Morel-Lavallée Lesion of the Lumbar Region: A Case Report

A 14-year-old boy presented with painless gross hematuria after a blunt trauma to his right lumbar region. Abdominal ultrasonography and abdominal computerized tomography revealed that the right kidney was hydronephrotic; contrast material delineated a hematoma inside the kidney. The patient underwent a right simple nephrectomy and after histopathological examination was found to have a renomedullary interstitial cell tumor of the right kidney. This tumor is common in patients older than 50 years, whereas our patient was very young. The diagnosis of this small tumor is not possible by conventional radiological techniques and histopathological examination is mandatory for its diagnosis.

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COMPLICATED LUMBAR TUBERCULOUS SPONDYLODISCITIS IN DISSEMINATED TUBERCULOSIS, TREATED USING A NON-CONVENTIONAL ANTERIOR SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR HYDROSTATIC DISTRACTION: A CASE REPORT

Acta Ortopédica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/1413-785220182606178095 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 401-405

Author(s):

Alex Oliveira de Araujo ◽

Thiago Queiroz Soares ◽

Alessandro Gonzalez Torelli ◽

Allan Hiroshi de Araujo Ono ◽

Raphael Martus Marcon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Support System ◽

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Psoas Muscle ◽

Spinal Instability ◽

Lumbar Region ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Disseminated Tuberculosis ◽

Anterior Support ◽

Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe a case of disseminated tuberculosis affecting the lumbar spine that was treated using a non-conventional anterior support system. Background: Tuberculous spondylodiscitis is the most common and most severe form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Although antibiotic therapy is the most frequently used treatment, surgery is necessary in cases of neurological deficit, spinal instability, significant deformity, severe sepsis, paravertebral and epidural abscesses or in cases wherein clinical treatment has failed. A surgical procedure is also indicated when a biopsy is required. With the development of new methods for reconstruction and fixation of the spine, complete debridement of the tuberculous foci has become an increasingly common approach, but there is a lack consensus on the best technique. Methods and results: The patient suffered from disseminated tuberculosis affecting the lumbar region of the spine, with an abscess in the psoas muscle. He underwent extensive debridement via both anterior and posterior approaches, using a non-conventional anterior support system that promotes hydrostatic distraction. Conclusions: Treatment using the hydrostatic distraction system was able to reestablish both the stability and anatomy of the lumbar curve. Level of evidence IV, Case report.

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Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the thoracic spine: A case report with a review of the literature.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.e19039 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e19039-e19039

Author(s):

Muran Man ◽

Qinghua Liu

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽

Thoracic Spine ◽

Lumbar Disc ◽

B Cell Lymphoma ◽

Thoracic Vertebra ◽

Lumbar Region ◽

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽

Spine Mri ◽

Motor Disturbances

e19039 Background: Primary non-Hodgkin lymphomas of thoracic vertebra are rare, hard to confirm the diagnosis and with unfavorable prognosis. It is characterized by pain, asthenia, numbness, motor disturbances, etc. However, these symptoms don’t have their specificity. Biopsies are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Methods: A 37-year- old man presented with 3 months lumbar region pains and 4 days motor disturbances before he was admitted. The lumbar spine MRI showed lumbar disc herniation with no spinal compression. The thoracic spine MRI revealed altered vertebra signal and compressed marrow in the T10 vertebra. After the posterior tumor reduction and decompression and internal fixation of T10, the histopathology and immunohistochemistry was consistent with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. After surgery, treatment of chemotherapy (ECHOP, RCHOP) in combination with radiotherapy (T8-T12, L5-S1, 45Gy/25F) were followed. Results: Six-year follow-up MRI showed no relapses, metastasis and instability. The patient currently has the self-care ability which could deal with the everyday activities. Conclusions: Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma originated in the thoracic vertebra is rare, easily to be misdiagnosed. To learn more about the diagnoses and to do the needle biopsy as early as possible would be beneficial to improve the survival rate and the quality of patients’ lives. Key words: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Thoracic Vertebra, Case Report

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Spontaneous and enormous, chronic expanding hematoma of the lumbar region: a case report

Cases Journal ◽

10.1186/1757-1626-2-9400 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Dritan Pasku ◽

Artan Bano ◽

Eleni Lagoudaki ◽

Kalliopi Alpantaki ◽

Pavlos Katonis

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Lumbar Region ◽

Chronic Expanding Hematoma

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An Intradural Epidermoid Cyst in the Lumbar Region: Case Report and Review of Current Aetiological Theories

Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica ◽

10.3109/17453677408989700 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 45 (6) ◽

pp. 898-905

Author(s):

Robert E. Page

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Epidermoid Cyst ◽

Lumbar Region

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Gouty Tophi in Lumbar Region that Mimicked Chondrosarcoma, a Case Report

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.9734/jammr/2017/32813 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (7) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Nicasio Arriada ◽

Juan González-Mosqueda ◽

Katiuzka Casares-Cruz ◽

Jose Soto-Hernandez ◽

Martha Tena-Suck

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Lumbar Region

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Unilateral Lichen Planus: A Rare Case Report

Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology ◽

10.3126/njdvl.v16i1.19419 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 70-71

Author(s):

Niharika Jha ◽

Bimal Kanish ◽

Anuradha Bhatia

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Lichen Planus ◽

Rare Variant ◽

Rare Case ◽

The Body ◽

Lumbar Region ◽

Volar Aspect ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

The Right

Lichen planus (LP) is a papulosquamous disorder characterized by violaceous, flat topped papules and plaques seen on the volar aspect of the wrists, lumbar region and around the ankles. It can have a varied presentation. Here we describe a rare variant of LP in a female who presented with unilateral eruptions of violaceous papules over the right side of the body.

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