scholarly journals Cytologic diagnosis of unusual, large multiple cutaneous myxomas in a case of Carney complex

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (03) ◽  
pp. 354-356
Author(s):  
Manjusha Karegar ◽  
Mrinal Sarwate ◽  
Kanchan Kothari ◽  
Amey Rojekar ◽  
Leena Naik
Keyword(s):  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Carney Complex ◽  
Cytologic Diagnosis ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Significant Family History ◽  
Vascular Proliferation ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Cardiac Myxomas ◽  
The Right ◽  
Epithelial Element

ABSTRACTCutaneous myxomas are rare benign neoplasms which are frequently associated with Carney complex (CNC). Although more than 500 cases of CNC are reported, there is no literature on cytologic diagnosis of Cutaneous myxomas. An 18-year-old male, with no significant family history, presented with multiple cutaneous swellings, largest measuring 15 cm on the right cheek. He also had spotty skin pigmentations, raised adrenocorticotropic hormone levels and recurrent cardiac myxomas. Fine-needle aspiration cytology from the right cheek and suprapubic swellings revealed paucicellular smears with abundant myxoid material in the background, admixed with fragments of spindle and stellate cells with bland nuclear morphology, and vascular proliferation in few fragments. There was no mitosis, necrosis, or any epithelial element. Hence, diagnosis of cutaneous myxomas in CNC was made which was confirmed on histopathology. This is the first report of cytologic diagnosis of multiple cutaneous myxomas in CNC and the largest cutaneous myxoma reported in literature.

Aspiration Cytology of Pediatric Solitary Papillary Hyperplastic Thyroid Nodule

2001 ◽  
Vol 125 (12) ◽  
pp. 1575-1578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamal K. Khurana ◽  
Zubair W. Baloch ◽  
Virginia A. LiVolsi
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Cytokeratin 19 ◽  
Intranuclear Inclusions ◽  
Cytologic Diagnosis ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
False Positive Diagnosis ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Abstract Context.—Solitary papillary hyperplastic thyroid nodules (SPHTNs) are frequently encountered in children and teenagers. Although the histologic features are well described, to the best of our knowledge, cytologic findings have not been reported. Objectives.—To review the cytologic features of histologically proven SPHTNs and to identify the potential diagnostic pitfalls in cytologic diagnosis. Materials and Methods.—Fine-needle aspiration cytology of 3 histologically proven SPHTNs was reviewed. Results.—Two girls and 1 boy (ages 11, 12, and 15 years) were affected. The cytologic diagnosis in all 3 cases was suspicious for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). The spectrum of cytologic findings included broad flat sheets and 3-dimensional clusters with fire flares. There was mild to moderate nuclear pleomorphism and nuclear atypia. Short nonbranching papillae with transgressing vessels shown to represent hyperplastic papillae on histologic sections were identified in all cases. The background contained giant cells, histiocytes, and watery and inspissated colloid. Although nuclear grooves were identified in occasional cells, intranuclear inclusions were absent. A cell block section (1 case) and histologic sections of SPHTNs (2 cases) were immunohistochemically negative for cytokeratin 19. Conclusions.—Fine-needle aspiration of SPHTNs may be difficult to interpret accurately and can result in false-positive diagnosis of PTC. Although it shares several cytologic features with PTC, the presence of fire flares and short nonbranching papillae, as well as lack of intranuclear inclusions and watery and inspissated colloid in SPHTN appear to be useful features that are helpful in distinguishing SPHTN from PTC. Negative immunohistochemical staining for cytokeratin 19 is useful in excluding a diagnosis of PTC.

Focal myositis of the neck with idiopathic orbital myositis

2002 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Dhanasekar ◽  
M. S. Rajan ◽  
B. Nirmal Kumar ◽  
S. D. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Paraspinal Muscles ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Radiological Features ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Intravenous Steroids ◽  
The Right ◽  
Idiopathic Orbital Myositis

Focal myositis (of Heffner) in the right trapezius and paraspinal muscles accompanied by a pseudotumour of the left orbit has not been reported previously. The clinical, pathological and radiological features of these unusual benign pseudotumours of the head and neck are discussed. Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the neck and orbital ultrasound were suggestive of an inflammatory process without an abscess formation. This was followed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), which confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was treated with intravenous steroids and antibiotics, that led to complete resolution of symptoms, and there was no recurrence at six months follow-up. This report highlights the importance of imaging in inflammatory neck swellings.

