scholarly journals Erysipelas lymphedema: Two case reports and literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rijami Godwin Ekpo ◽  
Otei O. Otei ◽  
Mba O. Ozinko
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Hospital Treatment ◽  
Compression Stocking ◽  
Cutaneous Infection ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Appropriate Treatment

Erysipelas, a variant of cellulitis, is a superficial dermal bacterial infection. This superficial cutaneous infection may cause lymphangitis with resultant lymphedema in poorly treated cases. Reports of erysipelas preceding lymphedema are rare, rather many have reported the occurrence of erysipelas in patients with subclinical or overt lymphedema. Two case reports of erysipelas preceding lymphedema after appropriate parenteral antibiotics therapy and limb elevation are here presented. Following diagnosis, admission, and commencement of therapy, the second patient (Case 2) discontinued hospital treatment halfway for native treatment and returned after about 3 weeks. All patients recovered successfully but later presented with lymphedema after 8 weeks and 6 weeks, respectively. Both patients made a sustained functional recovery of their limbs with conservative management including elastic compression stocking and limb elevation. Erysipelas infection preceding lymphedema may develop when it occurs, prompt and appropriate treatment modalities for erysipelas infection may forestall the development of lymphedema.

Conservative Management in Two Penetrating Fishbone Injuries: A Case Series and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Medical Referral

Foreign body ingestion is a regular medical referral. Patients present with different objects such as chicken bones, nails, coins, and fishbones. It is usually managed in causality and passes without any intervention. However, occasionally, we come across fishbone complications requiring intervention. We discuss the course and management of two case reports of fishbone injuries in different abdominal regions.

Conservative Management for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Mimicking Carcinoma: Case Reports and Literature Review

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Naraynsingh ◽  
Seetharaman Hariharan ◽  
Dilip Dan ◽  
Patrick Harnarayan ◽  
Surujpaul Teelucksingh
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis

Buccal Bifurcation Cyst: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee-Ra Kim ◽  
Soon-Hyeun Nam ◽  
Hyeun-Jung Kim ◽  
So-Young Choi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Odontogenic Cyst ◽  
Radiographic Features ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Distinct Features

Introduction: A buccal bifurcation cyst (BBC) is an uncommon inflammatory odontogenic cyst associated with the permanent mandibular first or second molar in children. Case reports: These reports present two cases of BBC and describes the clinical and radiographic features leading to the diagnosis and the treatment of this lesion. Two patients complained of mandibular buccal swelling around the permanent first molar. The diagnosis of BBC in both cases was based on the clinical and radiographic features. In both cases, only enucleation was performed without extracting the involved tooth. Results: There were no recurrences during follow up. All teeth remained vital and erupted normally. Conclusion: The most appropriate treatment is usually enucleation of the cyst without extraction of the associated tooth. Therefore, knowledge of the distinct features of BBC is important for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

scholarly journals Coexistence of Craniopharyngioma and Cranial Fibrous Dysplasia: A Clinicopathological Study of 5 Cases and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang-Hua Fan ◽  
ZHI LI
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Fibrous Dysplasia ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Subtotal Resection ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Tumor Subtypes ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Causative Relationship

Abstract Background: Craniopharyngioma (CP) and cranial fibrous dysplasia (CFD) are both rare embryonic benign cranial diseases that most commonly present during childhood or adolescence. Co-existence of CP and CFD is extremely rare, which has never been reported before.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 5 patients coexisted with CP and CFD in Beijing Tiantan Hospital from January 2003 to January 2021. Their clinicopathological features, treatment modalities, and outcomes were summarized. Moreover, a comprehensive literature review was conducted, and in order to explore the potential connection leading to this coexistence, the CFD characteristic GNAS gene and corresponding Gsα protein were tested in the CPResults: There were 4 males and 1 female (median age, 39 years) in the present series. The symptoms mainly included headache, dizziness, fatigue, polyuria/polydipsia, hypogonadism and blurred vision. Sphenoidal bone is the most common involved bone by CFD (n =4). Four patients had undergone surgery to remove the CP (1 transsphnoid and 3 transcranial). Complete and subtotal resection were achieved in 2 cases respectively. The tumor subtypes were 3 adamantinomatous, 1 unknown subtype. The common postoperative complications are pan-hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, and hypothyroidism. The mean follow-up time was 57.2 months. Postoperative hormone replacement was required in 2 patients. 3 patients underwent a genetic study of tumor specimens. GNAS mutations were not detected, but they were positive for Gsα protein. Conclusions: Though the definite causative relationship has not been proved, the coexistence of CP and CFD should not completely be excluded potential interplay or atypical FD course for the uncommon manifestations of CPs. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are more challenging than for solitary CPs for the deformations of skull base, as of now, management strategies are aimed at surgical treating the CP and regularly monitoring the CFD.

Panhypopituitarism from neurosarcoidosis in an adolescent: case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 1039-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Sukumaran
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Disease Case ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Background Neurosarcoidosis is not a common entity from an endocrinology standpoint. Prompt diagnosis is essential in order to determine appropriate treatment and to establish prognosis. Case presentation Our case illustrates the difficulties encountered in making a diagnosis of sarcoidosis in an adolescent who presented with polyuria, polydipsia and hypernatremia. She developed panhypopituitarism and her deficits did not improve after treatment. Conclusion Pediatric endocrinologists diagnose and treat panhypopituitarism associated with many conditions. Neurosarcoidosis should be considered as part of the diagnosis in patients with panhypopituitarism, especially if there is evidence of multi organ disease. Case reports can effectively address the gap in knowledge due to the limited exposure of physicians to this field, especially in children.

Multiple Skull Base Meningiomata in a Transgender Patient: Case Report and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Alalade ◽  
Christopher Millward ◽  
Piyali Pal ◽  
Catherine Gilkes
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Transgender Patient
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