scholarly journals Paraspinal gossybipoma: A case report and review of the literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baris Kucukyuruk ◽  
Huseyin Biceroglu ◽  
Bashar Abuzayed ◽  
Mustafa O Ulu ◽  
Ali M Kafadar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disk Herniation ◽  
Serous Fluid ◽  
Lumbar Disk Herniation ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Initial Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Retained Surgical Sponges ◽  
Operation Wound

ABSTRACTSpinal or paraspinal retained surgical sponges (gossybipoma or textiloma) are rare incidents and mostly asymptomatic in chronic cases, but can be confused with other masses such as a hematoma, an abscess or a tumor. In chronic cases, the presentation can be as late as decades after the initial surgery; however, some gossybipomas cause infection or abscess formation in the early stages. The authors report a 40-year-old woman with a history of operation for lumbar disk herniation before 8 months, and got admitted with a complaint of serous fluid leakage from the operation wound. In this report, the authors discuss the clinical presentation, the radiologic findings and the differential diagnosis of gossybipoma.

scholarly journals Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Presenting as a Breast Pseudotumor: Case Reports with Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour Abdul Halim ◽  
Imad Uthman ◽  
Rayan Rammal ◽  
Hazem I. Assi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Radiographic Finding ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
History Of

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a rare benign inflammatory breast disease that affects women of childbearing age with a history of breastfeeding. It usually presents as an enlarging breast mass that can greatly mimic breast cancer. Moreover, it does not have a specific radiographic finding, so the only way to reach a definitive diagnosis is by core biopsy and histology. Furthermore, a consensus regarding the best treatment modality has not been reached yet. In this report, we describe the cases of two patients who suffered from this disease, and to our knowledge, such a report is the first of its kind to address this topic in this region. Therefore, because of its uncommon nature and obscure presentation, we hereby report two cases of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. The clinical presentation, treatment, and pathological findings are described, and a literature review on idiopathic granulomatous mastitis will be reported.

scholarly journals Obstetrical Outcomes of Head and Neck (Nonthyroid) Cancers: A 27-Year Retrospective Series and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. e15-e22
Author(s):  
Ernesto Figueiró-Filho ◽  
Richard Horgan ◽  
Nidal Muhanna ◽  
Jacqueline Parrish ◽  
Jonathan Irish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Obstetrical Outcomes ◽  
Time Period ◽  
History Of

Objective To describe the clinical presentation and obstetrical outcomes of nonthyroid head and neck cancers (HNCs), and to review literature on this rare condition in pregnancy. Study Design Pregnant women with nonthyroid HNC were identified retrospectively from 1990 to 2017. Maternal, neonatal, pregnancy, and demographic data were collected. A review of the literature from January 1980 to May 2018 was performed. Results Over the 27-year time period, 16 women with history of nonthyroid HNC were identified (9 diagnosed during and 7 diagnosed before current pregnancy). The cases were analyzed in detail and the most updated review of management of each type of HNC was provided. Conclusions HNCs are rare with diagnosis and management challenges during pregnancy. In this series, the cases diagnosed and managed previously to pregnancy presented better perinatal outcomes than the cases presented during pregnancy. The maternal outcomes appeared similar for HNC diagnosed before or after pregnancy.

Primary Intradural Classic Chondrosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review

Neurosurgery ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 420-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jark Jan Daniël Bosma ◽  
Ramez Wadie Kirollos ◽  
John Broome ◽  
Paul Richard Eldridge
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Malignant Potential ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Image Guided ◽  
History Of ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Exact Origin

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE The exact origin of rare intradural chondrosarcomas remains obscure. We present a case report of an intradural classic chondrosarcoma (a very rare subtype of chondrosarcoma in this location), with a review of the literature, in an attempt to clarify the histogenesis of these tumors. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 48-year-old man presented with a 12-month history of progressive right hemiparesis. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a left parietal space-occupying lesion. INTERVENTION The patient underwent an image-guided, left parietal parasagittal craniotomy. An extrinsic tumor, which seemed to arise from the dura, was macroscopically removed. There was no bone involvement. The histological examination revealed a Grade II classic chondrosarcoma with tumor infiltration into the dura. Adjuvant radiotherapy was administered. CONCLUSION Intradural chondrosarcomas are rare tumors, the majority of which are mesenchymal. Classic chondrosarcomas in this location are much rarer. Their histogenesis is uncertain. In this case, the origin seems to be from the dura. Because of the malignant potential of these tumors, radical extirpation whenever possible, followed by radiotherapy, is indicated.

