scholarly journals Epiphyseal enchondroma masking as osteoid osteoma: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuyang Cao ◽  
Qiang Ren ◽  
Xiangnan Li ◽  
Yiren Tian ◽  
Zhendong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Osteoid Osteoma ◽  
Proximal Femur ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Marrow Cavity ◽  
Left Lower Extremity ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Preoperative Ct ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bone Marrow Cavity

Abstract Background Enchondromas originating in the epiphyses of long bones are rare and epiphyseal osteoid osteomas are also uncommon. Diagnosis can become elusive when enchondromas or osteoid osteomas occur in atypical locations and present with nonspecific clinical and imaging characteristics. Case presentation We report a case of epiphyseal enchondroma of the left proximal femur in a 15-year-old girl with a 2-month history of left lower extremity pain. Preoperative CT displayed thickened cortex in the anterior surface of the left proximal femur with specks of calcification and inhomogeneity of the adjacent bone marrow cavity. She was diagnosed with osteoid osteoma. Postoperative pathological examination of surgically excised specimens revealed a diagnosis of enchondromas. Conclusions Our case highlights that enchondroma should be considered in lesions of the epiphysis.

scholarly journals Fatal deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism secondary to melioidosis in China: case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Wu ◽  
Dongliang Huang ◽  
Biao Wu ◽  
Mengjie Pan ◽  
Binghuai Lu
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Fatal Case ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Reduce Mortality Rate ◽  
Left Lower Extremity ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Burkholderia pseudomallei is a gram-negative bacterium and the causative pathogen of melioidosis, which manifests a variety ranges of infection symptoms. However, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) secondary to bacteremic melioidosis are rarely documented in the literature. Herein, we reported a fatal case of melioidosis combined with DVT and PE. Case presentation A 54-year-old male construction worker and farmer with a history of diabetes was febrile, painful in left thigh, swelling in left lower limb, with chest tightness and shortness of breath for 4 days. He was later diagnosed as DVT of left lower extremity and PE. The culture of his blood, sputum and bone marrow samples grew B. pseudomallei. The subject was administrated with antibiotics (levofloxacin, cefoperazone/tazobactam, and imipenem) according to antimicrobial susceptibility testing and low molecular heparin for venous thrombosis. However, even after appropriate treatment, the patient deteriorated rapidly, and died 2 weeks after admission. Conclusions This study enhanced awareness of the risk of B. pseudomallei bloodstream infection in those with diabetes. If a patient has predisposing factors of melioidosis, when DVT is suspected, active investigation and multiple therapeutic interventions should be implemented immediately to reduce mortality rate.

scholarly journals Crazy-Paving: A Computed Tomographic Finding of Coronavirus Disease 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-463
Author(s):  
Megan Gillespie ◽  
Patrick Flannery ◽  
Jessica Schumann ◽  
Nathan Dincher ◽  
Rebecca Mills ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Finding ◽  
Radiographic Finding ◽  
Ground Glass ◽  
Past Medical History ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.1 COVID-19 first occurred in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and by March 2020 COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic.1 Case Presentation: We describe a case of a 52-year-old female with past medical history of asthma, type 2 diabetes, and previous tobacco use who presented to the emergency department with dyspnea and was found to be positive for COVID-19. We discuss the computed tomographic finding of “crazy-paving” pattern in the patient’s lungs and the significance of this finding in COVID-19 patients. Discussion: Emergency providers need to be aware of the different imaging characteristics of various stages of COVID-19 to appropriately treat, isolate, and determine disposition of COVID-19 infected patients. Ground-glass opacities are the earliest and most common imaging finding for COVID-19.2-4 Crazy-paving pattern is defined as thickened interlobular septa and intralobular lines superimposed on diffuse ground-glass opacities and should be recognized by emergency providers as a radiographic finding of progressive COVID-19.2-4

scholarly journals A rare content of congenital inguinal hernia: a case report of splenogonadal fusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Xiang ◽  
Yong Jiang ◽  
Ju-xian Liu ◽  
Li Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Hospital Visit ◽  
Splenogonadal Fusion ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Spleen Tissue ◽  
History Of ◽  
Scrotal Swelling

Abstract Background Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital malformation that occurs during embryonic development. SGF typically presents as a left-sided scrotal swelling, left inguinal hernia, scrotal mass, or cryptorchidism. Therefore, it is easily misdiagnosed, and unnecessary orchiectomy may occur. This study aimed to report a rare case of SGF. Case presentation A 5-month-old male child presented with a history of obvious left scrotal swelling for 1 month, which progressively worsened 10 h before the hospital visit. The ultrasound examination exhibited a solid mass in the left scrotum, with echo quite similar to that in the testicle and went up into the abdominal cavity through an identical echogenic band structure. After surgical resection, the pathological examination confirmed that the submitted tissue was spleen tissue with extensive bleeding. Conclusion Ultrasound can provide important information regarding the diagnosis of SGF. The possibility of SGF should be considered for further differential diagnosis in the case of similar patients.

