scholarly journals Caecal duplication, a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Corroppolo ◽  
Elisa Pani ◽  
Maria Teresa Bortolami ◽  
Hamid Reza Sadri ◽  
Fabio Beretta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Abdominal Distention ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Intestinal Duplication

The caecum is one of the rarest sites of intestinal duplication cysts. The most common symptomatology includes vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, palpable mass and rectal bleeding. Most of the duplications are diagnosed within the first two years of life, including prenatal diagnosis. Only few cases of caecal duplication have been reported in the literature up to the present day. We are going to present a case of a five-years old girl with caecum duplication who reached our ward due to abdominal distension with no other symptoms.

scholarly journals Hydatid Disease Simulating Acute Abdomen: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Lianos ◽  
Georgios Baltogiannis ◽  
Avrilios Lazaros ◽  
Konstantinos Vlachos
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Disease ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
The Body ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain ◽  
Operating Surgeon

Introduction. Hydatid disease is caused by the tapewormEchinococcus granulosusand is still a matter of public health in many regions of the world, where it is an endemic parasitic disease. Although the liver is the most involved organ, hydatidosis can be found anywhere in the human body. Rare forms of location may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.Case Report. Herein we report a rare case of acute abdominal pain and progressively increasing abdominal distension due to abdominal and multiple splenic echinococcosis in a 72-year-old Caucasian male. We also provide a brief review of the literature.Conclusion. Although hydatid disease is found most often in the liver and lungs, rarely any organ of the body can be involved by this zoonosis. Though rare, the possibility of unusual location of echinococcosis must always be considered by the operating surgeon, when dealing with diffuse abdominal pain in endemic areas, because any misinterpretation may result in unfavorable outcomes.

scholarly journals Mysterious Gelly Belly: a Case Report of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Primary Site ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare clinical condition defined as extensive intraperitoneal spread of mucus associated with a variety of mucinous tumors. Although appendix has usually been implicated as the primary site, some reports found no cause. This case also describes a PMP with no identifiable primary site. A 52-year-old male presented with an abdominal distension evolving for 3 months associated with diffuse abdominal pain, imaging techniques objective intra peritoneal mucoid materials with septated ascites but it failed to identify the primary site. Exploratory laparotomy with Biopsy confirmed PMP but also failed to found the original site.

scholarly journals Cystic intra-abdominal masses in children

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Ferrero ◽  
Riccardo Guanà ◽  
Giulia Carbonaro ◽  
Maria Grazia Cortese ◽  
Luca Lonati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Mesenteric Cyst ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Radical Excision ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Abdominal Masses

Benign intra-abdominal cystic masses in infancy are fairly uncommon and their etiopathogenesis, histology and clinical presentation differ significantly. Our aim is to report our experience in their treatment in order to discuss the best diagnostic and treatment modality. The medical records of 5 children (2M, 3F) with cystic intraabdominal masses referred to our hospital between November 2012 and September 2016, were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent open surgery and subsequent histopathologic analysis. Different clinical presentations, localizations of the masses, diagnostic tools, surgical approaches, histological examinations and outcomes were reviewed. Patients mean age was 5.4 years (range: 8 months-9 years). Two patients presented recurrent abdominal pain and abdominal distension; 1 patient had a palpable mass discovered incidentally and 2 complained acute abdominal pain. Routine laboratory tests, tumor markers and abdominal ultrasound were immediately done in all patients. Three patients underwent MRI and 1 abdominal CT. At laparotomy 2 hepatic cysts, 2 mesenteric cyst and 1 retroperitoneal cyst were discovered. Histology reports described: 1 hepatobiliary cystadenoma, 1 benign hepatic hamartoma and 3 cystic lymphangiomas (1 retroperitoneal and 2 mesenteric). There were no major postoperative complications, deaths, or recurrences in our series (follow-up 3-24 months). Despite the rarity of these lesions, benign cystic abdominal masses in children are not so uncommon and should be considered as causes of acute abdominal pain. The differential diagnosis is not always possible preoperatively. In our series, radical excision of the lesions was possible in all cases, allowing reliable histological results and avoiding recurrences.

scholarly journals A 37-year-old man presented with abdominal distention and shortness of breathing

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-96
Author(s):  
Samia Rahman ◽  
Shamim Ahmed ◽  
Rajashish Chakrabortty ◽  
Mohammed Atiqur Rahman ◽  
Chowdhury Meshkat Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Abdominal Distention ◽  
History Of

This article has no abstract. The first 100 words appear below: A 37-year-old man hailing from Comilla, Bangladesh (about 100 km from the capital, Dhaka, Bangladesh) got admitted himself into out department on 18th  February 2020 with the complaints of abdominal distention for 9 months and shortness of breathing for 7 months. The abdominal distension was sudden in onset, progressive in nature, but there was no history of jaundice, oliguria, any heart disease, or abdominal pain. About 7 months ago, the patient experienced shortness of breathing, which was sudden in onset, gradually progressive, and occurring in mild exertion. It was so severe that the patient was unable to perform his day to day activities.

scholarly journals Radio-pathological correlation of a retroperitoneal teratoma in a 2-year-old girl: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Deki Choden ◽  
Kinley Sangay Dorji ◽  
Sonam Choden
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Retroperitoneal Teratoma ◽  
Retroperitoneal Neoplasm ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Retroperitoneal Tumors

