scholarly journals A case report of disseminated cysticercosis in Bali, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A.A Raka Sudewi ◽  
Toni Wandra ◽  
Oka Adnyana ◽  
NFN Moestikaningsih ◽  
A A.B.N. Nuartha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Recombinant Antigen ◽  
The Body ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
Repeated Treatment ◽  
Subcutaneous Nodules ◽  
The Brain

Abstract. We reported the case of a 36-year-old Balinese man who disseminated cysticercosis, presented neuro-, subcutaneous- and oral-cysticercosis. Diagnosis of it was based on anamnesis, clinical examination including CT Scan, histopathological and serological examinations. The patient visited outpatient clinic of Sanglah Denpasar Hospital in Bali, in June 2003 with two subcutaneous nodules in the body. Serological examinations (ELISA and immnunoblot) used both purified glycoproteins and chimeric recombinant antigen were positive. The two subcutaneous nodules disappeared after treatment with albendazole. In January 2004, the patient presented neuro-, and oral-cysticercosis. CT Scan showed multiple active lesions in the brain. During the treatment with 800 mg albendazole daily during for one month. The side effects of it such as nausea and vomit were found in that patient. Antibody responses in ELISA and immnunoblot were still positive and follow up CT scan in May 2004, it showed that very similar figures as previously. Repeated treatment with 400mg albendazole daily for one and half month was applied. Antibody responses became low, and CT scan in March 2006 did not show any active cysts but only calcified lesions.

scholarly journals Homoeopathic Treatment of Pituitary Adenoma: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Nur-E-Alam Rasel ◽  
Md. Sofiqul Alam ◽  
Md. Mostafizur Rahman Siddique ◽  
Narottam Debnath ◽  
Md. Jahangir Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Optic Chiasm ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
The Body ◽  
Near Future ◽  
The Brain

Most pituitary adenomas are slow-growing and benign, which means they are not cancer and do not spread to other parts of the body. They generally have a slow but severe impact on vision due to compression of the optic nerves, optic chiasm, and cavernous sinus.  However, as they grow big they can put pressure on nearby structures, such as the nerves that connect the eyes to the brain and cause symptoms. Pituitary adenomas are the third most common intracranial tumor and arise from the pituitary gland. An individual case is presented in this paper with radiological evidence (MRI) of a large lobulated intrasellar mass (3.0 cm transversely, 3.5 cm craniocaudally and 2 cm anteroposteriorly) with supra-sellar extension is causing elevation of the floor of the 3rd ventricle of the brain. Pituitary macroadenoma and hemorrhagic foei, pituitary apoplexy, and pituitary adenomas were founded by different CT scan and MRI reports in different laboratories. The patient was treated with constitutional homoeopathic medicines – Natrum muriticum-m/1, 16 doses up to Natrum muriticum-m/20, 16 doses each from 26/04/2014 to 07/08/2017. Before treatment imaging was done several times from 6/04/2011 to 12/01/2012showed complete resolution of the pituitary adenoma and during treatment3 follow-up imaging was done on 25/07/2015 and 06/08/2017. This case report reviews the clinical presentation, homoeopathic management, and treatment of the major classification of pituitary adenomas and call attention to the need for repertorization in individualized homoeopathic prescription. It is hoped that if this type of clinical research continues in the future, homeopathy will have a breakthrough result and it’s symptomatic medical treatment will play a beneficial role in the near future from the deadly evils of various types of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or combined therapy.

scholarly journals Small intestine duplication cyst with recurrent hematochezia: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhicheng Zhang ◽  
Xiaowei Huang ◽  
Qian Chen ◽  
Demin Li ◽  
Qi Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Duplication Cyst ◽  
Abdominal Ct ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Abdominal Ct Scan ◽  
Capsule Endoscopes

Abstract Background Small intestine duplication cysts (SIDCs) are rare congenital anatomical abnormalities of the digestive tract and a rare cause of hematochezia. Case presentation We describe an adult female presented with recurrent hematochezia. The routine gastric endoscope and colonic endoscope showed no positive findings. Abdominal CT scan indicated intussusception due to the "doughnut" sign, but the patient had no typical symptoms. Two subsequent capsule endoscopes revealed a protruding lesion with bleeding in the distal ileum. Surgical resection was performed and revealed a case of SIDC measuring 6 * 2 cm located inside the ileum cavity. The patient remained symptom-free throughout a 7-year follow-up period. Conclusion SIDCs located inside the enteric cavity can easily be misdiagnosed as intussusception by routine radiologic examinations.

