scholarly journals Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Incomplete Double Ureter

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Yutaro Hayashi ◽  
Takashi Kawahara ◽  
Yusuke Hattori ◽  
Kota Shimokihara ◽  
Sohgo Tsutsumi ◽  
...  

Introduction. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a type of chronic renal inflammation that usually occurs in immunocompromised middle-aged women with chronic urinary tract infection or ureteral obstruction induced by the formation of ureteral stones. XGP with an incomplete double ureter is extremely rare. Case Presentation. A 76-year-old woman was referred to our department to undergo further examination for a left renal tumor that was detected by ultrasonography. Dynamic contrast computed tomography (CT) revealed an enhanced tumor in the upper renal parenchyma. Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy was performed based on a preoperative diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma. Histological sections showed the aggregation of foam cells; thus, XGP was diagnosed. Conclusion. We herein report a rare case of XGP in the upper pole of the kidney, which might have been associated with an incomplete double ureter.

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. e124-e126
Author(s):  
Mark Portelli ◽  
Mark Bugeja ◽  
Charles Cini

Abstract Purpose Bochdalek's hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia occurring secondary to a defect in the posterior attachment of diaphragm. This condition commonly presents with respiratory insufficiency in infants. To date, there are less than 100 cases of Bochdalek's hernia presenting in adults published in the literature. The mainstay treatment of Bochdalek's hernia involves reduction of hernial contents back into the peritoneal cavity with a tensionless graft repair closing the diaphragmatic defect. Case Presentation We present an atypical case of the Bochdalek hernia presenting in a previously healthy 16-year-old male who presented to the Accident and Emergency department with a 2-day history of dysphagia and loss of breath. The Bochdalek hernia was confirmed on computed tomography (CT) imaging and the patient underwent surgical repair with Gore-Tex mesh. Conclusion The report shows a rare case of the Bochdalek hernia in a young adult, successfully managed with a laparotomy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Kojima ◽  
Masanori Inoue ◽  
Seiichiro Yamamoto ◽  
Toshio Kanai ◽  
Seishi Nakatsuka ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Conventional lymphangiography cannot detect leakage sites of hepatic lymphatic vessels. Percutaneous transhepatic lymphangiography can be used to visualize leakage sites, and once the leakage site has been confirmed, effective sclerotherapy can be performed. Case presentation A rare case of intractable hepatic lymphorrhea due to injury of the hepatoduodenal ligament following pancreaticoduodenectomy is reported. Drainage of massive ascites from the drainage tube continued after surgery. Percutaneous transhepatic lymphangiography visualized the intrahepatic lymphatic vessels and the leakage site at the hepatic hilum. An 8-Fr drainage catheter was inserted adjacent to the leakage point under fluoroscopic computed tomography guidance. Repeated sclerotherapy using intraperitoneal administration of OK-432 (picibanil) through the catheter was performed, which exposed the leakage site, and control of the ascites was finally achieved. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first successful case of detection of a leakage site using intrahepatic lymphangiography, followed by sclerotherapy using OK-432.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianing Tong ◽  
Jianmin Niu ◽  
Qiaoyun Li ◽  
Li Hu ◽  
Hui Zhang

Abstract Background: Malignant ovarian Brenner tumors are extremely rare worldwide, accounting for only 1% of malignant ovarian tumors. Their clinical symptoms and pathology are complex and erratic, and the images are mostly non-specific. This poses difficulties in preoperative diagnosis and distinguishing them from other cystic solid ovarian tumors. Here this study has reported on a case of bilateral malignant ovarian Brenner tumor with peritoneal effusion. Case presentation: A 54-year-old woman presented with intermittent vaginal bleeding for more than two months and abdominal pain for one month. Two hard mass of five centimeters with poor movement could be touched at each side of the ovarian areas. The CT findings indicated the presence of two large cystic and solid masses in both adnexal regions. The operation had watched the size of the masses in the bilateral ovarian was both 6cmx6cmx5cm and their surface ulceration showed rotten fleshy tissue. After the operation, combined with morphological and immunohistochemical features, the ovarian specimens were consistent with bilateral ovarian malignant Brenner tumors.Conclusions: Although the incidence of bilateral malignant OBT is extremely low and this disease is extremely rare clinically, the gynecologists should be more informed of its diagnosis and treatment.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanlu Ma ◽  
Xi Wang ◽  
jiangfeng mao ◽  
Min Nie ◽  
Xueyan Wu

