scholarly journals Retroperitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma: About A Case and Review of The Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
El Mahdi Graiouid ◽  
Walid Bai ◽  
Messian Gallouo ◽  
Issam Jandou ◽  
Yassine Larrache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Abdominal Distention ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Surgical Exploration ◽  
Venous Circulation ◽  
Distended Abdomen

Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign malformative tumor of lymphatic vessels in various locations. We report the observation of a 62-year-old man who had been consulting for major abdominal distention for 5 years. The clinical examination found a very distended abdomen with collateral venous circulation. The imaging was in favor of a cystic retro-peritoneal image. Surgical exploration showed a retroperitoneal cystic mass. Anatomo-pathological examination concluded that retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma.

scholarly journals Mesenteric Cysts: A Retrospective Review. Its Not All That Simple

2020 ◽  
Vol 154 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S117-S118
Author(s):  
M Bourgeau ◽  
V Avadhani
Keyword(s):  
Cyst Wall ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Mucinous Cystadenoma ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Urachal Cyst ◽  
Mesenteric Cysts

Abstract Introduction/Objective Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal lesions in adults. However, with the advanced imaging techniques and laparoscopic techniques, they are more often being identified and resected when clinically significant. There is a lack of detailed information in histopathology (except as case reports) since mesentery is generally neglected in our organ-based textbooks. The aim of our study is to highlight the importance of identifying and classifying mesenteric cystic lesions; they are not all that simple. Methods We performed a retrospective search on all mesenteric cysts submitted as excisions in our electronic database from 2013-2019. We classified them as per the de Perrot (PMID: 11053936) classification with modification. Results Our search showed: A. Lymphatic origin-11 (lymphangioma-10, Lymphangioma hamartomatous-1, associated with LAM-0), B. Mesothelial origin-68 (Benign mesothelial cysts-57, multilocular mesothelial cyst-11), C. Enteric origin- 3, D. Urogenital origin (Urachal cyst, mullerian inclusion cyst)-9, E. Mature cystic teratom-2, F. Pseudocyst-12, G. Epithelial cyst (not urogenital)- 11 (a/w LAMN-3, MCN-4, Mucinous cystadenoma-4), H. Associated with carcinoma-2. Case illustration: A 61-year-old male presented with worsening dysphagia, emesis and hiccups. A CT scan showed a 21.2 cm cystic mass with at least one septation (Fig 1). The cyst was resected. On gross pathological examination, the cyst measured 18 cm in greatest dimension with a thick, rough, tan-brown capsule. Microscopic examination showed a fibrous capsule, and cyst wall composed of numerous lymphatic vessels (CD31 positive) and prominent smooth muscle proliferation (Desmin positive). Scattered lymphoid aggregates were also present throughout the cyst wall. No definite epithelial lining was identified and was suspected to have been denuded. HMB-45 immunostain was negative, ruling out association with LAM. The final diagnosis of a Lymphangiomyoma, hamartomatous was rendered. Conclusion Though most of the mesenteric cysts are benign, some of them are significantly important such as Lymphangiomyoma (esp secondary to LAM), MCN, those associated with LAMN etc. and identifying and differentiating from their mimics has distinct clinical implications.

scholarly journals Cystic lymphangioma in adult: a case report and a review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Colangeli ◽  
Valerio Facchini ◽  
Aleksandr Kapitonov ◽  
Marta Zappalà ◽  
Fabrizio Bozza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Fluid Retention ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Cervical Swelling ◽  
The Rich

Abstract Cystic lymphangioma (CL) in adult is a very rare pathology. Its etiology remains unclear, but it is supposed to be congenital or to be a result of obstruction and lymph fluid retention of developing lymphatic vessels. It generally occurs in the head and neck region, probably because of the rich lymphatics in this area. It can be easily misdiagnosed with other cervicofacial masses. We present the case of a 56-year-old-female presented with a right-sided painless cervical swelling. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed and a surgical complete removal was carried out. Histological examination revealed that the mass was composed by a variety of dilated lymph vessels involved in a fibrovascular stroma. Diagnose of CL was done. With this article, we want to highlight the features of CL and its role in the differential diagnoses of adults’ cervicofacial masses.

