scholarly journals A case of retroperitoneal tumor – clinical and therapeutic considerations

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
R. Osman ◽  
V. Sarbu ◽  
S. Osman
Keyword(s):  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Retroperitoneal Tumor ◽  
Lumbar Pain ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumor ◽  
Abdominal Girth ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this paper is to present a case of rare retroperitoneal tumor. Material and Methods. A 72 year old man presented with six month history of abdominal girth, lumbar pain and occasional episodes of constipation was admitted in our clinic. A computed tomographic abdominal scan revealed a retroperitoneal solid mass. Surgical exploration performed later displayed solid and well delimited mass throughout retroperitoneal space followed by excision of lesion and multiple drainages. Microscopic pathological examination was benign nerve sheath tumor. Conclusion. These tumors are characteristically firm, smooth, and asymptomatic. They range in size from 1-2 mm to over 20 cm. Awareness of this indolent and rare condition is an important prerequisite for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Surgical excision can usually be accomplished by enucleating of the tumor without damage to the adjacent nerve.

scholarly journals Intravascular Glomus Tumor of the Forearm Causing Chronic Pain and Focal Tenderness

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Ki Lee ◽  
Dae Geon Song ◽  
Won Sik Choy
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Contrast Magnetic Resonance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subcutaneous Layer ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Introduction. A glomus tumor is a benign vascular tumor derived from glomus cells and occurs mainly in the subcutaneous layer of the subungual or digital pulp. Extradigital glomus tumors have been reported within the palm, wrist, forearm, foot, bone, stomach, colon, cervix, and mesentery. Glomus tumors can originate from the intraosseous, intramuscular, periosteal, intravascular, and intraneural layers. However, a glomus tumor originating from the intravascular layer of the forearm is a rare condition.Case Report. A 44-year-old woman had a 7-year history of chronic pain and focal tenderness of the forearm. No hypersensitivity or sensory alterations were observed. Contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a mass measuring 5 × 3 × 2 mm leading to a vein. Surgical excision was performed, and the tumor was completely resected. Finding of gross examination revealed a dark-red, well-defined soft tissue tumor, and histologic examination confirmed that the mass was a glomus tumor. The patient’s symptoms were completely resolved postoperatively.Conclusion. Intravascular glomus tumors rarely occur in the forearm; therefore, a thorough physical exam, comprehensive medical history, in-depth imaging, and early surgical excision upon clinical suspicion may be helpful to prevent a delayed or incorrect diagnosis.

scholarly journals Adventitial cystic disease of the radial artery

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Carvalho Guimarães ◽  
Ricardo Herkenhoff Moreira ◽  
Walter Junior Boim de Araujo
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Renal Replacement Therapy ◽  
Radial Artery ◽  
Cystic Lesion ◽  
White Male ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Cystic Disease ◽  
Adventitial Cystic Disease ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of

Abstract Adventitial cystic disease (ACD) of the radial artery is a rare condition, with few cases described in the literature. We report the case of a 62-year-old white male with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease with indications for renal replacement therapy who was found to have a cystic lesion of the radial artery while undergoing surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula. The surgical technique adopted was resection of the cystic segment and preservation of the radial artery. Fistula creation was completed successfully. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of ACD are effective, and can prevent complications and recurrence.

Evaluation and Management of the Lingual Thyroid Gland

1996 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 312-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Williams ◽  
Oleh Slupchinskij ◽  
Anthony P. Sclafani ◽  
Claude Douge
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Oral Intake ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Initial Therapy ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Lingual Thyroid ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Gland Enlargement

Lingual thyroid gland is a rare clinical entity that is due to failure of descent of the gland anlage early in the course of embryogenesis. It may present with symptoms of dysphagia, upper airway obstruction, or even hemorrhage at any time from infancy through adulthood. We present two illustrative cases of lingual thyroid gland along with a protocol for diagnosis and management of the condition. Elements in the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation are described with attention to the clinical findings, laboratory tests, and radiographic imaging studies employed in confirming the diagnosis and planning appropriate treatment The natural history of the condition is reviewed and a treatment strategy is outlined that focuses on the use of suppressive doses of thyroid hormone as the initial therapy. Surgical excision of the gland is reserved for more advanced cases of gland enlargement resulting in airway compromise, severe dysphagia that limits oral intake, or ongoing hemorrhage.

