scholarly journals Ventriculoperitoneal shunt related meningioma: a case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-285
Author(s):  
G.A. Cruz-Ortiz ◽  
A. Samano-Osuna ◽  
M. Jimenez-Jimenez ◽  
H.R. Alvis-Miranda ◽  
A. Lee ◽  
...  

Abstract Meningiomas are the most common primary, non-glial tumours of the brain and spine, and represent the most common extra-axial lesions. The typical meningioma is a dural-based, markedly enhancing extraaxial mass; they exhibit cortical buckling with trapped cerebrospinal fluid clefts or cortical vessels. There are factors strongly associated with risk of developing meningioma, as in the case of exposure to ionizing radiation, or exogenous or endogenous hormones, as in this case, the presence of shunt material as a foreign body may have contributed to oncogenesis on the basis of a chronic inflammatory reaction. The aim of this report is to present the clinical case of a meningioma, which enveloped the proximal catheter of ventriculoperitoneal shunt valve

Author(s):  
Sandesh Kini ◽  
Yellanthoor Ramesh Bhat ◽  
Lakshmikanth Halegubbi Karegowda

AbstractTorticollis refers to a condition in which the head is persistently tilted to one side, sometimes associated with pain. Torticollis in a child can be congenital or acquired. Torticollis as an initial manifestation of an underlying demyelinating syndrome is quite rare in children. Here, we report a 7-year-old girl who presented with persistent torticollis. Neuroimaging of the brain revealed features of a demyelinating disease. Further studies did not show any evidence of multiple sclerosis. Cerebrospinal fluid was negative for antiaquaporin-4 antibodies, antimyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies, and oligoclonal bands. A seronegative demyelinating disorder was considered. She was treated with pulsed methylprednisolone therapy. She responded well to steroids with no progression of illness during follow-up. Torticollis was partially improved.


2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
A Palta ◽  
P Dhiman ◽  
J Ram

This report describes a case of 50 year old woman fever and bony pains with lytic lesion in skull. A polyclonal band was seen in γregion on serum electrophoresis. Bone marrow examination showed excess of plasma cells along with many Pseudo- Gaucher cells. The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory reaction was made. Although stain for AFB was negative, the patient responded to antitubercular treatment. The presence of pseudo-gaucher cells along with plasmacytosis is a rare finding in tuberculosis. SAARC Journal of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases & HIV/AIDS; 2012; IX(2) 30-32 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/saarctb.v9i2.7976


2016 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. e42-e45
Author(s):  
Zhenpeng Liu ◽  
Xianzeng Hou ◽  
Xiaoyong Fan ◽  
Yuanyuan Hu ◽  
Guangcun Liu

Background Transorbital intracranial penetrating injury is rare. Damage caused by a huge metallic foreign body is very critical and life-threatening. Method We report an extremely rare case of transorbital intracranial penetrating metal strip (a car windshield wiper), which has not previously been reported in the literature. Results Emergency craniotomy was performed; the object was removed successfully, and the patient's life was saved. Conclusion With the life-threatening penetrating brain injury caused by a huge foreign body, prompt surgical treatment and comprehensive postoperative treatment are important to save patients' lives.


2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Serhat Erol ◽  
Bekir Akgun

Proximal migration of the distal end of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt has been observed much more rarely than other numerous shunt-related complications. Subgaleal migration of the peritoneal end is one of the samples. In the preset report we have discussed a case of subgaleal migration of the peritoneal end detected as a result of the examinations performed for shunt dysfunction. There was ventricular dilatation on CT scan of the brain. X-ray examinations confirmed proper ventricular catheter and shunt valve placement but a complete migration of distal (peritoneal) catheter into the subgaleal space. Then the patient’s shunt was revised. When our case and the literature were examined, we observed that this complication was frequently encountered during the first postoperative months, in the pediatric ages and in patients with advanced hydrocephalus. Besides, we have detected that the peritoneal catheters had tendency to migration into the subgaleal tissues similar to pre-insertion forms of the preoperatively original packages.


1973 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darwin J. Ferry ◽  
Ronald Gooding ◽  
Jim C. Standefer ◽  
G. Michael Wiese

✓ Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) changes induced by Pantopaque myelography were determined by comparing samples of CSF from 47 patients with disc symptoms, obtained before and after myelography. Cell count, total protein, colloidal gold curve, and CSF protein electrophoretic patterns were compared. An immediate and persistent modest lymphocytosis was found. Total protein and CSF gamma globulin were elevated 3 weeks after myelography and throughout the remainder of the 80-day study period. This CSF profile characterizes a chronic inflammatory reaction induced by Pantopaque.


Neurosurgery ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gene H. Barnett ◽  
Samuel M. Chou ◽  
Janet W. Bay

Abstract A case of posttraumatic meningioma with pathological evidence of intimate association with a nidus of chronic inflammatory reaction is presented. The literature regarding the controversial association of trauma with this neoplasm is critically reviewed. Although meningiomas are not common sequelae of head trauma, it is proposed that they may arise when the injury results in chronic inflammation.


2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 352-354
Author(s):  
Grigoriy N. Tarasenko ◽  
N. V Vorozhko ◽  
E. A Kurilova ◽  
A. V Bekoeva

The clinical case of flebotodermia, which has arisen on a sting of the tick, is presented. The patient consulted a dermatologist about irritable papilloma in the left armpit. With careful examination and dermoscopy was detected tick in the skin with symptoms of inflammatory reaction around the bite. The tick removal by electrocoagulation was performed. The authors draw the attention of doctors of all specialties on the needfor careful and regular inspection of patients in hospitals for the presence and remove of ticks.


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