scholarly journals A rare presentation of deep infiltrating cervical endometriosis mimicking cervical cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 3903
Author(s):  
P. Swetha ◽  
U. Nagashree ◽  
R. Kondammal
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Benign Disorder ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Though endometriosis is a common progressive benign disorder of women, endometriosis of the cervix is rarely seen. It poses a challenge both for diagnosis and management. Most of the patients with Cervical endometriosis are asymptomatic, present with abnormal vaginal bleeding, post-coital bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding. In this paper, we report a rare case of deep infiltrating cervical endometriosis involving the ureter mimicking cervical cancer, the need for awareness to include cervical endometriosis as a differential diagnosis in case of menstural irregularities and its potential to cause serious complications.

scholarly journals Thoracic Kidney: Extremely Rare State of Aberrant Kidney

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Khoshchehreh ◽  
Omalbanin Paknejad ◽  
Mehrdad Bakhshayesh-Karam ◽  
Marzieh Pazoki
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Renal Ectopia ◽  
Diagnosis And Management

The thorax is the rarest place among all forms of renal ectopia. We report a rare case of an unacquired thoracic kidney. Only about 200 cases of the thoracic kidney have ever been reported in medical literature worldwide. In this paper we present the rarest form of nontraumatic nonhernia associated, truly ectopic thoracic kidney. The differential diagnosis and management options and classification of this rare form of aberrant kidney are discussed.

scholarly journals A Solitary Ventral Scapular Osteochondroma causing Pseudo-winging of Scapula: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eknath Pawar ◽  
Nihar Modi ◽  
Amit Kumar Yadav ◽  
Jayesh Mhatre ◽  
Sachin Khemkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Medial Border ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Scapular Region

Introduction: Winging of scapula is defined as a failure of dynamic stabilizing structures that anchor the scapula to the chest wall, leading to prominence of the medial border of scapula. It could be primary, secondary, or voluntary. Primary winging could be true winging due to neuromuscular causes or pseudo-winging due to osseous or soft-tissue masses. A scapular osteochondroma is a very rare presentation site and causes pseudo-winging leading to pushing away of the scapula away from the chest wall presenting as medial border prominence. Here, we are reporting a rare case of a scapular osteochondroma causing a pseudo-winging of the scapula. Case Report: A 2-year-old male child presented with painless, immobile, and non-fluctuant swelling over the left scapular region, insidious in onset and progressive in nature. On examination, a non-tender, immobile swelling was palpable with a painless and unrestricted range of motion at the shoulder joint. After evaluating radiographs and CT scan, the patient was diagnosed to have a ventral scapular osteochondroma leading to pseudo-winging of the scapula. Conclusion: Despite the rarity, a differential diagnosis of a scapular osteochondroma should be kept in mind while examining a young child presenting with a winged scapula. Keywords: Scapula, osteochondroma, pseudo-winging.

scholarly journals Isolated Enteric Cyst in the Neck

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Mahore ◽  
Raghvendra Ramdasi ◽  
Palak Popat ◽  
Shilpa Sankhe ◽  
Vishakha Tikeykar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Duplication Cyst ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Management Issues

We report an extremely rare case of isolated enteric cyst in the neck region which was diagnosed on the histopathological examination. It was suspected to be duplication cyst on radiology. We have also evaluated the differential diagnosis and management issues.

scholarly journals Coexisting Malignant Melanoma and Blue Nevus of the Uterine Cervix: An Unusual Combination

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
David Parada ◽  
Karla B. Peña ◽  
Frances Riu
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Postmenopausal Woman ◽  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Uterine Cervix ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Blue Nevus ◽  
Unusual Combination ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Immunohistochemical Studies

Malignant melanoma (MM) and blue nevi of the uterine cervix are an extremely rare neoplasm, probably derived from embryologic migration of melanocytes from the neural crest. MM displays aggressive behavior with a poor prognosis. We report the case of a 76-year-old postmenopausal woman abnormal vaginal bleeding. She underwent a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with paraaortic-iliac lymphadenectomy. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies were consistent with the diagnosis of MM and blue nevi in the uterine cervix. Although it is extremely rare, this case suggests that MM of the uterine cervix should be considered in the differential diagnosis of undifferentiated neoplasm. Early diagnosis is essential in order to warrant a better prognosis, although there are no cases of cure described.

scholarly journals Clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with late stage cervical cancer diagnosis in Botswana

