scholarly journals Management of a Buccal Space Mass: A Clinical Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Alexander Karatzanis ◽  
Stylianos Velegrakis ◽  
Georgia Liva ◽  
Dionysios Kyrmizakis ◽  
Emmanuel Prokopakis
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Anterior Border ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Buccal Space ◽  
Painless Mass ◽  
The Right

Background. Buccal space tumors constitute rare pathologies with significant histological diversity. They may pose serious diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for the head and neck surgeon. Methods. A case of buccal space tumor diagnosed and treated in a tertiary center is presented. Clinical presentation, imaging, and surgical approach are discussed, followed by review of the literature. Results. A 79-year-old male patient with a slowly growing painless mass on the right cheek presented to a head and neck reference center. Imaging revealed a tumor of the right buccal space with nonspecific characteristics. Imaging studies revealed extended infiltration of the masseter muscle as well as the anterior border of the parotid gland. FNA biopsy was performed but was nondiagnostic. The decision of surgical excision with a modified parotidectomy incision was taken. The lesion was completely excised with preservation of neighboring facial nerve branches and ipsilateral Stensen’s duct. The postoperative course was uneventful. Histological examination showed CLL/Lymphoma, and the patient was referred to the hematology department for staging and further management. Conclusion. Differential diagnosis of buccal space masses is very diverse. Despite challenges in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach, these entities may be managed surgically with minimal morbidity.

scholarly journals Isolated pilomatricoma of the arm: A case and a review of the literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-88
Author(s):  
Sara Bouabdella ◽  
Afaf Khouna ◽  
Siham Dikhaye ◽  
Nada Zizi
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Basal Cells ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hair Matrix ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Variable Clinical Presentation

Pilomatricoma is a relatively rare tumor of the skin derived from primitive basal cells of the epidermis that differentiate into hair matrix cells. These tumors appear as solitary, firm nodules, showing a normal to pearl white epidermis. Its most frequent locations are the head and neck, while involvement of the upper extremities is relatively uncommon. Herein, we present the case of a seventeen-year-old female with pilomatricoma of the arm and review the literature regarding pilomatricomas of the upper extremities. The diagnosis of pilomatricoma is confirmed histologically and its treatment is based on surgical excision. Because of the low incidence and variable clinical presentation, pilomatricoma is a tumor not commonly suspected preoperatively. This presentation may help clinicians to diagnose this entity more effectively and decrease the rate of misdiagnosis.

scholarly journals A rare clinical case: schwannoma of tongue

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 789
Author(s):  
Chandra Veer Singh ◽  
Sheetal Radia ◽  
Saalim Sheikh ◽  
Vijay Haribhakti
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Head And Neck Tumours ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Rule Out

<p class="abstract">Schwannoma are slow growing tumours, which can arise from any peripheral nerve. 10% of schwannomas that occur in the head and neck region mostly originate from the vagus or sympathetic nervous system. Extracranial schwannomas in the head and neck region are rare neoplasm. Intraoral schwannoma are only 1% of the all head and neck tumours. Diagnosis is established by imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, while FNAC is used to rule out other conditions. We report a rare case of lingual schwannomas generally present as a painless lump schwannoma of the tongue in a 27-year-old male complaining of asymptomatic swelling over a posterolateral surface of the tongue, treated by complete surgical excision. The diagnosis was established on the basis of clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical examination. We report a rare case of schwannoma over the posterolateral surface of tongue. Prognosis is good for the patient when this condition is correctly diagnosed as the condition rarely recurs after complete resection.</p>

scholarly journals Interesting Clinical Presentation of Myxoid Liposarcoma of Oropharynx

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-58
Author(s):  
Sagaya Raj ◽  
Shuaib Merchant ◽  
Azeem Mohiyuddin ◽  
P Arun
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Myxoid Liposarcoma ◽  
Lateral Wall ◽  
Posterior Wall ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Histologic Pattern

