Abstract 16935: A Rare Case Of COVID-19 Induced Thrombus-in-Transit Going Through A PFO In A Pregnant Patient

Circulation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 144 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosef Manla ◽  
Yazan Aljabery ◽  
Haris Azeem ◽  
gopal bhatnagar ◽  
Laszlo Gobolos ◽  
...  

Case Presentation: A 42-year-old female in her 24 th week of pregnancy was admitted to an outside hospital with respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia and was managed with Remdesivir, Dexamethasone, and pharmacological DVT prophylaxis. Her chest CT showed a massive PE. Due to instability, a cesarean section was necessitated, which resulted in delivering a stillborn baby. Two days later, she developed a severe circulatory shock with acute renal failure, not responding to conventional vasopressors/inotropic therapy. VA-ECMO was inserted for hemodynamic stabilization and the patient was transferred to our advanced ICU for further management. Upon arrival, the clinical picture was suggestive of COVID-19- induced thrombotic storm. Furthermore, the patient underwent several imaging studies which showed additional de-novo thromboembolic events in the brain (stroke), pulmonary circuit (PE), and portal circuit (hepatic thrombosis), which were managed medically. A transesophageal echocardiogram was done and revealed a large highly mobile echogenic structure, measuring up to 40 mm, crossing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) highly suggestive of thrombus in transit, in addition to the findings of significantly dilated RA and RV cavities (Figure 1 A, B). The team decided to perform an urgent surgical excision of that highly mobile thrombus accompanied by PFO closure to prevent catastrophic strokes. The thrombus in transit was extracted and was consistent with prior obtained imaging (Figure 1 C, D). Her postoperative course was uncomplicated. With advanced ICU and multidisciplinary care, she was finally discharged home hemodynamically stable on anticoagulation with Apixaban. Discussion: COVID-19 induced thrombus in-transit crossing a PFO is a rare finding and carries a high risk of paradoxical embolism. Multidisciplinary approach in integrating clinical and imaging findings can further help in a timely-manner decision making which improves patient's outcome.

Author(s):  
Rohit Bhoil ◽  
Vijay Thakur ◽  
Yashwant Singh Verma ◽  
Sabina Bhoil ◽  
Ashwani Tomar ◽  
...  

BMC Urology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-cheng Song ◽  
Qian Xu ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Zhi-jun Li ◽  
Ya Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Osteochondroma is the most common benign bone neoplasm and is sometimes referred to as osteocartilaginous exostosis. The symptoms caused by osteochondroma are rare, especially the urogenital complications. Therefore, this tumour is sometimes misdiagnosed. Case presentation This report described a 70-year-old woman with hematuria who was initially misdiagnosed with a bladder tumour in the outpatient department by a urologist. However, during cystoscopy, we found that the mass did not resemble a bladder tumor. Multidisciplinary approach with careful analysis of the imaging data suggested the diagnosis of osteochondroma. Open surgical excision of the mass was done and histology confirmed the diagnosis of benign osteochondroma. After 6 months of follow-up, the patient was still asymptomatic. Conclusions This case illustrates that hematuria is caused by not only urogenital disease but also osteochondroma. We present this case to draw the attention of clinicians to osteochondroma of the pubic symphysis.


CHEST Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 144 (4) ◽  
pp. 343A
Author(s):  
Shafik Boyaji ◽  
Lorenzo Zaffiri ◽  
Elizabeth Steensma ◽  
Imad Bagh ◽  
Giovanni Castellucci ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. e231995
Author(s):  
Brittany Sanford ◽  
Catherine Hoeppner ◽  
Tammy Ju ◽  
Brian K Theisen ◽  
Anna BuAbbud ◽  
...  

Management of a ruptured hepatocellular adenoma during pregnancy is a rare and potentially life-threatening entity. Few case reports have described management of the pregnant patient who presents in haemorrhagic shock secondary to a ruptured liver adenoma. A 30-year-old primigravid woman at 31 weeks pregnant presented with abdominal pain and fetal bradycardia. After stat caesarean delivery of the infant, she had continued hemoperitoneum and was in shock secondary to an undiagnosed ruptured liver mass. General surgery was consulted intraoperatively and performed an exploratory laparotomy, packing and temporary closure. She was subsequently taken to interventional radiology (IR) for angioembolisation of the left hepatic artery. After stabilisation, she underwent formal abdominal closure. Management of a ruptured hepatocellular adenoma in pregnancy requires urgent multidisciplinary care including obstetrics gynaecology, general surgery and IR.


