scholarly journals Upper Cervical Bronchogenic Cyst: A Rare Condition at a Rare Location

2018 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 149-151
Author(s):  
Ranjeet Kumar Jha ◽  
Chandan B. Mohanty ◽  
Chandrashekhar E. Deopujari ◽  
Salman Tehran Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Bronchogenic Cyst ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Complete Relief ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Upper Cervical ◽  
Rare Location ◽  
Intradural Extramedullary

ABSTRACTIntraspinal bronchogenic cyst (SBC) is a rare but important cause of spinal cord compression, commonly seen in the cervicothoracic spine. We report a case of a 43-year-old male, presenting with complaints of neck pain, radiating to right shoulder, with numbness of right hand and fingers. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine revealed an intradural extramedullary, ventral cystic lesion extending from C2 to C4 vertebral levels. Complete surgical excision was performed, and the patient had a complete relief of symptoms postoperatively. Only 11 cases of SBCs have been reported in literature. We discuss the peculiar location of this lesion, possible embryological reasons and the overall surgical outcome of SBC.

scholarly journals Orbital Schwannoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (04) ◽  
pp. 376-380
Author(s):  
Mark B. Chaskes ◽  
Mindy R. Rabinowitz
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Treatment Goals ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Recurrence Rates ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Representative Case ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

AbstractOrbital schwannomas are rare neoplasms of the orbit. The presenting symptoms are often nonspecific. Classic imaging characteristics seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and orbital ultrasound can be useful to help aid in the diagnosis of orbital schwannoma. When diagnosed, the goal of treatment is complete surgical excision. The location of the tumor within the orbit dictates which surgical approach would provide the best exposure. When complete excision is achieved, recurrence rates are very low.This article addresses the etiology, patient population, presentation, natural history, and differential diagnosis of orbital schwannomas. Imaging characteristics and histopathologic subtypes are reviewed. Treatment goals, approaches, and specialties involved in the management of these patients is discussed. Finally, a representative case is presented.

Bronchogenic cyst: an unusual cause of lump in the neck

1998 ◽  
Vol 112 (9) ◽  
pp. 893-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Rapado ◽  
J. D. C. Bennett ◽  
J. M. Stringfellow
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Patient ◽  
Adult Patient ◽  
Bronchogenic Cyst ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Radiological Imaging ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Bronchogenic Cysts

AbstractBronchogenic cysts are rare congenital benign lesions that are usually detected in the paediatric patient with symptoms of infection or compression on vital structures. They are rarely diagnosed in the adult population. We present a case of bronchogenic cyst presenting as a lump in the neck in an adult patient. Radiological imaging helped to diagnose this lesion accurately before any form of intervention. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice.

Intramedullary Cavernous Angioma with Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuhito Saito ◽  
Kenta Yamakawa ◽  
Tomio Sasaki ◽  
Isamu Saito ◽  
Kintomo Takakura
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Cervical Spinal Cord ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Cavernous Angioma ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Intramedullary Cavernous Angioma ◽  
Upper Cervical

Abstract A case of intramedullary cavernous angioma of the upper cervical spinal cord, initially associated with trigeminal neuralgia, is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging precisely depicted the entire extent of the lesion. The angioma was totally removed and the operation was successful in relieving the patient of neuralgia. The previously reported 23 cases of intramedullary cavernous angiomas are reviewed, and the clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare condition are discussed.

scholarly journals Galactocele in a Male Infant with Transient Hyperprolactinaemia: An Extremely Rare Cause of Breast Enlargement in Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. T. Lau ◽  
K. K. Y. Wong ◽  
P. Tam
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Male Infant ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Breast Enlargement ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Breast Condition ◽  
Hormonal Assay

Galactocele is a rare breast condition in infants. Here, we report a 16-month-old boy who developed progressive left breast enlargement. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 4 cm cystic lesion at left breast. Hormonal assay showed transient hyperprolactinaemia with no known cause identified. Subsequently, galactocele was confirmed on histopathological examination after complete surgical excision. No recurrence was observed on regular follow-up.

scholarly journals Compressive Myelopathy Due to Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (02) ◽  
pp. 117-121
Author(s):  
Alisson Teles ◽  
Frederico Farias ◽  
Marcelo Roxo ◽  
Albert Brasil
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Black People ◽  
Ligamentum Flavum ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Compressive Myelopathy ◽  
Progressive Paraparesis

AbstractOssification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a rare condition in which the ligamentum flavum, due to mechanical, biological and genetic factors, becomes ossified. Due to its nature and anatomic location, OLF produces symptoms characteristic of spinal cord compression. The diagnostic confirmation is based primarily on imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ossification of the ligamentum flavum most often affects Asian populations, rarely occurring in black people. The authors report a case of a 61-year-old black man with progressive paraparesis due to OLF, and review the literature regarding the pathology's prevalence, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis of the nose and sinuses

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (12) ◽  
pp. 1071-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Rimmer ◽  
P Andrews ◽  
V J Lund
Keyword(s):  
Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Immunoglobulin G4 ◽  
Disease Spectrum ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis

