scholarly journals Bilateral iPhone Gorilla Glass Intraocular Foreign Bodies in a Pediatric Patient

2020 ◽  
pp. 247412642095198
Author(s):  
Meghana Kalavar ◽  
Alexandra Levitt ◽  
Nimesh A. Patel ◽  
Kevin Clauss ◽  
Kenneth C. Fan ◽  
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Purpose: This report discusses a case of a patient with bilateral intraocular foreign bodies after a bullet shattered his iPhone. Methods: A case report is presented. Results: The right eye vision was 20/50 and examination disclosed a limbal entry wound at 6:00, dense traumatic cataract, and vitreous hemorrhage. The left eye was 20/40 and an entry wound located roughly 4 mm posterior to the limbus was noted. Fundoscopy revealed multiple refractile particles with preretinal and vitreous hemorrhage. Computed tomography scan demonstrated hyperdensities in the vitreous cavity bilaterally. Globe closure, cataract removal, vitrectomy, and endolaser were undertaken in the right eye, while only globe closure was performed in the left eye. On latest follow-up, the patient had 20/20 corrected vision without inflammation bilaterally. Conclusion: A conservative approach led to full visual recovery, despite retained intraocular smartphone Gorilla glass.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalit Porat Ben Amy ◽  
Victoria Yaffe ◽  
Rawan Kawar ◽  
Sharon Akrish ◽  
Imad Abu El-Naaj

Abstract Background Myopericytoma is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm with perivascular myoid differentiation that arises most commonly in middle adulthood. The lesion generally involves the subcutaneous tissue of distal extremities. Myopericytoma of the oral cavity is extremely rare. Herein we report a case of oral myopericytoma in a pediatric patient, who was treated via a conservative approach with a follow up of 8 years. The case is followed by a literature review. To our knowledge this is the first documented case of oral myopericytoma affecting a patient of such a young age. Case presentation A 6 years old boy was referred to the maxillofacial surgery department for the evaluation of a solitary growth of the right maxillary buccal and palatal gingiva. Histology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of myopericytoma. Conclusions Our patient was treated by local excision with no recurrence in 8 years of follow up. Conservative approach should be considered for the treatment oral myopericytoma especially in young patients in tooth bearing areas.


2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110474
Author(s):  
Gwyneth A. Sullivan ◽  
Nicholas J. Skertich ◽  
Kody B. Jones ◽  
Michael Williams ◽  
Brian C. Gulack ◽  
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Intussusception is the most common cause of bowel obstruction in infants four to ten months old and is commonly idiopathic or attributed to lymphoid hyperplasia. Our patient was a 7-month-old male who presented with two weeks of intermittent abdominal pain associated with crying, fist clenching and grimacing. Ultrasound demonstrated an ileocolic intussusception in the right abdomen. Symptoms resolved after contrast enemas, and he was discharged home. He re-presented similarly the next day and was found to be COVID-19 positive. Computed tomography scan demonstrated a left upper quadrant ileal-ileal intussusception. His symptoms spontaneously resolved, and he was discharged home. This suggests that COVID-19 may be a cause of intussusception in infants, and infants presenting with intussusception should be screened for this virus. Additionally, recurrence may happen days later at different intestinal locations. Caregiver education upon discharge is key to monitor for recurrence and need to return.


2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 488-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Daenekindt ◽  
Frank Weyns ◽  
Kuan Hua Kho ◽  
Dieter Peuskens ◽  
Koen Engelborghs ◽  
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✓ The authors describe the case of a patient with an intracranial capillary hemangioma, and they review the recent literature on intracranial capillary hemangiomas with special attention to their differential diagnosis and management. The only sign in this 7-week-old boy was head enlargement. There were no neurological deficits, and imaging revealed a large intracranial lesion in the right temporal fossa. The results of biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, and, after endovascular embolization, the entire lesion was resected. The incidence of intracranial capillary hemangioma is very low but may be underestimated. In the present case, the size of the tumor prompted surgical treatment. The natural behavior of extracranial capillary hemangiomas, however, suggests that a conservative approach with follow-up and steroid therapy may also be considered.


