Idiopathic pneumomediastinum – case report and review of the literature

Idiopathic pneumomediastinum is a form of spontaneous pneumomediastinum without predisposing factors and precipitating factors. The purpose of this publication is to present a rare case of this pathological condition. Case presentation: A 21year-old female with spontaneous pneumomediastinum was revealed. Medical history, physical examination, imaging and interventional diagnosis couldn’t determine any predisposing and precipitating factors for pneumomediatinum: case of idiopathic pneumomediastinum with unusual widespread subcutaneous emphysema. Conclusion In conclusion, this publication refers to one relatively rare condition in the thoracic pathology – idiopathic pneumomediastinum. Being a case of idiopathic pneumomediastinum, there was an unusual clinical presentation of widespread subcutaneous emphysema. Despite widespread subcutaneous emphysema, the presenting case confirms the good prognosis of idiopathic pneumomediastinum.

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Hypertrophy of the abductor hallucis muscle: A case report and review of the literature

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports ◽

10.1177/2050313x17727638 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 2050313X1772763 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Toshinori Kurashige

Keyword(s):

Rare Case ◽

Muscle Hypertrophy ◽

Pathological Condition ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Abductor Hallucis ◽

Medial Plantar Nerve ◽

Abductor Hallucis Muscle ◽

Entrapment Syndromes

Objectives: Muscle hypertrophy is a relatively rare condition that may cause nerve entrapment syndromes. We report the case of a 14-year-old girl with unilateral hypertrophy of the abductor hallucis muscle with entrapment of the medial plantar nerve and review the literature. Methods: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed unilateral hypertrophy of the abductor hallucis muscle. Results: Two injections of steroid and lidocaine at the point of tenderness resulted in resolution of the pain. Conclusions: We report a rare case of hypertrophy of the abductor hallucis muscle considered with entrapment of the medial plantar nerve. Treatment of this condition should be selected according to the pathological condition of each patient.

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Hamman's syndrome (spontaneous pneumomediastinum presenting as subcutaneous emphysema): A rare case of the emergency department and review of the literature

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.12.004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 63-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Konstantinos Grapatsas ◽

Zoi Tsilogianni ◽

Vasileios Leivaditis ◽

Sotirios Kotoulas ◽

Christoforos Kotoulas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽

Rare Case ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum

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Pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema—a rare complication in COVID-19 infection

Egyptian Journal of Bronchology ◽

10.1186/s43168-021-00081-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Archana Baburao ◽

Rinki Das ◽

Shylaja Shyamsunder

Keyword(s):

Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽

Early Recognition ◽

Rare Complication ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Prognostic Indicator ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

Almost All

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic and is posing a serious public health problem for almost all countries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, a rare condition, is usually seen in patients with underlying pulmonary pathology, infections, or mechanical ventilation. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication in COVID-19 pneumonia. Case presentation We report a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema in a 62-year-old diabetic patient with COVID-19 infection who presented with cough, fever, and breathlessness, which turned to be a fatal complication. Conclusion Pneumomediastinum/subcutaneous emphysema, a not so common complication associated with COVID-19 infection, should be considered as a bad prognostic indicator of worsening disease and hence requires early recognition and careful monitoring of the patient for any possible unfavorable outcome.

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Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Otolaryngology ◽

10.1155/2015/741685 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Matthew M. Kwok ◽

Muthukumar Subramaniyan ◽

Sor Way Chan

Keyword(s):

Parotid Gland ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Spindle Cell ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Solitary Fibrous Tumours ◽

Spindle Cell Tumours ◽

Histology And Immunohistochemistry ◽

Rare Group

Introduction. Solitary fibrous tumours (SFT) of the parotid gland are a very rare group of spindle-cell tumours with only 28 cases reported in the literature. This review aims to report an additional case of parotid SFT and provide a review of all reported cases of this rare condition.Case Presentation. A 26-year-old male presented a 3 cm well-demarcated, slowly enlarging mass which was completely excised, revealing histological and immunohistochemical features of SFT.Discussion. Reviews of all reported cases suggest that histology and immunohistochemistry are paramount in the diagnosis of SFT. These features, along with clinical presentation and management of this rare condition, will be discussed.

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Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli: A Case Report in a Caucasian Male and Brief Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Dermatology ◽

10.1159/000511370 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 231-235

Author(s):

Carl Maximilian Thielmann ◽

Wiebke Sondermann

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Family History ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Unknown Etiology ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Caucasian Male

Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli, a rare condition of unknown etiology, was first described by Kitamura et al. from Japan in 1960. It is characterized by a triad consisting of well-demarcated erythema, hyperpigmentation, and follicular papules. We report the case of a 50-year-old Caucasian male, who had asymptomatic symmetrical facial lesions since the age of 42. His family history was unremarkable. Published erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli cases of the last 10 years are summarized in this report to demonstrate the variability and differences in the clinical presentation of this uncommon diagnosis.

