scholarly journals Varied Clinical Presentation and Management of Pediatric Vallecular Cyst

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti Singh ◽  
Neha Jain ◽  
Mamta Jajoo ◽  
Suparna Roy ◽  
Ekta Narang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Reliable Method ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Transoral Approach ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Feeding Difficulty

The aim of this article is to highlight the varied presentation and management of vallecular cysts. Three children with diagnosis of vallecular cyst presented in our department were reviewed retrospectively for clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and treatment options. All three cases presented with respiratory and feeding difficulty. Diagnosis in all the three cases was made with laryngoscopy (flexible/direct) and imaging. All three patients were treated by transoral approach aimed for excision of cyst using cold instruments. Postoperative period was uneventful and no recurrences were observed on the long-term follow up. Vallecular cysts should be considered as one of the differentials in children with respiratory distress and dysphagia in spite of being a rare anomaly. Direct transoral approach for excision of the vallecular cyst is recommended as a safe and reliable method with no recurrences till date.    Keywords: Vallecular Cyst; Respiratory Distress; Dysphagia; Laryngoscopy

Cuboid nutcracker fracture in a 9-year-old child

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e240441
Author(s):  
Tannous Jorge Sassine ◽  
Bernardo Barcellos Terra ◽  
Vincenzo Giordano ◽  
Benno Ejnisman
Keyword(s):  
Direct Reduction ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Compression Fracture ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Lateral Column ◽  
Cuboid Bone ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Type Of Fracture

A 9-year-old girl presented to the emergency department reporting intense pain and inability to bear weight on her left foot after a classmate tripped over it. Imaging studies confirmed a fracture of the cuboid bone due to compression of the lateral column of the foot (also known as nutcracker fracture). The patient was treated surgically, with direct reduction of the compression fracture and definitive fixation with two Kirschner wires. Cuboid nutcracker fracture is rare in children and adolescents, and potential consequences can occur if it is not correctly diagnosed and adequately managed. Literature on this type of fracture is scarce, along with information on treatment options and results over medium-term and long-term follow-up. We describe this case and review the literature on this particular topic.

scholarly journals Meningiomas of pineal region in children

2007 ◽  
Vol 65 (4a) ◽  
pp. 1000-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamilton Matushita ◽  
Fernando Campos Pinto ◽  
José Píndaro Pereira Plese
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Pineal Region ◽  
Total Resection ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
One Year ◽  
Velum Interpositum ◽  
Transtentorial Approach

Meningiomas are uncommon tumors in children and either more rarely encountered in the pineal region. We report two cases of meningioma of the pineal region in children. One of these cases was a five years-old girl and the other a one year-old boy. No specific clinical presentation or tomographic examinations findings was identified before treatment, suggestive of a diagnosis of menigioma. The clinical and laboratory features were very similar to the most common tumors of the pineal region. Prior to the surgery, the histology of these tumors was not suspected. Both patients underwent direct surgery and complete removal was achieved by a suboccipital transtentorial approach. The tumors originated from velum interpositum in both cases. At the follow up, one case presented with recurrence six years later, and she underwent a reoperation with total resection without morbidity. Long-term follow up presented no other recurrences.

Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia (Histiocytoid Hemangioma): Evaluation of Treatment Options

1993 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mack L. Cheney ◽  
Samir Bhatt ◽  
Paul Googe ◽  
Patricia L. Hibberd
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Radical Excision ◽  
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Eosinophilia ◽  
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Proliferative Lesion

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is an uncommon benign vascular proliferative lesion of unknown cause. In this report, a case is presented of a patient who was confirmed to be positive for human immunodeficiency virus and in whom the lesion had shown rapid accelerated growth. The case is used to illustrate a variety of therapeutic techniques and to evaluate the effectiveness of the various alternatives in the treatment of this unusual clinical problem. Long-term follow-up after radical excision of the tumor mass is presented.

