Postmenopausal intestinal obstructive endometriosis: case report and review of the literature

CONTEXT: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, which is commonly detected in gynecological practice but rarely reported as a coloproctological disorder. The objective of the present report was to discuss a rare case of postmenopausal intestinal endometriosis simulating a malignant lesion, following a review of the literature. CASE REPORT: A 74-year-old woman with complaints of hematochezia and tenesmus of two months' duration accompanied by liquid feces and pelvic pain, but with no other gastrointestinal or gynecological complaints, was referred to our service. She had been menopausal for 22 years, with no hormone replacement treatment, and had undergone panhysterectomy three years before the referral to us, due to endometrial thickening and a right adnexal cyst. Five months before this referral, she had undergone laparotomy due to acute obstructive abdomen, which revealed a tumor mass involving the small bowel. Anatomopathological examination of the enterectomy suggested a hypothesis of intestinal endometriosis. A proctological examination was normal. Computed tomography of the pelvis revealed thickening of the rectosigmoid transition and colonoscopy revealed friable tumor formation in the rectum. A biopsy of the lesion revealed mucosal fragments of endometrial type, which led to a review of the previous anatomopathological examination. The patient underwent rectosigmoidectomy with protective transversotomy, with a good postoperative course, and anatomical examination confirmed the intestinal endometriosis. The patient subsequently suffered a stenosing recurrence of the lesion and has undergone colostomy since then.

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Terminal ileitis with sealed perforation?a rare complication of intestinal endometriosis: case report and short review of the literature

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics ◽

10.1007/s00404-003-0478-9 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 269 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

D. Decker ◽

J. K�nig ◽

E. Wardelmann ◽

O. Richter ◽

S. Popat ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Complication ◽

Short Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Terminal Ileitis ◽

Intestinal Endometriosis

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Primary gastric melanoma of unknown origin: a case report and short literature review

Folia Medica ◽

10.3897/folmed.63.e53726 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 282-286

Author(s):

Athena Myrou ◽

Theodoros Aslanidis ◽

Andreas Protopapas ◽

Elisavet Psoma ◽

Andreas Kontosis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Present Report ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Unknown Origin ◽

Short Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Successful Management ◽

Cutaneous Tumor ◽

High Level

Though being usually a cutaneous tumor, melanomas can occur in several extracutaneous sites. Primary mucosal melanomas are rare, and primary gastric mucosal melanomas are considered extremely rare. Compared with cutaneous and ocular melanoma, mucosal melanomas have the lowest five-year survival. High level of suspicion of such rare condition may be the only way for early detection, diagnosis and chance for successful management of similar cases. In the present report, a case of a primary gastric melanoma in a 73-year-old man is described, along with a short review of the literature

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A patient with Turner syndrome received the percutaneous vertebroplasty seven times: a case report and literature review

European Journal of Medical Research ◽

10.1186/s40001-021-00617-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Longyu Li ◽

Yifang Shi ◽

Nan Zhao ◽

Zhengpei Liu ◽

Zhe Zhao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Turner Syndrome ◽

Rare Case ◽

Percutaneous Vertebroplasty ◽

Hormone Replacement ◽

Estrogen Deficiency ◽

Vertebral Compression Fractures ◽

Severe Osteoporosis ◽

Replacement Treatment ◽

Number Of Patients

Abstract Background Turner syndrome (TS) is characterized as the complete or partial absence of one X chromosome and is an extremely rare disease affecting approximately 1:2500 live female births. Though the prevalence of osteoporosis among women with TS is estimated to be around 55–64% and they suffer more frequently from fractures than normal, few reports concerning TS patients with osteoporosis are able to be seen due to tiny number of patients. Case presentation Here, we report a rare case of TS with osteoporosis, who has undergone percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) seven times because of several vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). G-banded karyotype analysis was performed and the result was 45,X[43]/47,XXX[17], indicating that the patient was a mosaicism of TS karyotype and Trisomy X syndrome karyotype. TS is the underlying cause of low level of estrogen for this patient. The interaction of aging, estrogen deficiency and intestinal dysbacteriosis leads to her severe osteoporosis and multi-segmental VCFs. The aim of this report is to provide recommendations regarding the management of TS patients with osteoporosis by reviewing the clinical presentation of TS, the influence of estrogen deficiency in osteoporosis, etc. Conclusions Early diagnosis and hormone replacement treatment are essential for TS patients to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures. This is a rare case report describing TS patient with severe osteoporosis and VCFs.

