Ectopic thymic cyst in the neck

2000 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Terzakis ◽  
Dionisios Louverdis ◽  
Stamatia Vlachou ◽  
Georgios Anastasopoulos ◽  
Georgios Dokianakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Thymic Cyst ◽  
Thymic Tissue ◽  
Neck Masses

Ectopic thymic tissue in the neck is rarely reported in medical literature. This paper presents the case of a young female, who presented with a soft, fluctuating mass in the left side of her neck. Surgical excision revealed an ectopic thymic cyst. Ectopic thymic tissue may be an infrequent finding, but it should be included in the differential diagnosis of neck masses, especially in children. This case report is accompanied by a short review of the relative literature.

scholarly journals Anaplastic myxopapillary ependymoma of the sacrum: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Abolfazl Rahimizadeh ◽  
Zahed Malekmohammadi ◽  
Parviz Habibollahzadeh ◽  
Walter L. Williamson ◽  
Ava Rahimizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Myxopapillary Ependymoma ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Lower Back

Background: Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) with anaplastic features is extremely rare. There are very few such case reports in the medical literature. Case Description: A 23-year-old female presented with lower back pain, and both urinary and fecal dysfunction. The patient underwent gross total surgical excision of the MR documented expansile intrasacral tumor. The histology was compatible with a MPE containing anaplastic features. Conclusion: The medical literature contains a few comparable cases of subcutaneous sacrococcygeal MPE with anaplastic components. Here, however, we have a young female with an anaplastic intrasacral MPE treated with gross total surgical excision.

Sebaceoma of the auricle

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (8) ◽  
pp. 830-832
Author(s):  
J P Jacobson ◽  
A Weisstuch ◽  
C Hajdu ◽  
D Myssiorek
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cancer Surveillance ◽  
Genetic Associations ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Visceral Malignancy

AbstractObjective:To report a case of sebaceoma of the auricle, and to discuss the differential diagnosis, histopathological features, surgical management and genetic associations of this entity.Methods:Case report and review of the medical literature.Results:A 79-year-old man presented with a slowly growing lesion of his auricle. Excision of the mass and histopathological review revealed a benign, basaloid, adnexal neoplasm consistent with sebaceoma. Due to its association with Muir–Torre syndrome and increased risk of visceral malignancy, the patient was followed closely for signs of malignancy. At 36 months post-excision, there were no signs of recurrence; thereafter, the patient continued to receive routine cancer surveillance follow up.Conclusion:Sebaceoma is a rarely encountered, benign, adnexal neoplasm which can occur in the head and neck. The treatment is surgical excision, and recurrence is rare. Sebaceoma can occur as part of Muir–Torre syndrome, and in these patients there is an increased risk of other sebaceous lesions and visceral malignancy; thus, genetic testing and surveillance should be strongly considered.

Symptomatic Cervical Thymic Cyst in a Neonate

1981 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 738-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Rosevear ◽  
Mark I. Singer
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Thymic Cyst ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Thymic Cysts

Thymic cysts are unusual neck masses in adults and children and are rarely differentiated from other neck masses by physical examination. This is a case report of a thymic cyst producing airway obstruction in a neonate. The embryogenesis and differential diagnosis of thymic cysts are reviewed.

scholarly journals Cervical Thymic Cyst: A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Lateral Neck Swelling

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijendra Shenoy ◽  
M. Panduranga Kamath ◽  
Mahesh Chandra Hegde ◽  
Raghavendra Rao Aroor ◽  
Vijetha V. Maller
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Thymic Cyst ◽  
Lateral Neck ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
Thymic Tissue ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Rare Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Thymic Cysts ◽  
Lateral Neck Swelling

Introduction. Thymic cysts are among the rarest cysts found in the neck. Nests of thymic tissue may be found anywhere along the descent of the thymic primordia from the angle of the mandible to the mediastinum. Mediastinal extension is seen in 50% of cervical thymic cysts.Case Report. We report an uncommon case of a 15-year-old male, who noted a painless, growing mass on left side of his neck of one-year duration. Computerised tomographic scan showed a multiloculated fluid density lesion with enhancing septae in the left parapharyngeal space, extending from the level of mandible up to C7 vertebral level. Here, we discuss the surgical aspect, histopathology, and management of this rare lateral neck swelling.Discussion. Clinically, in most cases, cervical thymic lesions present as a unilateral asymptomatic neck mass, commonly on the left side of the neck, and 75% of patients present before 20 years of age.Conclusion. Thymic cyst should be included as differential diagnosis of cystic neck masses. Greater awareness among the pathologists may decrease misdiagnosis.

scholarly journals Extensive parapharyngeal and skull base neuroglial ectopia; a challenge for differential diagnosis and treatment: case report

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (5) ◽  
pp. 302-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulianno Molina de Melo ◽  
Gabrielle do Nascimento Holanda Gonçalves ◽  
Ricardo Antenor de Souza e Souza ◽  
Danilo Anunciatto Sguillar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Infratemporal Fossa ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Feeding Difficulties ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision

CONTEXT: Neuroglial ectopia has been defined as a mass composed of differentiated neuroectodermal tissue isolated from the spinal canal or cranial cavity and remains rare. This lesion has to be considered in the differential diagnosis among newborn infants with classical symptoms of respiratory distress, neck mass and feeding difficulties. We present a rare case of extensive parapharyngeal and skull base neuroglial ectopia in 6-month-old girl who presented respiratory and feeding obstruction at birth. CASE REPORT: A six-month-old girl who presented upper respiratory and feeding obstruction at birth and was using tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes was referred to our institution. Complete surgical excision of the mass consisted of a transcervical-transparotid approach with extension to the infratemporal fossa by means of a lateral transzygomatic incision, allowing preservation of all vital neurovascular structures. The anatomopathological examination showed a solid mass with nests of neural tissue, with some neurons embedded in poorly encapsulated fibrovascular stroma, without mitotic areas, and with presence of functioning choroid plexus in the immunohistochemistry assay. Neurovascular function was preserved, thus allowing postoperative decannulation and oral feeding. Despite the large size of the mass, the child has completed one year and six months of follow-up without complications or recurrence. Neuroglial ectopia needs to be considered in diagnosing airway obstruction among newborns. Surgical treatment is the best choice and should be performed on clinically stable patients. An algorithm to guide the differential diagnosis and improve the treatment was proposed.