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara M. Friebel-Klingner ◽  
Rebecca Luckett ◽  
Lisa Bazzett-Matabele ◽  
Tlotlo B. Ralefala ◽  
Barati Monare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Late Stage ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Traditional Healer ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Stage Disease ◽  
Late Stage Disease ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the leading cause of female cancer mortality in Botswana with the majority of cervical cancer patients presenting with late-stage disease. The identification of factors associated with late-stage disease could reduce the cervical cancer burden. This study aims to identify potential patient level clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with a late-stage diagnosis of cervical cancer in Botswana in order to help inform future interventions at the community and individual levels to decrease cervical cancer morbidity and mortality. Results There were 984 women diagnosed with cervical cancer from January 2015 to March 2020 at two tertiary hospitals in Gaborone, Botswana. Four hundred forty women (44.7%) presented with late-stage cervical cancer, and 674 women (69.7%) were living with HIV. The mean age at diagnosis was 50.5 years. The association between late-stage (III/IV) cervical cancer at diagnosis and patient clinical and sociodemographic factors was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression with multiple imputation. Women who reported undergoing cervical cancer screening had lower odds of late-stage disease at diagnosis (OR: 0.63, 95% CI 0.47–0.84) compared to those who did not report screening. Women who had never been married had increased odds of late-stage disease at diagnosis (OR: 1.35, 95% CI 1.02–1.86) compared to women who had been married. Women with abnormal vaginal bleeding had higher odds of late-stage disease at diagnosis (OR: 2.32, 95% CI 1.70–3.16) compared to those without abnormal vaginal bleeding. HIV was not associated with a diagnosis of late-stage cervical cancer. Rural women who consulted a traditional healer had increased odds of late-stage disease at diagnosis compared to rural women who had never consulted a traditional healer (OR: 1.61, 95% CI 1.02–2.55). Conclusion Increasing education and awareness among women, regardless of their HIV status, and among providers, including traditional healers, about the benefits of cervical cancer screening and about the importance of seeking prompt medical care for abnormal vaginal bleeding, while also developing support systems for unmarried women, may help reduce cervical cancer morbidity and mortality in Botswana.

scholarly journals Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Linglan Pan ◽  
Renyan Liu ◽  
Xiujie Sheng ◽  
Dunjin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Cervical Tumor ◽  
Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Healthy Neonate ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
In Pregnancy

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix is a rare subtype of cervical cancer. Here we report a case in which a 27-year-old female patient presented at 34-week gestation with abnormal vaginal bleeding, underwent normal labor, and gave birth to a healthy neonate. Her pregnancy was complicated with a cervical tumor which turned out to be small cell neuroendocrine cervical carcinoma. We reviewed and discussed the features, diagnosis, and prognosis of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix.

Functional tricuspid stenosis: a rare presentation of suspected rhabdomyoma as congenital cyanotic heart disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 808-811
Author(s):  
Anishkumar Nair ◽  
Gopalan Nair Rajesh ◽  
Chakanalil Govindan Sajeev
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cyanotic Heart Disease ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Cardiac Rhabdomyoma ◽  
Cardiac Tumours ◽  
Congenital Cyanotic Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiac Masses

AbstractCardiac tumours in newborns are often asymptomatic and can be sporadically detected on routine screening unless they result in intractable arrhythmias or haemodynamically significant obstructions causing heart failure. Their presentation as a cause of congenital cyanosis is never anticipated. We report a rare case of a newborn presenting with congenital cyanosis consequent to suspected cardiac rhabdomyoma causing tricuspid inflow obstruction. Our experience with this patient with two large cardiac masses illustrates the significance of its inclusion in the differential diagnosis of perinatal cyanosis, as early detection and surgical management might be the only lifesaving options, if performed well in time.

scholarly journals Melioidosis complicated with pericardial effusion - An emerging disease with a rare presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Apurba Sankar Sastry ◽  
Monika Sivaradjy ◽  
Lokesh Koumar ◽  
Lakshmi Shanmugam ◽  
Ketan Priyadarshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Blood Culture ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cardiac Involvement ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Pericardial Fluid ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Gram Negative

Melioidosis, caused by a non-fermenting gram negative bacilli, can mimic a variety of diseases due to its diverse clinical presentation. The incidence of cardiac involvement in melioidosis is less than 1%. We report a rare case of melioidosis in a 65 year old male with chronic kidney disease who presented with fever and pericardial effusion which was misdiagnosed and treated as tuberculous pericardial effusion. Later, on isolation of from paired blood culture samples, pericardial fluid and also from pleural fluid confirmed the diagnosis of disseminated melioidosis. The patient was treated with intravenous ceftazidime after which clinical improvement was observed. Cardiac melioidosis should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of tuberculous pericardial effusion and it should be ruled out before the start of anti-tubercular treatment. This will prevent unnecessary exposure to anti-tubercular drugs and also aids to start early treatment for melioidosis thereby reducing the mortality.

Growth Hormone Deficiency in Twins: Three Cases with Normal Co-twins

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 486-488
Author(s):  
Alan N. Lindsay ◽  
Margaret H. MacGillivray ◽  
Mary L. Voorhess
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Growth Hormone Deficiency ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Hormone Deficiency ◽  
Idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency ◽  
History Of ◽  
Major Discrepancy ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Idiopathic growth hormone deficiency is unusual in twin sibships. We report three twins with growth hormone deficiency whose co-twins are growing normally and have no evidence of hypothalamicpituitary dysfunction. It is likely that the affected children sustained perinatal insult. The data illustrate that idiopathic growth hormone deficiency should be considered in the differential diagnosis when there is a major discrepancy in height between twins. CASE REPORTS Case 1 Male twins I were born at 36 weeks' gestation to a 27-year-old gravida 3, para 2. There was no history of abnormal vaginal bleeding, infection or, toxemia. Labor was spontaneous and lasted two hours.

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