Torticollis as an Initial Manifestation of a Seronegative Demyelinating Disorder in a Child: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandesh Kini ◽  
Yellanthoor Ramesh Bhat ◽  
Lakshmikanth Halegubbi Karegowda
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Demyelinating Disease ◽  
Oligoclonal Bands ◽  
Initial Manifestation ◽  
Demyelinating Disorder ◽  
The Brain

AbstractTorticollis refers to a condition in which the head is persistently tilted to one side, sometimes associated with pain. Torticollis in a child can be congenital or acquired. Torticollis as an initial manifestation of an underlying demyelinating syndrome is quite rare in children. Here, we report a 7-year-old girl who presented with persistent torticollis. Neuroimaging of the brain revealed features of a demyelinating disease. Further studies did not show any evidence of multiple sclerosis. Cerebrospinal fluid was negative for antiaquaporin-4 antibodies, antimyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies, and oligoclonal bands. A seronegative demyelinating disorder was considered. She was treated with pulsed methylprednisolone therapy. She responded well to steroids with no progression of illness during follow-up. Torticollis was partially improved.

scholarly journals Adjuvant hypofractionated partial-brain radiation therapy for pediatric Ewing sarcoma brain metastases: case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritchell van Dams ◽  
Henry S. Park ◽  
Ahmed K. Alomari ◽  
Adele S. Ricciardi ◽  
Harini Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Ewing Sarcoma ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Reasonable Approach ◽  
Inflammatory Changes ◽  
Brain Radiation ◽  
The Brain

This case report demonstrates that hypofractionated partial-brain radiation therapy with limited margins is a reasonable approach following gross tumor resection of Ewing sarcoma metastases to the brain. The patient presented with 2 intracranial metastases treated with gross-total resection followed by radiation therapy to 30 Gy in 5 fractions. The patient experienced symptomatic treatment-related inflammatory changes with resolution after receiving dexamethasone. He remains alive at 21 months of follow-up with no evidence of disease.

Surviving a Self-inflicted Transorbital Pen Intrusion to the Cerebellum: Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Breuskin ◽  
Ralf Ketter ◽  
Joachim Oertel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Routine Procedure ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Foreign Objects ◽  
Surgical Exposure ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Do So

Abstract Background Although intracranial traumas by penetrating foreign objects are not absolute rarities, the nature of trauma, the kind of object, and its trajectory make them a one of a kind case every time they occur. Whereas high-velocity traumas mostly result in fatalities, it is the low-velocity traumas that demand an individualized surgical strategy. Methods We present a case report of a 33-year-old patient who was admitted to our department with a self-inflicted transorbital pen injury to the brain. The authors recall the incident and the technique of the pen removal. Results Large surgical exposure of the pen trajectory was considered too traumatic. Therefore, we opted to remove the pen and have an immediate postoperative computed tomography (CT) scan. Due to its fragility, the pen case could only be removed with a screwdriver, inserted into the case. Post-op CT scan showed a small bleeding in the right peduncular region, which was treated conservatively. The patient was transferred back to intensive care unit and woken up the next day. She lost visual function on her right eye, but suffered from no further neurologic deficit. Conclusion Surgical management of removal of intracranial foreign bodies is no routine procedure. Although some would favor a large surgical exposure, we could not think of an approach to do so without maximum surgical efforts. We opted for a minimal surgical procedure with immediate CT scan and achieved an optimal result. We find this case to be worth considering when deciding on a strategy in the future.

Traumatic fracture of the medial coronoid process in a dog

2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 159-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Van Ryssen ◽  
O. Taeymans ◽  
M. Van Heerden ◽  
I. Gielen ◽  
M. Risselada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Elbow Joint ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Coronoid Process ◽  
Medial Approach ◽  
Immature Male ◽  
Left Elbow ◽  
Traumatic Fracture

SummaryThis case report describes an acute traumatic fracture of the medial coronoid process (MCP) in an immature male Rottweiler. On routine radiographs of the left elbow joint, clear abnormalities could not be detected. The definitive diagnosis was based on craniolaterocaudomedial oblique radiographs and a CT scan. The fragment was removed arthroscopically via a medial approach. Histologically the fragment did not show any signs of degeneration nor demineralisation, as seen in classical fragments of the medial coronoid process. One week after treatment, complete limb function had been regained. Follow-up radiographs after nine month showed a minimal increase of osteoarthrosis.

