scholarly journals Gradually progressive cholangiolocellular carcinoma: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Akiyama ◽  
Tomoyuki Abe ◽  
Akihiko Oshita ◽  
Akinori Shimizu ◽  
Keiji Hanada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Standardized Uptake Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hepatobiliary Phase ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Cholangiolocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Small Tumor ◽  
Normal Ranges

Abstract Background Cholangiolocellular carcinoma (CoCC) is a relatively rare primary liver tumor. We present a literature review and case report of a patient who presented with a slow-growing CoCC that was completely resected after a 5-year follow-up period. Case presentation The patient was a 66-year-old man with a history of inflammatory thoracic and intra-abdominal pseudo-tumors. He was regularly followed up at our hospital for partial dilation of the pancreatic duct branch located in the body of the pancreas. Five years earlier, computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a small tumor in liver segment 4. Radiological findings were suggestive of hemangioma. Tumor size gradually increased during the 5-year follow-up period. CT scans showed that the tumor had progressed in size from 10 to 20 mm. Positron emission tomography CT revealed an accumulation of fluorodeoxyglucose (standardized uptake value max 5.3) at the tumor site. The tumor exhibited high intensity on T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted images of ethoxybenzyl magnetic resonance imaging. The tumor showed high intensity during the early phase but low intensity during the hepatobiliary phase. Tumor markers were within their respective normal ranges. Suspecting intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, left hepatectomy was performed. The tumor was diagnosed as CoCC based on pathological findings. The patient’s post-operative course was uneventful. The patient survived for a year, without any recurrence. Conclusions In cases dealing with small tumor sizes, it is difficult to distinguish between CoCC and hemangioma due to their similar radiological findings. Thus, it is important to consider the diagnosis of CoCC in small benign hepatic tumors. As such, follow-up radiological examination is recommended.

Giant Cell Lesions with a Noonan-like Phenotype: A Case Report

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoel Sant'Ana Filho ◽  
Claudia Marcela H. Cancino ◽  
Léonilson Gaião ◽  
Flavio Augusto Marsiaj Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Heart Defects ◽  
Sporadic Case ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
The Body ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Previous Diagnosis

Abstract Aim The purpose of this article is to describe a case of multiple giant cell lesions of the mandible that occurred in a 14-year-old girl with phenotypic characteristics associated with Noonan Syndrome (NS). Background NS is a dysmorphic disorder characterized by hypertelorism, short stature, congenital heart defects, short and webbed neck, skeletal anomalies, and bleeding diathesis. Report A 14-year-old girl with a previous diagnosis of NS (sporadic case) presented with multiple radiolucent lesions in the body and ramus of her mandible. Summary In terms of clinical behavior and the described radiographic characteristics, giant cells lesions with Noonan-like phenotype can be considered a form of cherubism. Therefore, surgical intervention is not necessary, but radiographic follow-up and observation is very important during the control and gradual regression of the lesions. Citation Cancino CMH, Gaião L, Sant'Ana Filho M, Oliveira FAM. Giant Cell Lesions with a Noonan-like Phenotype: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 May;(8)4:067-073.

scholarly journals Temporal primary cutaneous carcinosarcoma in the ear: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-182
Author(s):  
Issam Msakni ◽  
Aya Khemir ◽  
Nada Mansouri
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
The Body ◽  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Epithelial Component ◽  
Spindle Cells ◽  
Stromal Component ◽  
Peripheral Palisading ◽  
Biphasic Tumor

Carcinosarcoma is a rare biphasic tumor made of two malignant components—the epithelial component and the stromal component—that can develop anywhere on the body, but mainly in sun-exposed areas. We report the case of a 78-year-old male who presented himself with a right temporal tumor in the ear 10 cm in diameter. A biopsy suggested a sarcoma. The patient underwent an extensive surgical resection of the temporal mass and the ipsilateral ear. A microscopic examination of the tumor revealed two intermixed malignant contingents. The epithelial component was made of atypical basaloid cells arranged in nests with peripheral palisading and expressing cytokeratin. The stromal component was made of atypical spindle cells expressing smooth muscle actin (SMA). A diagnosis of primary cutaneous carcinosarcoma with clear margins was reached. The patient is alive and without recurrence after twelve months of a follow-up period.

