scholarly journals Pedunculated obstructive lipoma of the ileocecal valve: A case report

2014 ◽  
Vol 142 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 721-723
Author(s):  
Berislav Vekic ◽  
Rastko Zivic

Introduction. Colonic lipomas are relatively common but they rarely progress to complete acute obstruction. Case Outline. We report a case of a 67-year-old woman with acute intestinal obstruction caused by a large pedunculated lipoma of the ileocecal valve. Preoperatively, the patient presented acutely with clinical and radiographic signs of small intestine ileus. A right hemicolectomy with subsequent terminolateral ileocolostomy was performed. The histopathological examination revealed a benign lipoma of the ileocecal valve which telescoped into the cecum and caused ileocolonic intussusception. The postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was free of symptoms during a 12-month follow-up period. Conclusion. Since these benign tumors are frequently revealed by laparotomy and the definitive diagnosis is made on the basis of histopathological examination, we can conclude that extensive resections of the large intestine are justified in cases with acute clinical presentation.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2169
Author(s):  
Abdul Rehman Siddiqui ◽  
Shrey Aren ◽  
Rajat Kumar Patra

Carcinoid tumors are quite common neoplasm of the appendix. The clinical presentation of these lesions somewhat corelates to that of acute appendicitis, or the tumors are asymptomatic. The carcinoids are commonly found incidentally during histopathological examination of the resected appendix following appendectomy or other abdominal procedures. Appendiceal carcinoids usually behave as benign tumors and appendicectomy alone is a sufficient treatment in the majority of cases, while for larger lesions (lesions at the base of the appendix), right colectomy should be performed. The prognosis of patients with local appendiceal carcinoids is excellent. The present study reports the case of a 49-years-old male patient that presented with recurrent abdominal pain of 6 weeks duration. The patient underwent successful appendectomy and recovered four days later. Subsequently, an appendiceal carcinoid tumor located at the tip of the appendix was diagnosed by histopathological examination. Follow-up examination one year after surgery revealed that the patient was well with no discomfort.


2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (7) ◽  
pp. 1813-1816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ovidiu Gabriel Bratu ◽  
Radu Dragos Marcu ◽  
Bogdan Socea ◽  
Tiberiu Paul Neagu ◽  
Camelia Cristina Diaconu ◽  
...  

Retroperitoneal space is called sometimes no man�s land�and for a good reason: this is disputed anatomical territory for many surgical and medical specialties. Their wide histological diversity and unspecific clinical presentation make them a challenge for the surgeon. In order to improve their detection immunohistochemistry seems to show promising results. Methods of detection have evolved over time to identify as much as possible the histological type of tumor. Because of this extreme variability immunohistochemistry through its various markers is the one that often sets the definitive diagnosis, the simple histopathological examination being insufficient. This paper aims to highlight the main markers used in retroperitoneal tumors. As it can be seen there is a huge histologic areal for these tumors. Some have proven some of them still not. Given the fact that there is a tendency toward personalized therapy it is imperative to identify the histological type of tumor as soon as possible.


Author(s):  
Emre Emekli ◽  
Elif Gündoğdu

Background: Lipomas are benign fatty tumors made of fat tissue. Bladder lipomas are extremely rare. For this reason, it is necessary to be aware of the imaging features when incidentally detected in imaging. Case Report: In the abdominal computed tomography (CT) performed as part of the follow-up examination of a 43-year-old patient, who had undergone surgery for adrenal adenoma five years earlier, a 14x9x8 mm smoothly marginated, ovoid-shaped, hypodense mass lesion with a homogeneous internal structure was detected in the anterior bladder wall. The pre-contrast density of the lesion was measured as -105 HU. The magnetic resonance imaging performed one year after the CT examination revealed a 14x9x8 intramural mass in the bladder wall, showing protrusion toward the lumen. The group was observed to be markedly hypointense on fat-suppressed T1 and T2-weighted images and considered consistent with a bladder lipoma. Discussion: Bladder lipomas are benign lesions that can vary in clinical presentations but usually cause hematuria. The differential diagnosis of bladder lipomas includes other mesenchymal rare benign tumors that can arise from the urinary bladder submucosal layer, including leiomyoma, hemangioma, plasmacytoma, fibroma, and neurofibroma, in imaging bladder lipomas present as homogeneous lesions containing macroscopic fat. Only the liposarcoma and pelvic lipomatosis could also show similar features. The less differentiated liposarcomas tend to present more heterogeneous enhancement, irregular-shaped margins, and infiltrative behavior. Also, appropriate multiplanar reconstructions may allow the radiologist to determine it is an extravesical pelvic lipomatosis. Conclusion: Using CT and MRI, these lesions rich in adipose tissue can be distinguished from other lesions, and their diagnosis can be made to a great extent. However, a histopathological examination is required for a definitive diagnosis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganeshan Ramsamy ◽  
Zoe Slack ◽  
Giovanni Tebala