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Extensive Extraneural Metastases of Cerebral Glioblastoma in a Pediatric Patient: An Extreme Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽

10.1159/000515348 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Kadir Oktay ◽

Dogu Cihan Yildirim ◽

Arbil Acikalin ◽

Kerem Mazhar Ozsoy ◽

Nuri Eralp Cetinalp ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Extreme Case ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Pertinent Literature ◽

Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

Extraneural Metastases

Introduction: Extraneural metastases of glioblastoma are very rare clinical entities, especially in pediatric patients. Because of their rarity, they can be confused with other pathological processes. Case Presentation: We report a case of 16-year-old boy with extensive extraneural metastases of glioblastoma. Lung, liver, cervical lymph nodes, skin, and bone metastases were detected in the patient. Conclusion: We describe the presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of this rare condition with regard to pertinent literature.

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An Interesting Case of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum with Subcutaneous Emphysema following Oral Provocative Manoeuvre

Otorhinolaryngology Clinics - An International Journal ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1200 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 93-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

CB Pratibha ◽

Deepthi Satish ◽

Suraj Gopal

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Interesting Case ◽

Valsalva Manoeuvre ◽

Laryngeal Edema ◽

Airway Compromise ◽

Air Leak ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Laryngeal Involvement

ABSTRACT Aim To discuss a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum with pneumothorax with subcutaneous emphysema presenting with stridor due to laryngeal edema with relevant review of literature. Background Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition that has been described in healthy individuals following Valsalva manoeuvre, excessive and prolonged cough or emesis. Laryngeal involvement in these cases has not been reported so far. Case description We present an interesting case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum with pneumothorax with pneumopericardium and cervicofacial emphysema with suspected ingestion of foreign body. In view of stridor due to laryngeal edema tracheostomy was done. No obvious cause for the air leak was found on further investigations. The foreign body sensation could have led to oral provocative manoeuvres by the patient causing increased intra-alveolar pressures and air leak. Conclusion Spontaneous pneumomediastinum with cervicofacial emphysema with pneumopericardium with laryngeal involvement is very rare. Tracheostomy is essential in case of airway compromise. A thorough evaluation for the underlying condition is essential to prevent further air leak. Clinical significance In a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum with airway compromise due to involvement of the larynx, tracheostomy is essential to secure the airway and could also help in resolution of emphysema. How to cite this article Pratibha CB, Satish D, Gopal S, Balasubramanya AM. An Interesting Case of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum with Subcutaneous Emphysema following Oral Provocative Manoeuvre. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2015;7(2):93-96.

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Intrapulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Lung: A Rare Case Presentation

The Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10045-0034 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 42-44

Author(s):

S Parinita ◽

KN Mohan Rao ◽

Vivek LNU

Keyword(s):

Solitary Fibrous Tumor ◽

Rare Case ◽

Pleural Cavity ◽

Visceral Pleura ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Fibrous Tumor

ABSTRACT Localized fibrous tumors of the lung arise from the visceral pleura and are pedunculated. They also project into the pleural cavity. The tumor with an entirely pulmonary location is extremely rare. We present here a rare case of intrapulmonary localized fibrous tumor with review of the literature. How to cite this article Parinita S, Rao KNM, Vivek. Intrapulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Lung: A Rare Case Presentation. J Med Sci 2016;2(2):42-44.

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A Rare Case of HHV-8 Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Stable HIV Patient

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1155/2019/3297463 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

Nonso Osakwe ◽

Diane Johnson ◽

Natalie Klein ◽

Dalia Abdel Azim

Keyword(s):

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ◽

Rare Case ◽

Viral Infections ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Lymph Node Biopsy ◽

Castleman Disease ◽

Human Herpes Virus 8 ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Multicentric Castleman Disease ◽

History Of

Background. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare condition associated with viral infections including HIV. Cases have been reported mainly in advanced HIV/AIDS. This is a rare case that reports HLH associated with human herpes virus-8 (HHV-8) associated multicentric Castleman disease in a stable HIV patient. Case Presentation. A 70-year-old Asian male patient with history of stable HIV on medications with CD 4 cell count above 200 presented with cough and fever and was initially treated for pneumonia as an outpatient. Persisting symptoms prompted presentation to the hospital. The patient was found to have anemia which persisted despite repeated transfusion of packed red cells. A bone marrow biopsy to investigate anemia revealed hemophagocytosis. A CT scan revealed multiple enlarged lymph nodes and hepatosplenomegaly. An excisional lymph node biopsy revealed HHV-8 associated multicentric Castleman disease. The patient deteriorated despite initiation of treatment. Conclusion. HLH can occur at any stage of HIV, rapid diagnosis to identify possible underlying reactive infectious etiology and prompt initiation of treatment is crucial to survival.

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