scholarly journals SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CYST OF THE CANAL OF NUCK AND PREVENTION OF LYMPHATIC COMPLICATIONS: A SINGLE-CENTER EXPERIENCE

Lymphology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Cornacchia ◽  
S Dessalvi ◽  
F Boccardo
Keyword(s):  
Pathological Condition ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Preliminary Identification ◽  
Canal Of Nuck

The canal of Nuck is a residue of the peritoneal evagination that runs along the round ligament through the inguinal canal in women. Its partial or total patency can lead to a cystic lymphangioma (CL). CL of the canal of Nuck in an adult female is a rare entity and its clinical diagnosis can be difficult or incorrect. Ultrasonography can be useful to identify the nature of groin masses. A potential CL of the canal of Nuck should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of inguinal swelling in adult females. Even if it is possible to consider conservative treatment, the optimal therapeutic option is surgical excision of the cystic mass and closure of the inguinal ring by an anterior approach. In this study, we report a case series of four women affected by a cyst of the canal of Nuck to underline the surgical treatment's therapeutic role of this pathological condition and the importance of preliminary identification of lymphatic vessels with BPV (Blue Patent Violet) in order to prevent lymphatic injuries such as lymphorrea and lymphocele in the groin after surgery due to the disruption of inguinal lymph nodes and lymphatics.

scholarly journals Cystic lymphangioma of the jejunal mesentery in a young adult: a rare case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 3831
Author(s):  
Jignesh Rathod ◽  
Sujan Patel ◽  
Henil M. Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Mesenteric Lymphangioma ◽  
Dense Fluid ◽  
Healthy Female ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Jejunum Segment

Lymphangioma is an uncommon congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that manifest as a benign tumor. They are most commonly seen in children and rarely in adults. Lymphangiomas in the peritoneal cavity are extremely rare in adults, comprising of less than 1% of all lymphangiomas. We report a case of 18-year-old healthy female who was diagnosed with cystic mesenteric lymphangioma of the small intestine on CT scan as a part of her routine health check-up. CT scan reported a large well-defined cystic mass in mesentery of the small intestine filled with a hyper dense fluid. The lesion had thin capsule and internal septa. Radiological diagnosis was confirmed intra-operatively on laparoscopy. The patient underwent laparotomy with resection of the cyst and the involved jejunum segment followed by end to end anastomosis. The specimen was sent for histo-pathological examination and the findings were consistent with the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma of the jejunal mesentery. Cystic mesenteric lymphangiomas are rare entities in a clinical setting that can be easily missed on clinical examination or may present as asymptomatic disease. CT scan is the gold standard investigation for diagnosis of mesenteric lymphangiomas. The preferred surgical approach depends on the location of the lesion, the clinical features and the spread of the lesion to surrounding structures.

scholarly journals Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma – A rare case report; National Center for Pediatric Surgery, Gezira State, Sudan; 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 014-018
Author(s):  
Omer Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi ◽  
Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi Elsheikh ◽  
Ahmed Mustafa Idris Mohamed ◽  
Wala Osman Eltieb Omer ◽  
Marwa Ahmed Ismail Elawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Pediatric Surgery ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Pelvic Mass ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Mesenteric Lymph Nodes ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Female Baby ◽  
Operative Findings

Cystic lymphangioma is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic vessels. At the National Center for Pediatric Surgery, Gezira State, Sudan; 2021; a female baby of 15 months old age presented complaining of abdominal distention of 10 days duration. Patient Looks unwell, not febrile, and not pale or jaundice; abdomen was distended with full flanks, there was a palpable mass in the epigastric region, no area of tenderness and no palpable organs. Abdomino-pelvic U/S showed very huge abdomino –pelvic cystic mass with multiple thick septa. CT abdomen showed huge abdomino-pelvic mass with multiple cysts that having variable sizes measuring up to 6*7 cm. An elective explorative laparotomy was done. Intra operative findings: Multiple cystic masses arise from the root of the small bowel mesentery matted together with multiple enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes involving segment of distal jejunum with multiple adhesions. Release of adhesion, resection of the masses along with 57 cm of the involving jejunum, anastomosis was done, and homeostasis was secured. Histopathology result showed dilated cystic spaces; lined by flat endothelial cells and multiple reactive lymph nodes, no evidence of malignancy. Features are in line with lymphangioma and associated mesenteric lymphadenitis. Discussion and Conclusion: Our case was 15 months old which is the age of presentation as mentioned internationally. Mesenteric cystic Lymphangiomas are more common among male unlike our case. Ultrasonography and CT abdomen were highly recommended to achieve early diagnosis and treatment of such cases.

