Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma at the pineal region: rare case report with successful surgical management

Abstract Background Pineal region tumors are commonly present in the pediatric age group. However, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is very rare at this region, and only few case reports have been reported till now in literature. Case presentation Here, we report a rare case of pineal region, juxta-thalamic, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) in an 11-year-old male child. The child presented with severe headache after which MRI was done. It was suggestive of pineal region low-grade tumor. The patient was operated in Parkbench position with SCIT (supracerebellar approach) in a retractor-free manner. Gross total resection was done. However, the patient developed postoperative left-sided hemiparesis. It got improved in 1 month, and the patient became ambulatory. Histopathology came out as pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma. Conclusion Surgical management should include careful resection near the internal capsule to avoid postoperative hemiparesis. Also, shunt should be delayed in the cystic cavity created by resection of tumor.

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Triplicity—Threefold of Skull Base Tumor—Atypic Meningioma Sphenoidal Wing Left, Low-Grade Olfactory Neuroblastoma of Sphenoidal Sinuses, Neurinoma N VIII. SIN. Very Rare Case Report

10.1055/s-0040-1702688 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jan Hemza

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Skull Base ◽

Rare Case ◽

Olfactory Neuroblastoma ◽

Low Grade ◽

Skull Base Tumor ◽

Rare Case Report

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Linezolid Induced Skin Reactions in a Multi Drug Resistant Infective Endocarditis Patient: A Rare Case

Current Drug Safety ◽

10.2174/1574886315666200516175053 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 222-226 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Asha K. Rajan ◽

Ananth Kashyap ◽

Manik Chhabra ◽

Muhammed Rashid

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Infective Endocarditis ◽

Rare Case ◽

Case Reports ◽

Multidrug Resistant ◽

The Body ◽

Prior History ◽

Skin Reactions ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Multiple Drugs

Rationale: Linezolid (LNZ) induced Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADRs) have rare atypical presentation. Till date, there are very few published case reports on LNZ induced CADRs among the multidrug-resistant patients suffering from Infective Endocarditis (MDR IE). Here, we present a rare case report of LNZ induced CARs in a MDR IE patient. Case report: A 24-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with chief complaints of fever (101°C) associated with rigors, chills, and shortness of breath (grade IV) for the past 4 days. She was diagnosed with MDR IE, having a prior history of rheumatic heart disease. She was prescribed LNZ 600mg IV BD for MDR IE, against Staphylococcus coagulase-negative. The patient experienced flares of cutaneous reactions with multiple hyper-pigmented maculopapular lesions all over the body after one week of LNZ therapy. Upon causality assessment, she was found to be suffering from LNZ induced CADRs. LNZ dose was tapered gradually and discontinued. The patient was prescribed corticosteroids along with other supportive care. Her reactions completely subsided and infection got controlled following 1 month of therapy. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for rare CADRs, while monitoring the patients on LNZ therapy especially in MDR patients as they are exposed to multiple drugs. Moreover, strengthened spontaneous reporting is required for better quantification.

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Topical-steroid-induced iatrogenic Cushing syndrome in the pediatric age group: A rare case report

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism ◽

10.4103/2230-8210.119593 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (7) ◽

pp. 257 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Manjusha Goel ◽

Pankaj Pal ◽

Poorva Gohiya ◽

Ashish Tiwari

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Case ◽

Cushing Syndrome ◽

Topical Steroid ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Pediatric Age Group ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Group A

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Low-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma in a 22-Year-Old Maiden Female: A Rare Case Report from Syria

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/2021/5578686 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Lana Nseir ◽

Georget Mansour ◽

Junior Makhoul ◽

Luna Skaf ◽

Mohammad Ziad Dahhan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Case ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma ◽

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽

Low Grade ◽

Stromal Sarcoma ◽

Rapid Enlargement ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Immunohistochemical Studies

Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare and challenging type of endometrial tumor, constituting only about 0.2% of all uterine malignancies and occurring in women 42–58 years of age. ESS is usually misdiagnosed as leiomyoma. They both have nonspecific symptoms, which makes the diagnosis of ESS difficult to achieve. As the ESS is infrequently encountered, optimal management is quite debatable. Here, we report a rare case of a 22-year-old Syrian female who presented with abnormal uterine bleeding; the preoperative diagnosis suggested leiomyoma while histopathological and immunohistochemical studies confirmed the diagnosis of LG-ESS stage IIA. Therefore, the treatment plan was shifted from a conservative myomectomy to a total hysterectomy with both adnexa. The aim of this case report is to draw attention to this uncommon tumor at young age of patients as well as to have awareness of the necessity to suspect this diagnosis especially with the presentation of rapid enlargement of uterine leiomyoma.

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Surgical management of a patient with traumatic tension pneumorachis: A rare case report

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.12.035 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 66 ◽

pp. 370-373

Author(s):

Abubaker AlAieb ◽

Saji Mathradikkal ◽

Atirek Goel ◽

Gustav Strandvik ◽

Mohammed Ellabib ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Surgical Management ◽

Rare Case ◽

Rare Case Report

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A Rare Case Report of Primary Low-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma (LGESS) of Ovary Infiltrating Bladder

Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology ◽

10.1007/s40944-016-0066-0 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Senthil Kumar Ravichander ◽

Ajay Krishna Boralkar ◽

Neha Deepak Borde ◽

Amol Rangnath Jadhav ◽

Jyothi Sachin Mukhedkar

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Case ◽

Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma ◽

Low Grade ◽

Stromal Sarcoma ◽

Rare Case Report

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A maxillary ameloblastic fibrosarcoma tumor: a rare case report from Syria

Journal of Surgical Case Reports ◽

10.1093/jscr/rjaa255 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Amjad Soltany ◽

Ghazal Asaad ◽

Rami Daher ◽

Mouhannad Dayoub ◽

Ali Khalil ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Rare Case ◽

Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Low Grade ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma ◽

The Right

Abstract Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is a rare, aggressive malignant odontogenic tumor. AFS is seen most frequently in second and third decades of life. We are reporting a case of a low grade AFS in a 21-year-old male complaining of a painless swelling in the right side of the maxilla. The patient was treated with surgical excision followed by radiotherapy, which is considered the most effective approach for most of soft tissue sarcomas. AFS has a high-reported recurrence rate (up to 37%); therefore, long-term surveillance for recurrence is crucial.

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