scholarly journals A RARE CASE OF AN EXTENSIVE SUBCUTANEOUS NECROSIS IN THE LEFT TEMPORAL REGION CAUSED BY ORANGE OIL INJECTION AND ITS MANAGEMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Hayri Berköz ◽  
Bora Akalın ◽  
Erol Kozanoğlu ◽  
Mehmet Solmaz ◽  
Mehmet Yıldıran ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Resham Srivastava ◽  
Naseem Akhtar ◽  
Puneet Prakash ◽  
Kirti Srivastava
Keyword(s):  

2001 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott E Kerick ◽  
Kaleb McDowell ◽  
Tsung-Min Hung ◽  
D.Laine Santa Maria ◽  
Thomas W Spalding ◽  
...  

1993 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-215
Author(s):  
A. Agarawal ◽  
S. K. Gupta ◽  
J. K. Sharma ◽  
V. Ojha

Author(s):  
Sowjanya Gandla ◽  
Veena Ramaswamy ◽  
Vishal Rao

<p>We describe 3 rare cases of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the head and neck region. Our first case was a 72 years old male presented with profuse bleeding from the left ear. On examination, proliferative, pink, friable mass was present in the left external auditory canal. On eliciting the detailed history, it was found that patient had renal cell carcinoma in the left kidney four years back and underwent left radical nephrectomy. Patient underwent left lateral temporal bone resection with cul-de-sac closure. Histopathological examination of the specimen showed metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Our second case was a 64 years old male presented with complaints of growth in the oral cavity of 1 month duration. On examination, 5×3 cms proliferative growth was present in the hard palate. Biopsy from the growth in the hard palate showed metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Patient gave history of renal cell carcinoma in the past for which he did not receive treatment. Our third case was a 45 years old male who presented to us with a diffuse swelling in the left temporal region of 2 months duration. On examination, 3×2 cms swelling was present in the left temporal region. Patient had history of renal cell carcinoma of left kidney and underwent left nephrectomy one year prior to the presentation of the left temporal swelling. Ultrasonography guided biopsy of the left temporal region showed metastatic renal cell carcinoma.</p>


2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-365
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar ◽  
Radhe Shyam Mittal

Abstract Posttraumatic Chronic ossified extradural hematomas are rare entities. Natural absorption of EDH does not occurs due to calcification. Chronic ossified EDH is frequently present in paediatric age group. Careful regular follow-up is mandatory in conservatively managed case of EDH in children. We report a rare case of Posttraumatic Chronic ossified extradural hematomas in a 10-years old girl presenting six years after head injury with right temporal region swelling.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Ermilton Barreira Parente Júnior ◽  
Marlon Daniel Gomes Coelho ◽  
Thais Mahassem Cavalcante de Macedo Parente ◽  
Olivia Maria Veloso Coutinho ◽  
Oscar Nunes Alves