scholarly journals Progression to invasive cancer after snare polypectomy of intracholecystic papillary neoplasms during gallbladder stone removal by percutaneous transhepatic choledochoscopy: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi Hyuk Oh ◽  
Seok Ho Dong
Keyword(s):  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Invasive Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Natural Progression ◽  
Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage ◽  
Preinvasive Lesions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangioscopy ◽  
Papillary Growth

Abstract Background Intracholecystic papillary neoplasms (ICPNs) of the gallbladder are rare, preinvasive lesions characterized by an intracholecystic papillary growth that may be associated with invasive adenocarcinoma. The natural history of ICPN is unknown. Here, we report a case of ICPN, highlighting its natural course. Case presentation A 79-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with perforated cholecystitis. After percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage, due to the presence of surgical risk factors, we opted to perform gallstone removal through percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy instead of cholecystectomy. ICPN, which was accidentally detected after the removal of the gallbladder stones, was also endoscopically removed. After 4 years, the patient came back to the hospital with a large gallbladder mass. After cholecystectomy, pathological examination revealed ICPN with invasive adenocarcinoma. Conclusion The current case showed endoscopic findings of ICPN and its natural progression, particularly its clinicopathological features and outcomes.

scholarly journals Ocular Melanoma Metastasizing to Intra-Abdominal Lymph Nodes

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
David Aranovich ◽  
Karen Meir ◽  
Michal M. Lotem ◽  
Liat Appelbaum ◽  
Hadar Merhav
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Metastatic Melanoma ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Ocular Melanoma ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
History Of ◽  
Disease Free

Background. Visceral metastatic spread of ocular melanoma most commonly occurs via hematogenous route to the liver. Lymphatic spread of ocular melanoma into abdominal lymph nodes has not been reported previously.Case Presentation. A 47-year-old man with a history of ocular melanoma presented with a soft tissue mass on CT scan. The mass encased the portal structures of the hepaticoduodenal ligament. Image-guided biopsy revealed it to be a metastatic melanoma to lymph nodes. The patient underwent surgery with the intent to prolong disease-free survival. On final pathological examination, two lymph nodes were found harboring metastatic melanoma.Conclusion. Extrahepatic lymphatic intra-abdominal spread of ocular melanoma is not impossible. Since this mode of spread is rare, the oncologic significance of surgical resection of isolated intra-abdominal nodal with metastatic ocular melanoma is difficult to determine at the present time.

scholarly journals Endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastric ectopic splenic nodules

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linfu Zheng ◽  
Dazhou Li ◽  
Wen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Submucosal Tumor ◽  
Past History ◽  
Gastric Wall ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Submucosal Tumors ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Ectopic Spleen ◽  
History Of ◽  
Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection

Abstract Background Ectopic spleen is extremely rare. Most cases are congenital, acquired ectopic spleen may be a consequence of surgery or trauma to the spleen. The ectopic spleen in the gastric wall we reported is even rarer. Case presentation We report a 41-year-old female patient, with a past history of splenectomy, who presented with heartburn. Gastroscopy revealed a swelling in the fundus in the stomach. Ultrasonography and computed tomographic examination suggested the possibility of gastrointestinal stromal tumor. We performed endoscopic resection of the mass. Pathological examination of the resected mass showed ectopic spleen. Conclusion When a patient with a history of splenectomy presents with a gastric submucosal tumor, ectopic spleen should also be considered in the differential diagnoses. And minimally invasive endoscopic treatment can achieve the purpose of diagnosis and treatment for unobvious submucosal tumors.

Triquetral Osteoid Osteoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Farzan ◽  
Amirreza Farhoud ◽  
Mohammad Zarei ◽  
Furqan Mohammed Yaseen Khan ◽  
Mohammed Javad Dehghani-Firoozabadi
Keyword(s):  
Osteoid Osteoma ◽  
Carpal Bones ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Advanced Imaging ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Nocturnal Pain ◽  
History Of ◽  
Low Threshold

Background: Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a benign osteoblastic neoplasm, mostly occurring in long bones of lower extremity. Its manifestation in unusual locations can be a diagnostic challenge and distressing for patients. OO in carpal bones is uncommon; its occurrence in triquetrum is even more so. Case Presentation: This study reports on a nineteen-year-old female with history of wrist pain for 4 years. She had sustained trauma to the same wrist before commencing of pain. Patient's pain was unresponsive to conservative treatments. Her routine x-rays were mostly interpreted as normal and obtaining further imaging helped us in diagnosis of OO of triquetrum. Surgical resection of the nidus was performed. Conclusions: Manifestation of OO in small carpal bones may not be typical; identifying the lesion or nidus could be challenging. Whatever unusual the location or presentation of such lesions may be, obtaining advanced imaging can be of significant help; therefore, we suggest clinicians to have low threshold in ordering advanced imaging specifically in patients suffering from chronic pain. Also, persistent history of nocturnal pain is a sign which is worth attention.

