scholarly journals Leptomeningeal Cyst in the Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Paula Pilar Morales Cejas ◽  
Paula Pilar Morales Cejas ◽  
Yanire Sánchez Medina ◽  
Marta García Berrocal ◽  
Luis Francisco Gómez Perals
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Adult Case ◽  
Leptomeningeal Cyst ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Previous Trauma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Childhood Fractures

Background: Leptomeningeal cysts are a rare complication of childhood fractures, being very rare in adulthood and usually related to previous trauma generated in children. Case Presentation: We present a case of “growing fracture” in a 70-year-old woman with a history of head injury in childhood, who clinically debuted with paresthesia-dysesthesia in the left hemicranium and hypersensitivity and pain in the affected area, and who was treated with surgical treatment. Conclusion: We review the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of this injury today.

scholarly journals Bladder Injury during Caesarean Section, Surgical and Anaesthetic Management: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
Shallu Chaudhary ◽  
Major Amit Atwal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
Bladder Injury ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Emergency Caesarean ◽  
History Of

Urinary bladder injury is a rare complication during caesarean section but its incidence is increasing due to growing trend in caesarean deliveries. In this case report, we reported a 32 year old pregnant female with previous history of caesarean section who presented during labour. Emergency caesarean was done and the case was complicated with bladder injury intraoperatively. The injury was immediately identified and was repaired in two layers. This case highlights the anaesthetic and surgical management of inadvertent bladder injury during caesarean section. Keywords: Bladder injury, caesarean section, Emergency caesarean.

scholarly journals Management of pleural empyema in a 12-year-old obese patient with COVID-19: a pediatric case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Abbasi ◽  
Farnaz Sadat Javanmardi ◽  
Ahmad Mokhtari ◽  
Parisa Hosseinpour ◽  
Reza Shahriarirad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Pleural Empyema ◽  
Pleural Drainage ◽  
Pediatric Case ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Atypical Presentations ◽  
New Mutations

Abstract Background With the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, along with the development of new mutations of the virus and an increase in the number of cases among pediatrics, physicians should be aware and alerted on the atypical presentations of the disease, especially in less expected individuals. Case presentation Here we present a 12-year-old obese boy (BMI = 37.5 kg/m2) who presented with empyema, which was following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The patient had no history of fever. Due to the onset of dyspnea, a chest tube was inserted for him which was later altered to a pleural drainage needle catheter. Conclusion Our case is the first report of COVID-19 presenting as empyema among pediatrics. Pleural empyema should be considered as a rare complication of COVID-19. Since there is still no guideline in the management of empyema in the context of COVID-19, delay in diagnosis and intervention may cause morbidity and mortality in children.

scholarly journals Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Roya S. Nazarian ◽  
Nikki S. Vyas ◽  
John Evans ◽  
Robert G. Phelps
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Molluscum Contagiosum ◽  
Polyoma Virus ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Adult Case ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Immunosuppressive Medications

Trichodysplasia spinulosa (TS) is a rare, opportunistic infectious skin disease caused by the polyoma virus.  Clinically, TS is characterized by follicular papules, keratin spicules, and alopecia most classically in a midfacial distribution. Since its discovery in 2010, no standard of treatment has been established, though use of oral acitretin, valganciclovir, lefludomide, topical cidofovir, physical extraction, and modification of immunosuppressive medications have been reported in the literature.  We describe the case of a 52-year old female with a painful midfacial eruption and alopecia of the bilateral eyebrows ultimately diagnosed with TS and treated with topical cidofovir 3%. Though the TS eruption resolved, treatment resulted in hyperpigmentation of the affected area. Hyperpigmentation associated with cidofovir use has been reported in cases of molluscum contagiosum, however, no such association has been described in the treatment of TS to our knowledge. Therefore, we report this case to highlight an underreported adverse effect of topical cidofovir in the setting of this rare disease.

scholarly journals Recurrent Volvulus during Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Layan Alrahmani ◽  
Jaclyn Rivington ◽  
Carl H. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Previous Pregnancy ◽  
Gastrointestinal Obstruction ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Colonoscopic Decompression ◽  
Colon Volvulus

Introduction. Sigmoid colon volvulus (SV) represents the most common etiology of antepartum gastrointestinal obstruction, with repetitive antepartum episodes rarely reported. Case Presentation. A 25-year-old multiparous patient with history of SV at 26 weeks in her previous pregnancy presented with recurrent episodes of SV at 32 0/7, 32 4/7, 37 0/7, and 38 1/7 weeks successfully managed with colonoscopic decompression. Labor was successfully induced at 38 4/7 weeks, and she experienced two further episodes on postpartum days #1 and #32 also treated with colonoscopic decompression, followed by laparoscopic resection. Conclusion. Successful treatment of antepartum SV with colonoscopic decompression does not preclude recurrence later in gestation and in future pregnancies.