Infectious Spondylodiscitis and Kyphosis Correction in an Infant: a Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Romano ◽  
Francesca Vittoria ◽  
Elisabetta Cataruzzi ◽  
Egidio Barbi ◽  
Marco Carbone
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Approach ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
Atypical Clinical Presentation ◽  
Angular Kyphosis ◽  
Infectious Spondylodiscitis ◽  
Systemic Symptoms

Abstract Background: neonatal infectious spondylodiscitis is a rare bony infection with atypical clinical presentation and non-specific systemic symptoms. Diagnosis and treatment are often delayed resulting in vertebral destruction and severe complications. We retrospectively reviewed the case of an infant with infectious spondylodiscitis resulting in T12 body destruction and marked angular kyphosis. Case-report: a four-week-old infant developed an infectious spondylodiscitis resulting in destruction of the T12 vertebral body and involvement of disc between T12 and L1. At 6 months of age, X-ray showed a marked thoracolumbar angular kyphosis above 50 Cobb degrees. Therefore, the patient underwent single time surgery with double anterior and posterior approach. At 9 years follow up, clinical and radiological findings show a stable correction with good aesthetic appearance. Conclusion: neonatal spondylodiscitis could lead to marked kyphosis similar to the congenital one. Since treatment with casts and tutors is often inefficacious, prompt surgery should be considered. The double anterior and posterior approach is the best option in this condition.

scholarly journals Incomplete bone formation after sinus augmentation: A case report on radiological findings by computerized tomography at follow-up

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung-Shil Lee ◽  
Young-Hyuk Kwon ◽  
Yeek Herr ◽  
Seung-Il Shin ◽  
Ji-Yeon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Sinus Augmentation

scholarly journals Symptomatic Orthotopic Ureterocele in a Dog

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeca Bastos Abibe ◽  
Cláudia Valéria Seullner Brandão ◽  
Geovane José Pereira ◽  
Luciane Dos Reis Mesquita ◽  
Sheila Canevese Rahal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Birth Date ◽  
Ureteral Orifice ◽  
Normal Ranges

Background: Ureteroceles are cystic dilatations of the terminal ureter and is a rare diagnosed condition in dogs. They can be classified as orthotopic when it is entirely within the bladder and the ureteral orifice emerges normally or ectopic if the ureteral orifice is not in the normal position in the trigone. Orthotopic are usually clinically silent. Ureterocele can contribute to lower urinary tract disease leading to infections and loss of the renal function. As long as this injury can arise slowly, it might be underdiagnosed in companion animals. This case aims to report a case of a bitch with diagnosed symptomatic orthotopic ureterocele efficacious surgical treatment.Case: A 5-month-old female mixed breed was referred to the veterinary hospital, with a major complaint of urinary incontinence since the birth date after the first attendance in a colleague who have suspected of ureterocele considering ultrasound report of a vesicle of 1.4 x 1.5 cm in lefts ureter bladder’s insertion topography with ipsilateral hydroureter and renal dilatation. Beside the urinary dysfunction, the animal presented good general status and normal vital signs. Complete blood count and biochemical analysis were within normal ranges. A new ultrasound exam and Computerized Urotomography with contrast gave the definitive diagnosis of left orthotopic ureterocele with twisted hydroureter (proximal 1.29 cm and distally 0.98 cm) and hydronephrosis (3.32 cm). The marsupialization was chosen scientifically based to correct the ureterocele and the patient presented good general condition since then with prompt improvement of clinical signs. The patient was submitted to serial image exams in six weeks following up to check the consequent urinary tract dilatation from the previous disease regression. After the last follow up animal received hospital discharge and was assessed twice in four months with normal measures of the urinary tract.Discussion: Different from the most common insert point of this injury, this case report presents an orthotopic ureterocele which due to the clinical signals, could be diagnosed differently from the literature who have described most often ectopic or asymptomatic events. Corroborating with usual development of uretero vesical junction obstruction described, this patient also advanced to hydroureter, hydronephrosis and kidney parenchymal loss. Due to being uncommon in small animal routine, diagnosis and therapeutic recommendations are based on few veterinarian and mainly human data. The gold-standard diagnostic method is excretory urethrocystography with an intra-bladder image called “cobra-head” or a contrast cystic fill defect. When ectopic ureterocele is suspected, intra-venous contrast urography or Computerized urotomography are a thrustful choice. Surgical treatment is indicated in symptomatic and obstructive ureterocele. The planning was based in urotomography diagnosis of unilateral orthotopic left ureterocele, marsupialization technique was performed. Two days after the procedure, the patient returned maintaining the total enhancement of incontinence. During the image follow up made after the surgery was observed decrease of the dilatations and improvement of renal medullary cortical ratio. This case report raises the importance of counting uncommon diseases as differential diagnosis in the veterinarian routine. Also, the use of the correct image approach can lead to the definitive diagnosis and treatment.

scholarly journals A case report of disseminated cysticercosis in Bali, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A.A Raka Sudewi ◽  
Toni Wandra ◽  
Oka Adnyana ◽  
NFN Moestikaningsih ◽  
A A.B.N. Nuartha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Recombinant Antigen ◽  
The Body ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
Repeated Treatment ◽  
Subcutaneous Nodules ◽  
The Brain

