Lifethreatening tracheal obstruction in a child caused by nodular fasciitis: case presentation

Abstract Background Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a rare non-neoplastic inflammatory tumor and usually presents as a painless, rapidly growing subcutaneous soft tissue mass. The head and neck are relatively common locations for nodular fasciitis, particularly in children. NF in the trachea is rare and may evolve to a fatal condition, especially due to its rapidly growing nature that can cause life-threatening tracheal obstruction. Case presentation We report the case of a 5-year-old child with NF in the trachea and subtotal tracheal obstruction. Bronchoscopy and biopsy proved the diagnosis, and bronchoscopic excision of the tumor was performed. Conclusions NF is a rare airway tumor, occurring mostly in adults, and may presenting with pneumonia-like symptoms. Early detection of the lesion is essential to avoid life-threatening airway obstruction.

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Nodular Fasciitis Presenting with Life-Threatening tracheal obstruction in a child

10.21203/rs.3.rs-94187/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yusuf Shieba ◽

Mahmoud Khairy ◽

Mahmoud I. El Dosoky ◽

Mohamed Elzouk

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Nodular Fasciitis ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Tracheal Obstruction ◽

Life Threatening

Abstract Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a rare non-neoplastic inflammatory tumor and usually presents as a painless, rapidly growing subcutaneous soft tissue mass. The head and neck are relatively common locations for nodular fasciitis, particularly in children. NF in the trachea is a rare and may be a fatal condition, especially with it’s rapidly growing nature that could cause life-threatening tracheal obstruction. We report the case of a child with NF in the trachea with nearly total tracheal obstruction. Bronchoscopy and biopsy were proved the diagnosis, and the bronchoscopic excision of the whole tumor was performed.

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Metastatic Prostate Cancer Presenting as Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Mass: A Rare Case Presentation

Urology ◽

10.1016/j.urology.2016.10.008 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 99 ◽

pp. e27-e28

Author(s):

Paulette Cutruzzula ◽

Daniel C. Edwards ◽

David Cahn ◽

Carmen Tong ◽

Dana Kivlin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Rare Case ◽

Metastatic Prostate Cancer ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Case Presentation

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MUSCULOSKELETAL HYDATIDOSIS: REPORT OF TWO СASES AND REVIEW THE LITERATURE

Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases (Russian Journal) ◽

10.17816/eid40721 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 39-43

Author(s):

A. M. Bronstein ◽

N. A. Malishev ◽

Yu. A. Legonkov ◽

G. H. Musaev ◽

S. N. Jarov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Preoperative Evaluation ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Fine Needle Biopsy ◽

Soft Tissue Tumors ◽

Hydatid Cysts ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Atypical Localization

Musculoskeletal system is rarely involved by hydatid cyst, the larvalform of Echinococcus granulosus. Two cases of intramuscular hydatid cysts within thigh musculature are being reported with the intent of highlighting this atypical localization of the disease. Preoperative computerized tomography suggested an unusual location of echinococcus. Since the soft tissue tumors may be confused with hydatid cysts, preoperative evaluation of these patients is critical for proper handling during surgery to avoid life-threatening complications. Surgical excision with postoperative antihelmenthics formed the main modality. These cases emphasize that especially in endemic areas to avoid fine-needle biopsy and the risk of spillage of cyst contents hydatidosis should be included in differential diagnosis of any soft tissue mass.

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Small Blue Round Cell Tumor

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association ◽

10.7547/1010363 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 101 (4) ◽

pp. 363-369 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. Marshall Devall ◽

Katherine M. Frush ◽

Lori Steiner

Keyword(s):

Genetic Testing ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Definitive Diagnosis ◽

Cell Tumor ◽

Round Cell ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Poorly Differentiated ◽

Round Cell Tumors

Small blue round cell tumors of childhood rarely present in the foot or ankle. The following is a case presentation of an 18-year-old male with a large soft-tissue mass of the foot with associated lung metastasis. A definitive diagnosis could not be fully made, even with immunohistochemical and genetic testing. Diagnosis favored poorly differentiated synovial sarcoma. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 101(4): 363–369, 2011)

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Composite Paraganglioma: Pioneering in the Head and Neck

International Journal of Surgical Pathology ◽

10.1177/1066896918799940 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 282-289

Author(s):

Santiago Delgado ◽

Stephen M. Smith ◽

Saral Mehra ◽

Manju L. Prasad

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Carotid Artery ◽

Urinary Bladder ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

First Case ◽

Clinicopathologic Findings

Composite paragangliomas are rare with less than 20 cases documented in the abdomen, retroperitoneum, and urinary bladder. In this article, we report the first case of composite paraganglioma in the head and neck presenting as a soft tissue mass in the neck adjacent to the carotid artery in a 50-year-old woman. We discuss the clinicopathologic findings and genetic implications, and we review the literature of this rare entity.

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Cleft Larynx with Airway Obstruction

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/000348948509400619 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 94 (6) ◽

pp. 622-626 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Lauren D. Holinger ◽

Karin M. Tansek ◽

Gabriel F. Tucker

Keyword(s):

Congenital Anomaly ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Airway Obstruction ◽

Direct Laryngoscopy ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Upper Airway ◽

Upper Airway Obstruction ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽

Endoscopic Findings

Cleft larynx is a rare congenital anomaly becoming recognized and reported with increasing frequency. While it is most commonly associated with aspiration in newborns, airway obstruction can occur. We report two cases of upper airway obstruction due to a soft tissue mass related to the cleft. Since endoscopic findings of cleft larynx are subtle and easily overlooked, the technique of direct laryngoscopy is extremely important. In addition to recognition of the condition, embryology and treatment are also discussed.

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Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor (PHAT): Review of the Literature with Case Presentation

Dermatopathology ◽

10.3390/dermatopathology8020015 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 97-102

Author(s):

Gerardo Cazzato ◽

Anna Colagrande ◽

Antonietta Cimmino ◽

Teresa Lettini ◽

Maria Teresa Savino ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Subcutaneous Tissue ◽

World Health ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor ◽

Health Organization ◽

The Right ◽

Upper Third

Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor (PHAT) is a very rare entity of soft tissue considered a “neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of connective or other soft tissue” by the World Health Organization (2020). It develops in subcutaneous tissue of the lower extremities, more frequently in the region of the ankle and foot, and rarely as a deep-seated soft tissue mass in locations such as the perineum, buttock, arms, head and neck, and viscera. Although inconsistent cytogenetic data have been reported on PHAT so far, there are potential morphological and genetic overlaps with hemosiderotic fibrolipomatous tumor (HFLT) and myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma (MIFS). Here we report a case of PHAT at the level of the upper third of the right thigh in a 48-year-old patient and we also focus on the differential diagnoses of these entities and conduct a literature review of reported cases.

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