scholarly journals Primary Intracranial Malignant Melanoma: A Case Report And Review Of Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diwakar Shankar ◽  
Deepak Kumar Singh ◽  
Vipin Kumar Chand ◽  
Mohammad Kaif
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Multimodality Treatment ◽  
Cerebellar Hemisphere ◽  
Intracranial Tumors ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Poor Survival ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
Left Cerebellar Hemisphere ◽  
Survival Case

Abstract Background Primary Intracranial Malignant Melanoma (PIMM) is a very rare neoplasm and account for 1% of all melanomas and 0.1% of all intracranial tumors. It carries a poor prognosis with overall poor survival. Case Presentation: We here present a case of PIMM in a 35-year-old male presenting with sign and symptoms of a left cerebellar hemisphere tumor with leptomeningeal spread. Conclusions Diagnosis on mere imaging findings of an intracranial melanoma is a daunting task. Multimodality treatment with surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy have proved to be effective in improving clinical outcome in these patients.

Spontaneous Catheter Separation from the Implanted Venous Port and Its Migration to the Venous Heart: Clinical Case

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmila V. Olkhova ◽  
Vladimir E. Popov
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Case ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Cerebellar Hemisphere ◽  
Clinical State ◽  
Venous Port ◽  
Silicone Catheter ◽  
Oncological Diseases ◽  
Left Cerebellar Hemisphere ◽  
Port Systems

Background. Currently, vascular access is one of the most important aspects in specific and accompanying treatment of cancer patients regardless of their age and sex. Partially implanted venous catheters previously described by Hickman were widely applied all over the world. The introduction of completely implanted venous port-systems revolutionized health care delivery and improved the quality of life in patients with oncological diseases. A fully implanted venous port consists of a silicone catheter which distal tip is connected to a port tank implanted subcutaneously. Such a design allows providing safe and multiple adequate vascular accesses regardless of the patient’s clinical state.Case Report. We present a clinical case of a 10-year-old patient diagnosed with medulloblastoma of the cerebellopontine angle and the left cerebellar hemisphere. The case described spontaneous detachment of an implanted venous port catheter and its migration to the venous heart in a patient who underwent chemotherapy by venous access provided through implantation of the venous port.Conclusion. Our clinical case demonstrated a rare and potentially extremely dangerous noninfectious complication associated with the use of venous port-systems. Implanted systems require washing 1–2 times per month with heparinized solutions or solutions containing taurolidine when they are not used. Periodic chest radiographs can reveal integrity alterations of the system. Any implanted system should be removed when it is not used, or it should be monitored on a regular basis.

scholarly journals Successful laparoscopic resection of ovarian abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a 13-year-old girl: a case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Murata ◽  
Yuta Endo ◽  
Shigenori Furukawa ◽  
Atsushi Ono ◽  
Yuichiroh Kiko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Intact Uterus ◽  
Ovarian Abscess ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Background Ovarian abscesses, which occur mostly in sexually active women via recurrent salpingitis, occur rarely in virginal adolescent girls. Here, we present a case of an ovarian abscess in a virginal adolescent girl who was diagnosed and treated by laparoscopy. Case presentation A 13-year-old healthy girl presented with fever lasting for a month without abdominal pain. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging indicated a right ovarian abscess. Laparoscopic surgery revealed a right ovarian abscess with intact uterus and fallopian tubes. The abscess was caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient recovered completely after excision of the abscess, followed by antibiotic treatment. Conclusions Ovarian abscess may occur in virginal adolescent girls; Staphylococcus aureus, an uncommon species causing ovarian abscess, may cause the infection.

scholarly journals Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Vagina without Metastasis: A Rare Case and Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson Bizimana ◽  
Gloria Akimana ◽  
Arthur Semedo Insumbo ◽  
Hounayda Jerguigue ◽  
Rachida Latib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Patient Survival ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Primary Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Improve Patient Survival ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Improve Patient