Abstract. We reported the case of a 36-year-old Balinese man who disseminated cysticercosis, presented neuro-, subcutaneous- and oral-cysticercosis. Diagnosis of it was based on anamnesis, clinical examination including CT Scan, histopathological and serological examinations. The patient visited outpatient clinic of Sanglah Denpasar Hospital in Bali, in June 2003 with two subcutaneous nodules in the body. Serological examinations (ELISA and immnunoblot) used both purified glycoproteins and chimeric recombinant antigen were positive. The two subcutaneous nodules disappeared after treatment with albendazole. In January 2004, the patient presented neuro-, and oral-cysticercosis. CT Scan showed multiple active lesions in the brain. During the treatment with 800 mg albendazole daily during for one month. The side effects of it such as nausea and vomit were found in that patient. Antibody responses in ELISA and immnunoblot were still positive and follow up CT scan in May 2004, it showed that very similar figures as previously. Repeated treatment with 400mg albendazole daily for one and half month was applied. Antibody responses became low, and CT scan in March 2006 did not show any active cysts but only calcified lesions.

scholarly journals LESCH NYHAN SYNDROME- UNUSUAL PRESENTATION- A CASE REPORT

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 189-191
Author(s):  
Deepti Singh ◽  
◽  
Shalini Pandey ◽  
Avinash Jha
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Developmental Delay ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
The Body ◽  
Common Presentation ◽  
Behavioral Abnormalities ◽  
Parental Counseling ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Lesch Nyhan Syndrome (LNS) is a rare hereditary disorder with an incidence of 1 in 380,000. It is a condition characterized by neurological and behavioral abnormalities and uric acid over production in the body. The authors here report a case where developmental delay, a common presentation was complicated by presence of pathological jaundice in neonatal period. It was further complicated by parents shifting to another country and lost to follow up. By the time case was diagnosed and parental counseling was done, mother was already pregnant and 20 weeks into her 2nd pregnancy and abortions were prohibited by law in that country. It is unfortunate that 2nd child is also a male child who is affected.

scholarly journals Homoeopathic Treatment of Pituitary Adenoma: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Nur-E-Alam Rasel ◽  
Md. Sofiqul Alam ◽  
Md. Mostafizur Rahman Siddique ◽  
Narottam Debnath ◽  
Md. Jahangir Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Optic Chiasm ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
The Body ◽  
Near Future ◽  
The Brain

Most pituitary adenomas are slow-growing and benign, which means they are not cancer and do not spread to other parts of the body. They generally have a slow but severe impact on vision due to compression of the optic nerves, optic chiasm, and cavernous sinus.  However, as they grow big they can put pressure on nearby structures, such as the nerves that connect the eyes to the brain and cause symptoms. Pituitary adenomas are the third most common intracranial tumor and arise from the pituitary gland. An individual case is presented in this paper with radiological evidence (MRI) of a large lobulated intrasellar mass (3.0 cm transversely, 3.5 cm craniocaudally and 2 cm anteroposteriorly) with supra-sellar extension is causing elevation of the floor of the 3rd ventricle of the brain. Pituitary macroadenoma and hemorrhagic foei, pituitary apoplexy, and pituitary adenomas were founded by different CT scan and MRI reports in different laboratories. The patient was treated with constitutional homoeopathic medicines – Natrum muriticum-m/1, 16 doses up to Natrum muriticum-m/20, 16 doses each from 26/04/2014 to 07/08/2017. Before treatment imaging was done several times from 6/04/2011 to 12/01/2012showed complete resolution of the pituitary adenoma and during treatment3 follow-up imaging was done on 25/07/2015 and 06/08/2017. This case report reviews the clinical presentation, homoeopathic management, and treatment of the major classification of pituitary adenomas and call attention to the need for repertorization in individualized homoeopathic prescription. It is hoped that if this type of clinical research continues in the future, homeopathy will have a breakthrough result and it’s symptomatic medical treatment will play a beneficial role in the near future from the deadly evils of various types of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or combined therapy.

scholarly journals Pancreatic Leiomyosarcoma With Schistosomiasis Hematobia: A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Li ◽  
Daniel Staiculescu ◽  
Yurong Zhou ◽  
Jiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
The Body ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ct And Mri

Pancreatic leiomyosarcoma (PL) is a very rare, malignant neoplasm with a very poor prognosis. Here, we examine a novel case of PL with schistosomiasis hematobia. The patient had been initially misdiagnosed by the first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The second imaging examination demonstrated an enlarged heterogeneous tumor mass in the body-tail of pancreas. Following image analysis, the patient underwent a pancreatectomy, splenectomy and lymph node dissections. Sixteen months after the tumor resection, follow-up computed tomography (CT) and MRI revealed tumor metastasis in the liver and lung. PL has non-specific clinical manifestations and imaging characteristics, making early diagnosis very challenging. When it is difficult to distinguish between benign and malignant pancreatic lesions, short-term imaging follow-up is preferred. In this case report, we discuss the relationship between PL and schistosomiasis hematobia.

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