Abstract Background Goblet cell carcinoma (GCC) is a rare mixed neoplasm arising from the appendix, consisting of glandular and neuroendocrine tissue. It typically presents in adults with a mean age of 55-65 years old. Diagnosis is usually incidental via histopathological examination after 0.3% to 0.9% of all appendicectomies. Literature remains sparse on classification and prognosis of GCC, and cases documented in younger patients. Aims To highlight an interesting clinical presentation and intra- and post-operative management of GCC. To increase awareness for future practice when managing patients with GCC. Methods A 37 year-old male presented with left sided abdominal pain, constipation and fresh rectal bleeding. Computed Tomography demonstrated extensive SMV thrombus causing small bowel ischaemia. On the Intensive Care Unit, he underwent thrombolysis through a Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic Shunt. A few days later, he developed bowel obstruction, necessitating a small bowel resection secondary to an ischaemic stricture. 9 months later, he presented with clinical signs of appendicitis. After an uneventful appendicectomy, he was diagnosed with GCC upon histopathological examination of the specimen. Results The patient made an uneventful post-operative recovery. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision was made to perform a completion right hemicolectomy, with histology confirming pT3N1M0 GCC. Adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-Fluorouracil was started. Conclusion This case highlights GCC with a preceding clinical course not yet published in the literature. It stresses the importance of the MDT in managing GCC. Although primarily diagnosed histologically, a clinical suspicion of GCC of the appendix is worth considering in pro-thrombotic patients.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mang Jin ◽  
Wei Zhu ◽  
Chengyu Wang ◽  
Hui Jiang

Abstract Background: Parotid neoplasm is a result of inadequate surgical incision during the treatment of head and neck cancers, and most of them are benign tumors. Hence, to explore a new surgical incision for parotid benign tumor in order to minimize the scar size on the premise of guaranteeing the safety of operation.Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 48 patients who had undergone parotid surgeries from Jan. 01 2008 to Dec. 30 2014 at the department of otolaryngology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University. Histopathological examination confirmed benign parotid tumor (Warthin's tumor, pleomorphic adenoma, cysts, and monomorphic adenomas.) in all cases. All patients underwent a mini incision (cutting the skin directly on the surface of the tumor, and the incision was slightly longer than the diameter of the tumor). Results: Among the 48 cases, no recurrence and facial nerve injury were reported during the follow-up period of more than 4 years. Two cases of saliva fistula and one case of temporary facial nerve dysfunction were reported; however, they recovered quickly after symptomatic treatment.Conclusion: Extracapsular dissection is a safe and effective surgical procedure for the treatment of parotid benign tumor, and the postoperative scar is very small.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. E901-E904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen J. Fritchie ◽  
Mitchel D. Bauman ◽  
Quentin J. Durward