Convexity Meningioma Presenting as Postpartum Eclampsia

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bello B Shehu ◽  
Nasiru J Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
The Body ◽  
History Of ◽  
Neurological Features ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Progressive Weakness ◽  
In Pregnancy

A 37-year-old woman, Para 5+0 presented with a 1 year history of recurrent convulsions and progressive weakness of the right side of the body. She had been treated for postpartum eclampsia in her last delivery but symptoms recurred 3 months later. Evaluation including computerized tomography scan of the brain suggested a parieto-temporal meningioma, which was completely excised at craniotomy. Histology confirmed this to be a meningioma. The patient was well at 8 months of follow up. The growth of meningiomas may increase during pregnancy due to presence of receptors for progestational hormones in the tumour and the meningioma may become symptomatic in pregnancy, presenting as eclampsia. Close follow up of patients with eclampsia is necessary to identify neurological features that may lead to a diagnosis of meningioma. Early diagnosis is essential if a good outcome is to be ensured.

Giant Cell Lesions with a Noonan-like Phenotype: A Case Report

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoel Sant'Ana Filho ◽  
Claudia Marcela H. Cancino ◽  
Léonilson Gaião ◽  
Flavio Augusto Marsiaj Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Heart Defects ◽  
Sporadic Case ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
The Body ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Previous Diagnosis

Abstract Aim The purpose of this article is to describe a case of multiple giant cell lesions of the mandible that occurred in a 14-year-old girl with phenotypic characteristics associated with Noonan Syndrome (NS). Background NS is a dysmorphic disorder characterized by hypertelorism, short stature, congenital heart defects, short and webbed neck, skeletal anomalies, and bleeding diathesis. Report A 14-year-old girl with a previous diagnosis of NS (sporadic case) presented with multiple radiolucent lesions in the body and ramus of her mandible. Summary In terms of clinical behavior and the described radiographic characteristics, giant cells lesions with Noonan-like phenotype can be considered a form of cherubism. Therefore, surgical intervention is not necessary, but radiographic follow-up and observation is very important during the control and gradual regression of the lesions. Citation Cancino CMH, Gaião L, Sant'Ana Filho M, Oliveira FAM. Giant Cell Lesions with a Noonan-like Phenotype: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 May;(8)4:067-073.

scholarly journals Case report on tuberous sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Nadezhda V. Krasnova ◽  
Geliya G. Gimalieva ◽  
Larisa G. Sinitsyna
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Tuberous Sclerosis ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Comprehensive Examination ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Tubular Bones

Patient M., 23 years old, consulted a dermatologist with complaints of rashes on the face, which had bothered since childhood. On objective examination, skin lesions were widespread. A visual examination revealed spots of hypopigmentation, angiofibromas of the face, shagreen fate of the skin, periungual fibromas. She was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis. Further examination revealed a neoplasm in the brain and right kidney, damage to the lungs, tubular bones, lymphadenopathy. The patient continues to be monitored by a neurologist and therapist. Based on the results of CT scan of the chest organs, an oncologist's consultation was scheduled to conduct an oncology search. Thus, with skin manifestations characteristic of this disease, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination to identify concomitant pathology and early diagnosis of complications.

scholarly journals Case report of mesenteric lymphadenopathy in Gaucher disease: rare and benign complication

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-169
Author(s):  
M. Khalili ◽  
M. Gholamzadeh Baeis ◽  
M. Alaei
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Gaucher Disease ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Initial Examination ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
One Year

A 10-year-old boy known case of Gaucher disease about 2 years ago was admitted with nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain from 3 days before hospitalization to Mofid Children’s hospital, Tehran, Iran. On the initial examination, no abnormalities were found except for splenomegaly and brief tenderness on the spleen. In secondary paraclinical evaluations (with Ultrasound and Ct-scan), we noticed mesenteric lymphadenopathy in the patient. The lesions remained unchanged and no significant changes were observed in the clinical and laboratory evaluations of the patient during one-year follow-up period. This is a rare and benign manifestation of Gaucher disease, which is usually monitored and does not require any intervention without signs of malignancy or severe space occupying effects 

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