scholarly journals Pelvic and Bladder Catecholamine-Producing Tumors: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Petramala ◽  
Valeria Bisogni ◽  
Federica Olmati ◽  
Antonio Concistrè ◽  
Monia Celi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Bladder Neoplasms ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Prisma Statement ◽  
History Of ◽  
Biochemical Remission ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Background Although PGLs may arise at any site where physiologic paraganglionic tissue exists, pelvic origins are not frequent (about 2%), and the most common localization is the retroperitoneal space, whereas bladder PGLs account for less than 0.06% of all bladder neoplasms and less than 1% of all PGLs. Starting from the description of two interesting our cases, we wondered to review the literature on pelvic and bladder paragangliomas (PGLs) with the aim of illustrating clinical characteristics and current management, and enlightening the needed of a prompt diagnosis to avoid the onset of several complications.Methods We herein performed a brief review of the literature about pelvic PGLs in the PubMed library, conducted according to the PRISMA statement, including studies published from 1954 to 2019. We also discuss clinical presentation, morphologic appearance, and management of two cases of pelvic PGL, both of them characterized by a history of paroxysmal high blood pressure episodes uncontrolled by antihypertensive therapy associated with disabling symptoms, misdiagnosed for many years.Results Overall, we evaluated 108 case reports. The majority were females, presenting typical signs and symptoms, such as arterial hypertension (54.2%), hematuria (35.1%), and headache (33.6%). After treatment, the clinical and biochemical remission was showed in only 55% of analyzed cases.Conclusions For their singular localization, pelvic and bladder PGLs often might be misdiagnosed. The resulting delay in the proper treatment could be responsible for the relative low percentage of complete clinical and biochemical remission.

scholarly journals Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Calcaneus

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veysel Kaplanoğlu ◽  
Deniz Sözmen Ciliz ◽  
Hatice Kaplanoğlu ◽  
Eda Elverici
Keyword(s):  
De Novo ◽  
Bone Cyst ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Images ◽  
Heel Pain ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Aneurysmal Bone Cysts ◽  
History Of ◽  
Malignant Lesions

Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign, non-neoplastic, expansile, vascular, locally destructive lesions. The lesion may arise de novo (65%) or secondarily (35%) in pre-existing benign or malignant lesions (giant cell tumor, osteoblastoma, chondroblastoma, angioma, and others). The calcaneus is a rare localization for ABC, comprising only 1.6% of the cases. In this paper, we present a case of a female patient with a 3-month history of heel pain that got worse and was accompanied by swelling and difficulty in walking. The magnetic resonance images of the postero-lateral calcaneus showed a contrast-enhanced cystic lesion located in the medullary cavity; exophytic portion of the tumor extended into the soft tissue causing distinctive cortical thinning. Heterogeneous hyperintense septae formations and blood level components were also detected. After correlation with pathology results, the lesion was diagnosed as an ABC. Since an ABC of the calcaneus is a rarely seen phenomenon, we present the radiologic findings in this case and a review of the literature.

Desmoplastic Fibroma of the Cranium: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 950-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doron Rabin ◽  
Lee Cyn Ang ◽  
Joseph Megyesi ◽  
Donald H. Lee ◽  
Neil Duggal
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
Benign Bone Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Desmoplastic Fibroma ◽  
Large Tumor ◽  
History Of

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE Desmoplastic fibroma is a benign bone tumor that can be locally aggressive. It usually occurs in the long bones and mandible. We report on a patient with a desmoplastic fibroma arising in the temporal bone and review previously published cases of desmoplastic fibroma originating within the cranium. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 43-year-old woman presented with a 12-year history of progressively worsening head asymmetry. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography demonstrated a mass originating from the bone and involving the adjacent soft tissues. INTERVENTION A temporal parietal craniectomy was performed with excision of a large tumor involving the bone. An acrylic cranioplasty was used to replace the bone. Pathological examination of the lesion identified desmoplastic fibroma of the cranium. After surgery, the patient's cranial asymmetry was corrected. CONCLUSION Desmoplastic fibroma of the cranium is rare. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice.