ABSTRACTRetroperitoneal teratoma is a extragonadal germ cell tumor comprising 5% of all teratomas in children, and the third most common retroperitoneal neoplasm in children. This is a case report of a 2 years old girl who presented with abdominal distension and palpable mass. The imaging findings of the mass was characteristic of retroperitoneal teratoma which was confirmed by histopathology report following complete excision. Retroperitoneal tumor is an uncommon tumor in children with characteristic imaging findings. Computed tomography is mainly used to evaluate the extent of the disease. Most of the retroperitoneal tumors are benign and curable with complete surgical excision.

scholarly journals A Case of Colonic Ischaemia Masquerading as a Colonic Mass

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Vikrant Parihar ◽  
K. Van Der Merwe ◽  
O. Fagan ◽  
P. Armstrong ◽  
D. Crosnoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Blood Supply ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Invasive Carcinoma ◽  
Intestinal Ischaemia ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Clinical Presentations

Intestinal ischaemia is an uncommon vascular syndrome resulting from an acute or chronic drop in blood supply to the bowel, with varied clinical presentations. Intestinal ischaemia can present similarly to other conditions, leaving the clinician with a diagnostic dilemma. In this case report, we present a 69-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain, distention, anorexia and per rectal bleeding. Endoscopy showed a left-sided mass-like, ulcerated lesion, endoscopically thought to be colonic carcinoma. Histology later revealed this mass to be intestinal ischaemia, with no features of invasive carcinoma. This was confirmed at an interval endoscopy, which showed a largely healed mucosa and nil evidence of a mass. Raising awareness of this disease and its ability to mimic other presentations, both clinically and endoscopically, is key to establishing an early diagnosis and intervention.

scholarly journals Massive GIST of the stomach: Case report

2007 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-129
Author(s):  
M. Jovovic ◽  
P. Bajic ◽  
M. Golubovic ◽  
V. Dobricanin ◽  
I. Maric
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Obstructive Jaundice ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Difficult Patients ◽  
Stromal Tumors

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchimal neoplasmas of the gastrointestinal tract. The diagnosis of this tumors are often very difficult. Patients with this tumor are usually admitted to the hospital cause of the gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, dysphagia, obstructive jaundice and bowel obstruction. In this case report, we present a 86 year old patient with massive GIST of the stomach which was not preoperatively diagnosed. .

scholarly journals A case of iatrogenic intussusception in adults: a rare case report

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Hu ◽  
Yuanshui Sun ◽  
Jianfeng Shi
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Color Change ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Recurrent Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Ct ◽  
Surgical Exploration ◽  
Intestinal Tube ◽  
First Case

Abstract Background Intussusception has a low incidence rate in adults. Many cases in adults are caused by tumors. Intussusception results from conditions other than tumors are uncommon. This is the first case report about intussusception that occurred after removing a long intestinal tube (LT). Case presentation A 69-year-old female complained of “recurrent abdominal pain with reduced flatus passage and frequency of bowel movement for 10 days” was admitted to the hospital. Plain abdominal radiography and abdominal CT upon admission showed intestinal obstruction. The patient’s abdominal pain was not relieved after symptomatic treatments, which involved fluid and electrolyte replacement, LT placement, spasmolytic agents, and analgesics. Hence, surgical exploration was carried out. The patient had a good recovery postoperatively. No abdominal pain or bloating developed after food intake. The patient passed flatus and had bowel movements later. On postoperative day 9, the LT was removed. On the 10th day, the patient suddenly developed abdominal distension and acute abdominal pain. Emergency abdominal CT showed small bowel intussusception. Surgical exploration was then performed. Severe small bowel dilatation located at 1.5 m from the ligament of Treitz was found during the procedure. Intussusception at the site was observed. No color change of the intestinal wall was detected, suggesting that no necrosis was present. So, a manual reduction was done. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 6. Conclusions This case serves as a warning that the simple action of pulling out the LT might also cause serious complications, which should be given more attention.

scholarly journals Systemic lupus Erythematous as an Unusual Cause of Intussusception in Sudanese Woman: Case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salwa Dafa Allah Salih Mohammadeen ◽  
Amar F.Eldow ◽  
Rania Eisa Abdelmutalib ◽  
Sara galal osman hamza ◽  
Elnour Mohammed Elagib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Skin Rash ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Systemic Lupus Erythematous ◽  
Systemic Lupus

A middle-aged Sudanese woman has been presented complained about multiple joint pain, skin rash, chest pain, hair loss, severe abdominal pain associated with abdominal distension, bloody diarrhoea and vomiting. Lab investigation and computed tomography (CT) abdomen revealed the patient have an intussusception on top of SLE. The patient was treated

scholarly journals An unusual case of ectopic abdominal pregnancy in a bitch - a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (5) ◽  
pp. 535-541
Author(s):  
Alan Maksimović ◽  
◽  
Dajna Preldžić ◽  
Ismar Lutvikadić ◽  
Amir Zahirović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Surgical Therapy ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Abdominal Pregnancy ◽  
First Report ◽  
Epileptiform Seizures

There are only a few reported cases of abdominal ectopic pregnancy and consequential foetal mummification in dogs. The majority of the described cases indicate that this condition may exist for a prolonged period of time without any manifestation of illness. Therefore, sudden signs of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, episodes of epileptiform seizures, dark diarrhoea and lethargy, as were observed in the present case, are not likely to be considered as symptoms of an abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of an eight-year long abdominal pregnancy in an ovariohysterectomised bitch. We present the clinical, laboratory, radiological and intraoperative findings, and the medical and surgical therapy for an abdominal ectopic pregnancy in a 14 year old Miniature Pinscher bitch, ovariohysterectomised eight years previously.

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