Primary Pericardial Angiosarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
hong sun ◽  
min zhao
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Radical Resection ◽  
Primary Angiosarcoma ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Right ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography

Abstract Primary angiosarcoma is extremely rare malignant tumor that has no typical symptoms and progress rapidly with poor prognosis. It is mesenchymal in origin and observed most frequently in the right atrium, cases in the pericardium is much more rare. Only few can detected in the early-stage allowing complete radical resection with a mean survival of 3 months to 1 year. There is few pericardial angiosarcoma reported among these years. The present study reports a case of a 44-year-old woman with primary pericardial angiosarcoma, who underwent a wide range of imaging methods, including transthoracic echocardiography, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MRI). The patient recovered well after operation in two years and died due to the recrudescence and pulmonary metastases in April, 2020. We report the case for its rarity and revealing the early detection of primary pericardial angiosarcoma with imaging examinations is critical for prognosis. Finally a literature review is done.

Renal pseudoaneurysm after blunt trauma in a 10-year-old girl: A case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 039156031989615
Author(s):  
Simone Sforza ◽  
Giorgio Persano ◽  
Chiara Cini ◽  
Idanna Sforzi ◽  
Antonio Andrea Grosso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Trauma ◽  
Angiographic Embolization ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Right ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Scan

Introduction: Renal trauma is a relevant cause of morbidity in children older than 1 year. Most patients are currently managed conservatively, even in case of high-grade traumas; nevertheless, harmful complications may occur even in hemodynamically stable patients. We present a case of grade IV blunt renal trauma complicated by post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm. Case description: A 10-year-old girl was referred to our institution for grade IV trauma of the right kidney. During observation she had persistent hematuria that caused anemia. A second contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed a posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm that was successfully treated by angiographic embolization. Conclusions: Although extremely rare after blunt renal trauma, post-traumatic renal pseudoaneurysm may cause severe blood loss and anemia, and angioembolization is therefore indicated. This condition should be suspected and move physicians to investigate further.

scholarly journals Misdiagnosis of Rectus Abdominis Abscess Owing to Delayed Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuichiro Nagase ◽  
Yukinori Harada
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Rectus Abdominis ◽  
Rectus Abdominis Muscle ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Ct ◽  
The Right ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography

A 77-year-old man, who was on anticoagulation, presented with a painful lump on the right abdominal wall. Laboratory tests showed slight anaemia and elevated inflammatory markers. Abdominal plain computed tomography (CT) revealed a mass in the right rectus abdominis muscle. He was admitted with a diagnosis of primary rectus abdominis haematoma. However, on the next day, the diagnosis was corrected to primary rectus abdominis abscess, following contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen. This case illustrates the importance of considering primary rectus abdominis abscess in patients with suspected primary rectus abdominis haematoma, and contrast should be used when performing CT.

scholarly journals Primary Pleural Benign Myxoid Schwannoma in an 18-Year-Old Female: A Case Report and Literature Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Hussam Abou Al-Shaar ◽  
Safi Qutob ◽  
Ahmed Abu-Zaid ◽  
Ayman Azzam ◽  
Tarek Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
The Right ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography

Pleural schwannomas are exceedingly rare neoplasms of the thoracic cavity. To the best of our knowledge, less than 20 cases have been reported in the medical English literature. Herein, we report the case of primary pleural benign myxoid schwannoma in an 18-year-old female. The patient was originally referred to our tertiary care hospital for further management of right adrenal gland mass. Physical examination and all laboratory tests were normal. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed a4.2×3.2 cm, heterogeneous noncalcified mass involving the right adrenal gland region. The right renal vein and inferior vena cava were intact. There was no pleural effusion, ascites, or lymphadenopathy. No pelvic masses were identified. Patient was scheduled for surgical resection. On laparotomy, the mass was not found in its radiologically expected location, and the right kidney and right adrenal gland were intact. The right-sided lower part of diaphragm was opened, and the mass was interestingly found inside the thorax attached to the pleura, and resected successfully. A final histopathological diagnosis of primary pleural benign myxoid schwannoma was established. At a postoperative 6-month followup, there was no radiological evidence of tumor recurrence. Furthermore, literature review on pleural schwannomas is also presented.

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