scholarly journals RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF SUCCESS OF IMPLANT SUPPORTED PROSTHESIS: EARLY RESULTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 189-198
Author(s):  
Zeynep Başağaoğlu Demirekin ◽  
Yavuz Findik ◽  
S. Süha Turkaslan ◽  
Timuçin Baykul ◽  
Merve Erken
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation ◽  
Early Results ◽  
Single Crown ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Implant Therapy

Introduction: The interpretation of clinical results of dental implant supported prosthesis treatment is very crucial to be able to make a comparison between different implant systems and treatment options and furthermore to benefit the experiences of the other clinicians. However, the clinical outcomes of these studies should be reported in an objective way and be independent from the system used and also be prepared in accordance with certain criteria and standards that have been accepted scientifically world-wide for being reliable and describing long-term results. Aim: Three-hundred and eighty-two consecutive NTA implants were performed on ninety-nine patients. The implants used in 2016 and the constructed restorations were retrospectively analyzed. In addition, the effect of the experience of clinician was evaluated related with the success of the implant therapy. Materials and Method: This retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics Süleyman Demirel University. Three-hundred and eighty-two consecutive NTA implants were performed on ninety-nine patients. The implants used in 2016 and the constructed restorations were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The implants were followed for at least 2 years. In total, 239 implants were inserted. It was found in 143 mandibles. Prosthetic restorations were determined to be partial prosthetics (219), single crown (81) and overdenture prosthetics (64). During the evaluation period, 6 implants failed before prosthetic treatment, ten decementations, six retentive screw loosening and five porcelain chipping were detected. Discussion and Conclusions: The early results of our study are consistent with the results of other studies. However, long-term follow-up is required for more accurate assessments.

scholarly journals Prolactinomas in Children and Adolescents. Clinical Presentation and Long-Term Follow-Up

1998 ◽  
Vol 83 (8) ◽  
pp. 2777-2780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamaria Colao ◽  
Sandro Loche ◽  
Marco Cappa ◽  
Antonella Di Sarno ◽  
Maria Luisa Landi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Management and outcome of acute and recurrent pericarditis during pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Lotan ◽  
Y Wasserstrum ◽  
E Itelman ◽  
M Nir-Simchen ◽  
M Arad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Q Fever ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Subsequent Treatment ◽  
High Recurrence Rate ◽  
Recurrent Pericarditis ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Abstract Background Pericarditis in pregnancy is uncommon. Treatment options, including NSAIDs and long term gluco-corticosteroids (CS) have extensive side-effects, while data on the use of Colchicine in pregnant women who suffer from pericarditis is limited. Objective To evaluate the management and outcome of active pericarditis during pregnancy in both acute (AP) and recurrent pericarditis (RP) patients. Methods and results Twelve pregnant women (14 pregnancies) with active pericarditis were followed prospectively in our cardiology-pregnancy clinic; 6 with AP and 8 with RP. Etiology: 11 idiopathic, 2 post-pericardiotomy syndrome and 1 Q fever. Maternal age on presentation was 27±4y vs. 33±3y in RP vs AP respectively. Average gestational age upon diagnosis was lower in RP than in AP (18 weeks, range 6–30 vs 26 weeks, range 5–35). In the RP group, 7/8 women (87%) were treated with CS compared with 2/6 women (33%) in the AP group; 3 women in RP group (37%) failed to respond to subsequent treatment with azathioprine and 1 patient was treated successfully with Anakinra. Colchicine was prescribed in 13/14 (93%) of pregnancies, average colchicine exposure during pregnancy was 25±15 weeks. Recurrence during pregnancy: 6/8 (75%) of RP; 2/6 (33%) of the AP, all of them on CS. All pregnancies culminated in a live birth with a mean gestational age on delivery of 37±1.4 weeks. Average birthweight was 3267±507 grams. There were no fetal anomalies or developmental delays after a mean follow-up of 2.7 years. All newborns and maternal outcomes were normal. On long term follow-up after delivery RP patients treated with colchicine developed less recurrences. Conclusion Active pericarditis is associated with a high recurrence rate during pregnancy despite treatment with CS. Colchicine use in pregnant women with active pericarditis appears to be safe. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

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