Author(s):  
Michael A. Postow ◽  
Debra A. Goldman ◽  
Alexander N. Shoushtari ◽  
Allison Betof Warner ◽  
Margaret K. Callahan ◽  
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PURPOSE Nivolumab + ipilimumab (nivo + ipi) is highly efficacious but has high toxicity. Standard treatment in advanced melanoma is four doses of nivo + ipi followed by nivo alone. Whether four doses of nivo + ipi are needed is unclear. METHODS The Adaptively Dosed ImmunoTherapy Trial (ADAPT-IT) study ( NCT03122522 ) is a multicenter, single-arm phase II clinical trial. Patients received two doses of nivo (1 mg/kg) + ipi (3 mg/kg) followed by a computed tomography scan at week 6. Patients without new lesions or index lesion tumor growth of > 4% had protocol-defined early favorable antitumor effect (FATE) and ceased nivo + ipi, transitioning to nivo monotherapy. Patients without FATE at week 6 received the standard third and fourth doses of nivo + ipi followed by nivo monotherapy. The primary end point was response rate by RECIST 1.1 at week 12. Secondary end points included additional efficacy assessments and safety. RESULTS Sixty patients were enrolled; 41 patients (68%) had FATE at week 6 and met criteria for stopping nivo + ipi. Best overall response rates by RECIST at week 12 or any time afterward were 48% (95% CI, 35 to 62) and 58% (95% CI, 45 to 71), respectively. With a median follow-up of 25 months, the estimated 18-month progression-free survival and overall survival are 52% and 80%, respectively. Fifty seven percent of patients had grade 3-5 treatment-related toxicity. CONCLUSION The efficacy and toxicity of standard four dose nivo + ipi induction therapy in melanoma is likely driven by the first two doses. An interim computed tomography scan after two doses guided cessation of combination dosing and identified almost all responders. Longer follow-up and further study are needed to fully understand the implications of a shortened induction course of nivo + ipi.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Fabíola Prado de Morais ◽  
Noah Romero Nakajima ◽  
Olívia Félix Marconi Andalécio ◽  
Pedro de Santana Prudente ◽  
Guilherme Emílio Ferreira ◽  
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Lipomas are rare primary heart tumors and may involve the endocardium, myocardium, or pericardium. Signs and symptoms depend on the tumor location and size. The intrapericardial lipoma we report has massive dimensions and mimics a pericardial effusion. A 38-year-old male complained of dyspnea and precordial pain. On physical examination, heart sounds were diminished. The patient had received extensive medication for a clinically suspected pericardial effusion due to heart failure. A voluminous mass resembling fat within the pericardial sac was revealed by transesophageal echocardiography and a computed tomography scan. The tumor was removed successfully by a subxiphoid surgical approach. The diagnosis of a 635 gram intrapericardial lipoma was confirmed by pathological examination. After surgery, the patient recovered well and was completely asymptomatic at a follow-up at 90 days. No medications were being taken since. The diagnosis of a pericardial effusion should be secured by imaging exams to avoid unnecessary medications. Cardiac lipomas can be readily recognized by their typical features on radiologic imaging. The surgical pathology examination confirms the diagnosis and rules out malignancy criteria.


2020 ◽  
pp. 039156031989615
Author(s):  
Simone Sforza ◽  
Giorgio Persano ◽  
Chiara Cini ◽  
Idanna Sforzi ◽  
Antonio Andrea Grosso ◽  
...  

Introduction: Renal trauma is a relevant cause of morbidity in children older than 1 year. Most patients are currently managed conservatively, even in case of high-grade traumas; nevertheless, harmful complications may occur even in hemodynamically stable patients. We present a case of grade IV blunt renal trauma complicated by post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm. Case description: A 10-year-old girl was referred to our institution for grade IV trauma of the right kidney. During observation she had persistent hematuria that caused anemia. A second contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed a posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm that was successfully treated by angiographic embolization. Conclusions: Although extremely rare after blunt renal trauma, post-traumatic renal pseudoaneurysm may cause severe blood loss and anemia, and angioembolization is therefore indicated. This condition should be suspected and move physicians to investigate further.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Eltaib Saad ◽  
Lauren O’Connell ◽  
Anne M. Browne ◽  
W. Khan ◽  
R. Waldron ◽  
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We report on a 59-year-old female with symptomatic cholelithiasis on a background of morbid obesity who underwent an elective LC with an uncomplicated intraoperative course; however, she experienced a refractory hypotension within one hour postoperatively with an acute haemoglobin drop requiring fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion. A triphasic computed tomography scan revealed a large intrahepatic subcapsular haematoma (ISH) measuring 21   cm × 3.1   cm × 17   cm surrounding the lateral surface of the right hepatic lobe without active bleeding. She was managed conservatively with serial monitoring of haemoglobin and haematoma size. A follow-up ultrasound scan after eight weeks confirmed complete resolution of the haematoma. Giant ISH is a fairly rare, but life-threatening complication following LC which merits special attention. This case demonstrates the necessity of close postoperative monitoring of patients undergoing LC and considering the possibility of ISH, although being rare event, in those who experience a refractory postoperative hypotension. It also highlights the decisive role of diagnostic imaging in securing a timely and accurate diagnosis of post LC-ISH.


2007 ◽  
Vol 121 (8) ◽  
pp. 800-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Doshi ◽  
S Anari ◽  
I Zammit-Maempel ◽  
V Paleri

AbstractGrisel syndrome is a rare condition characterised by atlanto-axial subluxation following an inflammatory process in the head and neck region. It occurs more commonly in children and usually presents with cervical pain and torticollis, in addition to symptoms of the primary infection. We present the case of an asymptomatic 78-year-old man who was incidentally found to have atlanto-axial subluxation on a routine follow-up computed tomography scan, three months following successful treatment of a skull base infection. This case emphasises the importance of appropriate follow-up imaging for patients with skull base infections, even if they respond clinically to medical treatment.


2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212094657
Author(s):  
Dario Pasquale Mucciolo ◽  
Vittoria Murro ◽  
Dario Giorgio ◽  
Andrea Sodi ◽  
Ilaria Passerini ◽  
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Purpose: To report a case of choroideremia characterized by peripheral retinoschisis with vascular abnormalities and vitreous hemorrhage. Observations: A 58-year-old man affected by advanced-stage choroideremia was diagnosed with peripheral retinoschisis in both eyes. Vitreous hemorrhage was present in the right eye with a peculiar clot-like lesion at the periphery. At the 1-year follow-up, the vitreous hemorrhage had reabsorbed and the vascular clot-like lesion in the periphery had almost completely disappeared. Conclusion and importance: We have reported fundoscopic and OCT features of peripheral-acquired retinoschisis with vascular abnormalities in a patient with choroideremia. OCT examination is extremely useful in clinical evaluation of the peripheral retinal alterations in these cases, where the absence of the retinal pigment epithelium and the choriocapillaris pose many diagnostic difficulties.


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