scholarly journals Parasagittal cystic meningioma mimicking hemangioblastoma: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Abiodun Idowu Okunlola ◽  
Ajayi Adeleke Ibijola ◽  
Olakunle Fatai Babalola ◽  
Cecilia Kehinde Okunlola ◽  
Olagoke Olaseinde Erinomo
Keyword(s):  
Brain Mri ◽  
Intracranial Tumor ◽  
Awake Craniotomy ◽  
Mural Nodule ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Large Cyst ◽  
Tumor Excision ◽  
Cystic Meningioma ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman

Background: Cystic meningioma is a rare variety with similar histological profiles like the solid tumors. It has been documented in both supratentorial and infratentorial compartments presenting radiologically as a large cyst with mural nodule mimicking hemangioblastoma. Case Description: We managed a middle-aged woman who presented with recurrent seizures and brain MRI revealed left frontal cystic parasagittal tumor with mural nodule. She had left frontal awake craniotomy and gross total tumor excision. Histology confirmed meningothelial meningioma. Conclusion: Cystic meningioma is rare but should be high in differentials of cystic intracranial tumor with dural based nodules. Awake craniotomy is possible for the excision of parasagittal tumor most especially when it is frontal in location.

scholarly journals Parasagittal cystic meningioma mimicking hemangioblastoma: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Abiodun Idowu Okunlola ◽  
Ajayi Adeleke Ibijola ◽  
Olakunle Fatai Babalola ◽  
Cecilia Kehinde Okunlola ◽  
Olagoke Olaseinde Erinomo
Keyword(s):  
Brain Mri ◽  
Intracranial Tumor ◽  
Awake Craniotomy ◽  
Mural Nodule ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Large Cyst ◽  
Tumor Excision ◽  
Cystic Meningioma ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman

Background: Cystic meningioma is a rare variety with similar histological profiles like the solid tumors. It has been documented in both supratentorial and infratentorial compartments presenting radiologically as a large cyst with mural nodule mimicking hemangioblastoma. Case Description: We managed a middle-aged woman who presented with recurrent seizures and brain MRI revealed left frontal cystic parasagittal tumor with mural nodule. She had left frontal awake craniotomy and gross total tumor excision. Histology confirmed meningothelial meningioma. Conclusion: Cystic meningioma is rare but should be high in differentials of cystic intracranial tumor with dural based nodules. Awake craniotomy is possible for the excision of parasagittal tumor most especially when it is frontal in location.

Micturition-triggered severe headache associated with bladder paraganglioma: A case report

Cephalalgia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 033310242110361
Author(s):  
Yonghui Liu ◽  
Tianlu Wei
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Headache Disorder ◽  
Severe Headache ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman

Background Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors, especially in the bladder. Although many paragangliomas are non-functional, functioning paragangliomas present with many non-specific signs and symptoms, such as hypertension and headache, complicating their diagnosis. Here, we report a case of micturition-induced severe headache associated with a bladder paraganglioma. Case description: This report describes a severe headache disorder triggered by micturition and associated with a bladder paraganglioma in a middle-aged woman. Her pain occurred consistently after micturition, beginning from the left side of the nose and gradually extended to the forehead and the parietal and occipital regions. The headaches lasted 5–10 min. Removal of the paraganglioma completely eliminated the patient’s pain syndrome. Conclusion This case elucidates the association between micturition-triggered headaches and bladder paragangliomas. The presence of a post-micturition severe headache should suggest the possibility of a bladder paraganglioma.

scholarly journals Inhalation poisoning with palytoxin from aquarium coral: case description and safety advice

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Schulz ◽  
Aleksandra Łoś ◽  
Aleksandra Szabelak ◽  
Aneta Strachecka
Keyword(s):  
Coral Species ◽  
Marine Organisms ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Practical Advice ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman ◽  
Live Rock

AbstractPalythoa spp. corals and some other marine organisms contain one of the most poisonous substances ever known – palytoxin (PTX). Due to their modest life requirements and ease of breeding, these corals are popular in home aquariums. Here we refer to a case of PTX poisoning of a middle-aged woman who inhaled poisonous vapours while brushing the corals from live rock and compare it with the available literature. As the case revealed that the symptoms of PTX poisoning are not specific and neither is treatment, our aim was to give a brief tabulated review of the symptoms that may indicate such poisoning. Cases of palytoxin poisoning have been reported worldwide, and severe ones (mostly due to ingestion of contaminated sea food) can end in death. As it appears, most (if not all) poisonings result from unawareness of the risk and reckless handling by aquarists. This is one of the first articles which provides some practical advice about the use of personal protection equipment, including gloves, masks, eyewear, and other clothing during any coral manipulation to minimise the risk. We also draw attention to the lack of marketing/trading regulations for dangerous coral species and/or regulations or instructions dealing with their removal and health protection.

A middle aged woman with isolated ACTH deficiency associated with transient GH deficiency

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Mangual ◽  
Jose Hernan-Martinez ◽  
Monica Santiago ◽  
Carlos Figueroa ◽  
Rafael Trinidad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gh Deficiency ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Isolated Acth Deficiency ◽  
Acth Deficiency ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman

scholarly journals P.005 Lisdexamfetamine precipitated pathological gambling

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (s2) ◽  
pp. S17-S17 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Chaudhary ◽  
A Hirsch ◽  
W MacPherson ◽  
J Nayati
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Nucleus Accumbens ◽  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mental Status Examination

Background: Lisdexamfetamine has not heretofore been reported to cause pathological gambling. Such a case is presented. Methods: A middle-aged woman, without past interest in gambling, gaming, or risk taking behavior, with childhood history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder presented with difficulty focusing and concentrating. Lisdexamfetamine was started at 20 mg daily and gradually escalated due to lack of efficacy. At 70 mg daily, she began binging on sweets and gambling all day, every day at nearby riverboats, which she had never frequented previously. Upon reduction to 60 mg daily, the gambling resolved. Ritalin 20 mg every morning and 50 mg every afternoon was used without gambling reoccurrence. Results: Mental Status Examination: Alert, cooperative and oriented x 3 with good eye contact. Euthymic, without mania, thoughts logical and goal directed. Conclusions: Enhanced dopamine in the nucleus accumbens may induce hedonic activities including gambling, binging on sweets, or sexual activity (Moore et al. 2014). Lisdexamfetamine has been described to induce mania, and pathological gambling may have been an isolated manifestation of early mania. In those who have recently begun lisdexamfetamine, query should be made regarding change in gambling behavior and in those who are pathologically gambling, investigation should be entertained as to whether they are taking lisdexamfetamine.

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