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PAINFUL OS SUBFIBULARE: A CASE REPORT

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 2072002
Author(s):  
Kunal A. Shah ◽  
Ajay C. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Ossification Center ◽  
Anterior Talofibular Ligament ◽  
Ankle Pain ◽  
Avulsion Fractures ◽  
History Of

Separated ossicle at the tip of lateral malleolus, a rare condition called os subfibulare, sometimes is a cause of ankle pain. There are two theories regarding the origin of os subfibulare. One theory proposes that it is caused by an avulsion fracture attributable to pull of the anterior talofibular ligament, whereas the other theory proposes that it is the result of an accessory ossification center. Accessory bones may be stable or may sustain injuries and become avulsed. Most cases have described the surgical treatment of avulsion fractures with excision of the fragment and anterior talofibular ligament reconstruction. We describe a rare case of a symptomatic Os subfibulare caused by an accessory ossification center in a 27-year-old female with no previous history of trauma. Surgical excision was done without ligament reconstruction and the symptoms resolved completely after the surgery and there was no residual ankle instability.

scholarly journals Extramedullary melanotic schwannoma recurrence in the cervical vertebral arch: a case report and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 030006052094791
Author(s):  
Zongbin Hou ◽  
Teng Shi ◽  
Guangrun Li ◽  
Lin Tian ◽  
Xinna Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Radical Excision ◽  
Incomplete Resection ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumor ◽  
Melanotic Schwannoma ◽  
Nerve Sheath ◽  
History Of

Melanotic schwannoma (MS), a slowly growing nerve sheath tumor, is not a purely benign tumor. MS accounts for less than 1% of all nerve sheath tumors. We herein describe a rare case of MS and present a literature review focusing on the treatment of this disease. Twelve years before presentation at our hospital, a 41-year-old woman was examined because of an 8-month history of neck pain and 6-month history of upper extremity numbness and weakness. She underwent surgery to remove a tumor, and the pathological examination confirmed a diagnosis of MS. Twelve years later, at 53 years of age, the patient presented to our hospital with a 2-year history of neck pain and upper extremity numbness and weakness. Posterior cervical tumor resection was performed along with posterior cervical laminectomy, decompression and intraspinal space-occupying internal fixation, and radiotherapy. MS recurrence was confirmed. No tumor recurrence or metastasis was found after 7 months of follow-up. Recurrence of MS is rare, and its diagnosis depends on pathological features. Radical excision is the primary treatment for MS. Incomplete resection of MS is a risk factor for postoperative recurrence and metastasis. Furthermore, postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy should be performed to prevent recurrence and metastasis of MS.

scholarly journals Lingual thyroid causing dysphonia: case report

2004 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfio José Tincani ◽  
Antonio Santos Martins ◽  
André Del Negro ◽  
Priscila Pereira Costa Araújo ◽  
Gilson Barretto
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Ectopic Thyroid ◽  
Lingual Thyroid ◽  
Recurrent Hemorrhage ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of

CONTEXT: Lingual thyroid gland is a rare clinical entity that is caused by the failure of the thyroid gland to descend to a normal cervical location during embryogenesis. The occurrence of an ectopic thyroid gland located at the base of the tongue may cause problems for the patient, with symptoms of dysphagia, dysphonia, upper airway obstruction or even hemorrhage at any time from infancy through adulthood. CASE REPORT: We report on a case of lingual thyroid gland in a 41-year-old female patient. The embryology and diagnosis of ectopic thyroid are discussed and its management is outlined. Features of the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation are described with attention to the clinical findings, laboratory tests, thyroid scan and computed tomography imaging studies employed in the confirmation of diagnosis and planning of appropriate treatment. The history of the condition is reviewed and a treatment strategy is outlined. Surgical excision of the gland is reserved for cases of gland enlargement that result in compromised airways (dysphagia or dysphonia) or recurrent hemorrhage.

scholarly journals Nontraumatic Myositis Ossificans of Hip: A Case Presentation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Yunus Oc ◽  
Muhammed Sefa Ozcan ◽  
Hasan Basri Sezer ◽  
Bekir Eray Kilinc ◽  
Osman Tugrul Eren
Keyword(s):  
Myositis Ossificans ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Pain ◽  
Well Differentiated ◽  
Restriction Of Range ◽  
Mature Bone