2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anup Singh ◽  
Vaisakh Kuzhikkali ◽  
Arvind Kumar Kairo

Abstract Background Head and neck is a relatively common site of occurrence for the peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and majority of these tumors are seen involving neck, involving vagus nerve, and cervical sympathetic chain. Schwannomas involving mobile tongue are rarely encountered, especially in the pediatric population Case presentation We present a case of recurrent tongue schwannoma in a 13-year-old female successfully managed with transoral excision. At a follow-up of 3 years, no recurrence is observed. Conclusion Surgical excision is the recommended modality of treatment for lingual schwannomas, and when excised adequately, recurrences are not expected. A clear margin of surrounding normal tissue should be aimed for to avoid possible recurrence.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lichun Xie ◽  
Zhihao Xing ◽  
Changgang Li ◽  
Si-xi Liu ◽  
Fei-qiu Wen

Abstract Background To strengthen the understanding of Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) and determine the disease-causing mutation present with neonatal jaundice. HS is a hemolytic condition resulting from various erythrocyte membrane defects. Many different mutations result in HS, including mutations in ANK1. Case presentation A term neonate presented at ten hours with severe jaundice requiring exchange transfusion. At two months he was hospitalized due to repeated pallor and anemia requiring blood transfusions. Using next-generation sequencing, we discovered the responsible mutation in the proband but not in his parents; a heterozygous nucleotide variation of c.1000delA (p.1334Sfs*6) in ANK1. Thus hereditary spherocytosis was diagnosed. Conclusions Genetic detection is an important means of discovering the cause of hemolytic anemia in neonates and infants where routine diagnostic tests are unrevealing. We found a novel de novo mutation, c.1000delA (p.1334Sfs*6) in ANK1 that might account for other cases of HS in the Chinese population.


FACE ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 273250162110536
Author(s):  
Joshua Harrison ◽  
Samantha Marley ◽  
Shawhin Shahriari ◽  
Christian Bowers ◽  
Anil Shetty

We report a rare case of an extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) in the frontal sinus with an indolent clinical presentation. Although a history of trauma was absent, the initial diagnosis was a mucocele, based on the radiological findings. Upon surgical excision, the patient was found to have an EMP. EMP, a form of solitary plasmacytoma, has a significantly high rate of conversion to multiple myeloma. This mandates long-term follow-up, even after successful radiotherapy and/or resection. While radiation therapy is generally considered a first line treatment for EMP, surgical intervention may provide optimal treatment in complicated cases. This case presentation highlights the prognosis of patients diagnosed with EMP.


2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinrui Tan ◽  
Xiaochuan Wu ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Yan Wu ◽  
Shijun Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Aromatase excess syndrome (AEXS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by CYP19A1 overexpression. Clinical manifestations of AEXS include pre- or peri-pubertal gynecomastia, advanced bone age and compromised adult height. Case presentation Here we report an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with AEXS by chromosomal array that revealed a 1.1 Mb novel de novo duplication at 15q21.2, with a predicted final height of 157.4 cm. We prescribed letrozole and growth hormone (GH) to maximize his linear growth. Without further bone age advancement, his height increased from 137.7 cm to 144 cm after an 8-month treatment period. Conclusions We identified a novel duplication at 15q21.2 in AEXS, and found that aromatase inhibitor (AI) plus GH might provide a better growth-promoting approach for AEXS patients.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Yi ◽  
Zhenfeng Song ◽  
Jiao Xue ◽  
Chengqing Yang ◽  
Fei Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE) are a heterogeneous group of severe disorders which are characterized by early-onset, refractory seizures and developmental slowing or regression. Genetic variations are significant causes for them. De novo variants in an increasing number of candidate genes have been found to be causal. YWHAG gene variants have been reported to cause developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 56 (DEE56). Case presentation: Here, we report a novel heterozygous missense variant c.170G>A (p.R57H) in YWHAG gene cause early-onset epilepsy in a Chinese family. Both the proband and his mother exhibit early onset seizures, intellectual disability, developmental delay. While the proband achieve seizure control with sodium valproate, his mother's seizures were not well controlled. Conclusions: Our report further confirming the haploinsufficiency of YWHAG results in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.


2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-58
Author(s):  
Sagaya Raj ◽  
Shuaib Merchant ◽  
Azeem Mohiyuddin ◽  
P Arun

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.


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