scholarly journals Sphenoidal mucopyocele with visual impairment: case report of a rare disease and literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
B.R. Gyawali ◽  
B. Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Rare Disease

scholarly journals Meconium periorchitis: A case report and literature review

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Hameed Alanbuki ◽  
Ashwith Bandi ◽  
Nick Blackford
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Plain Film ◽  
Meconium Peritonitis ◽  
Histological Features ◽  
Abdominal Plain Film ◽  
Scrotal Ultrasound

Meconium periorchitis (MPO) is an uncommon entity associated with healed meconium peritonitis. The typical presentation is a soft hydrocele at birth which becomes harder in weeks as the meconium calcifies. A lack of awareness of this rare disease may lead to unnecessary surgery of scrotal masses. It can resolve spontaneously without compromising the testicle. Scrotal ultrasound is the mainstay of imaging and abdominal plain film is less sensitive but can help in the diagnosis. We report a case of a meconium periorchitis and discuss its radiological and histological features. We also review the relevant literature.

Nodular Amyloidosis: Case Report and Literature Review

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh S. Kakani ◽  
Amy E. Goldstein ◽  
Irina Meisher ◽  
Cindy Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Systemic Amyloidosis ◽  
Nasal Ala ◽  
Surrounding Skin

Background: Amyloidosis refers to a group of depositional diseases that are classified into two main types: systemic and localized. Large nodules of localized cutaneous amyloidosis of the nasal ala and surrounding skin are rare and the treatment is often unsatisfactory. Objective: We report a case of rapidly enlarging, localized, nodular cutaneous amyloidosis of the nose and the surrounding skin with a brief review of the current literature regarding treatment of this rare disease. Conclusion: Nodular amyloidosis can be treated successfully with cold steel excision in combination with carbon dioxide laser. Close followup of these patients is warranted, as nodular amyloidosis may be the precursor to systemic amyloidosis.

scholarly journals Clivus Rathke cleft cyst: case report of a rare disease and literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-111
Author(s):  
C. Langdon ◽  
A. Santamaria-Gadea ◽  
M.J. Rojas-Lechuga ◽  
J. Mullol ◽  
I. Alobid
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Rathke Cleft Cyst

scholarly journals Infection with Drechslera hawaiiensis. Case report and literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Álvarez
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Chronic Infection ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Mycotic Infection ◽  
Infection Stage

This article reports an orofacial infection caused by Drechslera hawaiiensis that normally is mortal to the patient. The case was surgically treated in Cali - Colombia in 1984 by teeth removal, and osteototomy of affected bone in the hard palate and the base of the vomer bone. Twenty years later the patient resulted infected by Dreschslera curvularia but survived both infections. A literature review (Pubmed - 2011) showed that only another case report by Drechslera hawaiiensis the patient survived. This other case was reported in the Anderson Hospital Institute in 1984. It is unknown if there is a chronic infection stage and the transmission mode of this pathogen. In patients with chronic symptoms affecting the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity it is possible to suspect this rare disease. Key words: Oral facial infection, mycotic infection, Drechslera hawaiiensis.

scholarly journals A confusing case report of pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis and literature review

Open Medicine ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-182
Author(s):  
Yang Li ◽  
Wang Zhen ◽  
Ulrich Costable ◽  
Xu Jun ◽  
Ren Zhe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ◽  
Langerhans Cell ◽  
First Line ◽  
Therapy Options ◽  
Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ◽  
Insidious Onset

AbstractPulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare disease. From the insidious onset and nonspecific manifestations, it is difficult to diagnose PLCH. To help improve the diagnosis and therapy options of adult PLCH, we present this case report and literature review about a confusing case of PLCH. In this report, we present a 37-year-old male PLCH case that was negative for CD1a and S100 expression. Smoking cessation and use of prescribed Spiriva appeared to improve the patient’s symptoms. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of PLCH in which improved symptoms were seen with the use of Spiriva alone.The mechanism is not clear, but potentially has some relationship with dilating the airway, decreasing the mucous hypersecretion and promoting anti-inflammatory pathways. From this patient’s case, we may be able to find more cases to then find other first line therapies for PLCH patients.

scholarly journals Keratosis Lichenoides Chronica – a Case Report and Literature Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-137
Author(s):  
Mirjana Paravina ◽  
Predrag Cvetanović ◽  
Miloš Kostov ◽  
Slađana Živković ◽  
Ivana Dimovski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Poor Response ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Distinct Entity

Abstract Keratosis lichenoides chronica represents a distinct entity, a rare disease of unknown etiology and pathogenesis, with clinical manifestations which, although typical, require extensive differential diagnosis. The course of the disease is chronic, progressive, and it is resistant to various treatment options, so despite variations in the clinical picture it is really easier to diagnose than to treat. This is a case report of a male patient in whom the diagnosis of keratosis lichenoides chronica was based on typical clinical picture, repeated biopsies and histopathological findings, course of the disease and poor response to any therapy.

scholarly journals Management of Plastıc Bronchıtıs in Chıldren: A Case Report and Lıterature Revıew

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Volkan Sarper Erkci
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Tracheobronchial Tree ◽  
Plastic Bronchitis ◽  
Rigid Bronchoscope ◽  
Radiographic Features ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Life Threatening

Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of mucofibrinous plugs which may occlude and conform the shape of tracheobronchial tree. These casts are exteremely cohesive. Most common presenting symptoms include cough, fever and dyspnea and if the cohesive casts occlude the airway totally life-threatening complications and even death may occur. The aim of treatment is to remove the casts and adress the symptoms. In this study a 6-year-old boy with PB is presented. In addition to medical treatment obstructing casts were removed via rigid bronchoscope. It is aimed to review the clinical and radiographic features and choices of treatment in this disease.

scholarly journals Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula: A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Bing ◽  
Rui Chen ◽  
Pengchao Xing ◽  
Yueyi Ren ◽  
Kefeng Hou
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Thoracoscopic Surgery ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Fiberoptic Bronchoscope ◽  
Bronchobiliary Fistula ◽  
Endobronchial Blocker

Congenital bronchobiliary fistula (CBBF) is a rare disease. Children with CBBF mostly have atypical clinical manifestations that can be easily missed. We report a case of a child with CBBF who was diagnosed with fistulography with the help of an endobronchial blocker and a fiberoptic bronchoscope. The CBBF was successfully removed by thoracoscopic surgery.

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