Isolated Lymphoplasmacytic Sclerosing Pancreatitis Involving the Pancreatic Tail

2008 ◽  
Vol 74 (7) ◽  
pp. 654-658
Author(s):  
Tad Kim ◽  
Stephen R. Grobmyer ◽  
Lisa R. Dixon ◽  
Steven N. Hochwald
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Testing ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Benign Disease ◽  
Inflammatory Mass ◽  
Pancreatic Tail ◽  
Lymphoplasmacytic Sclerosing Pancreatitis ◽  
Open Distal Pancreatectomy ◽  
Sclerosing Pancreatitis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Systemic Nature

We present an interesting case of a 62-year-old woman with a 3-month history of vague, left-sided abdominal pain. CT imaging revealed a hypodense lesion in the tail of the pancreas. The patient had no history of pancreatitis or autoimmune diseases. Laboratory testing revealed a normal CA19-9 (33 U/mL) and an elevated IgG4 (133 mg/dL). Due to concerns of pancreatic malignancy, she underwent operation. We found a dense, inflammatory mass in the tail of the pancreas, which was removed via an open distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. Histologic analysis revealed a pancreas with sclerotic ducts and surrounding lymphoplasmacytic inflammation most consistent with lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis (LPSP). LPSP, also termed autoimmune pancreatitis, is a benign disease of the pancreas, which can mimic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is the most common benign finding diagnosed on pathology after pancreatic resection for presumed malignancy. LPSP most commonly involves the head and, more uncommonly, the tail of the pancreas. It can be successfully treated with steroids obviating the need for resection. IgG4 levels may assist in recognition of this disease. As our experience with utilization of IgG4 testing and knowledge of the systemic nature of LPSP increase, patients with this disease may be spared unnecessary resection.

LANGUAGE SYSTEM IN THE GENETIC LANGUAGE SCIENCE OF THE 70-s IN THE 19TH — BEGINNING OF THE 20TH cc.: O. POTEBNIA’S CONCEPT OF «QUANTITATIVE CHANGES OF CONSONANTS»

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (30) ◽  
pp. 152-165
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Sviatchenko
Keyword(s):  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Speech Stream ◽  
Language System ◽  
Slavic Languages ◽  
Language History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Quantitative Changes ◽  
Systemic Nature

The article provides a thorough account on A. A. Potebnia’s views on the systemic nature of the language presented in his works on historical phonetics of the Eastern Slavic languages. The practical implementation of his ideas in this respect is studied. The comprehension of the systemic character of phonetic changes of the Khrakiv linguistic school representative has urged the search of their interrelations as well as the attempt to identify homogeneous phonetic laws that share a common cause and act in a certain period of the language history, which is emphasized by the author of the article. It is noted that A. A. Potebnia focused on consonant changes that took place in different conditions. The causes of phonetic laws mentioned in the article can not be reduced to the interaction of sounds in a speech stream, the material provided by A. A. Potebnia proves that they are to be found within the phonetic system itself. The author of the article shares the views of V. A. Glushchenko that Potebnia’s investigations embrace all phonetic laws in the history of the Eastern Slavic languages’ consonant systems. The relevance of Potebnia’s research on the systemic nature of the language that has retained their value for the linguistics of the XX — beginning of XXI century is identified.

Lymphoplasmacytic Sclerosing Pancreatitis

2005 ◽  
Vol 185 (5) ◽  
pp. 1367-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Brennan ◽  
Ivan Pedrosa
Keyword(s):  
Lymphoplasmacytic Sclerosing Pancreatitis ◽  
Sclerosing Pancreatitis

scholarly journals The liberation of nature and knowledge: a case study on Hans Reichenbach’s naturalism

Synthese ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
László Kocsis ◽  
Adam Tamas Tuboly
Keyword(s):  
Common Sense ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Valuable Contribution ◽  
Rhetorical Strategy ◽  
Scientific Philosophy ◽  
Political Program ◽  
History Of ◽  
Contemporary Context ◽  
Common Sense Knowledge