scholarly journals Solitary Intrathyroid Metastasis Occurring 23 Years after Resection of Renal Cell Carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
X. Vandemergel
Keyword(s):  
Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Renal Cell ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Thyroid Lobe ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Right Lobe ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
The Right

A case of solitary intrathyroid metastasis is described in a 60-year-old male patient. He had a history of renal cell carcinoma classified as T1b resected 23 years earlier. A mass was palpable in the right thyroid lobe. Ultrasound showed a hypoechoic polylobular nodule with intense vascularisation in the right lobe. Fine needle aspiration cytology was normal, but thyroidectomy was performed due to mass enlargement, the ultrasound pattern, and the oncological history. Histological examination revealed the presence of an intrathyroid metastasis of renal cell carcinoma. The bone scan and thoracoabdominal CT scan were normal. Postoperative care was uneventful.

scholarly journals Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Thyroid Gland

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-84
Author(s):  
Md. Mahabubur Roshed ◽  
Sk. Manowar Ahsan ◽  
Kazi Abu Rashed
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Large Mass ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Right Lobe ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
The Right

A rare case of primary non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in a 52-year-old female presented with a large mass in the right lobe of thyroid. The diagnosis was established by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) followed by surgery andfinally confirmed by histopathology.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i1.14584 J MEDICINE 2013; 14 : 83-84

Fine-Needle Aspiration Diagnosis of Angiosarcoma of the Spleen: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (8) ◽  
pp. 1054-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Delacruz ◽  
Merce Jorda ◽  
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez ◽  
Pasquale Benedetto ◽  
Parvin Ganjei
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Primary Angiosarcoma ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Important Diagnostic Tool ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
The Right

Abstract Primary angiosarcoma of the spleen is a very rare neoplasm with a poor prognosis. The definitive diagnosis is usually based on the histologic evaluation of the splenectomy specimen. We describe a case of angiosarcoma diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology prior to splenectomy. A 69-year-old white woman presented with heterogeneous lesions in the spleen during a follow-up computed tomographic scan for a history of liposarcoma of the right buttock. A malignant endothelial neoplasm was diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology using immunocytochemistry, and a splenectomy confirmed the presence of angiosarcoma. To our knowledge, this is the first well-documented and confirmed case of primary angiosarcoma of the spleen diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology. This report emphasizes the value of fine-needle aspiration cytology as an important diagnostic tool in splenic neoplasms.

scholarly journals Dual Primary Malignancy: A Rare Organ Combination

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Preetam Acharya ◽  
Anand Ramakrishna ◽  
Tanuj Kanchan ◽  
Rahul Magazine
Keyword(s):  
Ductal Carcinoma ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Primary Malignancy ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma ◽  
Female Smoker ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
The Right

A 63-year-old female smoker was evaluated for lump over the right breast, fine needle aspiration cytology of which showed infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Investigations also revealed the presence of left upper lobe mass lesion, the biopsy of which suggested small cell carcinoma. The existence of two malignancies having different histopathologies at anatomically distinct sites suggests the diagnosis of dual primary malignancy involving the breast and the lung which, being a rare combination, prompted us to report the case.

scholarly journals A Unique Case of a Sublingual-Space Schwannoma Arising from the Mylohyoid Nerve

2010 ◽  
Vol 89 (7) ◽  
pp. E31-E33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita Malhotra Pattani ◽  
Kevin Dowden ◽  
Cherie-Ann O. Nathan
Keyword(s):  
Spindle Cell ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Mylohyoid Muscle ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Spindle Cell Neoplasm ◽  
Cell Neoplasm ◽  
Mylohyoid Nerve ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
The Right

We describe a unique case of a sublingual-space schwannoma presenting as a painless, 3 × 2-cm enlarging mass in the oral cavity of a 63-year-old man. Computed tomography demonstrated a distinct, well-encapsulated mass in the right side of the floor of the mouth. Findings on fine-needle aspiration cytology were consistent with a pleomorphic adenoma. Transoral excision was performed. Intraoperatively, the mass appeared to involve the nerve to the mylohyoid muscle. Upon removal, the gross tumor measured 4.4 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm. On microscopic examination, the spindle-cell neoplasm was found to be consistent with a schwannoma. Schwannomas of the sublingual space are exceedingly rare. Moreover, to the best of our knowledge, this case represents the first published occurrence of a schwannoma that arose from the mylohyoid nerve.

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