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A Patient With Turner Syndrome Recieved the Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Seven Times: a Case Report and Literature Review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-842203/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Longyu Li ◽

Yifang Shi ◽

Nan Zhao ◽

Zhengpei Liu ◽

Zhe Zhao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Turner Syndrome ◽

Rare Case ◽

Percutaneous Vertebroplasty ◽

Hormone Replacement ◽

Estrogen Deficiency ◽

Vertebral Compression Fractures ◽

Severe Osteoporosis ◽

Replacement Treatment ◽

Number Of Patients

Abstract Background Turner syndrome (TS) is characterized as the complete or partial absence of one X chromosome and is an extremely rare disease affecting approximately 1:2,500 live female births. Though the prevalence of osteoporosis among women with TS is estimated to be around 55-64% and they suffer more frequently from fractures than normal, few reports concerning TS patients with osteoporosis are able to be seen due to tiny number of patients. Case presentation Here we report a rare case of TS with osteoporosis, who has undergone percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) seven times because of several vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). G-banded karyotype analysis was performed and the result was 45,X[43]/47,XXX[17], indicating that the patient was a mosaicism of TS karyotype and Trisomy X syndrome karyotype. TS is the underlying cause of low level of estrogen for this patient. The interaction of aging, estrogen deficiency and intestinal dysbacteriosis leads to her severe osteoporosis and multi-segmental VCFs. The aim of this report is to provide recommendations regarding the management of TS patients with osteoporosis by reviewing the clinical presentation of TS, the influence of estrogen deficiency in osteoporosis, etc.Conclusions Early diagnosis and hormone replacement treatment are essential to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures. This is a rare case report describing TS patient with severe osteoporosis and VCFs.

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Dental Considerations in Children with Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (Favism): A Review of the Literature and Case Report

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2015/506459 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Daniela Hernández-Pérez ◽

Claudia Butrón-Téllez Girón ◽

Socorro Ruiz-Rodríguez ◽

Arturo Garrocho-Rangel ◽

Amaury Pozos-Guillén

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Hemolytic Anemia ◽

G6pd Deficiency ◽

Dehydrogenase Deficiency ◽

Present Report ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Oxidizing Agents ◽

Dental Management ◽

Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an uncommon inherited enzyme deficiency characterized by hemolytic anemia, caused by the inability of erythrocytes to detoxify oxidizing agents such as drugs, infectious diseases, or fava bean ingestion. In this later case, the disorder is known as favism. The aim of the present report was to present a review of the literature in this disease, to describe a case report concerning an affected 9-year-old male, and to review the main implications and precautions in pediatric dental management.

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Diagnosis and treatment of uncommon ileal endometriosis: a case report and literature review

Facts, Views and Vision in ObGyn ◽

10.52054/fvvo.13.4.046 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 405-410

Author(s):

M Mabrouk ◽

D Raimondo ◽

M Cofano ◽

L Cocchi ◽

R Paradisi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Gastrointestinal Tract ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Uterine Cavity ◽

Premenopausal Women ◽

Diagnosis And Treatment ◽

Common Finding ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Bowel Involvement ◽

Uncommon Case

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is a common finding in premenopausal women and commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, especially the rectosigmoid tract. Small bowel involvement is rare and usually asymptomatic making diagnosis difficult. Here we report an uncommon case of exophytic ileal endometriosis surgically treated. Detailed pre-operative counselling on the risk of ileal surgery should always be considered in all cases with endometriosis requiring surgery. We also present a review of the literature regarding the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this challenging condition.

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Pregnancy in an Accessory Uterine Cavity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Journal of Gynecologic Surgery ◽

10.1089/gyn.2014.0120 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 31 (6) ◽

pp. 347-350 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kara R. Repich ◽

Jennifer L. Dettloff ◽

Shawky Z.A. Badawy

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Uterine Cavity ◽

Review Of The Literature

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Staphylococcus pettenkoferiBacteremia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology ◽

10.1155/2015/748154 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 319-322 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Abdulaziz Ahmed Hashi ◽

Johannes Andries Delport ◽

Sameer Elsayed ◽

Michael Seth Silverman

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

South Korea ◽

Present Report ◽

Human Infection ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Coagulase Negative Staphylococci ◽

The World

Staphylococcus pettenkoferiis a relatively recently described coagulase-negative staphylococci species first described in 2002. Since then, nine additional cases of infection caused by this species have been reported in various countries around the world, including Germany, Belgium, France, South Korea, Italy, Brazil and Mexico. The present report describes a case ofS pettenkoferiperipheral line-associated bacteremia. To our knowledge, the present report is the first description of human infection caused byS pettenkoferiin Canada. The present report also provides an overview of the laboratory detection of uncommon coagulase-negative staphylococci.

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