Surgical Treatment of a Rare Congenital Anomaly of the Vertebral Artery: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Vincentelli ◽  
Giuseppe Caruso ◽  
Pierre B. Rabehanta ◽  
Marc Rey
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Vertebral Artery ◽  
Embryological Development ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Present Patient ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Clinical Symptomatology ◽  
Anatomical Anomaly ◽  
Vertebrobasilar System

Abstract A case of an abnormal loop of the vertebral artery compressing both the cervicomedullary junction and the accessory nerve is reported. The embryological development of the vertebrobasilar system may explain this anatomical anomaly. The possibility of an abnormal location of the vertebral artery may complicate the lateral C1-C2 puncture for myelography. Only five similar cases have been reported previously, but none of them presented any clinical symptomatology, and surgical treatment was never required. The present patient was cured by microvascular decompression. The pathogenetic and surgical implications are discussed in light of the literature.

Aplasia of the Epiglottis: A Rare Congenital Anomaly

1998 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose A. Bonilla ◽  
Michael P. Pizzuto ◽  
Linda S. Brodsky
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Embryological Development ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Aplasia of the epiglottis is a rare laryngeal anomaly. We present a case of absence of the epiglottis in a child whose clinical course has been followed for nine years. She required a tracheostomy at two years of age for obstructive sleep apnea which resulted in heart failure; she was eventually decannulated at age seven. This case report highlights the clinical challenges faced in the identification and treatment of the sequelae of this defect. Both endoscopic and computed tomography (CT) documentation are provided. Embryological development and a review of the literature are also discussed.

scholarly journals Gallbladder Agenesis and Cystic Duct Absence in an Adult Patient Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Fiaschetti ◽  
Giovanna Calabrese ◽  
Silvia Viarani ◽  
Gabriele Bazzocchi ◽  
Giovanni Simonetti
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Adult Patient ◽  
Biliary Tract ◽  
Cystic Duct ◽  
Congenital Abnormalities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Biliary Tract Abnormality ◽  
Gallbladder Agenesis

Gallbladder agenesis (GA) is a rare congenital anomaly of the biliary system often associated with other congenital abnormalities. Patients become symptomatic in 23% of cases. GA is often misinterpreted as other diseases, therefore, leading to unnecessary surgery. We report a case of congenital GA associated to cystic duct absence and a biliary tract abnormality diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance with Cholangiopancreatography.

scholarly journals Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection detected during right pneumonectomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 497-498
Author(s):  
Bülent Mustafa Yenigün ◽  
Gökhan Kocaman ◽  
Ayşegül Gürsoy Çoruh ◽  
Rıfat Murat Akal
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Septal Defect ◽  
Lung Resection ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
The Right ◽  
Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection ◽  
Lung Resections

Abstract Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) is a rare congenital anomaly. Generally, it is seen on the right side and is associated with an atrial septal defect. Herein, we present a case of a 50-year-old male patient with a supracardiac type PAPVC detected during pneumonectomy for a right hilar mass. This is the second case report in the literature presenting surgical treatment of both lung cancer and PAPVC using pneumonectomy. Thoracic surgeons should be aware of this anomaly when they are planning to perform a major lung resection. If PAPVC and lung cancer are in the same lobe, anatomical lung resections including pneumonectomy can be safely performed.

scholarly journals Unusual Variant of Coronal Bladder Duplication Associated with Glans Diphallia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Khorramirouz ◽  
Amin Bagheri ◽  
Abdol-Mohammad Kajbafzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Coronal Plane ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Bladder Duplication ◽  
Unusual Variant ◽  
Complete Duplication

Bladder duplication is a rare congenital anomaly which occurs in the sagittal or coronal plane and it can be associated with other anomalies. It has been previously classified as complete duplication of the bladder and urethra or incomplete duplication with two bladders and common urethra. However, complete duplication of bladder with a single urethra has been rarely reported. Herein, we present a patient with a different variation of bladder duplication in the coronal plane with two urethras originating from the main bladder and associated glans diphallia.