AbstractMalignant melanoma of vagina is a rare condition. Its histogenesis has been debated and the positive diagnosis is based on immunohistochemistry. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging remains the gold standard for assessing locoregional extension status and post-treatment surveillance of melanoma of vagina. The observation concerned a 53-year-old woman with no specific history who presented a primary malignant melanoma of vagina without secondary locations. To date, the case is the second one reported in the literature. Early diagnosis of the malignant melanoma of vagina may improve patient survival because late diagnoses are punctuated by poor prognosis. We have presented epidemiological with etiopathogenic characteristics and described all imaging features to stage the tumor and to conduct the appropriate treatment.

scholarly journals Solitary fibrous tumor of the greater omentum: case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim M. Eltawil ◽  
Carly Whalen ◽  
Bryce Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Solitary Fibrous Tumor ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Greater Omentum ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team Approach ◽  
Fibrous Tumor

Abstract Background Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare neoplasm of mesenchymal origin occurring most often in the visceral pleura, however, it has been described in almost every anatomic location of the human body. While most SFTs have a benign behavior, they can potentially be locally aggressive and demonstrate a malignant behavior. Case presentation A 63 year-old male patient presented with lower abdominal pain and nausea and was noted on CT to have a large, heterogeneous lower abdominal mass with no evidence of metastatic disease. A surgical resection was performed and the mass appeared to be connected to the greater omentum with a vascular pedicle. It was not invading any intra-abdominal or pelvic organs. Pathology revealed an SFT of omental origin. The mitotic count was less than 4 per 10 high-power fields and all pathologic characteristics did not meet the criteria for a malignant SFT. Conclusions We report an extremely rare case of SFT originating from the greater omentum. A multidisciplinary team approach was followed to plan the patient’s management strategy.

scholarly journals Neonate born with ischemic limb to a COVID-19 positive mother: management and review of literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahana Perveen ◽  
Karmaine A. Millington ◽  
Suchitra Acharya ◽  
Amit Grag ◽  
Vita Boyar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Preterm Neonate ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Ischemic Limb ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hand Amputation ◽  
Work Up

AbstractObjectivesTo describe challenges in diagnosis and treatment of congenital neonatal gangrene lesions associated with history of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection.Case presentationA preterm neonate was born with upper extremity necrotic lesions and a history of active maternal COVID-19 infection. The etiology of his injury was challenging to deduce, despite extensive hypercoagulability work-up and biopsy of the lesion. Management, including partial forearm salvage and hand amputation is described.ConclusionsNeonatal gangrene has various etiologies, including compartment syndrome and intrauterine thromboembolic phenomena. Maternal COVID-19 can cause intrauterine thrombotic events and need to be considered in a differential diagnosis.

scholarly journals Recurrent schwannoma of the tongue in a pediatric patient—report of a rare case with an updated review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anup Singh ◽  
Vaisakh Kuzhikkali ◽  
Arvind Kumar Kairo
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumors ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors ◽  
Nerve Sheath ◽  
Cervical Sympathetic ◽  
Mobile Tongue

Abstract Background Head and neck is a relatively common site of occurrence for the peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and majority of these tumors are seen involving neck, involving vagus nerve, and cervical sympathetic chain. Schwannomas involving mobile tongue are rarely encountered, especially in the pediatric population Case presentation We present a case of recurrent tongue schwannoma in a 13-year-old female successfully managed with transoral excision. At a follow-up of 3 years, no recurrence is observed. Conclusion Surgical excision is the recommended modality of treatment for lingual schwannomas, and when excised adequately, recurrences are not expected. A clear margin of surrounding normal tissue should be aimed for to avoid possible recurrence.

scholarly journals Loss of stromal caveolin-1 expression in malignant melanoma metastases predicts poor survival

Cell Cycle ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 4250-4255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen N. Wu ◽  
Maria Queenan ◽  
Jonathan R. Brody ◽  
Magdalena Potoczek ◽  
Federica Sotgia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Poor Survival ◽  
Caveolin 1 ◽  
Melanoma Metastases
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