scholarly journals An extremely rare case of a gastric accessory spleen: case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiqin Chen ◽  
Lei Nie ◽  
Tijiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Accessory Spleen ◽  
Gastric Fundus ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Gastric Bleeding ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Normal Spleen ◽  
Elevated Lesion ◽  
Lesser Curvature

Abstract Background The accessory spleen has no anatomical or vascular relationship with the normal spleen, The tissue structure and physiological function of the accessory spleen are the same as those of the normal spleen, which usually locate in the splenic hilum and the tail of the pancreas. The aims of this manuscript are to present a rare case of the gastric accessory spleen and a review of the literature. Case presentation A 19-year-old male patient was sent to the emergency department with stomach bleeding after drinking alcohol. The computed tomographic scan showed a 1.2 cm × 1.7 cm mass at the lesser curvature of the gastric fundus. Gastrointestinal endoscopy displayed a submucosal elevated lesion on the gastric fundus, and gastrectomy was performed. Postoperative pathological examination proved an accessory spleen in the stomach. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the 6th day after the surgery. Conclusions The accessory spleen at the fundus of stomach is extremely rare, especially in this case, which is accompanied by acute gastric bleeding, and it is difficult to diagnosis before operation. Many literatures reported that it was misdiagnosis as tumor, so it is necessary to diagnose accessory spleen correctly.

scholarly journals Hepatic Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Detected in the Fetal Period That Caused an Oncologic Emergency

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1513-1519
Author(s):  
Hirotaka Kato ◽  
Yasuyuki Mitani ◽  
Taro Goda ◽  
Masaki Ueno ◽  
Shinya Hayami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor ◽  
Emergency Operation ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Abdominal Distention ◽  
Tumor Biopsy ◽  
Emergency Cesarean ◽  
Subcutaneous Edema ◽  
Male Neonate ◽  
Circulation Dynamics ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

A huge abdominal cystic lesion with ascites was detected in a male neonate at 31 weeks of gestation. Increasing ascites and the appearance of subcutaneous edema were detected, which caused fetal hydrops. The patient was delivered by emergency cesarean section at 33 weeks of gestation. The birth weight was 2,407 g, and the Apgar score was 8/9 points (1-/5-min values). Breathing at birth was stable, but the patient presented with remarkable abdominal distention due to the ascites. Later, the patient presented with tachypnea, and breathing gradually worsened, so an emergency operation was performed. There were no intraoperative findings within the small intestine, but there was a large amount of ascites and a cystic mass arising from the liver. The patient’s breathing and circulation dynamics could only be stabilized by ascites removal, so only a tumor biopsy was performed. The pathological findings led to the diagnosis of an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, and steroids were administered early after surgery for the purpose of an anti-inflammatory effect and tumor shrinkage. The abdominal distention was alleviated, and blood examinations showed a reduced inflammatory response. There was no apparent shrinkage of the tumor, however; thus, radical surgical treatment was performed on day 24. The postoperative course was uneventful, so the patient was discharged on day 36. Seven years after the operation there has been no recurrence or distant metastasis.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Localised Isolated Penile Fournier’s Gangrene and a Short Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios Katsimantas ◽  
Nikolaos Ferakis ◽  
Panagiotis Skandalakis ◽  
Dimitrios Filippou
Keyword(s):  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Fluid Resuscitation ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Fournier’S Gangrene ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Fournier's Gangrene ◽  
Surgical Exploration ◽  
Prevotella Melaninogenica

Penile Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is very rare clinical entity, which is also known as penile necrotizing fasciitis or wet gangrene of the penis. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and in the majority of the described cases it affects not only penis but also the adjacent organs and tissues (e.g., bladder, muscles, rectum, testis, and scrotum). We report a rare case of a previously healthy 68-year-old male, who presented with acute isolated penile Fournier’s gangrene. Pus culture was identified with pathogens Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus gordonii, and Prevotella melaninogenica. Prompt surgical exploration, fluid resuscitation, antibiotic treatment, and diligent postoperative care are the cornerstone in the successful treatment of this emergency with high mortality.