Introdução: Abscessos cerebrais múltiplos são focos de infecções piogênicas do parênquima cerebral que requerem uma atenção imediata e eficaz para reducão de morbimortalidade. A identificação do agente etiológico e do foco infeccioso normalmente é de grande valia na programação terapêutica. Esse trabalho busca relatar um raro caso de abscessos cerebrais múltiplos em paciente imunocompetente e sem fatores de risco evidentes, e o papel fundamental da antibioticoterapia empírica na resolução do caso. Relato do caso: Paciente, 75 anos, sem evidência de imunossupressão e doenças prévias iniciou quadro de alterações das atividades básicas da vida diária, confusão de tempo e espaço, hipersonia, lentificação da marcha, disartria e dor em pontada na região temporal direita que não cessava ao uso de analgésicos. Em Ressôncia magnética evidenciou-se múltiplos abscessos em região temporal gerando efeito de massa e hipertensão intracraniana. Realizado craniotomias com drenagens de secreções purulentas e culturas do material que não identificaram o agente etiológico. Discussão: A abordagem terapêutica dos abscessos cerebrais ainda não se encontra definida. Em virtude disso, cada caso tem sido conduzido de forma individualizada de acordo com a localização das lesões, seu estágio evolutivo e as condições clínicas do paciente. No caso em questão não indentificou-se a origem dos abscessos e a resolução do quadro foi obtida através das drenagens cirúrgicas em associação a antibioticoterapia empírica. Com os avanços da neuroimagem e da farmacologia, a redução da mortalidade por abscessos cerebrais reduziu para menos de 10%. Porém, a não identificação de um agente etiológico e diversas abordagens neurocirúrgicas podem acarretar em mais comorbidades para o paciente. Apresentamos um raro caso de abcessos cerebrais em paciente imunocompetente sem identificação de organismo agressor e o papel da antibioticoterapia empírica na resolução do caso.   Palavras-chave: abscesso encefálico; imunocompetência; diagnóstico;  terapêutica; antimicrobianos. ABSTRACT Introduction: Multiple brain abscesses are centers of pyogenic cerebral parenchymal infections that require immediate and effective attention to reduce morbidity and mortality. The identification of the etiologic agent and the infectious focus are usually of great value in terms of therapeutic planning. This paper seeks to report a rare case of multiple brain abscesses in an immunocompetent patient with no evident risk factors and the fundamental role that empirical antibiotic therapy plays in the resolution of the case. Case report: A 75-year-old patient with no evidence of immunosuppression and previous illnesses began to experience changes in her basic daily live activities, confusion in time and space, hypersomnia, gait slowing, dysarthria and stabbing pain in the right temporal region of the brain that would not cease even with use of analgesics. Magnetic Resonance revealed multiple abscesses in the temporal region generating mass effect and intracranial hypertension. It was performed craniotomies with drainage of purulent secretions and it was prepared cultures out of the material which resulted in no identification of the etiological agent. Discussion: The therapeutic approach of brain abscesses has not yet been defined. As a result, each case has been conducted in an individualized manner according to the location of the lesions, their evolutionary stage and the patient's clinical conditions. In the case of this report, the abscess’ origin was not identified and the resolution of the condition was obtained through surgical drainage in association with empirical antibiotic therapy. With advances in neuroimaging and pharmacology, reduction in mortality from brain abscesses reduced to less than 10%. However, failure to identify an etiologic agent and several neurosurgical approaches may lead to more comorbidities for the patient. We present a rare case of cerebral abscesses in an immunocompetent patient without identification of an aggressor organism and the importance of empirical antibiotic therapy in the resolution of the case. Keywords: brain abscess; immunocompetence; diagnosis; therapeutics; anti-infective agents.


2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-202
Author(s):  
Joaquim Francisco Cavalcante Neto ◽  
Sebastião Carlos de Sousa Oliveira ◽  
Mateus Aragão Esmeraldo ◽  
Francisco Abdoral Brito Júnior ◽  
Paulo Roberto Lacerda Leal ◽  
...  

Case presentation: A 36-year-old male presented with moderate, progressive headache, in the left temporal region, irradiating to the ipsilateral frontal region, with several months of evolution, refractory to analgesic medication, including opioids. He reported a closed traumatic brain injury (TBI) 5 years before in a motorcycle collision with an automobile, without a helmet. At the physical examination, it was possible to verify a pulsatile mass measuring 1.5 cm in diameter, with fremitus, in the left temporal region. The magnetic resonance imaging scan presented a round lesion, encapsulated, on the course of the superficial temporal artery (STA). The digital subtraction angiography confirmed the diagnosis of STA pseudoaneurysm. A surgical resection of the aneurysm was performed, leading to the complete resolution of the headache. Discussion: The STA pseudoaneurysm is a rare condition, representing less than 1% of aneurysms, usually presenting as a late complication of TBI. The majority of cases are asymptomatic, although focal symptoms and even bleeding may occur. The presentation with a chronic refractory headache is exceptional. Its treatment is indicated for local symptom resolution, aesthetic purposes, and rupture prevention, done by clipping and resection of the pseudoaneurysm. Conclusion: Even though unusual, the awareness of this condition is important for the etiological diagnosis of a persistent temporal headache in a patient with a history of TBI.


1996 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 688-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Yih Liu ◽  
Shuu-Jiun Wang ◽  
Jong-Ling Fuh ◽  
Yong-Yi Yang ◽  
Hsiu-Chih Liu

Objective: Post-stroke mania has rarely been noted and researched, and reported cases have mostly involved the non-dominant hemisphere. In this paper, we report a case of bipolar disorder secondary to a stroke over the dominant hemisphere. Clinical picture: A 48-year-old, right-handed man had a cerebral infarct over the left temporal region. He became depressed after the stroke, and 4 months later developed a manic episode. Treatment: The patient was treated with haloperidol and lorazepam. Outcome: The symptoms subsided within 2 months after treatment. Conclusions: It is premature to consider mania to be a syndrome of the right, or non-dominant, hemisphere. We suggest that further study focusing on specific anatomical regions, rather than laterality, will help to elucidate the interrelationship between mood and brain function.


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