scholarly journals Light-Chain Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Gong ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
Qiming Dai ◽  
Naifeng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Light Chain ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Cardiac Amyloidosis ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Myocardial Biopsy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
End Stage

Abstract Background: Light-chain (AL) cardiac amyloidosis is a rare cardiomyopathy associated with poor prognosis. Due to the advances of imaging technology, cardiac amyloidosis can be now sufficiently diagnosed without myocardial biopsy. Case presentation: This study reports a 69-year-old female who was admitted with chest distress, abdominal distension, anorexia, resistant hypotension, oliguria, and hyponatremia. The patient was confirmed as AL cardiac amyloidosis with the aid of cardiac MR 2 years after symptom onset. The patient received palliative care due to the end stage of the disease. Conclusions: Early diagnosis by cardiac imaging and etiology-oriented treatment are of importance to improve prognosis of AL cardiac amyloidosis.

Extensive Extraneural Metastases of Cerebral Glioblastoma in a Pediatric Patient: An Extreme Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kadir Oktay ◽  
Dogu Cihan Yildirim ◽  
Arbil Acikalin ◽  
Kerem Mazhar Ozsoy ◽  
Nuri Eralp Cetinalp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Extraneural Metastases

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Extraneural metastases of glioblastoma are very rare clinical entities, especially in pediatric patients. Because of their rarity, they can be confused with other pathological processes. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of 16-year-old boy with extensive extraneural metastases of glioblastoma. Lung, liver, cervical lymph nodes, skin, and bone metastases were detected in the patient. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We describe the presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of this rare condition with regard to pertinent literature.

scholarly journals Hydatid Disease Simulating Acute Abdomen: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Lianos ◽  
Georgios Baltogiannis ◽  
Avrilios Lazaros ◽  
Konstantinos Vlachos
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Disease ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
The Body ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain ◽  
Operating Surgeon

Introduction. Hydatid disease is caused by the tapewormEchinococcus granulosusand is still a matter of public health in many regions of the world, where it is an endemic parasitic disease. Although the liver is the most involved organ, hydatidosis can be found anywhere in the human body. Rare forms of location may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.Case Report. Herein we report a rare case of acute abdominal pain and progressively increasing abdominal distension due to abdominal and multiple splenic echinococcosis in a 72-year-old Caucasian male. We also provide a brief review of the literature.Conclusion. Although hydatid disease is found most often in the liver and lungs, rarely any organ of the body can be involved by this zoonosis. Though rare, the possibility of unusual location of echinococcosis must always be considered by the operating surgeon, when dealing with diffuse abdominal pain in endemic areas, because any misinterpretation may result in unfavorable outcomes.

Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney in an Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2003 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. e371-e373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Qi Peng ◽  
Albert E. Stanek ◽  
Saul Teichberg ◽  
Barry Shepard ◽  
Ellen Kahn
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Renal Tumor ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Rhabdoid Tumor ◽  
Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Rhabdoid Tumors

Abstract Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney is an uncommon renal tumor in children. The tumor has aggressive behavior and a poor prognosis and is extremely rare in adults; only 3 cases of renal rhabdoid tumors have been reported in adults. We describe here the microscopic, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic characteristics of another case in a 38-year-old woman. This case reinforces the importance of recognizing this entity in the adult population.

scholarly journals Giant dermoid cyst mimicking posterior fossa tumors in a child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2(May-August)) ◽  
pp. e452020
Author(s):  
Leopoldo Mandic Ferreira Furtado ◽  
José Aloysio da Costa Val Filho ◽  
Bruno Lacerda Sandes ◽  
Plínio Duarte Mendes ◽  
Patrícia Salomé Gouvea Braga
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Dermoid Cyst ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Posterior Fossa Tumors ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
High Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Neuroimaging Data ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Introduction: Intracranial dermoid cysts are rare, congenital and, benign lesions. The etiology of these lesions is related to an embryonic defect during neurulation. Case presentation: The present study describes a case of a 3-year-old girl with a giant cerebellar dermoid cyst, which initially manifested as hydrocephalus. Discussion: We discuss its epidemiological characteristics as well as diagnostic and therapeutic management. The combination of high clinical suspicion, anamnesis, thorough physical examination, and adequate interpretation of neuroimaging data is crucial for the early diagnosis and timely therapeutic intervention for such cysts. Conclusion: Surgical approach involving complete lesion resection considerably improves prognosis.

Multilocular Thymic Cyst in a Patient with Untreated HIV/AIDS: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M Czech ◽  
William Ogden ◽  
Rashmi Batra ◽  
Joseph D Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Radiographic Imaging ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Presumptive Diagnosis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Thymic Cysts ◽  
Multilocular Thymic Cyst

Background: Multilocular thymic cysts (MTCs) in adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are rarely reported. Case Presentation: We describe a case of symptomatic MTC in a male with untreated HIV. A presumptive diagnosis was established based on radiographic imaging and biopsy. Pathologic diagnosis and exclusion of malignancy were ultimately confirmed the following thymectomy. In conjunction with starting antiretroviral therapy, the patient recovered well post-operatively with a resolution of his presenting symptoms. Conclusion: Our case report and review of the literature serve to highlight MTCs as an important clinical entity occurring in persons with HIV.

scholarly journals Multiple polyurethane implant punctures during fat grafting: case report and review of the literature

BMC Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry Batiukov ◽  
V. Podgaiski ◽  
D. Mikulich ◽  
S. Kalinin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Breast Augmentation ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Fat Grafting ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Tissue Ingrowth ◽  
First Case

Abstract Background Breast augmentation with implants continues to be the most popular aesthetic surgical procedure performed worldwide. Fat grafting may improve the results of breast augmentation and breast reconstruction with implants. However, fat grafting to the breast with implants carries the risk of implant puncture. To our best knowledge this is the first case in which polyurethane implant puncture during fat grafting is described. Case presentation We report multiple bilateral implant punctures with the cannula during fat grafting in a patient who previously underwent breast reconstruction with polyurethane implants. Conclusions Implants that promote tissue ingrowth may be more prone to puncture with the cannula during fat grafting. Specific planning and surgical maneuvers decrease the risk of implant puncture. Level of evidence Level V, case report.

scholarly journals Shewanella algae Bacteremia in an End-stage Renal Disease Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 729-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoaki Takata ◽  
Hiroki Chikumi ◽  
Shota Morishita ◽  
Shintaro Hamada ◽  
Shotaro Hoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Shewanella Algae ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Congenital talonavicular synostosis. A review of the literature and a case report

1989 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
JH Bonk ◽  
MA Tozzi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Radiographic Finding ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Male Athlete ◽  
A Minor

The diagnosis of a congenital talonavicular coalition is one that often may be little more than an incidental radiographic finding. However, the acute onset of vague midfoot symptomatology secondary to a minor traumatic event may reveal this rarely reported condition on further clinical examination. The authors present a description of the characteristic historical and clinical features of talonavicular coalitions, current diagnostic and treatment modalities available, and a case presentation of an acute painful talonavicular synostosis in an adolescent male athlete.

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