scholarly journals Laparoscopic Resection of a Huge Retrorectal Tumor

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Han Deok Kwak ◽  
Jae Kyun Ju
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Rectal Wall ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Tailgut Cyst ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Retrorectal Tumor ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Retrorectal Space ◽  
Retrorectal Cystic Hamartoma ◽  
The Right

Retrorectal space tumors are rare, and so are frequently unrecognized, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. A 57-year-old man visited the outpatient clinic with the chief complaints of thin stool and lower pelvic heaviness. A smooth, round huge palpable mass on the right posterolateral rectal wall was detected and pelvic computed tomography showed a 7.8-cm cystic lesion in the right retrorectal space. Laparoscopic procedures were initiated with perirectal dissection for rectal mobilization. After fixation of the peritoneum and tying the rectum for intracorporeal traction, the rectum was mobilized to identify the cyst. The cyst was removed using an endo-bag, with completion of cyst dissection. The final pathologic diagnosis was a tailgut cyst, or retrorectal cystic hamartoma without evidence of malignancy. The patient was discharged without any complications. The patient had no dyschezia or problems with bowel function. Laparoscopic resection is a safe and feasible method for surgical treatment, even for bulky retrorectal tumors, with an early recovery period.

Neuroendocrine Tumor Arising in a Tailgut Cyst: A Rare Presacral Tumor

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiichiro Iwata ◽  
Zsolt Orosz ◽  
James Teh ◽  
Jeremy Reynolds ◽  
Duncan Whitwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumor ◽  
Cystic Lesion ◽  
Presacral Space ◽  
Tailgut Cyst ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Retrorectal Space ◽  
Presacral Tumor ◽  
Retrorectal Cystic Hamartoma ◽  
The Right

A tailgut cyst (retrorectal cystic hamartoma) is an uncommon lesion that develops in the presacral (retrorectal) space. Malignant change in a tailgut cyst is extremely rare and presents as a soft tissue (presacral) or bone (sacral) neoplasm. We report a case of tailgut cyst in which a neuroendocrine tumor developed in a 25-year-old female. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed a sacrococcygeal malformation with absent left S4 and S5 and a partly cystic lesion within the right presacral space. Histologically, the lesion contained cystic and solid elements. The cysts were lined by columnar and stratified squamous epithelial cells with underlying patchy smooth muscle. The solid element was a partly necrotic neuroendocrine tumor composed mainly of ribbons of tumor cells, which showed mitotic activity and expressed cytokeratin, chromogranin, and synaptophysin. Histologically, tailgut cysts are lined by epithelium and contain scattered smooth muscle bundles in the cyst wall. Although rare, the possibility of tailgut cyst with neuroendocrine tumor should be included in the differential diagnosis of an enlarging presacral tumor.

Diagnosis of Tailgut Cyst in Gynecologic Patients: Systematic Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
Polina Schwarzman ◽  
Salvatore Andrea Mastrolia ◽  
Yael Sciaky-Tamir ◽  
Joel Baron ◽  
Boaz Sheizaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Tailgut Cyst ◽  
Retrorectal Space ◽  
Imaging Technology ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Retrorectal Cystic Hamartoma ◽  
Pelvic Lesions ◽  
Gynecologic Patients

Tailgut cysts, also called retrorectal cystic hamartomas, are rare findings that usually occur in the retrorectal space. The incidence is estimated to be about 1 in 40,000. The aim of our review is to evaluate the potential pitfalls in the diagnosis of this rare pathologic condition, according to diagnostic procedures for this rare but misleading and subtle entity. We conducted a Medline literature review of the English literature discussing tailgut cysts in female patients. We concentrated on imaging technology used for diagnosis in gynecologic patients. For our search, we used the key words “tailgut cyst”, “retrorectal cystic hamartoma”, “gynecology”, focusing on clinical presentation, imaging technology used for diagnosis, presence of malignancy, and misdiagnosis with more common gynecologic pathology. Our search revealed 143 articles during the years 1975–2016 and, of these, 30 articles describing 91 female patients were considered. We concluded that tailgut cyst should be included in the differential diagnosis of pelvic lesions in gynecologic patients.

Patterns of development of insomnia in patients with early recovery period of stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 95-99
Author(s):  
O. V. Kurushina ◽  
◽  
E. A. Kurakova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Period ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Early Recovery Period

Opportunities of ultrasound diagnostics of lung injury in SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19): a clinical case

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (11) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
G. V. Neklyudova ◽  
А. V. Chernyak ◽  
N. А. Tsareva ◽  
S. N. Аvdeev
Keyword(s):  
Lung Injury ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Acute Period ◽  
Ultrasound Diagnostics ◽  
Early Recovery Period

The article describes a clinical case demonstrating the results of the lungs ultrasound examination in the COVID-19 patient during the acute period of the disease and early recovery period.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic surgical management of a mature presacral teratoma: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liming Wang ◽  
Yasumitsu Hirano ◽  
Toshimasa Ishii ◽  
Hiroka Kondo ◽  
Kiyoka Hara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Mature Teratoma ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Tailgut Cyst ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Presumptive Diagnosis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract Background Mature presacral (retrorectal) teratoma is very rare. We report a case in which a mature retrorectal teratoma in an adult was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery. Case presentation A 44-year-old woman was diagnosed with a presacral tumor during a physical examination. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) revealed a multilocular cystic lesion; the lesion was on the left side of the posterior rectum and measured approximately 30 mm in diameter on both contrast-enhanced pelvic computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The presumptive diagnosis was tailgut cyst. However, the histopathological diagnosis after laparoscopic resection was mature teratoma. It is still difficult to preoperatively diagnose mature retrorectal teratomas. Conclusions Laparoscopic resection of mature retrorectal teratomas is a feasible and promising method that is less invasive and can be adapted without extending the skin incision.