Abstract Background Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a rare congenital pituitary anatomical disorder. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is characterized by congenital absence of the uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina in phenotypically normal 46, XX females. Case presentation A young woman was initially diagnosed as MRKH syndrome based on primary amenorrhea, 46, XX karyotype, and absence of uterus or vagina. Further investigation revealed breech delivery, short stature, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, interrupted pituitary stalk on pituitary MRI, which led to the diagnosis of PSIS. After a 12-month treatment with estradiol, no signs of uterus or vagina were found on pelvic computed tomography.Conclusions We highlight the importance of considering PSIS in the differential diagnosis of suspected MRKH syndrome in prepubertal girls or girls with delayed or absent puberty, when no uterus is visualized on imaging.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryoko Sakata ◽  
Hiroaki Shimoyamada ◽  
Masahiro Yanagisawa ◽  
Takayuki Murakami ◽  
Kazuhide Makiyama ◽  
...  

The juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is a rare renal tumor characterized by excessive renin secretion causing intractable hypertension and hypokalemia. However, asymptomatic nonfunctioning JGCT is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of nonfunctioning JGCT in a 31-year-old woman. The patient presented with a left renal tumor without hypertension or hypokalemia. Under a clinical diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma, radical nephrectomy was performed. The tumor was located in the middle portion adjacent to the renal pelvis, measuring 2 cm in size. Pathologically, the tumor was composed of cuboidal cells forming a solid arrangement, immunohistochemically positive for renin. Based on these findings, the tumor was diagnosed as JGCT. In cases with hyperreninism, preoperative diagnosis of JGCT is straightforward but difficult in nonfunctioning case. Generally, JGCT presents a benign biological behavior. Therefore, we should take nonfunctioning JGCT into the differential diagnoses for renal tumors, especially in younger patients to avoid excessive surgery.


2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-211
Author(s):  
Andrew Wood ◽  
Fiona Young ◽  
Marie O'Donnell

Angiomyolipoma with epithelial cysts (AMLEC) is a very uncommon renal tumor. AMLEC has a characteristic histological appearance and immunohistochemical staining pattern, knowledge of which should preclude misdiagnosis by pathologists. We present a rare case of an AMLEC which was suspected to be a cystic renal cell carcinoma radiologically. We describe the characteristic immunological staining pattern and ultrastructural features of this lesion and discuss the potential differential diagnoses.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbin Zhang ◽  
Yilv Zhu ◽  
Hongwei Li ◽  
Caihua Yu ◽  
Weiwei Min

Abstract BackgroundAnatomic variation may increase the difficulty and risk for anatomic segmentectomy. The preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography bronchography and angiography(3D-CTBA) can provide a detailed model of the segmental structure, and contribute to precise and safe segmentectomy.Case presentationWe report a case with anomalous bronchi and pulmonary vessels in the right upper posterior segment (RS2), under the guidance of 3D-CTBA, anatomic RS2segmentoctomywas performed accurately and safely, the postoperative condition was uneventful.ConclusionsThis rare case highlights the importance of 3D-CTBA to guild accurate segmentectomy with anatomic variation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbin Zhang ◽  
Yilv Zhu ◽  
Hongwei Li ◽  
Caihua Yu ◽  
Weiwei Min

Abstract Background Anatomic variation may increase the difficulty and risk of anatomic segmentectomy. The preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography bronchography and angiography (3D-CTBA) can provide a detailed model of the segmental structure, and contribute to precise and safe segmentectomy. Case presentation This is a case of anomalous bronchi and pulmonary vessels in the right upper posterior segment (RS2). Under the guidance of 3D-CTBA, anatomic RS2 segmentectomy was performed accurately and safely. The postoperative condition was uneventful. Conclusions This rare case highlights the importance of 3D-CTBA to guild accurate segmentectomy with anatomic variation.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Yak Leong Chan ◽  
Wei Jin Chua

We report a rare case of advanced metastatic renal cell carcinoma which initially presented to the clinic with back and forehead lumps. Ultrasound imaging of the lumps and later of the abdomen picked up a right renal tumour which led to further computed tomography and bone scans. The bone scan confirmed that the forehead lump was a calvarial metastasis and such a presentation for metastatic RCC is very rare which bears a significantly poorer prognosis.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigenori Kakutani ◽  
Haruki Kume ◽  
Yoshikazu Hirano ◽  
Toshihiko Wakita ◽  
Yukio Homma

We describe an unusual case of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) involving the entire upper urinary tract. A 51-year-old female was referred to us because of macroscopic hematuria. Computed tomography revealed a renal tumor filling renal pelvis and ureter, which turned to be a clear cell RCC after nephroureterectomy.


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