Hamartoma of the Larynx: A Critical Review of the Literature

1998 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Rinaldo ◽  
Giacinto M. Mannarà ◽  
Cyril Fisher ◽  
Alfio Ferlito
Keyword(s):  
Local Excision ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The World ◽  
Clinicopathological Profile ◽  
Rare Lesion

Hamartoma of the larynx is an extremely rare lesion, and the number of well-documented and acceptable cases is limited. The world literature is critically reviewed in order to develop a more accurate clinicopathological profile of this tumorlike malformation, which has to be differentiated from choristoma, teratoma, and rhabdomyoma, among others. Management consists of local excision, and the prognosis is good.

An Unusual Cause for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Contralateral Meningioma of the Posterior Fossa

Neurosurgery ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1033-1038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuad S. Haddad ◽  
Jamal M. Taha
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Posterior Fossa ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Total Excision ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Facial Neuralgia ◽  
The World

Abstract Twenty cases of facial neuralgia associated with tumors of the contralateral posterior fossa were collected from the world literature. Only four of these conform to the description of typical trigeminal neuralgia. We report on a fifth such case with a critical review of the literature. Subtotal excision of the tumor improves the pain and may convert a carbamazepine-resistant neuralgia into a responsive one. Total excision is often followed by a cure. Faced with such a case, the tumor should always be excised first, as this usually cures the neuralgia. Surgical treatment of the neuralgia in the presence of the tumor may be followed by disastrous results. An alternative hypothesis to the pathogenesis of the contralateral neuralgia is presented.

Primary Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Gasserian Ganglion: A Report of Two Cases

Neurosurgery ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 572-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.J. Levy ◽  
L. Ansbacher ◽  
J. Byer ◽  
A. Nutkiewicz ◽  
J. Fratkin
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Benign Tumor ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumor ◽  
Gasserian Ganglion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Primary Tumors ◽  
Secondary Tumors ◽  
Nerve Sheath ◽  
The World

Abstract Primary tumors of the gasserian ganglion are usually benign, and secondary tumors are malignant. We report two cases of a malignant primary tumor of the gasserian ganglion, bringing the total in the world literature to five. The presentation, etiological features, and treatment of these cases are reviewed, together with a review of the literature. Preoperative differentiation from a benign tumor is not possible with certainty. A combination of operation and radiation therapy seems to be the best treatment at present.

Spinal Extradural Benign Synovial or Ganglion Cyst: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Pendleton ◽  
Barton Carl ◽  
Michael Pollay
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Ganglion Cyst ◽  
Spinal Ganglion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Ganglion Cysts ◽  
The World ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

Abstract A lumbar spinal extradural ganglion cyst is reported, and the world literature on spinal ganglion cysts is reviewed. The clinical presentation, findings, etiology, and pathogenesis of these lesions are discussed.

PLAGUE MENINGITIS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1967 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 610-616
Author(s):  
Albert R. Martin ◽  
Felix P. Hurtado ◽  
Richard A. Plessala ◽  
Elisa G. Hurtado ◽  
Charles E. Chapman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Mexico ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Bubonic Plague ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
The World ◽  
Secondary Complication

Three cases of acute Pasteurella pestis meningitis occurred in a plague outbreak in New Mexico in 1965. Acute plague meningitis has occasionally been seen in other areas of the world. This entity almost invariably develops as a secondary complication of bubonic plague, and a critical review of the literature raises serious question about the existence of primary meningitis due to P. pestis. Treatment of these three cases and experience with plague therapy are discussed. Early recognition of plague infection, including its more unusual complications (such as meningitis), is essential for appropriate treatment and cure.

scholarly journals Ovarian Cancer Metastasis to the Larynx: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Chad Purcell ◽  
Ayham Al Afif ◽  
Martin Bullock ◽  
Martin Corsten
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Ovarian Carcinoma ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Cancer Metastasis ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Serous Ovarian Carcinoma ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Progressive Dysphagia

Laryngeal secondary malignancies are rare, and most spread locoregionally from hypopharyngeal or thyroid primaries. Metastasis of ovarian carcinoma to the larynx is extremely rare. A 65-year-old woman with a history of high grade serous ovarian carcinoma was undergoing carboplatin chemotherapy for recurrence. She presented with progressive dysphagia and hoarseness; a computer tomography (CT) scan demonstrated bilateral necrotic lymphadenopathy and hypopharyngeal fullness. A hypopharyngeal mass was confirmed on examination, and operative biopsy identified it as high-grade serous ovarian. To our knowledge, this report describes the second immunohistochemically proven metastatic ovarian cancer detected in the larynx in the world literature.

Sex Ratio of Children Born of Leukemic Mothers

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1964 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-589
Author(s):  
JOSEPH F. FRAUMENI
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Acute Leukemia ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Genetic Changes ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Chronic Leukemia ◽  
Live Births ◽  
The World ◽  
Maternal Fetal Transmission

Previous report of a marked shift in the sex ratio of children born of mothers with acute leukemia suggested a potential clue to genetic changes in leukemia. In the study reported here, an exhaustive review of the world literature since 1930 on leukemia and pregnancy revealed that 24 males and 32 females were born alive to mothers suffering from acute leukemia, while 37 males and 28 females occurred among the liveborn offspring of mothers with chronic leukemia. These differences were not statistically significant. Within each series, the small numbers of male and female infants reported dead at birth were about equal. Since the deficiency of male live births among offspring of mothers with acute leukemia was restricted to the myeloid form, additional sex ratio studies appear indicated. The results of this study and a review of the literature reveal little, if any, evidence of a maternal-fetal transmission of leukemia.

Large Esophageal Liposarcoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2004 ◽  
Vol 128 (8) ◽  
pp. 922-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Garcia ◽  
Efren Buitrago ◽  
Pablo A. Bejarano ◽  
Javier Casillas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Esophageal Wall ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pleomorphic Liposarcoma ◽  
The World ◽  
Ultrastructural Characteristics

Abstract Liposarcoma is one of the most common neoplasms of adulthood. However, it is exceedingly rare in the gastrointestinal tract. To our knowledge, only 12 cases occurring in the esophagus have been reported in the world literature to date. We report the case of a 42-year-old man with a pleomorphic liposarcoma arising in the esophageal wall. The morphologic, immunophenotypic, and ultrastructural characteristics are presented, as well as the results of literature review.

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