scholarly journals Subcortical and brainstem hemiatrophy accompanied by iron deposition in a patient with hemiparkinsonism-hemiatrophy syndrome: a case report

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Jin Chung
Keyword(s):  
Brain Imaging ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Iron Deposition ◽  
Subcortical Structures ◽  
Dopamine Transporter Imaging ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
First Case ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background There is no established pathogenesis of hemiparkinsonism-hemiatrophy syndrome (HPHA), and the varied clinical presentations have been reported in several case studies. To the best of our knowledge, the present report describes the first case of HPHA with unusual brain imaging findings. Case presentation A 20-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of weakness and clumsiness in his right limbs. He showed right-sided parkinsonism with dystonic hand posture; however, body asymmetry was not noted. Brain imaging revealed hemiatrophy of the left hemisphere subcortical structures and brainstem, and iron deposition in the left globus pallidus and substantia nigra. In addition, dopamine transporter imaging demonstrated normal presynaptic dopaminergic function. The patient was treated with levodopa, which had little to no effect. Conclusions This case demonstrates the unique imaging characteristics of HPHA associated with widespread brain hemiatrophy and iron deposition. Further studies are needed to elucidate the diagnostic criteria for this heterogeneous syndrome.

Aspergillus Spondylodiscitis After Spinal Stenosis Surgery: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3 And 4) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
Mohsen Aghapoor ◽  
◽  
Babak Alijani Alijani ◽  
Mahsa Pakseresht-Mogharab ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Lumbar Pain ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Death Case ◽  
Therapeutic Results ◽  
History Of ◽  
Probable Diagnosis

Background and Importance: Spondylodiscitis is an inflammatory disease of the body of one or more vertebrae and intervertebral disc. The fungal etiology of this disease is rare, particularly in patients without immunodeficiency. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of this disease can lead to complications and even death. Case Presentation: A 63-year-old diabetic female patient, who had a history of spinal surgery and complaining radicular lumbar pain in both lower limbs with a probable diagnosis of spondylodiscitis, underwent partial L2 and complete L3 and L4 corpectomy and fusion. As a result of pathology from tissue biopsy specimen, Aspergillus fungi were observed. There was no evidence of immunodeficiency in the patient. The patient was treated with Itraconazole 100 mg twice a day for two months. Pain, neurological symptom, and laboratory tests improved. Conclusion: The debridement surgery coupled with antifungal drugs can lead to the best therapeutic results.

The Diagnostic Value of Pericardial Fluid and Pericardial Biopsy: Single Center Experiences

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Yildirim ◽  
Recep Ustaalioglu ◽  
Murat Erkan ◽  
Bala Basak Oven Ustaalioglu ◽  
Hatice Demirbag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Thoracoscopic Surgery ◽  
Pericardial Tamponade ◽  
Pericardial Fluid ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Pericardial Window ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Recurrent Pericardial Effusion

<strong>Background:</strong> Patients with recurrent pericardial effusion and pericardial tamponade are usually treated in thoracic surgery clinics by VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) or open pericardial window operation. The diagnostic importance of pathological evaluation of the pericardial fluid and tissue in the same patients has been reported in few studies. We reviewed pathological examination of the pericardial tissue and fluid specimens and the effect on the clinical treatment in our clinic, and compared the results with the literature. <br /><strong>Methods:</strong> We retrospectively analyzed 174 patients who underwent pericardial window operation due to pericardial tamponade or recurrent pericardial effusion. For all patients both the results of the pericardial fluid and pericardial biopsy specimen were evaluated. Clinicopathological factors were analyzed by using descriptive analysis. <br /><strong>Results:</strong> Median age was 61 (range, 20-94 years). The most common benign diagnosis was chronic inflammation (94 patients) by pericardial biopsy. History of malignancy was present in 28 patients (16.1%) and the most common disease was lung cancer (14 patients). A total of 24 patients (13.8%) could be diagnosed as having malignancy by pericardial fluid or pericardial biopsy examination. The malignancy was recognized for 12 patients who had a history of cancer; 9 of 12 with pericardial biopsy, 7 diagnosed by pericardial fluid. Twelve of 156 patients were recognized as having underlying malignancy by pericardial biopsy (n = 9) or fluid examination (n = 10), without known malignancy previously. <br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Recurrent pericardial effusion/pericardial tamponade are entities frequently diagnosed, and surgical interventions may be needed either for diagnosis and/or treatment, but specific etiology can rarely be obtained in spite of pathological examination of either pericardial tissue or fluid. For increasing the probability of a specific diagnosis both the pericardial fluid and the pericardial tissues have to be sent for pathologic examination.

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