AbstractOur main goal in this paper is to present and scrutinize Reichenbach’s own naturalism in our contemporary context, with special attention to competing versions of the concept. By exploring the idea of Reichenbach’s naturalism, we will argue that he defended a liberating, therapeutic form of naturalism, meaning that he took scientific philosophy (or philosophy of nature, Naturphilosophie) to be a possible cure for bad old habits and traditional ways of philosophy. For Reichenbach, naturalistic scientific philosophy was a well-established form of liberation. We do not intend to suggest that Reichenbach acted as an inventor of naturalism; nonetheless, invoking the term and the idea of ‘naturalism’ is more than a simple rhetorical strategy for rehabilitating Reichenbach as a forerunner of this field. We think that his ideas can make a valuable contribution to contemporary debates, and that he presents an interesting case among the other scientifically oriented proponents of his time. After presenting a short reconstruction of the meaning of naturalism—or, more appropriately, naturalisms—in order to be able to correctly situate Reichenbach within his own as well as a systematic context, we discuss Reichenbach’s naturalism against the background of his scientific philosophy, his views on the relation of common-sense knowledge to science, and his efforts at popularization. To delve deeper into this topic, we present a case study to show how Reichenbach argued that in both scientific and philosophical discussions (assuming their naturalistic continuity), it is necessary to move from the request and value of truth to probability. And, finally, we argue that the liberation of knowledge and nature was a socio-political program for Reichenbach, who talked about his own scientific philosophy as “a crusade.” By emphasizing this aspect of Reichenbach’s naturalism, we may be in a better position to situate him in the history of analytic philosophy in general, and in the yet-to-be-written narrative of the naturalistic movement in particular.

An interesting case of left paraduodenal hernia.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (05) ◽  
pp. 755-758
Author(s):  
Sahar Saeed ◽  
Abeera Butt ◽  
Syed Asghar Naqi ◽  
Muhammad Mohsin Ali
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Paraduodenal Hernia ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Internal Hernias ◽  
Plain Abdominal Radiography ◽  
History Of ◽  
Operative Recovery

Paraduodenal fossa hernias (PDFHs) represent 53% of all congenital internal hernias and 0.2-0.9% of all small bowel obstructions. Most of these hernias are diagnosed incidentally on laparotomy, and carry up to 50% lifetime risk of development of small bowel obstruction. We present our experience in diagnosing and treating a case of a massive left paraduodenal fossa hernia in a 17 year male, containing over 30% of the small bowel (jejunum and ileum), presenting with a history of recurrent incomplete small bowel obstruction. Plain abdominal radiography showed distended loops of jejunum and few air fluid levels. After laparotomy and identification of hernia, small gut was reduced and examined, which was found to be structurally and functionally intact with normal vascularity. The defect was closed with continuous absorbable suture (Vicryl 2-0) sparing the inferior mesenteric vessels. Patient’s post-operative recovery remained uneventful and he was discharged on 4th post-operative day.

scholarly journals Historical stages in the formation of the scientific knowledge system in a theoretical and methodological context

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S2) ◽  
pp. 96-107
Author(s):  
Leonid Griffen ◽  
Nadiia Ryzheva ◽  
Dmytro Nefodov ◽  
Lyudmila Hryashchevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Modern Society ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Social Nature ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scientific Principles ◽  
History Of ◽  
Natural Result ◽  
Systemic Nature ◽  
Object Of Study

Current tendencies question the role of science in modern society, force returning to the processes of formation of the scientific paradigm. The latter was complex and nonlinear, and the formation of scientific principles of cognition was their natural result. Throughout human history, the knowledge about the objective world has been acquired and used in various, historically necessary forms – both in the methodology of cognition and in the method of systematisation, which was determined by the level of their accumulation. The accumulation of knowledge took place in different ways: in the process of direct practical activity, on the basis of supposedly “foreign” contemplation and as a result of conscious influence on an object of study (experiment) with their different “specific weight” at different historical stages. As for the systematisation, the need for which was determined by systemic nature of an object of knowledge and the social nature of knowledge, throughout the history of mankind its forms differed considerably, but, in the end, were reduced to three main ones. 

Foreign Body Nose: An Unusual Presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-284
Author(s):  
Ankit Gulati ◽  
Surinder K Singhal ◽  
Shashikant A Pol ◽  
Nitin Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Alar Cartilage ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Medial Canthus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Foreign Body Impaction ◽  
Nasal Bleed ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction This is a very interesting case of retained homicidal foreign body in the nose in contrast to most of the foreign bodies which are accidental. Case Report A 27 year old male presented to ENT emergency with alleged history of assault over face with sharp object following which patient developed nasal bleed. On examination vertical laceration of approximately 8 cm in length was present along left naso-orbital groove extending superiorly from medial canthus of left eye and inferiorly to nasal alar cartilage. On anterior rhinoscopy a metallic foreign body was seen in both nasal cavities, which appeared to be crossing from left to right side piercing the nasal septum. Foreign body was removed via open approach. Discussion Penetrating maxillofacial injury with foreign body impaction are less common. High index of suspicion is required in diagnosing these cases. Radiological intervention should be done to get idea of exact location and extent of foreign body. Lateral rhinotomy is a useful approach in removing these foreign bodies.

Lymphoplasmacytic Sclerosing Pancreatitis

2009 ◽  
pp. 1235-1235
Author(s):  
Alexander K. C. Leung ◽  
William Lane M. Robson ◽  
Carsten Büning ◽  
Johann Ockenga ◽  
Janine Büttner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymphoplasmacytic Sclerosing Pancreatitis ◽  
Sclerosing Pancreatitis
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