Extradural Endodermal Cyst of Posterior Fossa: Case Report, Review of the Literature, and Embryogenesis

Neurosurgery ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 764-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaijayantee Kulkarni ◽  
Roy Thomas Daniel ◽  
Ramachandran Pranatharthi Haran
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Fossa ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Short History ◽  
First Case ◽  
Neural Axis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Endodermal Cyst ◽  
Extradural Cyst ◽  
Adult Male Patient

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE Posterior fossa endodermal cysts are rare. They are located in the midline, in ventral or ventrolateral locations, or intrinsic to the neural axis. Accordingly, various theories of embryogenesis have been proposed. We report the first case of an extradural, dorsolaterally situated endodermal cyst. CLINICAL PRESENTATION An adult male patient presented with a short history of headache and cerebellar ataxia. Neuroimaging revealed an extra-axial cystic posterior fossa mass. INTERVENTION An entirely extradural cyst was found and was totally excised. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of endodermal cyst. CONCLUSION The extradural, dorsal location of the endodermal cyst suggests gaps at the cranial end of the notochord causing ectodermal-endodermal adhesions during early gastrulation and the persistence of endodermal remnants in the dorsal mesenchyme of the blastemal cranium. The literature is reviewed, and proposed theories of embryogenesis are discussed.

scholarly journals Endometriosis del apéndice cecal como causa de dolor abdominal crónico y masa apendicular

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-301
Author(s):  
José A. Acevedo ◽  
◽  
Julio G. Caballero ◽  
Patricia M. Cabaleiro ◽  
Cecilia S. Aiello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Diagnostic Tests ◽  
Diagnostic Laparoscopy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Pelvic Endometriosis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Appendiceal Tumor ◽  
History Of

We report the case of a female patient in childbearing age with chronic pain and a history of pelvic endometriosis. The image tests showed the presence of a mass at the level of the cecal appendix. The patient underwent a scheduled diagnostic laparoscopy and the appendiceal tumor was resected. The pathological examination revealed appendiceal endometriosis. We performed a review of the literature and made considerations about its prevalence, clinical presentation, interoperative findings,diagnostic tests and therapeutic management.

scholarly journals Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting as Recurrent Nasal Polyposis

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-23
Author(s):  
Neil Louis L. Apale ◽  
Joel A. Romualdez ◽  
Rodolfo E. Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Polyposis ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Rosai Dorfman Disease ◽  
S 100 ◽  
History Of ◽  
Histopathologic Findings ◽  
Recurrent Nasal Polyposis

Objective: To present a case of Rosai-Dorfman disease in an individual with a 14-year history of recurrent nasal polyposis, and discuss its clinical presentation, physical examination, radiologic findings, histopathologic characteristics, and available treatment. Methods:             Design: Case Report             Setting: Tertiary Private Hospital             Patient: One Result:  A 26-year-old Filipino diagnosed and repeatedly treated medically and surgically for recurrent nasal polyposis underwent repeat endoscopic sinus surgery. A histopathologic impression of Rosai-Dorfman disease was confirmed by positive S-100 and CD1a negative immunochemistry in conjunction with the morphologic findings. Conclusion: Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare entity which should be considered when dealing with recurrent nasal polyposis that is intractable to initial medical and surgical therapies. Histopathologic findings of emperipolesis and immunohistochemical S-100 stains play a key role in the diagnosis, but there is yet no definite treatment for this disease. Keywords: recurrent nasal polyposis, Rosai-Dorfman disease, emperipolesis, S-100 stain

scholarly journals Unusual Clinical Presentation of Cutaneous Angiosarcoma Masquerading as Eczema: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nhat Q. Trinh ◽  
Issra Rashed ◽  
Kelli A. Hutchens ◽  
Aileen Go ◽  
Edward Melian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Manifestation ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Excisional Biopsy ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Facial Erythema ◽  
History Of ◽  
Single Modality

An unusual case of cutaneous angiosarcoma clinically mimicking eczema is described. A 98-year-old Caucasian male presented with a 6-month history of a flesh-colored, subcutaneous nodule on his left forehead with contralateral facial erythema and scaling that had been previously diagnosed as eczema. Despite treatments with topical steroids and moisturizers, the condition did not resolve. At our clinic, excisional biopsy of the forehead lesion and scouting biopsies from the contralateral cheek were performed which revealed cutaneous angiosarcoma. The described case illustrates that dermatitis-like features should be considered as a rare clinical manifestation of cutaneous angiosarcoma. It also demonstrates that these lesions may respond well to radiotherapy as a single modality.

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