AbstractBackground:Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis is a rare benign disorder of the upper respiratory tract. It is slow growing and progressive, with characteristic histological appearances.Methods:We report the largest single-institution case series of sinonasal eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis to date, comprising nine patients. The current literature is reviewed, showing emerging evidence that this condition may belong to the immunoglobulin G4-related disease spectrum.Results:The series comprised five female and four male patients, with a mean age at presentation of 53 years. All were treated surgically. Six patients had no signs of recurrent disease after an average of 8.5 years. One patient went on to develop granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis), which required immunosuppressive therapy.Conclusion:The first-line management of this rare condition is complete surgical excision. Chronic granulomatous conditions, including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, should be excluded before a diagnosis is made, and patients should be carefully followed.

scholarly journals Conus Medullary Syndrome secondary to Spinal Schwannoma : A report of 3 cases

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ed Simor Khan Mor Japar Khan ◽  
Nur Akmal Ismail Ismail Mansor ◽  
Mohd Ariff Sharifudin ◽  
Mohd Adham Shah Ayeop ◽  
Chan Kin Hup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Schwann Cells ◽  
Nerve Root ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Radicular Pain ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Intradural Extramedullary ◽  
Spinal Schwannoma

Spinal Schwannoma originates from the Schwann cells, hence it is called Schwannoma. The tumor localization is in various parts of the spinal cord, but prevails in cervical and thoracic. In the literature 70 to 80% of spinal schwannomas are reported to be intradural in location, and 15% with both intradural and extradural components. All 3 cases were female in their 4th-5th decade, presented with either low back pain, radiculopathy, weakness of both lower limbs associated with urinary incontinence. MRI revealed a well defined mass adjacent to conus medullary area located intradural, extramedullary. All three patients underwent microscopic assisted excision of the tumour. All patients had Good Early Outcome. Spinal schwannoma causing Conus Medullary Syndrome is rare. Back pain and radicular pain were most common early presenting symptoms while urinary symptoms occur later. Schwannomas typically arise from a single nerve root originating from the schwann cells. To obtain total resection, the affected nerve root is commonly sacrificed in order to prevent recurrence. Intradural Extramedullary Schwannoma, even presented at a later stage with significant neurological deficit, has a Good Outcome post operatively owing to its Benign nature, Extramedullary location, and a Meticulous Microscopic assisted Complete Surgical Excision.

scholarly journals Pancoast Tumor: The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guglielmo Manenti ◽  
Mario Raguso ◽  
Silvia D'Onofrio ◽  
Simone Altobelli ◽  
Angela Lia Scarano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Pancoast Tumor ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Neurography ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Superior Sulcus

We report imaging techniques in the definition of the therapeutic planning of a 65-year-old man with a diagnosis of Pancoast tumor. Computed Tomography has a pivotal role in the assessment of nodes involvement and distant metastasis. Magnetic Resonance allows a detailed study of locoregional extension for its high soft tissue resolution. We particularly highlight the actual importance of Magnetic Resonance Neurography, Diffusion-Weighted Imaging, and Magnetic Resonance Angiography techniques in the assessment of the superior sulcus vascular and nervous structures involvement. Their integrity has been showed in our patient with a complete surgical excision of the lesion.

scholarly journals Unusual Presentation of a Rare Tumor of the Dorsal Surface of the Foot

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Hocar ◽  
H. Yacoubi ◽  
N. Akhdari ◽  
S. Amal ◽  
F. Ait Essi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Good Prognosis ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Soles Of The Feet ◽  
Painless Mass

Calcifying aponeurotic fibroma (CAF) was originally described by Keasbey in 1953 as juvenile aponeurotic fibroma, most commonly occurring in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet in children and adolescents. It usually presents as a firm, painless mass without preceding trauma. We report a case of this rare condition with an unusual presentation in a 60-year-old woman affecting the dorsal surface of the foot. It is a relatively benign condition with a good prognosis following complete surgical excision. It may have a slightly increased incidence in males. The accurate diagnosis is based only on histology but it is essential to differentiate it from other sinister lesions such as fibrosarcoma that may lead to amputation.

Surgical resection of intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations

1993 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 446-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Anson ◽  
Robert F. Spetzler
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Vascular Malformations ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Complete Relief ◽  
Intramedullary Spinal Cord ◽  
Cavernous Malformations ◽  
Excellent Outcome ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision

✓ Cavernous malformations are being increasingly well recognized throughout the central nervous system, where they compose approximately 1% of all vascular lesions and 15% of all vascular malformations. These malformations are uncommon in the spinal column and rarely found within the spinal cord. There have been only a few isolated reports of surgical resection of intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations. A series of six patients with intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations is described; all were treated by complete surgical excision, and all had a good or excellent outcome with partial or complete relief of neurological symptoms. There were no surgical complications, although transient postoperative neurological worsening was common. The clinical, radiological, and surgical features of these patients are discussed. It is concluded that intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations are an uncommon cause of progressive myelopathy that can be safely and effectively treated by surgical excision.

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