ABSTRACT Aims To describe an unusual presentation of myxoid liposarcoma of oropharynx and a brief review of literature. Introduction Liposarcomas of head and neck are very rare. Its treatment and prognosis mainly depends on the site and the histologic pattern of the tumor. Case presentation The present case report describes a 65-year-old male with complaints of dysphagia, dyspnea, and a peculiar complaint of mass in the throat which turned out to be a low-grade myxoid liposarcoma arising from right lateral wall of oropharynx extending intraluminal in the esophagus, compressing posterior wall of trachea. The mass was successfully excised surgically and postoperative period was uneventful and patient was asymptomatic 4 months after surgery. Conclusion Myxoid liposarcoma is a rare tumor in head and neck and surgical excision with adequate margin is the treatment of choice. How to cite this article Mohiyuddin A, Raj S, Merchant S, Arun P. Interesting Clinical Presentation of Myxoid Liposarcoma of Oropharynx. Int J Head and Neck Surg 2013;4(1):57-58.

Ganglioglioma Presenting as a Meningioma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 1133-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khawar Siddique ◽  
Michael Zagardo ◽  
Meena Gujrati ◽  
William Olivero
Keyword(s):  
Histological Analysis ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Middle Meningeal Artery ◽  
Vascular Supply ◽  
Catheter Angiography ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Axial Mass ◽  
Posterior Division ◽  
The Right

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Gangliogliomas are intra-axial, avascular masses located predominately in the temporal lobe. A ganglioglioma that mimics a meningioma in that it is extra-axial and has a significant extracranial vascular supply has not been reported previously. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 12-year-old girl presented with a right temporoparietal mass. A neurological examination revealed nothing abnormal, and the girl's symptoms were limited to headaches. INTERVENTION: Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an extra-axial mass, and cerebral catheter angiography revealed a blood supply mainly from the posterior division of the right middle meningeal artery. Intraoperative findings confirmed the extra-axial location of the tumor, and histological analysis revealed that the tumor was a ganglioglioma. CONCLUSION: This report confirms that gangliogliomas can present as extra-axial, vascular masses that are similar to meningiomas.

scholarly journals Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Associated with 5-Flurouracil Infusion in Head and Neck Cancer: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saikat Das ◽  
Aftab Ahmad ◽  
Pallav Prasun ◽  
Vipin Kharade ◽  
Manish Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Cancer Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents

AbstractHyperammonemic encephalopathy is an uncommon, potentially lethal adverse effect of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Being one of the most common and versatile chemotherapy agents, it is important to understand this important side effect of 5FU. There is paucity of data in this subject. Here, we report a case of 5FU-induced encephalopathy in a patient on induction chemotherapy for head and neck cancer. In this case report, the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of 5FU-induced encephalopathy is reported.

scholarly journals Obstetrical Outcomes of Head and Neck (Nonthyroid) Cancers: A 27-Year Retrospective Series and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. e15-e22
Author(s):  
Ernesto Figueiró-Filho ◽  
Richard Horgan ◽  
Nidal Muhanna ◽  
Jacqueline Parrish ◽  
Jonathan Irish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Obstetrical Outcomes ◽  
Time Period ◽  
History Of

Objective To describe the clinical presentation and obstetrical outcomes of nonthyroid head and neck cancers (HNCs), and to review literature on this rare condition in pregnancy. Study Design Pregnant women with nonthyroid HNC were identified retrospectively from 1990 to 2017. Maternal, neonatal, pregnancy, and demographic data were collected. A review of the literature from January 1980 to May 2018 was performed. Results Over the 27-year time period, 16 women with history of nonthyroid HNC were identified (9 diagnosed during and 7 diagnosed before current pregnancy). The cases were analyzed in detail and the most updated review of management of each type of HNC was provided. Conclusions HNCs are rare with diagnosis and management challenges during pregnancy. In this series, the cases diagnosed and managed previously to pregnancy presented better perinatal outcomes than the cases presented during pregnancy. The maternal outcomes appeared similar for HNC diagnosed before or after pregnancy.

