scholarly journals A rare presentation of ovarian fibrothecoma: a diagnosing dilemma

Author(s):  
Kalaivani Logesh ◽  
Latha Prasanna

Ovarian Fibrothecoma are uncommon tumors of gonadal stromal cell origin accounting for 3-4% of all ovarian tumours. Ovarian fibrothecoma are composed of an admixture of fibrous and the comatous elements. The stromal cell tumors are probably the most inaccurately diagnosed tumor of the female gonad, clinically and histologically. Rarely benign tumours can present with elevated CA125. Here we discuss a rare presentation of Ovarian Fibrothecoma in a 52 years postmenopausal woman with large pelvic mass with ascites and elevated CA125 which we mistook for malignancy. Hence accurate diagnosis is more important before extensive surgical intervention.

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Md. Quamar Zubair ◽  
A. K. Jha Suman

Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for visit to the emergency room. Acute appendicitis is the commonest cause. An accurate diagnosis is essential for the correct treatment, which in many cases will prevent the death of the patient. Mainstay of diagnosis is history and physical examination. If this information is inadequate to establish a diagnosis and urgent or immediate operation is unnecessary, the periodic re-examination helps document the progression of the disease and often avoids unnecessary surgical intervention. Today the combination of improved diagnostic procedures, antibiotic and better anaesthesia and preoperative and postoperative patient care has led to a decrease in morbidity and mortality of patients with acute abdomen. The objective of this study was to determine the various causes of nontraumatic acute abdominal emergencies, their incidence, management and mortality in both sexes and all age groups >12 years age.


2021 ◽  
pp. 875647932110649
Author(s):  
Kelly Pham

The prevalence of segmental testicular infarction is extremely uncommon and very few cases have been reported in literature. Clinical and sonographic presentation of this condition can mimic testicular neoplasms or testicular torsion. Therefore, accurate diagnosis of segmental testicular infarction is imperative in the treatment process. This case study presents the sonographic diagnosis of testicular infarction in a 49-year-old man who reported mild testicular tenderness. A conservative treatment approach was used, saving the patient unnecessary surgical intervention.


Author(s):  
Christine U. Lee ◽  
James F. Glockner

54-year-old postmenopausal woman with vague pelvic pain Axial T2-weighted images from a DWI acquisition (b=0 s/mm2) (Figure 11.13.1) demonstrate a complex central pelvic mass containing an anterior cystic component, as well as a lobulated posterior solid component with mixed, but predominantly low, signal intensity. Corresponding axial diffusion-weighted images (b=800 s/mm...


Author(s):  
Manoj Sivan ◽  
Margaret Phillips ◽  
Ian Baguley ◽  
Melissa Nott

Accurate diagnosis is important for the rehabilitation of people with disorders of the peripheral nerves. There are a small but increasing number of disorders that are now specifically treatable. Even in those disorders of peripheral nerves that do not currently have a specific treatment, accurate diagnosis remains important in order to determine natural history and prognosis. This will help to determine the rehabilitation strategy. Some conditions may recover spontaneously—such as Guillain–Barré syndrome—while others are progressive—such as the hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies. Some may require surgical intervention (e.g. the brachial plexus injuries). Disorders of peripheral nerves usually consist of several symptoms, and this chapter covers a range of disorders to indicate the range and extent of these disorders.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. e233145
Author(s):  
Nwabundo Anusim ◽  
Filip Ionescu ◽  
Olabisi Afolayan-Oloye ◽  
Susanna S Gaikazian

A 28-year-old primigravida was evaluated for complaints of difficulty urinating and pelvic pain of 6-weeks duration. She denied fever, night sweats, weight loss or fatigue. Pelvic ultrasonography revealed a single fetal pole with cardiac activity and a 7 cm mass in the anterior vagina which encased the urethra. The diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma germinal centre type was made on analysis of biopsied pelvic mass. Whole body MRI revealed the disease was limited to the vagina. The patient received six cycles of Rituximab-cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone with significant improvement in her symptoms. Serial ultrasounds over the subsequent months showed appropriate development of the fetus. Whole body MRI after treatment showed decreased size and decreased signal of the primary pelvic mass compatible with favourable treatment response. Challenges in the management of this rare presentation of lymphoma are discussed.


Author(s):  
Sumathi Periasamy ◽  
Subha Sivagami Sengodan ◽  
Devipriya . ◽  
Anbarasi Pandian

Brenner tumors are rare ovarian tumors accounting for 2-3% of all ovarian neoplasms and about 2% of these tumors are borderline (proliferating) or malignant. These tumors are commonly seen in 4th-8th decades of life with a peak in late 40s and early 50s. Benign Brenner tumors are usually small, <2cm in diameter and often detected incidentally during surgery or on pathological examination. Authors report a case of a large, calcified benign Brenner tumor in a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with complaint of abdominal pain and mass in abdomen. Imaging revealed large complex solid cystic pelvic mass -peritoneal fibrosarcoma. She underwent laparotomy which revealed huge Brenner tumor weighing 9kg arising from left uterine cornual end extending up to epigastric region. Myomectomy and hysterectomy with bilateral salphingo oophorectomy, omentectomy done and the specimen was sent for histopathological and immunohistochemistry study which revealed benign Brenner tumor. Brenner tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms accounting for 2-3% of all ovarian tumors. Benign Brenner tumors are usually small and solid whereas borderline and malignant Brenner tumors are usually larger and cystic with solid areas. But it is possible to have a completely benign large Brenner tumor. Therefore, benign nature of the lesion should not be excluded even when the ovarian tumor is very large.


Author(s):  
Sandra Hearn

The chapter provides a case-based review of Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Parsonage-Turner syndrome, also known as neuralgic amyotrophy and idiopathic brachial plexitis, represents immune-mediated inflammation of neural structures within the brachial plexus and peripheral nerves of the upper limb. Classic features include sudden-onset shoulder or upper arm pain, followed by weakness in the forequarter or limb. This pattern, in addition to nonmechanical and nonradicular clinical features, should prompt consideration of Parsonage-Turner syndrome diagnosis. The diagnosis is established on clinical grounds, although electrodiagnostic data and advanced imaging can support the impression. Management is conservative. For neurosurgeons, accurate diagnosis of Parsonage-Turner syndrome can avoid unnecessary and inappropriate surgical intervention when symptoms are erroneously ascribed to another cause.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mridula Krishnan ◽  
Joseph Nahas

We present an unusual case of a young 26-year-old male who was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP). Initial presentation was primarily mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which progressed to a life threatening intussusception and subsequently resolved with prompt glucocorticoid use rather than typical surgical intervention. Of importance, the patient’s initial gastrointestinal symptoms without associated skin manifestations made the diagnosis difficult. In conclusion, it is important to recognize uncommon presentations of HSP as it may lead to life threatening complications and surgical intervention may be avoided with prompt treatment.


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