scholarly journals Liver Transplantation Using a Graft from a Donor with Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu-Yong Sun ◽  
Ke Qin ◽  
Jian-Hui Dong ◽  
Hai-Bin Li ◽  
Liu-Gen Lan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Situs Inversus ◽  
Vascular Anatomy ◽  
Situs Inversus Totalis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Graft Positioning ◽  
Opening Up

It is critical to effectively use every available organ to meet the increasing demands for liver transplantation. Situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly caused by obstruction of viscus rotation during embryonic development. Situs inversus was once regarded as a contraindication to liver transplantation because of the technical difficulties associated with the unique vascular anatomy and concern about achieving accurate graft positioning. Here, we present a successful case of liver transplantation using a graft from a donor with situs inversus totalis. The related experience will contribute to opening up new realms for the use of such rare organ resources.

scholarly journals Complete sternal cleft treatment in a low birth weight patient

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 684-687
Author(s):  
Bahar Temur
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Surgical Reconstruction ◽  
Respiratory Compromise ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Premature Newborn ◽  
Sternal Cleft

A complete sternal cleft is a very rare congenital anomaly causing severe respiratory compromise. Surgical reconstruction options are limited, particularly in low birth weight newborns. Herein, we report a case of low birth weight premature newborn with a complete sternal cleft and its surgical treatment.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Agenesis of Dorsal Pancreas

2012 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 036-039
Author(s):  
Devi Jansirani D. ◽  
Shiva deep S. ◽  
Deepak Barathi S.
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Splenic Vein ◽  
Uncinate Process ◽  
Present Patient ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Dorsal Pancreas ◽  
Agenesis Of Dorsal Pancreas

AbstractAgenesis of dorsal bud of the pancreas is an extremely rare congenital anomaly which results in absence of neck, body and tail of the adult pancreas. It may be associated with number of clinical features like diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain and chronic pancreatitis. Because of its rarity, we are reporting a case of agenesis of dorsal pancreas associated with early onset diabetes. Ultrasonography and Computed tomography showed absence of neck, body and tail of pancreas anterior to splenic vein and portal confluence; however head and uncinate process were normally present. Patient was thus diagnosed as agenesis of dorsal bud of pancreas.

scholarly journals Triphalangeal thumb: clinical features and treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven E. R. Hovius ◽  
Jacob W. P. Potuijt ◽  
Christianne A. van Nieuwenhoven
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
First Ray ◽  
Triphalangeal Thumb ◽  
Delta Phalanx ◽  
Complex Cases

Triphalangeal thumb is a rare congenital anomaly in which the thumb has three phalanges. Clinical presentation of triphalangeal thumb can vary considerably and can be present in both hands or unilateral. The thumb can be long with a finger-like appearance. The presence of clinodactyly depends on the shape of the extra phalanx varying from wedge-shaped to rectangular. Various joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons of the first ray can be hypoplastic or absent, with varying degrees of stiffness or instability. The aim of surgical treatment is to reconstruct or correct the anatomic anomalies to obtain greater function and a more acceptable appearance. In our series, operations varied from removal of the delta phalanx with ligament reconstruction to multiple osteotomies and rebalancing of soft tissues. Results in these often complex cases can be rewarding if the surgeon has sufficient knowledge of the underlying anatomic differences. This review summarizes our current concepts of presentation and management of the triphalangeal thumb.

scholarly journals A Case of Double Gallbladder with Adenocarcinoma Arising from the Left Hepatic Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiro Kawanishi ◽  
Yukio Kuwada ◽  
Yutaka Mitsuoka ◽  
Shogo Sasao ◽  
Teruo Mouri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde ◽  
Left Hepatic Duct ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Open Laparotomy ◽  
Double Gallbladder ◽  
Biliary Anomaly

Double gallbladder is a rare congenital biliary anomaly, but an accessory gallbladder arising from the left hepatic duct is a more remarkably rare congenital anomaly. We report a case of double gallbladder with adenocarcinoma and gallstones, which was preoperatively diagnosed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and then confirmed by open laparotomy. A review of the literature is presented.

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