scholarly journals A Thoracic Outlet Syndrome That Concealed a Glioblastoma. Findings from a Case Report

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 908
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Storari ◽  
Manuel Signorini ◽  
Valerio Barbari ◽  
Firas Mourad ◽  
Mattia Bisconti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Parietal Lobe ◽  
Clavicle Fracture ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Arm Pain ◽  
The Brain

Background: Glioblastoma is the most frequent and aggressive malignant brain tumor among adults. Unfortunately, its symptoms can vary considerably depending on the size, location and the anatomic structures of the involved brain. Case report: A 58-year-old male amateur cyclist who suffered from sharp arm pain was examined for a thoracic outlet syndrome due to a previous clavicle fracture. Because of ambiguous results of the neck and nerve plexus imaging, he was referred to a neurosurgeon who properly suspected a brain tumor. The neuroimaging of the brain shown a 3 cm disploriferative mass with a blood enhancement within the left parietal lobe. The mass was urgently removed, and its histologic analysis stated a grade 4 glioblastoma. Conclusion: This case report highlights the differential diagnosis process and the teamwork approach needed to diagnose a rare presentation of a brain glioblastoma, which started its symptoms mimicking a thoracic outlet syndrome caused by a previous bone fracture.

Case Report and Literature Review of Nodular Hidradenoma, a Rare Adnexal Tumor That Mimics Breast Carcinoma, in a 20-Year-Old Woman

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-325
Author(s):  
Vanya Jaitly ◽  
Richard Jahan-Tigh ◽  
Tatiana Belousova ◽  
Hui Zhu ◽  
Robert Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sweat Glands ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Adnexal Tumor ◽  
Nodular Hidradenoma ◽  
Growing Mass ◽  
Uncommon Tumor

Abstract Nodular hidradenoma is an uncommon cutaneous adnexal tumor arising from sweat glands. In the skin, it usually presents as a solitary dermal nodule; excision is curative in most cases. In rare instances, it may present as a breast mass and can mimic breast carcinoma clinically and radiologically, causing diagnostic dilemmas for the treating physician and pathologist. Herein, we discuss a case of nodular hidradenoma in a 20-year-old Hispanic woman as a rapidly growing mass in the breast that mimicked breast carcinoma. We discuss the rare presentation of this uncommon tumor and the differential diagnosis of this entity, as well as the results of our literature review on the topic.

scholarly journals A Solitary Ventral Scapular Osteochondroma causing Pseudo-winging of Scapula: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eknath Pawar ◽  
Nihar Modi ◽  
Amit Kumar Yadav ◽  
Jayesh Mhatre ◽  
Sachin Khemkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Medial Border ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Scapular Region

Introduction: Winging of scapula is defined as a failure of dynamic stabilizing structures that anchor the scapula to the chest wall, leading to prominence of the medial border of scapula. It could be primary, secondary, or voluntary. Primary winging could be true winging due to neuromuscular causes or pseudo-winging due to osseous or soft-tissue masses. A scapular osteochondroma is a very rare presentation site and causes pseudo-winging leading to pushing away of the scapula away from the chest wall presenting as medial border prominence. Here, we are reporting a rare case of a scapular osteochondroma causing a pseudo-winging of the scapula. Case Report: A 2-year-old male child presented with painless, immobile, and non-fluctuant swelling over the left scapular region, insidious in onset and progressive in nature. On examination, a non-tender, immobile swelling was palpable with a painless and unrestricted range of motion at the shoulder joint. After evaluating radiographs and CT scan, the patient was diagnosed to have a ventral scapular osteochondroma leading to pseudo-winging of the scapula. Conclusion: Despite the rarity, a differential diagnosis of a scapular osteochondroma should be kept in mind while examining a young child presenting with a winged scapula. Keywords: Scapula, osteochondroma, pseudo-winging.

