scholarly journals Primary extradural hydatid cyst extended to paraspinal muscles

2012 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 358-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Boulahroud ◽  
B.S. Sharma ◽  
Ibrahim Dao ◽  
Cherif Abad El Asri ◽  
Mohammed Boucetta
Keyword(s):  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Paraspinal Muscles ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Bony Involvement ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Spinal Epidural ◽  
Multiple Cysts

ABSTRACTPrimary spinal epidural hydatid cyst without bony involvement is extremely rare. Authors report the case of a 44-yearold female brought to their attention for a rapidly progressive paraplegia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed extradural multiple cysts with “bunch of grapes” appearance extended to the paraspinal muscles through neural foramina without bony involvement on computed tomography (CT) scan. Histopathologic examination after a surgical approach confirmed the diagnosis of hydatid cyst. The early postoperative period showed a progressive improvement of her neurological deficit. The long-term follow-up under discontinued antihelminthic chemotherapy was uneventful.

scholarly journals Clinical Features of Iris Cysts in Long-Term Follow-Up

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Joanna Konopińska ◽  
Łukasz Lisowski ◽  
Zofia Mariak ◽  
Iwona Obuchowska
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Temporal Quadrant ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multiple Cysts ◽  
Cyst Growth

This study evaluated the characteristics and clinical course of patients with iris cysts in the long-term follow-up (24–48 months). We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 39 patients with iris cysts (27 women and 12 men). Age, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), slit-lamp evaluation, and ultrasound biomicroscopy images were assessed. The mean age at diagnosis was 40.6 ± 17.48 years. Thirty (76.9%) cysts were peripheral, five (12.8%) were located at the pupillary margin, two (5.1%) were midzonal, and two (5.1%) were multichamber cysts extending from the periphery to the pupillary margin. A total of 23 (59%) cysts were in the lower temporal quadrant, 11 (28.2%) were in the lower nasal quadrant, and 5 (12.8%) were in the upper nasal quadrant. Cyst size was positively correlated with patient age (rs = 0.38, p = 0.003) and negatively correlated with visual acuity (rs = −0.42, p = 0.014). Cyst growth was not observed. The only complication was an increase in IOP in three (7.7%) patients with multiple cysts. The anatomical location of the cysts cannot differentiate them from solid tumors. The vast majority of cysts are asymptomatic, do not increase in size, and do not require treatment during long-term follow-up.

scholarly journals Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow up of a patient with a hydatid cyst of the left ventricle.

Heart ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 592-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
A G Kontopoulos ◽  
M J Avramides ◽  
V G Athyros
Keyword(s):  
Left Ventricle ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Pineocytoma with diffuse dissemination to the leptomeninges

Rare Tumors ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin Gomez ◽  
Jeffrey Wu ◽  
Whitney Pope ◽  
Harry Vinters ◽  
Antonio DeSalles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Stereotactic Radiotherapy ◽  
Leptomeningeal Dissemination ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Pineal Parenchymal Tumors ◽  
Craniospinal Radiation ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Pineal parenchymal tumors are rare. Of the three types of pineal parenchymal tumors, pineocytomas are the least aggressive and are not known to diffusely disseminate. In this paper, we report the successful treatment of a case of pineocytoma with diffuse leptomeningeal relapse following initial stereotactic radiotherapy. A 39-year-old female presented with headaches, balance impairment, urinary incontinence, and blunted affect. A pineal mass was discovered on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A diagnosis of pineocytoma was established with an endoscopic pineal gland biopsy, and the patient received stereotactic radiotherapy. Ten years later, she developed diffuse leptomeningeal dissemination. The patient was then successfully treated with craniospinal radiation therapy. Leptomeningeal spread may develop as late as 10 years after initial presentation of pineocytoma. Our case demonstrates the importance of long-term follow-up of patients with pineal parenchymal tumors following radiation therapy, and the efficacy of craniospinal radiation in the treatment of leptomeningeal dissemination.