scholarly journals Function of the nucleus accumbens in motor control during recovery after spinal cord injury

Science ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 350 (6256) ◽  
pp. 98-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiro Sawada ◽  
Kenji Kato ◽  
Takeharu Kunieda ◽  
Nobuhiro Mikuni ◽  
Susumu Miyamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Nucleus Accumbens ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Neuronal Damage ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Oscillatory Activity ◽  
Finger Movements ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Cord Injury

Motivation facilitates recovery after neuronal damage, but its mechanism is elusive. It is generally thought that the nucleus accumbens (NAc) regulates motivation-driven effort but is not involved in the direct control of movement. Using causality analysis, we identified the flow of activity from the NAc to the sensorimotor cortex (SMC) during the recovery of dexterous finger movements after spinal cord injury at the cervical level in macaque monkeys. Furthermore, reversible pharmacological inactivation of the NAc during the early recovery period diminished high-frequency oscillatory activity in the SMC, which was accompanied by a transient deficit of amelioration in finger dexterity obtained by rehabilitation. These results demonstrate that during recovery after spinal damage, the NAc up-regulates the high-frequency activity of the SMC and is directly involved in the control of finger movements.

Neurorehabilitation in the Early Recovery Period of Ischemic Stroke. Pharmacology Support

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Denys N. Khramtsov ◽  
Olexandr N. Stoyanov ◽  
Tetiana N. Muratova ◽  
Olexandr R. Pulyk
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Rehabilitation Medicine ◽  
Neuroprotective Agents ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Cholinergic Agents ◽  
Early Recovery Period ◽  
Medical University

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical outcome in the use of neuroprotective agents in the acute period of ischemic stroke. Material and Methods: The study was performed on the basis of the stroke of the Center for Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Medicine (University Clinic) of the Odessa National Medical University. A retrospective analysis of clinical outcomes of 115 patients with acute stroke was conducted. Results: An average NIHSS score at discharge was 4.1±0.1 points when treated with no refinery, then it reached 3.6±0.1 points when using peptidergic drugs, and 3.4±0.1 when using D-fdf. 3.1±0.1 points. When using D-FDF, the MMSE score was 3.5±0.1 points, whereas when using cholinergic agents, this index did not exceed 26.9±1.5 points, and when using peptidergic agents - 26.8±1.4 points. Conclusion: The use of neuroprotective agents positively affects the effectiveness of neuro-rehabilitation in patients with acute stroke. The best results in three months after the hospitalization were obtained for peptidergic agents and D-fructose-1,6-diphosphate.

scholarly journals Application of rhythmic transcranial magnetic stimulation with low-intensive running pulsed magnetic field in the rehabilitation of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Alexey Е. Tereshin ◽  
Vera V. Kiryanova ◽  
Dmitry A. Reshetnik ◽  
Marina V. Karyagina ◽  
Elena K. Savelyeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Modulation Frequency ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Post Stroke

The purpose of the investigation was to study the nootropic effects of rhythmic transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) using low-intensity magnetic field with the induction rate of 45 mT, base frequency of 50 Hz, modulation frequency of 10 Hz in combination with standard medical and psychological therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Materials and methods. The rehabilitation outcomes in 98 patients with PSCI syndrome were studied. The patients were subdivided into 2 groups: 53 patients of the control group were treated with the standard nootropic medications and neuropsychological procedures; 45 patients of the main group were additionally treated with rTMS by the low-intensive running pulsed magnetic field of 10 Hz modulation frequency. The dynamics of the score increase according to Rivermid, Karnovsky, Roshina, MMSE, mRS, HDRS, SF-36 scales were analyzed. Conclusion. Application of rTMS with low-intensive running pulsed magnetic field of 10 Hz modulation frequency in combination with a standard program of cognitive rehabilitation contributes to a significant improvement in the recovery of mental calculation function in ischemic stroke patients, as well as normalization in mood swings in the patients who had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and post-stroke depression. This variant of rTMS can be safely used in patients with PSCI syndrome in the early recovery period, 3 weeks after the onset of stroke.

scholarly journals Occipital Neuralgia Caused by an Intramuscular Lipoma. A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-55
Author(s):  
Taluma Agnija ◽  
Griskjans Zans
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Headache Disorder ◽  
Occipital Neuralgia ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Occipital Nerve ◽  
Intramuscular Lipoma ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Right

SummaryOccipital neuralgia is a type of chronic headache disorder in the dermatomes of the greater or lesser occipital nerve. (7) We describe here a rare case of occipital neuralgia caused by an intramuscular lipoma. A 45 year-old man presented with troublesome pain in the occipital area with 3 x 2 cm palpable mass in the right occipital region. Patient was treated by a neurologist. The X ray for cervical vertebrae and computed tomography was performed.Computed tomography revealed a mass reminding intramuscular lipoma. Surgical management was indicated. During the operation stretching of the lesser occipital nerve was detected. After resection of lipoma on postoperative follow – up, the patient reported that the pain had resolved. During the histopathological examination, lipoma was confirmed.

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