scholarly journals LARGE BENIGN OVARIAN TUMOR MIMICKING LATE STAGE MALIGNANT OVARIAN TUMOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 848-852
Author(s):  
M. Bendahhou Idrissi ◽  
◽  
K. Aboulfath ◽  
S. Errarhay ◽  
N. Mamouni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Ovarian Tumor ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Multiple Biopsies ◽  
Benign Ovarian Tumor ◽  
Peritoneal Effusion ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Ovarian fibrothecoma is a rare, benign neoplasm of the sex cords and stroma of the ovary. Patients may present with abdominal pelvic pain and / or distension, and sometimes postmenopausal bleeding. Large tumors (> 10cm) are often associated with pleural and peritoneal effusion mimicking an advanced ovarian malignancy (Deimon –Meigs syndrome). We report 2 cases of giant fibrothecoma associated with ascites and pleurisy. Both patients were postmenopausal. The ovarian tumor was discovered during an increase in abdominal volume in the first patient and as part of the etiological workup of encysted pleurisy in the second. The clinical examination made it possible to objectify a tumor with abdominopelvic development of size greater than 10 cm, the clinical examination also noted, in the two patients, a right basithoracic dullness in favor of a pleurisy and an ascites of average abundance suggesting in the first place a malignant tumor of the ovary, with peritoneal carcinoma. the two patients underwent a pelvic ultrasound, supplemented by an abdominal pelvic CT scan objectifying the presence of a large ovarian mass with pleural and peritoneal effusions. Exploratory laparotomy was required in both patients and underwent an extemporaneous examination which was consistent with the definitive pathological examination in both patients. Both patients underwent total hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy and omentectomy with multiple biopsies as the clinical picture was highly suggestive of malignancy. The postoperative follow-up was simple with total regression of peritoneal and pleural effusions in the two cases of Demons-Meigs syndrome. The definitive pathological examination revealed a fibrothecoma. Fibrothecal tumors remain a real challenge from a diagnostic and therapeutic point of view. The fear of cancer is even greater in the presence of Demons-Meigs syndrome. The management of these tumors requires a good clinical and radiological analysis, and it is the histological examination that confirms the diagnosis. The surgery corresponds, in post-menopausal patients, to a hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy, while conservative treatment by unilateral adnexectomy is entirely justified in young women who still want fertility.

scholarly journals Should We Continue to Screen for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Clubfoot? Our Experience and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
Developmental Dysplasia ◽  
The Other ◽  
Idiopathic Clubfoot ◽  
Ultrasound Screening ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Targeted Ultrasound ◽  
Dysplasia Of The Hip

Objective: The association between clubfoot and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) remains uncertain, with only a few studies linking both. However, clubfoot is considered as a risk factor for DDH. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of DDH and evaluate the need for routine hip imaging in our population of children with clubfoot. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all patients treated for clubfoot in our center between 2010 and 2019. We included patients with hip imaging for DDH in the first 12 months of life. Results: There were 108 children with clubfoot who underwent DDH screening. 92 had idiopathic clubfoot and 16 had syndromic clubfoot. Of the patients with idiopathic clubfoot, 2 (2.2%) had DDH; one had a clinically unstable hip and the other patient underwent hip screening on account of the clubfoot alone. Among patients with syndromic clubfoot, 3 (18.8%) had developmental dysplasia of the hip. Two of them had an abnormal hip examination while the other had normal hip clinical examination but other established risk factors for DDH. Conclusion: A targeted ultrasound or radiological screening programme for DDH in idiopathic clubfoot diagnosed hip dysplasia in only 1 child that would have otherwise been missed by clinical examination alone. We conclude that hip imaging is not warranted in children with idiopathic clubfoot and regular clinical screening may suffice. In syndromic clubfoot, due to the higher incidence of DDH, we recommend specific ultrasound screening even in the presence of a normal hip examination. Keywords: Clubfoot, Screening, Developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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