Lung carcinoma presenting as bilateral metastases in the mandibular gingivae: a case report and literature review

Dental Update ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 846-848
Author(s):  
Nusaybah Elsherif ◽  
Predrag Jeremic ◽  
Tim Blackburn
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Oral Malignancies ◽  
Oral Abnormalities ◽  
Bilateral Metastases

This case report describes the rare presentation of lung carcinoma as bilateral masses affecting the mandibular gingivae. Although metastatic disease to the mouth is rare, accounting for only 1% of oral malignancies, it is essential to ensure that the presence of cancer is included in any differential diagnosis. CPD/Clinical Relevance: All oral abnormalities persisting for longer than 3 weeks should be referred urgently for specialist assessment and biopsy.

Late onset venous thoracic outlet syndrome following clavicle non-union fracture: A case report

Vascular ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J Wong ◽  
Tammy M Holm ◽  
George SM Dyer ◽  
Jonathan D Gates
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Clavicle Fracture ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Clavicle Fractures

A 59-year-old woman was admitted three times over a six-month period with recurrent upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT). It was determined that this patient was suffering from an unusual presentation of Paget-Schröetter syndrome secondary to a 20-year-old non-union of a midshaft clavicle fracture. Following thrombolysis the patient underwent resection and plate fixation of the clavicle fracture non-union. Despite the anatomic proximity of the subclavian vessels to the clavicle, vascular complications from fracture are rare. Treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures is often non-operative. Non-union rates are generally less than 10%, and easily treated secondarily without complication. Clavicular pseudo-arthroses from trauma have been implicated in the development of the thoracic outlet syndromes, however, onset 20 years after fracture has never before been reported.

scholarly journals Limb Pain as Unusual Presentation of a Parietal Intraparenchymal Bleeding Associated with Crack Cocaine Use: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Lucerna ◽  
James Espinosa ◽  
Taimur Zaman ◽  
Risha Hertz ◽  
Douglas Stranges
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Basal Ganglia ◽  
Parietal Cortex ◽  
Hemorrhagic Stroke ◽  
Crack Cocaine ◽  
Parietal Lobe ◽  
Central Pain ◽  
Light Touch ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Arm Pain

Limb pain as a presenting feature of an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke is extremely rare. Here we present a case of a 65-year-old male with complaints of left arm pain and allodynia (specifically light touch to any part of the left arm produced significant discomfort) who was found to have a right parietal lobe intraparenchymal bleed after smoking crack cocaine. Acute central pain is mainly associated with parietal, thalamic, and brainstem lesions. It has been proposed that acute limb pain from a parietal lobe stroke is due to the disconnection of the parietal cortex from the thalamus secondary to the interruption of the pathways between the hemisphere and thalamus/basal ganglia.

scholarly journals Calcific Myonecrosis of the Leg: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Kewal Gangrade ◽  
Girish Yeotikar ◽  
Arjun Wadhwani ◽  
Vinod Naneria
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Radiological Features ◽  
Calcific Myonecrosis ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
History Of

Calcific myonecrosis is characterized by central liquefaction and peripheral calcification involving the entire muscle mass and is considered to be a late sequel of compartment syndrome. Being a rare presentation, considering differential diagnosis is important. Diagnosis is based on history of trauma and typical radiological features. Symptomatic patients require complete excision of the mass while asymptomatic patients can be treated nonoperatively.

scholarly journals Adrenal Failure due to Adrenal Metastasis of Lung Cancer: A Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Adolpho Moreira Faulhaber ◽  
Flavia Kessler Borges ◽  
Aline Maria Ascoli ◽  
Renato Seligman ◽  
Tania Weber Furlanetto
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Adrenal Metastasis ◽  
Adrenal Failure ◽  
Rare Presentation

We report a case of a patient with adrenal failure due to bilateral adrenal metastasis of lung cancer. This is a rare presentation of lung cancer. We review the differential diagnosis of weight loss and how to make diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency.

Calcified Metastases to the Brain in a Child: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadanori Tomita ◽  
Marianne B. Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Undifferentiated Sarcoma ◽  
Intracranial Metastases ◽  
The Brain

Abstract A child with calcified intracranial metastases of undifferentiated sarcoma of the mediastinum is described. Calcifications in metastatic neoplasms to the brain are rare, but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of intracranial calcified lesions.

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