A New Percutaneous Approach for the Treatment of Hydatid Cyst of the Kidney: Long-term Follow-up

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Necati Örmeci ◽  
Ramazan Idilman ◽  
Ali Tüzün ◽  
Hakan Erdem ◽  
Murat Palabıyıkoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Percutaneous Approach ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Potential Molecular Biomarkers of Vestibular Schwannoma Growth: Progress and Prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Jianfei Long ◽  
Junwei Ren ◽  
Xiang Huang ◽  
Ping Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eighth Cranial Nerve ◽  
Volume Increase ◽  
Nerve Tumor ◽  
Acoustic Neuromas ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Tumor Enlargement ◽  
Optimal Treatment Strategy

Vestibular schwannomas (VSs, also known as acoustic neuromas) are relatively rare benign brain tumors stem from the Schwann cells of the eighth cranial nerve. Tumor growth is the paramount factor for neurosurgeons to decide whether to choose aggressive treatment approach or careful follow-up with regular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as surgery and radiation can introduce significant trauma and affect neurological function, while tumor enlargement during long-term follow-up will compress the adjacent nerves and tissues, causing progressive hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo. Recently, with the deepening research of VS biology, some proteins that regulate merlin conformation changes, inflammatory cytokines, miRNAs, tissue proteins and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) components have been proposed to be closely related to tumor volume increase. In this review, we discuss advances in the study of biomarkers that associated with VS growth, providing a reference for exploring the growth course of VS and determining the optimal treatment strategy for each patient.

Is no evidence of disease activity an achievable goal in MS patients on intramuscular interferon beta-1a treatment over long-term follow-up?

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Uher ◽  
Eva Havrdova ◽  
Lukas Sobisek ◽  
Jan Krasensky ◽  
Manuela Vaneckova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Interferon Beta ◽  
First Year ◽  
Disability Progression ◽  
Brain Volume Loss ◽  
Achievable Goal ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Background: No evidence of disease activity (NEDA) has been proposed as a new treatment goal in multiple sclerosis (MS). NEDA-3 status is defined as the absence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; new/enlarging/enhancing lesions and increased whole brain volume loss in NEDA-4) and clinical disease activity. Objectives: To investigate the persistence of NEDA status over long-term follow-up in MS patients treated with weekly intramuscular interferon beta-1a. Methods: We included 192 patients after the first demyelinating event suggestive of MS, that is, clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) and 162 relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients. Results: NEDA-3 status was observed in 40.1% of CIS and 20.4% of RRMS patients after 1 year. After 4 years, 10.1% of CIS patients had NEDA-3 status. After 10 years, none of the RRMS patients had NEDA-3 status. Only 4.6% of CIS and 1.0% of RRMS patients maintained NEDA-4 status after 4 years. Loss of NEDA-3 status after the first year was associated with a higher risk of disability progression (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.3–4.0; p = 0.005–0.03) over 6 years. Conclusions: Despite intramuscular interferon beta-1a treatment, loss of NEDA status occurred in the vast majority of individuals. Loss of NEDA status during the first year was associated with disability progression over long-term follow-up; however, specificity for individual patient was low.

Malignant Melanoma of the Spinal Epidural Space Metastasized from the Enucleated Left Eye after Nine Years without Symptoms: Report of a Case

Neurosurgery ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
Yoshimi Yanai ◽  
Tetsuo Wakao ◽  
Akira Fukamachi ◽  
Hideo Kunimine ◽  
Hirochiyo Wada
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Epidural Space ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Spinal Epidural

Abstract A case of flaccid paraplegia due to a metastatic spinal epidural melanoma is reported. Symptoms occurred approximately 9 years after the enucleation of the left eye. A solid melanotic mass was removed almost totally. Three years after the operation, the patient had not regained the motility of the lower limbs. The need for long term follow-up and management of patients with such problems is discussed, and the pertinent literature is reviewed. (Neurosurgery 16:79–82, 1985)

scholarly journals Cystadenoma of the tongue: report of a case with long-term follow-up

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shintaro Kogi ◽  
Kei Onodera ◽  
Naoko Tsunoda ◽  
Tadashi Kawai ◽  
Ikuya Miyamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Salivary Gland Neoplasm ◽  
Soft Mass ◽  
Postoperative Course ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
The Right ◽  
Multiple Cysts

Abstract Cystadenoma is a rare benign salivary gland neoplasm characterized by a predominantly multicystic growth pattern. The parotid gland is involved in about 45–50% of cystadenoma cases, with the minor glands of the lip and buccal mucosa being the next most common sites. The tongue is rarely involved; only one congenital case is reported in the literature. Here, we report a 63-year-old man who was referred to our hospital for a nodule on the right edge of his tongue that developed into an elastic soft mass, 4 mm in diameter. It was clinically diagnosed as a benign tumour and removed under local anaesthesia. Microscopically, the lesion was composed of multiple cysts of various sizes and shapes, with or without papillary intraluminal short projections. It was diagnosed as cystadenoma. The postoperative course was uneventful, and we found no evidence of recurrence at the postoperative 14-year follow-up.

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