Abstract BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: Myoepithelioma of bone is a rare osseous tumor thought to be related to myoepithelial lesions found at other anatomic sites such as the salivary gland and skin. These tumors are composed of varying proportions of epithelial and myoepithelial cells and exhibit a spectrum of biologic behavior ranging from benign to malignant. We present the first reported case of myoepithelioma of the skull. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 20-year-old white woman presented with a persistent right parieto-occipital skull nodule, relating its presence to a fall on the site 2 years previously. The nodule had become painful in the past 2 months. Her past medical history and workup were otherwise unremarkable. The initial biopsy was inconclusive for diagnosis. The lytic bone lesion was subsequently resected, and histopathological examination showed a proliferation of epithelioid cells in a myxochondroid background. Fluorescence in situ hybridization studies revealed a rearrangement of the EWSR1 locus. The morphologic and molecular findings were consistent with the diagnosis of myoepithelioma of bone. CONCLUSION: Six months after surgery, the patient is doing well with no evidence of recurrence. This case illustrates the clinical presentation, histopathology, and molecular findings of a myoepithelioma of the skull with successful surgical treatment. Because myoepitheliomas with benign morphological appearance may rarely act aggressively, long-term clinical follow-up is warranted.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatim Almaghrabi ◽  
Murouj Almaghrabi ◽  
Haneen Al-Maghrabi

Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) are infrequent gastrointestinal tract benign neoplasms. They mostly occur in the stomach especially the antrum. Signs and symptoms depend on their anatomic location and lesion size. Lesion biopsies are very challenging for accurate diagnosis in these lesions. Histopathological examination of resected tissue along with immunohistochemical studies is the perfect way to confirm the final diagnosis. In this paper, the authors present an unusual case of IFP in a 23-year-old female patient presented to the emergency room (ER) with a picture of intestinal obstruction and severe abdominal pain. Her investigations revealed a huge mass located at the ileocecal valve, with overall features mimic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) clinical presentation. Surgical resection is considered the most commonly used treatment method. The overall prognosis is good with a low risk of recurrence.


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Naotake Funamizu ◽  
Yukio Nakabayashi

Cavernous hemangioma arising from the gallbladder is extremely rare. Here, we report a cavernous hemangioma of the gallbladder masquerading as a carcinoma. A 75-year-old man was referred to our institution for a follow-up study after gastrectomy. Abdominal computed tomography revealed that the gallbladder was filled with a low-density mass with calcification of the wall. The patient underwent extended cholecystectomy. Histologically, the tumor consisted of vascular endothelial cellular elements and hematomas. The postoperative course was uneventful without complications. Presently, only 7 cases of cavernous hemangioma of the gallbladder have been previously reported. This case serves as an important reminder to consider benign tumors including cavernous hemangioma when investigating all possible causes of a gallbladder tumor.


Author(s):  
Huanhuan Gao ◽  
Shuai Yuan ◽  
Zhiqiang Hu ◽  
Zhelan Zheng ◽  
Shengjun Wu

Background: Cardiac fibromas are rare benign tumors of the heart composed of fibroblasts and collagen. They are common among children and adolescents but are rarely present in adults. Case presentation: We here report the case of a fifty-seven-year-old man who complaining of a 2-year history of chest tightness at rest. Transthoracic echocardiography detected a severe calcified mass protruding outside the right ventricular anterior wall near the apex. The patient was referred for tumor resection. The calcified mass was determined to be a cardiac fibroma with postoperative histopathological examination. The patient experienced an unremarkable post-operative recovery and was discharged 8 days later. Subsequent follow-up has shown complete freedom from his troublesome symptom. Conclusions: Preoperative diagnosis with various imaging modalities and early surgery are the keys to improve prognosis of patients with cardiac fibromas.


2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 030006052095469
Author(s):  
RuiDeng Wang ◽  
Hai Tang

Spinal angiolipomas (SALs) are extremely rare benign tumors composed of both mature fatty tissue and anomalous vascular channels. We present two cases of SALs and review the clinical presentation, radiological appearance, pathological aspects, and treatment of this distinct clinicopathological mass. The patients’ neurologic symptoms improved postoperatively and follow-up revealed no signs of tumor recurrence or neurological deficit. SAL should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with spinal cord compression. Magnetic resonance imaging is important for detecting and characterizing SALs. The gold standard treatment modality should be total resection.


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