Efficacious Treatment ◽  
Mal De Debarquement Syndrome ◽  
Limiting Condition ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Caucasian Female

Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MDS) is a rare, understudied, underdiagnosed, and self-limiting condition. Etiology and incidence are unknown. It is characterized by abnormal sensation of motion/balance reported after travel by air, land, and sea; being reexposed to motion/activity relieves it. Symptoms may last from minutes to years. Workup though required reveals no findings; it is a diagnosis of exclusion. While no efficacious treatment exists, amitriptyline and benzodiazepines as well as supportive therapy have proved to be useful. We have described a 40-year-old Caucasian female who presented for the evaluation of persistent rocking and swaying sensation after a ship cruise which lasted for one week. Patient was treated with benzodiazepines after extensive workup and is now stable. A high index of suspicion is required to make a diagnosis.

BOWENOID BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OF THE THUMB: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Hand Surgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 295-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Galeano ◽  
M. Colonna ◽  
M. Lentini ◽  
F. Stagno D'Alcontres
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Basal Layer ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Skin Malignancy ◽  
Root Sheath ◽  
Common Skin

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin malignancy arising from cells of the basal layer of the epithelium or from the external root sheath of the hair follicle. BCC of the digit is a rare entity. The article presents one such case of bowenoid BCC of the thumb which required amputation at the MP joint.

scholarly journals Dysgenetic Polycystic Disease of Minor Salivary Gland: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
N. Srikant ◽  
Shweta Yellapurkar ◽  
Karen Boaz ◽  
Mohan Baliga ◽  
Nidhi Manaktala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Minor Salivary Gland ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Polycystic Disease ◽  
Rare Case Report

Polycystic (dysgenetic) disease of the salivary glands is a rare entity that has only recently been described in the literature. The disease is more commonly seen in females and majority of the cases have presented as bilateral parotid gland swellings. This case presenting in a 21-year-old male is the first of this unusual entity involving solely the minor salivary gland on the lower lip. This case report highlights the importance for the clinician to be aware of this differential diagnosis, when treating an innocuous lesion like a mucocele.

scholarly journals Olfactory Nerve Schwannoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. e164-e166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Taha ◽  
Amr AlBakry ◽  
Magdy ElSheikh ◽  
Tarek AbdelBary
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Olfactory Nerve ◽  
Anterior Cranial Fossa ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Cranial Fossa

AbstractSchwannomas are benign tumors, which arise from the Schwann cells of the central or peripheral nerves. They form 8% of all intracranial tumors and most of the cases arise from vestibular division of the 8th cranial nerve. Rare cases are shown to arise from the olfactory or optic nerve, being devoid of myelin sheath. Up to date and according to our best of knowledge, 66 cases have been reported till now. Here we present a review of the literature and a case report of a 56-year-old male with an accidently discovered anterior cranial fossa schwannoma, following a road traffic accident. Tumor was completely excised, using a right frontal approach. Histopathology revealed Antoni-A cellular pattern. Although rare, but olfactory nerve schwannomas should be included in the differential diagnosis in anterior cranial fossa space occupying lesions, and the approach should be designed taking into consideration, this rare entity.

scholarly journals Hypomelanosis of Ito: Case report of a rare neurocutaneous syndrome in a neonate and review of the literature.

1970 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-233
Author(s):  
M Mukhtar-yola ◽  
LI Audu ◽  
AT Otuneye ◽  
AB Mairami ◽  
EC Otubelu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
High Index ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
Hypomelanosis Of Ito ◽  
The Third ◽  
Neurocutaneous Syndrome ◽  
Paediatric Practice ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI) though said to be the third most common neurocutaneus disorder, is rarely reported in paediatric practice in Africa. A high index of suspicion must be maintained in children with cutaneous lesions as a seizure may be the first symptom that may bring the child to attention. A case of HI in a neonate is hereby reported to sensitize clinicians about this relatively uncommon disorder

scholarly journals Conus medullaris intramedullary arachnoid cyst- case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 370
Author(s):  
Vishal Vishnu Thakur ◽  
Ranjit Devidas Rangnekar ◽  
Shashank Aroor ◽  
Krishnakumar Kesavapisharady ◽  
Mathew Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Conus Medullaris ◽  
Radical Excision ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Urinary Dribbling ◽  
Intramedullary Cyst

