First Schistosomal Cholecystitis Complicated by Cholangitis and Liver Abscess: Case Report and Review of Literature

Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent parasitic infections in the developing world. When it affects the gastrointestinal system specifically the liver, it causes periportal fibrosis followed by cirrhosis. Cholecystitis however is a rare presentation, and associated liver abscess has certainly never been reported to date. We report a case of acute cholecystitis complicated by cholangitis and liver abscess in a 46-year-old man. After complex course of treatment, he had laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the histology report confirmed schistosomiasis. Gallbladder schistosomiasis is an uncommon disease that is associated with dense fibrotic changes that strongly mimics xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis. Liver abscess may occur during the disease evolution especially in patient originating from endemic backgrounds. We present the case and a comprehensive literature review.

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Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Presentation of Inflicted Injuries in Infants

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1716857 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Adam Lee ◽

Adam Bajinting ◽

Abby Lunneen ◽

Colleen M. Fitzpatrick ◽

Gustavo A. Villalona

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Retrospective Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Nonaccidental Trauma ◽

Comprehensive Literature Review ◽

Healthy Infants ◽

History Of

AbstractReports of incidental pneumomediastinum in infants secondary to inflicted trauma are limited. A retrospective review of infants with pneumomediastinum and history of inflicted trauma was performed. A comprehensive literature review was performed. Three infants presented with pneumomediastinum associated with inflicted trauma. Mean age was 4.6 weeks. All patients underwent diagnostic studies, as well as a standardized evaluation for nonaccidental trauma. All patients with pneumomediastinum were resolved at follow-up. Review of the literature identified other cases with similar presentations with related oropharyngeal injuries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy infants may be associated with inflicted injuries. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an oropharyngeal perforation related to this presentation.

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Iatrogenic Bile Duct Injuries: An Overview and A Review of Literature

International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1730123 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 07 (01) ◽

pp. 037-043

Author(s):

Vinoth M. ◽

Abhijit Joshi

Keyword(s):

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽

Bile Duct ◽

Bile Duct Injury ◽

Surgical Procedures ◽

Surgical Repair ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Bile Duct Injuries ◽

Iatrogenic Bile Duct Injury

Abstract Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide. Iatrogenic bile duct injury (IBDI) is a serious complication of LC and has an incidence of 0.3 to 0.7%. Since it is associated with a significant and potentially lifelong morbidity as well as mortality, diagnosing IBDI as early as possible is of paramount importance. Management of bile duct injuries and prognosis of their surgical repair depend on the timing of its recognition, type and the extent of the injury. In this paper, we present a case of IBDI and attempt to discuss all its dimensions.

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Melioidosis: A Rare Cause of Liver Abscess

Case Reports in Hepatology ◽

10.1155/2016/5910375 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Peter Franz M. San Martin ◽

Catherine S. C. Teh ◽

Ma. Amornetta J. Casupang

Keyword(s):

Liver Abscess ◽

Burkholderia Pseudomallei ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

Open Drainage ◽

High Grade Fever ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Culture Studies ◽

Moderate Growth ◽

Male Farmer ◽

History Of

Case Presentation. This is a case of a 44-year-old male, farmer, known to be diabetic, presenting with two-week history of vague abdominal pain associated with high grade fever. Abdominal CT scan showed localized liver abscess at segment 8 measuring 7.5 × 6.8 × 6.1 cm. Patient subsequently underwent laparoscopic ultrasound guided pigtail insertion for drainage of abscess. Culture studies showed moderate growth ofBurkholderia pseudomalleiin which the patient completed seven days of IV Meropenem. On follow-up after 12 weeks of oral Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim, taken twice a day, the patient remained asymptomatic with no residual findings based on the abdominal ultrasound.Discussion. Diagnosis of melioidosis, a known “great masquerader,” relies heavily on culture studies. Consensus with regard to the management of liver abscess caused byBurkholderia pseudomalleihas not yet been established due to the rarity of cases. Surgical intervention through either a percutaneous or open drainage has shown good outcomes compared to IV antibiotics alone. In Philippines, the possibility of underreporting is highly plausible. This write-up serves not only to report a rare presentation of melioidosis but also to add to the number of cases reported in the country, possibly indicative of disease emergence.

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A RARE CASE OF COMPLICATED LIVER ABSCESS WITH MIDDLE HEPATIC VEIN THROMBOSIS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

10.36106/gjra/4800158 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

V.P.S. Punia ◽

Praveen Raman Mishra ◽

Shaavi Mittal ◽

Akash Bharti ◽

Prem Kumar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Liver Abscess ◽

Hepatic Vein ◽

Middle Hepatic Vein ◽

Amoebic Liver Abscess ◽

Hepatic Veins ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Extraintestinal Manifestation ◽

Vein Thrombosis ◽

Histolytica Infection ◽

Life Threatening

In developing countries Amoebic liver abscess is commonly encountered disease and it’s also the commonest extraintestinal manifestation of Entamoeba histolytica infection. Usual complication of Amoebic liver abscess arises due to collection of pus in various cavities, like in peritoneal cavity following perforation, in the pleural cavity which is known as empyema thoracis, and rarely it is complicated by life threatening conditions such as venous extension of the disease involving the hepatic veins and IVC, with only few cases reported. Here we describe a case of amoebic liver abscess extending across middle hepatic vein.

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Subcutaneous Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma: Rare Presentation on Cheek—Case Report and Review of Literature

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery ◽

10.1007/s12663-015-0811-4 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 (S2) ◽

pp. 282-286 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Damera Srikanth ◽

Vaishnavi Devi ◽

Naveen Polishetty ◽

Dal Singh

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Rare Presentation

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Pyogenic Liver Abscess Complicating Early Bile Duct Carcinoma in the Middle Bile Duct: A Rare Presentation

Internal Medicine ◽

10.2169/internalmedicine.48.1550 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 325-327 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Chiah-Yang Chai ◽

Yoichi Ishizaki ◽

Yuki Fukumura ◽

Seiji Kawasaki

Keyword(s):

Bile Duct ◽

Liver Abscess ◽

Bile Duct Carcinoma ◽

Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Duct Carcinoma

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Rare presentation of Limb Body Wall Complex in a Neonate: Case report and review of literature

American Journal of Perinatology Reports ◽

10.1055/a-1740-5463 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Omoloro Adeleke ◽

Farrukh Gill ◽

Ramesh Krishnan

Keyword(s):

Body Wall ◽

Anorectal Malformations ◽

Epidemiologic Studies ◽

Normal Male ◽

Rare Occurrence ◽

Pathological Findings ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Clinical Presentations

The Limb Body Wall Complex (LBWC) aka. Body Stalk Syndrome is an uncommon congenital disorder characterized by severe malformations of limb, thorax, and abdomen, characterized by the presence of thoracoschisis, abdominoschisis, limb defects, and exencephaly. This condition is extremely rare with an incidence of 1 per 14,000 and 1 per 31,000 pregnancies in large epidemiologic studies. Majority of these malformed fetuses end up with spontaneous abortions. We present this rare case with occurrence in a preterm infant of 35 weeks gestation. Our report highlights majority of the clinical presentations as reported in previous literature, but the significant pathological findings of absent genitalia and malformed genitourinary, anorectal malformations make this case presentation an even more rare occurrence. Infant karyotyping was normal male and there is no specific underlying genetic correlation in this condition which has fatal prognosis.

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