scholarly journals Meningioma with ring enhancement on MRI: a rare case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miao Wang ◽  
Zhongke Wang ◽  
Peng Ren ◽  
Xiaoqing Zhang ◽  
Shiyong Liu

Abstract Background Meningiomas typically manifest on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as iso- to hypointense on T1-weighted imaging and iso- to hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging. After contrast administration, they usually homogeneously enhance and exhibit a visible dural tail. Meningiomas with atypical findings may be misdiagnosed. Case presentation We report a 50-year-old female patient with a pathologically diagnosed fibrous meningioma (World Health Organization grade I) that exhibited ring enhancement on MRI. Conclusions Meningiomas may rarely present with ring enhancement on MRI. The natural history and mechanisms of cystic degeneration and enhancement in the various types of meningioma require further study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoyuki Ishida ◽  
Jun Kanamori ◽  
Hiroyuki Daiko

Abstract Background Management of postoperative chylothorax usually consists of nutritional regimens, pharmacological therapies such as octreotide, and surgical therapies such as ligation of thoracic duct, but a clear consensus is yet to be reached. Further, the variation of the thoracic duct makes chylothorax difficult to treat. This report describes a rare case of chylothorax with an aberrant thoracic duct that was successfully treated using focal pleurodesis through interventional radiology (IVR). Case presentation The patient was a 52-year-old man with chylothorax after a thoracoscopic oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. With conventional therapy, such as thoracostomy tube, octreotide or fibrogammin, a decrease in the amount of chyle was not achieved. Therefore, we performed lymphangiography and pleurodesis through IVR. The patient appeared to have an aberrant thoracic duct, as revealed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, after focal pleurodesis, the leak of chyle was diminished, and the patient was discharged 66 days after admission. Conclusions Chylothorax remains a difficult complication. Focal pleurodesis through IVR can be one of the options to treat chylothorax.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. e262-e264
Author(s):  
Matthias Lange ◽  
Bernd Mitzlaff ◽  
Florian Beske ◽  
Holger Koester ◽  
Wiebke Aumann ◽  
...  

AbstractCentral nervous system (CNS) tumors are the most common solid tumors in children and adolescents. However, in neonates and children aged younger than a year, they are very rare. Clinical presentation in neonates is often subtle and nonspecific. When neurological symptoms are apparent at this age, cranial ultrasound (CUS) is often done as the initial evaluation, with a standard approach through the anterior fontanel (AF), followed by further imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), if necessary. We report the first neonatal case of a rapidly progressive diffuse midline glioma positive for histone H3 K27M mutation (World Health Organization [WHO] grade IV) in which using extended (transmastoid) CUS studies through the mastoid fontanelle (MF) in the second month of life defined the lesion in the brainstem.


2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fawzi Zulfikar ◽  
Wahjoe Djatisoesanto ◽  
Tarmono Tarmono

The multiseptate bladder is a congenital bladder anomaly that is very rare and often accompanied by other congenital abnormalities. This condition could result in intravesical obstruction and kidney failure in more serious conditions. A 3-year-old girl without any complaint was consulted by the Pediatric Surgery Department with postoperative cloacal type malformation anorectal (MAR) postero-sagittal anorecto-vagino-urethroplasty (PSARVUP) + sigmoidectomy. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the pelvis showed the appearance of four interconnected multiple fluid lesions. Cystoscopy was performed and found many septa with varied positions and forms. From the cystography during the operation, it was seen duplication of the right and left bladder. There was no further operative treatment in the field of urology because no urinary tract obstruction and normal renal function were found in this study.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Ke Yu ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Jiannan Li

Abstract Background Tailgut cysts arise from the remnants of the tailgut during the embryonic period. Although malignant transition of tailgut cysts is very rarely observed in the clinic, this congenital condition should be carefully monitored for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, especially when the tailgut cysts are malignant. Case presentation Here, we report the case of a 33-year-old man with retrorectal adenocarcinoma originating from the tailgut cysts. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed many cystic masses in the posterior rectal space, the largest of which was approximately 100 mm × 59 mm × 53 mm in size and compressed the rectum. The patient underwent surgical resection of the masses located in the retrorectal and anterior sacral spaces. Histological and immunohistological examinations confirmed adenocarcinoma transition of the tailgut cysts. The patient recovered well and was discharged 10 days after surgery. Conclusions We have reported a rare case of retrorectal adenocarcinoma originating from tailgut cysts. MRI, histological, and immunohistological examinations are vital for the diagnosis of tailgut cysts. Complete surgical resection of the tumor should be better performed.