Traumatic Leptomeningeal Cyst in a 24-Year-Old Man: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. E201-E201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karlo Houra ◽  
Vili Beros ◽  
Tomislav Sajko ◽  
Hrvoje Cupic
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Bone Lesions ◽  
Leptomeningeal Cyst ◽  
Progressive Neurological Deficit ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subcutaneous Mass

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Traumatic leptomeningeal cysts represent a rare complication of a childhood cranial fracture, and occur in only 0.05 to 0.6% of all cranial fractures. In adults, clinical manifestations of a childhood trauma are very rare and usually appear in the form of nontender, nonpulsatile, subcutaneous mass, accompanied by a progressive neurological deficit and seizures, as shown in our case. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 24-year-old man with seizures caused by a traumatic leptomeningeal cyst resulting from the head injury he suffered at the age of 9 months. INTERVENTION: Right-sided craniotomy was performed with consequent microsurgical removal of the leptomeningeal cyst. The dura was reconstructed in a watertight manner and a cranioplasty was performed with Palacos (Howmedica International, Limerick, Ireland). CONCLUSION: It is important to consider traumatic leptomeningeal cysts when treating adult patients with erosive bone lesions who have a history of head trauma.

An Obscure Colon Dilatation and its Underlying Cause: Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Anton Stift ◽  
Kerstin Wimmer ◽  
Felix Harpain ◽  
Katharina Wöran ◽  
Thomas Mang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sigmoid Colon ◽  
Immunohistochemical Staining ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Hirschsprung Disease ◽  
Endoscopic Examination ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Idiopathic Megacolon ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cells Of Cajal

Introduction: Congenital as well as acquired diseases may be responsible for the development of a megacolon. In adult patients, Clostridium difficile associated infection as well as late-onset of Morbus Hirschsprung disease are known to cause a megacolon. In addition, malignant as well as benign colorectal strictures may lead to intestinal dilatation. In case of an idiopathic megacolon, the underlying cause remains unclear. Case Presentation: We describe the case of a 44-year-old male patient suffering from a long history of chronic constipation. He presented himself with an obscurely dilated large intestine with bowel loops up to 17 centimeters in diameter. Radiological as well as endoscopic examination gave evidence of a spastic process in the sigmoid colon. The patient was treated with a subtotal colectomy and the intraoperative findings revealed a stenotic stricture in the sigmoid colon. Since the histological examination did not find a conclusive reason for the functional stenosis, an immunohistochemical staining was advised. This showed a decrease in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in the stenotic part of the sigmoid colon. Discussion: This case report describes a patient with an idiopathic megacolon, where the underlying cause remained unclear until an immunohistochemical staining of the stenotic colon showed a substantial decrease of ICCs. Various pathologies leading to a megacolon are reviewed and discussed.

scholarly journals The spontaneous resolution of a vortex vein varix: case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara L Weidmayer ◽  
Hakan Demirci
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Spontaneous Resolution ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Clinical Resolution ◽  
History Of ◽  
Vortex Vein ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Background The natural course of a vortex vein varix, though not well understood, has been known to remain stable. However, here we report a novel case of a vortex vein varix that resolved after an extended period of monitoring. Case presentation An asymptomatic 96-year-old Caucasian man was found to have a vortex vein varix. At his previous examination 13 months prior, his fundus was normal. At 13 months of observation, his vortex vein varix become clinically undetectable. Further follow-up confirmed continued absence of the varix. Conclusion This case demonstrates the development then clinical resolution of a vortex vein varix with no clear identifiable factors for its evolution. This case is novel and offers new insight into the natural history of some vortex vein varices, implicating venous congestion as an instigator and venous collateralization as its alleviator, suggesting that vortex vein varices are likely more common than previously reported since some may be temporary and under-identified.

Extensive Extraneural Metastases of Cerebral Glioblastoma in a Pediatric Patient: An Extreme Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kadir Oktay ◽  
Dogu Cihan Yildirim ◽  
Arbil Acikalin ◽  
Kerem Mazhar Ozsoy ◽  
Nuri Eralp Cetinalp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Extraneural Metastases

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Extraneural metastases of glioblastoma are very rare clinical entities, especially in pediatric patients. Because of their rarity, they can be confused with other pathological processes. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of 16-year-old boy with extensive extraneural metastases of glioblastoma. Lung, liver, cervical lymph nodes, skin, and bone metastases were detected in the patient. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We describe the presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of this rare condition with regard to pertinent literature.

Gallbladder Paraganglioma: A Case Report With Review of the Literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 523-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shveta Mehra ◽  
Moonja Chung-Park
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Biliary System ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Quadrant Pain ◽  
Endocrine Neoplasia ◽  
History Of

Abstract We report a case of gallbladder paraganglioma that was discovered during nonrelated surgery. Retrospective study disclosed a family history of pheochromocytoma. The occurrence of gallbladder paraganglioma in the presence of family history of endocrine neoplasia supports that gallbladder paraganglioma may indeed occur as a part of the multiple endocrine neoplasm syndrome. Gallbladder paraganglioma is a rare tumor, and so far to our knowledge only 6 cases have been reported in the literature. Three cases were discovered incidentally during cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis, 2 presented with right upper quadrant pain, and 1 manifested with gastrointestinal bleeding. We herein review all reported cases of paraganglioma of gallbladder and biliary system.

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