Metastatic renal carcinoma to the parotid gland

1989 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. U. Günbay ◽  
K. Ceryan ◽  
A. A. Küpelíjogülu
Keyword(s):  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Renal Carcinoma ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Parotid Region ◽  
Painful Mass ◽  
Left Parotid Gland

AbstractA case of renal carcinoma metastatic to the left parotid gland is presented. A 60-year-old male patient developed a painful mass in his left parotid region one and a half years after he had undergone a left nephrectomy operation for renal carcinoma. The mass was excised surgically. The histopathological diagnosis was metastatic renal carcinoma. From a review of the literature, it is apparent that unlike most of the cases reported, this one had a very aggressive nature. The clinical presentation of the metastasis, and the factors determining the prognosis in cases of metastatic renal carcinoma to the head and neck are discussed.

scholarly journals Asymptomatic Cholecystocolonic Fistula: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Antonacci ◽  
Giovanni Taffurelli ◽  
Riccardo Casadei ◽  
Claudio Ricci ◽  
Francesco Monari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Biliary Tract Surgery ◽  
Cholecystocolonic Fistula ◽  
Multiple Episodes ◽  
Variable Clinical Presentation

Cholecystocolonic fistulas (CCF) are rare complications of gallstones with a variable clinical presentation. Despite modern diagnostic tools, cholecystocolonic fistulas are often asymptomatic and it is difficult to diagnose them preoperatively. Biliary-enteric fistulae have been found in 0.9% of patients undergoing biliary tract surgery. The most common site of communication of the fistula is the cholecystoduodenal (70%), followed by the cholecystocolic (10–20%), and the least common is the cholecystogastric fistula. Herein, we report a case of female patient with multiple episodes of acute recurrent cholangitis due to common bile duct and gallbladder stones in which preoperative imaging studies were negative for cholecystocolonic fistula that was incidentally discovered and treated during surgery and was appropriately treated. A review of the literature is reported too.

Cerebrospinal acanthamebic granulomas

2003 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 572-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vernon Velho ◽  
Gopal Krishan Sharma ◽  
Deepak Amrut Palande
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mode Of Entry ◽  
Antituberculosis Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Severe Infections ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
The Right ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The authors present the case of a previously healthy 26-year-old man who presented with cerebrospinal acanthamebic granulomas, and they review the literature on acanthamebic granulomas of the central nervous system (CNS). The appearance of the lesion on imaging studies suggested the presence of tuberculous granulomas, which are common in India, and antituberculosis treatment was started. Despite surgical excision of a granuloma located in the right temporoparietal region and an intramedullary granuloma at T7–8, the disease progressed and resulted in death. Unlike other cases, this patient was not immunocompromised, had no history of engaging in water activities, and had no ulcers on his body, leaving in question the mode of entry used by the ameba. Acanthamebic granulomas can cause severe infections in healthy patients as well as in sick ones. This disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis when treating infective granulomas of the CNS.

Active surveillance management of head and neck paragangliomas: case series and review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 131 (7) ◽  
pp. 580-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Harrison ◽  
R Corbridge
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cranial Nerve ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Major Surgery ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lower Cranial Nerve ◽  
Cranial Nerve Palsies ◽  
Head And Neck Paragangliomas

AbstractBackground:Head and neck paragangliomas are rare. They are usually slow-growing, benign, non-catecholamine secreting tumours, traditionally treated with surgical excision. Complications of surgical excision include lower cranial nerve palsies, stroke and death.Method:A retrospective case note analysis was conducted of patients with head and neck paragangliomas treated with a watch-and-scan policy from March 2003 to September 2015, and the relevant literature was reviewed.Results:Fifteen head and neck paragangliomas were identified. None of the patients developed a new lower cranial nerve palsy or progression of their presenting hearing loss during the follow-up period. Five patients displayed an increase in maximum linear dimension of 4 mm over an average of 57.4 months. A review of the literature showed that a watch-and-surveillance scan policy is evolving as a treatment option for head and neck paragangliomas without malignant risk factors.Conclusion:Readily available surveillance scanning in head and neck paragangliomas enables the monitoring of head and neck paragangliomas, which may allow for avoidance of major surgery.

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