scholarly journals Dysgerminoma - A Case Presentation

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1731-1733
Author(s):  
Aneta Tomescu ◽  
Liliana Mocanu ◽  
Dragos Brezeanu ◽  
Gabriela Stanciu ◽  
Rodica Sirbu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Ovarian Tumour ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Ovarian Cancers ◽  
Epidemiologic Data ◽  
Germinal Tissue

Dysgerminomas are a type of ovarian tumour which are developed from the germinal tissue and have a frequency of approximately 2% of all ovarian cancers. We report a case of a 40 years old female, which was admitted with abdominal pain and pollakiuria installed approximately 2 months ago. The particularity of the case lies in the late onset of the disease, compared to epidemiologic data, as well as in the immunohistochemical reactions, especially the negative PLAP reaction and positive CD30 reaction.

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 A case of sigmoid volvulus in an unexpected demographic

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Saba ◽  
Joshua Rosenberg ◽  
Gregory Wu ◽  
Gudata Hinika
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Sigmoid Volvulus ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Operative Complications ◽  
History Of ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Emergent Laparotomy

Abstract Background A sigmoid volvulus occurs when a segment of the colon twists upon its mesentery. This infliction is associated with old age, multiple co-morbidities, and the male sex. We present a rare case of sigmoid volvulus that occurred in a healthy young female. Case presentation A 28-year-old female presented with a one week history of constipation and abdominal pain. Her symptoms suddenly worsened and became associated with vomiting and severe pain. A focused history taking and physical examination showed peritoneal signs that led to timely diagnostic imaging to be implemented. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen was consistent with sigmoid volvulus. Our patient underwent emergent laparotomy with a sigmoidectomy and recovered with no post-operative complications. Conclusion This case report emphasizes the importance of clinicians maintaining a sigmoid volvulus as a rare, yet important differential when approaching abdominal pain in young healthy patients.

scholarly journals Late-onset multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency with breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keechilat Pavithran ◽  
Divya Pachat ◽  
Dehannathparambil Kottarathil Vijaykumar
Keyword(s):  
Dehydrogenase Deficiency ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Carcinoma Of The Breast ◽  
Metabolic Complications ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Neonatal Onset ◽  
Gene Mutation Analysis ◽  
Rare Metabolic Disorder

Abstract Background Multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MAAD) is a rare metabolic disorder resulting from an abnormality in fatty acid oxidation. There are three types of presentations: neonatal onset with or without congenital anomalies and the late-onset type. There is much clinical heterogeneity in the presentation of late-onset variants; hence, the diagnosis is often delayed or missed. Case presentation Here, we report the successful management of a 41-year-old female with late-onset MAAD due to mutation in the ETFDH gene who presented with carcinoma of the breast. Chemotherapy was challenging because there were no previous reports regarding the treatment of such cases. Conclusion The diagnosis was made based on metabolic workup and gene mutation analysis. Unplanned surgery and chemotherapy can be fatal in these patients due to metabolic complications. With proper precautions and monitoring, the patient tolerated surgery and chemotherapy without any complications.

scholarly journals Ileoileal knotting: a rare cause of intestinal obstruction: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Mohammed ◽  
Kirubel Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Rapid Progression ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Postoperative Course ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Tentative Diagnosis ◽  
Very High

Abstract Background Ileoileal knotting is one of the rarest causes of intestinal obstruction. The pathology involves knotting of the ileum around itself, leading to mechanical intestinal obstruction that can rapidly evolve to gangrene. Case presentation Here we will discuss the case of an 18-year-old Oromo girl who presented with sudden onset of severe abdominal pain and signs of generalized peritonitis.Ultrasound examination showed massive peritoneal and cul-de-sac fluid. Explorative laparotomy was done, with a tentative diagnosis of ruptured ovarian cyst. Intraoperative finding was a gangrenous ileoileal knot. The gangrenous segment was resected and ileotransverse anastomosis done. Postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged improved on the sixth postoperative day. Conclusion We present this case to highlight the diagnostic difficulty that one can face in females of child-bearing age and to create awareness of this rare cause of intestinal obstruction, as morbidity and mortality are very high because of rapid progression to gangrene.

Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Ribeiro ◽  
Samir Mahboobani ◽  
Katherine Van Ree ◽  
Katy Clifford ◽  
TG Teoh
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Ovarian Vein ◽  
Transabdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Ovarian Vein Thrombosis

Abstract Objectives Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis (POVT) is a rare pathology that can lead to severe complications such as sepsis, extension of the thrombus leading to organ failure, and pulmonary embolism. It therefore requires early recognition and prompt treatment. Case presentation A patient with right POVT presented four days after delivery with acute right-sided abdominal pain and fever. Appendicitis was initially considered, before an abdominal-pelvic computed tomography raised the suspicion of POVT, subsequently confirmed through transabdominal ultrasound. Antibiotics and anticoagulation were initiated, with rapid clinical improvement and complete resolution of the thrombus three months later. Conclusions Diagnosing POVT is challenging as it clinically mimics other more frequent conditions. It is rare but life-threatening and should be considered in all females presenting with abdominal pain and fever in the postpartum period.

scholarly journals A rare case presentation of an anomalous uterus mimicking ovarian tumour

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2638
Author(s):  
Mohanambal M. ◽  
Wills G. Sheelaa
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Ovarian Tumour ◽  
Left Ovary ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
Uterus Didelphys ◽  
Operative Findings

Mullerian anomalies occur in 1:1000-3000 females. Uterus didelphys and obstructed hemangioma with a septum contribute to 10% anomalies. Young girls present with severe dysmenorrhea, hematometra, hematocolpos and recurrent pregnancy loss. A 16-year-old teenager presented like a torsion of complex ovarian tumour is presented here. Intra operative findings was uterus didelphys with well-developed 2 horns, tubes and ovaries. On left ovary, a hemorrhagic corpus luteal cyst of size 5.2*4cm was seen with 50ml of hemoperitoneum. Diagnosis was confirmed histopathologically. This case is reported for the unusual presentation of an anomalous uterus mimicking torsion ovarian tumour.

scholarly journals Amyand's hernia and acute appendicitis: Case presentation in Basic Hospital of Chone

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Orelvis Rodríguez Palmero ◽  
Liseidy Ordaz Marin ◽  
María Del Rosario Herrera Velázquez ◽  
Agustín Marcos García Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
The North ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right

Present the case of a 66-year-old male patient, with a history of right inguinal hernia, who was referred to the emergency room at the IESS de Chone Basic Hospital in the north of the Manabí province, Ecuador, with symptoms of Abdominal pain of more than 24 hours of evolution located in the right iliac fossa and inguinal region on the same side, in the physical examination the hernia was impossible to reduce, so he was taken to the operating room, in the intervention the cecal appendix was found swollen within the hernial sac, a condition known as Amyand's hernia.

scholarly journals Catatonia Associated With Late Paraphrenia Successfully Treated With Lithium: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroko Sugawara ◽  
Junpei Takamatsu ◽  
Mamoru Hashimoto ◽  
Manabu Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Limited Efficacy ◽  
Cumulative Evidence ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Background: Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome that presents various symptoms ranging from stupor to agitation, with prominent disturbances of volition. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood. Benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are safe and effective standard treatments for catatonia; however, alternative treatment strategies have not been established in cases where these treatments are either ineffective or unavailable. Here, we report a case of catatonia associated with late paraphrenia classified as very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis, which was successfully treated with lithium. Case presentation: A 66-year-old single man with hearing impairment developed hallucination and delusions and presented with catatonic stupor after a fall. He initially responded to benzodiazepine therapy; however, his psychotic symptoms became clinically evident and benzodiazepine provided limited efficacy. Blonanserin was ineffective, and ECT was unavailable. His catatonic and psychotic symptoms were finally relieved by lithium monotherapy.Conclusions: Catatonic symptoms are common in patients with mood disorders, suggesting that lithium may be effective in these cases. Moreover, lithium may be effective for both catatonic and psychotic symptoms, as it normalizes imbalances of excitatory and inhibitory systems in the brain, which underlies major psychosis. Cumulative evidence from further cases is needed to validate our findings.

scholarly journals Late-onset multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency mimicking myositis in an elderly patient: a case report

BMC Neurology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiming Zheng ◽  
Yawen Zhao ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Zhaoxia Wang ◽  
Yun Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Dehydrogenase Deficiency ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Lipid Storage ◽  
Exercise Intolerance ◽  
Lipid Storage Myopathy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Acylcarnitine Profile ◽  
Progressive Weakness

Abstract Background Late-onset multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) is a rare and treatable inherited lipid storage myopathy. Here, we report an elderly patient with MADD mimicking myositis. Case presentation An 80-year-old woman had progressive weakness in her limbs, exercise intolerance, and no muscle pain for 3 months. The patient’s serum creatine kinase level was slightly elevated. The initial diagnosis was myositis. However, muscle biopsy showed many cytoplasmic vacuoles stained with oil red O, indicating the presence of lipid storage myopathy. The plasma acylcarnitine profile showed increased medium-chain and long-chain acylcarnitine species, consistent with the diagnosis of MADD. Riboflavin treatment dramatically improved muscle weakness. Conclusions MADD should be considered when evaluating elderly patients with subacute muscle weakness.

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