In most of the cases trauma is the leading etiology and the nontraumatic myositis ossificans (MO) is a very rare condition. We present an MO case without any trauma occurring. A 36-year-old female patient with a history of pain and restriction of range of motion of the left hip was admitted. Hip motions were restricted with 10–60° of flexion, 10° of internal rotation, 20° of external rotation, 10° of abduction, and 10° of adduction. There was no history of trauma and familial involvement. The biopsy of the lesion revealed mature bone tissue confirming our diagnosis of MO. The mass was removed surgically and postoperatively the patient was treated with a single dose radiotherapy with 800 gyc. MO is a benign and well differentiated bone formation or in other words heterotopic ossification of the muscle tissue. It has a prevalence of less than 1/1 million. Trauma is the most frequent etiological factor seen in almost 60–75% of the cases. Nontraumatic MO is very rare in the literature. Our patient had no history of trauma or familial involvement. Combination of the surgical excision with radiotherapy in the treatment of the MO of the hip may give satisfactory results.

scholarly journals Lingual Focal Hyperplastic Lesion in a Pediatric Patient: Report of an Unusual Case

2020 ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
Denisse A. Herrera B. ◽  
Joselin Flores V. ◽  
Francisco J. Tejeda N. ◽  
Victor Fierro S. ◽  
Amaury J. Pozos G. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unusual Case ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Laser Device ◽  
Initial Examination ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pedunculated Tumor ◽  
Fibrotic Lesion

Focal fibrous hyperplasia (FFH) is an oral mucosal localized non-neoplastic enlargement representing a reaction to chronic local irritations or injuries. The purpose of this report is to describe the management of an asymptomatic fibrotic lesion located in the tongue, in a preschooler boy. A 7-year-6-month old boy attended our clinic for the evaluation of an exophytic pedunculated tumor-like round mass located in the dorsal surface of the tongue. Based on the initial examination and the natural history of the lesion, the presumptive clinical diagnosis determined an irritation FFH. The lesion was surgically excised with a diode laser device, and the postoperative period evolution occurred without any complication. The appropriate treatment of FFH in children initially consists of the removal of local irritant factors. Excellent oral hygiene maintenance and close follow-up care are strongly suggested. Surgical excision is the most frequent modality for persistent lesions. Early diagnosis and proper management of FFH can reduce the risk of future recurrences or complications.

scholarly journals A rare case of unilateral breast filariasis mimicking chronic mastitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2228
Author(s):  
Varsha A. Sharma ◽  
Manmohan M. Kamat ◽  
Jeena K. Sathyan ◽  
Seema Barman ◽  
Shravani Shetye
Keyword(s):  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Axillary Lymph Nodes ◽  
Excision Biopsy ◽  
Axillary Lymph ◽  
Presumptive Diagnosis ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right

Filariasis of the breast is a very rare condition. In India, largest number (around 600 million) of people live in endemic areas. Despite the huge number, it is quite rare to find microfilaria in routine smears and body fluids and it is even more rare to find it in breasts. A 40 years old female, presented with a history of lump in the right breast approximately 3x3 cm in size in the right lower quadrant. Findings were confirmed by clinical examination which did not reveal any palpable ipsilateral or contralateral axillary lymph nodes. FNAC showed it as a benign lesion. After local excision, histopathology revealed a filarial worm. Filariasis of the breast is a rare disease. The presence of microfilaria in breasts using FNAC has been reported at times but the presence of the filarial worms can only be confirmed on histopathology, hence a core biopsy or an excision biopsy is a must in all the cases. A presumptive diagnosis of filariasis can be made on sonography if the worms are alive and active, the typical presentation on USG is the filarial dance. Surgical excision of the lump followed by DEC therapy is the treatment of choice for filarial lump of the breast.

scholarly journals Kimura’s Disease: A Rare Cause of Unilateral Tonsillar Enlargement

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Prakash Khanal ◽  
Agya Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Cervical Lymphadenopathy ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Kimura’S Disease ◽  
Inflammatory Disorder ◽  
Serum Ige ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction. Kimura’s disease is a rare inflammatory disorder of unknown cause, commonly seen in young Asian males. Case Report. A 61-year-old male patient presented with a history of right tonsillar mass and cervical lymphadenopathy. The patient underwent hematological investigation and imaging followed by resection of tonsillar mass. Based on histopathological and subsequent immunohistochemistry reports, the case was diagnosed as Kimura’s disease of the tonsil. Discussion. Kimura’s disease commonly presents as painless subcutaneous masses in the head and neck region or cervical lymphadenopathy. Kimura’s disease presenting as a tonsillar mass is a very rare condition. Patients usually have peripheral eosinophilia and elevated levels of serum IgE. The diagnosis is based on the clinical and histopathologic findings in a biopsy of the mass and/or lymph node along with elevated peripheral eosinophil and serum IgE level. Conclusion. The clinical presentation of Kimura’s disease is highly variable. Kimura’s disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with a tonsillar mass. A high index of suspicion along with histopathological examination helps in the early diagnosis and management. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.

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