Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma: a case report and literature review

Background Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma (SNTCS) is a highly invasive malignant tumor most frequently found in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. As a result, it can be confused with other sinonasal tumors. In addition, SNTCS progresses rapidly and often infiltrates other tissues or organs in the early phase, resulting in poor patient prognosis. The objective of this article was to report the case of a patient with SNTCS and discuss the management strategy. Furthermore, we conducted a literature review for SNTCS and summarized the findings from 107 cases. Case presentation: Here, we report a 47-year-old man diagnosed with SNTCS and treated with radiochemotherapy after an initial operation. After follow-up for 5 years, no tumor recurrence was observed. Conclusions As SNTCS progresses rapidly, early diagnosis and surgical treatment combined with radiochemotherapy can improve patient survival.

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Small intestine duplication cyst with recurrent hematochezia: a case report and literature review

BMC Gastroenterology ◽

10.1186/s12876-021-01627-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zhicheng Zhang ◽

Xiaowei Huang ◽

Qian Chen ◽

Demin Li ◽

Qi Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Small Intestine ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Duplication Cyst ◽

Abdominal Ct ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Abdominal Ct Scan ◽

Capsule Endoscopes

Abstract Background Small intestine duplication cysts (SIDCs) are rare congenital anatomical abnormalities of the digestive tract and a rare cause of hematochezia. Case presentation We describe an adult female presented with recurrent hematochezia. The routine gastric endoscope and colonic endoscope showed no positive findings. Abdominal CT scan indicated intussusception due to the "doughnut" sign, but the patient had no typical symptoms. Two subsequent capsule endoscopes revealed a protruding lesion with bleeding in the distal ileum. Surgical resection was performed and revealed a case of SIDC measuring 6 * 2 cm located inside the ileum cavity. The patient remained symptom-free throughout a 7-year follow-up period. Conclusion SIDCs located inside the enteric cavity can easily be misdiagnosed as intussusception by routine radiologic examinations.

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Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Vagina without Metastasis: A Rare Case and Review of Literature

Asian Journal of Oncology ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1722110 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wilson Bizimana ◽

Gloria Akimana ◽

Arthur Semedo Insumbo ◽

Hounayda Jerguigue ◽

Rachida Latib ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Patient Survival ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Primary Malignant Melanoma ◽

Imaging Features ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Improve Patient Survival ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

Improve Patient

AbstractMalignant melanoma of vagina is a rare condition. Its histogenesis has been debated and the positive diagnosis is based on immunohistochemistry. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging remains the gold standard for assessing locoregional extension status and post-treatment surveillance of melanoma of vagina. The observation concerned a 53-year-old woman with no specific history who presented a primary malignant melanoma of vagina without secondary locations. To date, the case is the second one reported in the literature. Early diagnosis of the malignant melanoma of vagina may improve patient survival because late diagnoses are punctuated by poor prognosis. We have presented epidemiological with etiopathogenic characteristics and described all imaging features to stage the tumor and to conduct the appropriate treatment.

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Abstract A56: Identification of a micro RNA profile to predict response to therapy and improve patient survival in ovarian cancer

10.1158/1078-0432.ovca13-a56 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Marina Rigau ◽

Blanca Majem ◽

Tatiana Altadill ◽

Lucia Lanau ◽

José-Luis Sánchez-Iglesias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ovarian Cancer ◽

Patient Survival ◽

Response To Therapy ◽

Micro Rna ◽

Improve Patient Survival ◽

Improve Patient

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Regurgitant Commissure Flow Through a Closed Polymeric Heart Valve

ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B ◽

10.1115/sbc2010-19219 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Scott C. Corbett ◽

Hamid N.-Hashemi ◽

Ahmet U. Coskun

Keyword(s):

Heart Valve ◽

Heart Valves ◽

Structural Changes ◽

Patient Survival ◽

Improve Patient Survival ◽

Flow Disturbances ◽

Limited Life ◽

Flow Through ◽

Valve Prostheses ◽

Improve Patient

While heart valve prostheses have been used successfully since 1960, outcomes are far from ideal. The underlying problem with bioprostheses is a limited life from structural changes such as calcification and leaflet wear, leading to valve failure. The underlying problem with mechanical heart valves is the presence of flow disturbances which necessitate anticoagulation. A polyurethane valve has the potential to improve upon the shortcomings of existing valves and ultimately improve patient survival.

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Surgical Resection and Pazopanib Treatment for Recurrent Cardiac Angiosarcoma

Clinical Pathology ◽

10.1177/2632010x19831261 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 2632010X1983126

Author(s):

Yuki Nakamura ◽

Koichi Toda ◽

Shigeru Miyagawa ◽

Yasushi Yoshikawa ◽

Hiroki Hata ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Surgical Resection ◽

Poor Prognosis ◽

Tumor Recurrence ◽

Kinase Inhibitor ◽

Patient Survival ◽

Optimal Management ◽

Improve Patient Survival ◽

Cardiac Angiosarcoma ◽

Sarcoma Treatment ◽

Improve Patient

Cardiac sarcoma treatment is challenging for surgeons because of frequent tumor recurrence and poor prognosis. In addition, optimal management of recurrences is not well established. The multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor, pazopanib, was recently approved for soft-tissue sarcoma. Herein, we present a case involving recurrent cardiac angiosarcoma where the patient survived for 2 years with complete remission of disease after repeated surgical resection and treatment with oral pazopanib. Based on our experience, aggressive surgical resection combined with pazopanib may be a valid treatment for recurrent cardiac angiosarcoma to improve patient survival.

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Surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with hepatitis C virus infection may improve patient survival

Liver International ◽

10.1111/j.1478-3231.2006.01270.x ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 543-551 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Hironori Tanaka ◽

Kazuhiro Nouso ◽

Haruhiko Kobashi ◽

Yoshiyuki Kobayashi ◽

Shin-ichiro Nakamura ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Patient Survival ◽

Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽

Improve Patient Survival ◽

Improve Patient

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Lung cancer requires multidisciplinary treatment to improve patient survival: A case report

Oncology Letters ◽

10.3892/ol.2017.6511 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 3035-3038 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Aldo Pezzuto ◽

Fabrizio Terzo ◽

Maria Laura Graziani ◽

Alberto Ricci ◽

Pierdonato Bruno ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lung Cancer ◽

Case Report ◽

Patient Survival ◽

Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽

Improve Patient Survival ◽

Improve Patient

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A symptomatic cyamella in the popliteus tendon causing snapping knee: a case report and literature review

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-019-2882-8 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Shouwen Su ◽

Yunxiang Lu ◽

Yuxian Chen ◽

Zhiyong Li

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Popliteus Tendon ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Sesamoid Bones ◽

Snapping Knee ◽

Popliteus Muscle

Abstract Background Cyamella,the sesamoid bones of the popliteus muscle, are rare in humans. Snapping knee is an uncommon problem which can be difficult to diagnose. Case presentation In this case, we report a 24-year-old male with snapping knee caused by symptomatic cyamella in the popliteus tendon. A large cyamella was identified upon surgery and was removed. Postoperatively, the patient had immediate relief of preoperative symptoms, and there were no signs of recurrence after 1 years of follow-up. Conclusions Although not previously suggested, symptomatic cyamella in the popliteus tendon should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of the snapping knee.

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