Background: Spinal intramedullary cysts present a radiological dilemma. We present a rare case of a conus intramedullary arachnoid cyst and report on its differentiating features and management. Case Description: We report a case of a 30-month-old child who presented with decreased gluteal sensation and urinary dribbling for 6 months. Apart from some slowness in walking, the power was normal in all four limbs. Imaging showed a non-enhancing, T2-weighted hyperintense 12 × 8 mm conus intramedullary cyst without any edema. A T12-L1 laminotomy followed by marsupialization of the cyst was done. Histopathology was suggestive of an arachnoid cyst. The postoperative course was uneventful with improvement in muscle strength and achievement of regular milestones. We also present the pertinent review of the literature to date. Conclusion: Intramedullary arachnoid cysts are a rare entity and should form the differential diagnosis for cysts presenting in the conus medullaris. Simple decompressive options may suffice for symptomatic cases and radical excision may be avoided. A high index of suspicion is essential considering the subtle nature of presenting symptoms.

Concurrent thyrolipomatosis and thymolipoma in a patient with myasthenia gravis: a case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (7) ◽  
pp. e212-e215
Author(s):  
T Campion ◽  
A Maity ◽  
S Ali ◽  
P Richards ◽  
A Adams
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Myasthenia Gravis ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Neck Lump

We present a case of a man with a background of myasthenia gravis who presented with a neck lump, which was diagnosed as thyrolipomatosis in continuity with a very large thymolipoma. Following removal of these lesions, the patient’s myaesthenic symptoms improved. While thymolipomas are often seen in the context of myasthenia gravis, thyrolipomatosis is a rare entity and to our knowledge the concurrent finding of both lesions with myasthenia gravis has never been reported. We highlight the important imaging features of both entities and the clinical importance of recognising them.

Uterine-like Mass With Features of an Extrauterine Adenomyoma Presenting 22 Years After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy–Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (8) ◽  
pp. 1041-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Redman ◽  
Edward J. Wilkinson ◽  
Nicole A. Massoll
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Benign Tumor ◽  
Broad Ligament ◽  
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hormonal Stimulation ◽  
Pelvic Organs

Abstract Adenomyoma is a benign tumor composed of smooth muscle and benign endometrium. These tumors typically originate within the uterus. An extrauterine adenomyoma is a rare entity. We report a uterine-like mass consistent with an extrauterine adenomyoma presenting 22 years following a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The mass was pear-shaped with uterine-type smooth muscle and a cavity lined by functional endometrial glands and stroma. To our knowledge, only 4 other cases of an extrauterine uterine-like mass are reported in the literature. Three involved the ovary, while one was located adjacent to the broad ligament with normal pelvic organs. Although none of these other uterus-like masses were described as adenomyomas with uterine-like features, the histologic findings are strikingly similar. An understanding of the müllerian system suggests that either an embryologic malformation or a differential multipotentiality existing in the subcoelomic tissues in response to hormonal stimulation results in a supernumerary müllerian structure like a uterus, as observed in this case. The presence of endometrial glands and stroma in the mass confirms that the tissues in this mass are hormonally responsive. It is most likely that this uterine-like mass arose from the tissues of the secondary müllerian system in response to estrogenic stimulation.

Pegfilgrastim-associated large-vessel vasculitis developed during adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: A case report and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1785-1790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Nakamura ◽  
Tomoyo M Nishi ◽  
Shun Yamashita ◽  
Hiroaki Nakamura ◽  
Ken Sato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Supportive Therapy ◽  
Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Breast Cancer Chemotherapy ◽  
Prophylactic Use ◽  
Stimulating Factor ◽  
Rule Out

Introduction Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is widely used as a neutrophil supportive therapy in breast cancer chemotherapy. Common adverse events of G-CSF include bone pain, headache, and fatigue; however, reports of G-CSF-associated vasculitis are few. Case report A 66-year-old woman who had undergone surgery for breast cancer received adjuvant chemotherapy with prophylactic use of pegfilgrastim (peg-G). She developed peg-G-associated vasculitis 11 days after initially receiving peg-G. Management and outcome: Although various blood and culture tests were required to rule out other vasculitis syndromes and infections, her symptoms spontaneously disappeared without any treatment other than discontinuation of the causal drug. Discussion G-CSF-associated vasculitis is occasionally accompanied by severe complications such as aortic dissection and aneurysm formation. This case report is important to draw attention towards this rare and difficult-to-diagnosis adverse event of peg-G.

Is imported onchocerciasis a truly rare entity? Case report and review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spinello Antinori ◽  
Carlo Parravicini ◽  
Laura Galimberti ◽  
Antonella Tosoni ◽  
Paolo Giunta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature
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