2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212097039
Author(s):  
Lijuan Tang ◽  
Hua Xu ◽  
Huanhuan Gao ◽  
Huasheng Yang ◽  
Shuxia Chen ◽  
...  

Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is an exceedingly rare, malignant tumor with myofibroblastic differentiation. It frequently occurs in the oral cavity and extremities, despite being classified as a distinct entity by the World Health Organization (WHO). Here, we report a rare case of orbital LGMS occurring in an 11-month-old baby with a 3.2 × 2.4 × 2.1 cm mass. LGMS was diagnosed based on the histological and immunohistochemical findings. Previous literature suggests that surgical resection with clear margins is an appropriate method for the treatment of LGMS, and combined adjuvant therapy (local radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy) can improve the prognosis, but further studies are needed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sho Ishiwata ◽  
Yoichi Iizuka ◽  
Tokue Mieda ◽  
Junko Hirato ◽  
Hiromi Koshi ◽  
...  

Background. Spinal sarcoidosis is a rare subgroup of neurosarcoidosis. Although most sarcoid lesions develop in the intramedullary compartment, intradural extramedullary (IDEM) spinal sarcoidosis is an extremely rare entity. Case Presentation. We herein report a case of IDEM spinal sarcoidosis mimicking a meningioma. A 32-year-old man presented to the hospital with clumsy hands and was unable to walk without assistance. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine revealed a dural tail sign that is common in meningiomas. The patient underwent gross total resection. The pathological findings consisted with a sarcoid leision of the spinal cord. The patient’s myelopathy recovered after surgery. Conclusions. Physicians should be alert for the possibility of IDEM sarcoidosis mimicking a meningioma in the differential diagnosis of IDEM spinal cord tumors.


2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110297
Author(s):  
Chengru Song ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Jingliang Cheng

Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (ESMC) originate from the nasal cavity have rarely been reported, especially its imaging features, which makes the preoperative diagnosis difficult. Here, we report the clinical, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging features of a 60-year-old female patient with pathologically confirmed ESMC in the nasal cavity to help provide more reference for diagnosis before operation. Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma in the nasal cavity demonstrates typical imaging features, such as mesh-like enhancement, calcification, hemorrhage, necrosis, cystic degeneration, and so on.


Author(s):  
Arunima Saini ◽  
Meenakshi Gothwal ◽  
Pratibha Singh ◽  
Garima Yadav

Utero-ovarian ligament fibroids are among the rarest sites for extrauterine leiomyomas. Broad ligament fibroids are relatively common. They can be either asymptomatic or present with chronic pelvic pain and pressure symptoms. They can be confused with an ovarian mass, broad ligament cyst or a pedunculated fibroid. There are high chances of missing it clinically. Ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography scan are the imaging techniques used to diagnose such conditions, MRI being the most accurate in ruling out other broad ligament masses with suspected ovarian, tubal or isolated broad ligament cyst. Here is a rare case report of a pedunculated extrauterine leiomyoma with its origin in the utero-ovarian ligament.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Zheng Wai ◽  
Qi Xiong Ng ◽  
Tsu Hong Lim ◽  
Lik Thai Lim

Abstract Background Cogan’s anterior internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) is characterized by INO with inability to converge and commonly thought to be due to rostral midbrain lesion. A lesion outside midbrain that causes unilateral Cogan’s anterior INO combined with upgaze palsy and ataxia are rarely described. Case presentation A 67-year old male presented with left Cogan’s anterior internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO), left appendicular ataxia and bilateral upgaze palsy. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) brain showed a left dorsal tegmental infarct at the level of pontomesencephalic junction. Conclusions This case highlights the clinical importance of Cogan’s anterior INO in combination with upgaze palsy and ataxia, and report possible site of lesion in patients with such constellation. Clinicians should consider looking for cerebellar signs in cases of Cogan’s anterior INO, apart from just considering localizing the lesion at the midbrain.


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