scholarly journals Nonfunctional parathyroid cyst: case report

2009 ◽  
Vol 127 (6) ◽  
pp. 382-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Molinari Nardi ◽  
Ricardo Adriano Nasser Barbosa da Silva ◽  
Cynthia Maria Massarico Serafim ◽  
Rogério Aparecido Dedivitis
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Neck Mass ◽  
Thyroid Lobe ◽  
Parathyroid Cyst ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Thyroid Lobectomy ◽  
Ionic Calcium ◽  
Parathyroid Cysts ◽  
Left Thyroid Lobe

CONTEXT: Parathyroid cysts are rare clinical and pathological entities, with less than 300 cases reported. The inferior parathyroid glands are most commonly involved, with left-side predominance. Parathyroid cysts may be functional or nonfunctional, depending on their association with hypercalcemia. CASE REPORT: A 25-year-old man presented a palpable asymptomatic left-side neck mass. Ultrasound revealed a cystic structure contiguous with the left thyroid lobe. Serum ionic calcium was normal. The patient underwent left thyroid lobectomy plus isthmectomy with excision of the cyst. The histological findings revealed a parathyroid cyst. Parathyroid cysts typically present as asymptomatic neck masses, and surgical excision appears to be the treatment of choice.

scholarly journals A case report of DOPA-responsive dystonia in a young woman

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
NA Belykh ◽  
MA Akhkyamova ◽  
VV Gusev ◽  
OA Lvova
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Genetic Predisposition ◽  
Emergency Treatment ◽  
Sanger Sequencing ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Considerable Improvement ◽  
The Right ◽  
Pediatric Onset

Dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) is a rare progressive genetically heterogenous disorder with pediatric onset. DRD is 3 times as prevalent in women than in men. This article reports a clinical case of DRD in a young female presenting with paraparesis, foot dystonia (more pronounced in the right foot) and pronounced walking impairment, who was admitted for emergency treatment to a Neurology Unit. Based on the additional tests, which included a levodopa trial and Sanger sequencing, the patient was diagnosed with DRD. Levodopa caused a considerable improvement of the symptoms. The article describes the clinical features of the disease, talks about its differential diagnosis, genetic predisposition and treatment strategy.

scholarly journals Angioleiomyoma of the Larynx: A Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (10) ◽  
pp. 658-663
Author(s):  
Federica Perardi ◽  
Giuseppe Abbate ◽  
Leonardo R. Iannuzzelli ◽  
Rossella Contini ◽  
Manuela De Munari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Laser Technology ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision

Angioleiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle and vessel tumor; laryngeal localization is extremely rare with only 24 cases described in the literature; moreover, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal mass. Endoscopic complete surgical excision with dissection along capsule is now considered the gold-standard treatment for small and well-circumscribed laryngeal angioleiomyoma. We present a case of laryngeal angioleiomyoma successfully treated with carbon dioxide laser technology which resulted in a bleeding reduction and adequate hemostasis with less tissue damage and good functional outcome.

scholarly journals Unusual case of classic testicular seminoma in a 90-year-old patient: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Al-Mousa ◽  
Mohammad Nour Shashaa ◽  
Mohamad Shadi Alkarrash ◽  
Mohamad Alkhamis ◽  
Lina Ghabreau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Testicular Tumor ◽  
Testicular Seminoma ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pure Seminoma

Abstract Background Seminoma is the most common subtype of testicular cancer and occurs most commonly in patients aged 30–49 years, but decreases to a very low level in men in their 60s or older. Case presentation A 90-year-old Syrian man with a 6-year history of an increase in size of his right scrotum, presented to the urological clinic and, on clinical examination, the findings suggested testicular tumor. After orchiectomy and histology results based on microscopic and immunohistochemical examinations, a pure seminoma was diagnosed, so we describe in this case report the second-oldest patient with classical seminoma in the medical literature. Conclusion This case report has been written to focus on the probability of any type of testicular tumor occurring at any age or decade; urologists should consider seminoma as a differential diagnosis with any testicular swelling even in elderly patients.

Sublingual dermoid cysts: case report and review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (10) ◽  
pp. 1036-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Kyriakidou ◽  
T Howe ◽  
B Veale ◽  
S Atkins
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Mylohyoid Muscle ◽  
Floor Of The Mouth ◽  
Intraoral Approach ◽  
History Of

AbstractBackground:Dermoid cysts in the floor of the mouth are relatively uncommon developmental lesions. They are thought to arise in the midline and along the lines of embryonic fusion of the facial processes containing ectodermal tissue.Case report:A 17-year-old female presented with a 3-month history of a growing, progressive swelling in the mouth floor. Clinical examination revealed a rather large symmetrical, soft swelling in the mouth floor, displacing the tongue superiorly. The fast growing nature and size of the lesion raised suspicion of potential compromise to the airway. Surgical excision was therefore performed.Conclusion:Differential diagnosis of cystic lesions in the floor of the mouth is of paramount importance, as the recommended surgical techniques vary depending on the anatomical position of the lesions. The intraoral approach is preferred for those lesions that do not extend beyond the mylohyoid muscle boundaries; this leads to a satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcome.

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