Solitary intrascrotal neurofibroma in a child: A case report

Background: Neurofibroma (NF) remains a rare entity among various scrotal masses in the pediatric age group. We report a case of solitary intrascrotal extra testicular plexiform neurofibroma in a 6-year-old child with the clinical management of this rare entity and review of the literature. Case Summary: A 6-year-old male presented with incidentally noticed intrascrotal swelling. Clinical examination confirmed the presence of solitary intrascrotal swelling with normal testis. Radiological imaging showed the presence of a hypoechoic mass in the left hemiscrotum with normal both testes. Surgical exploration showed the presence of unencapsulated soft tissue mass and histopathological examination (HPE) confirmed the diagnosis of plexiform neurofibroma. Thorough evaluation ruled out features of neurofibromatosis 1 thus confirming the diagnosis of solitary intrascrotal extratesticular plexiform neurofibroma. Complete surgical excision resulted in satisfactory recovery with no recurrence on follow-up Conclusion: Neurofibroma although rare should be considered as a differential in the diagnosis of an intrascrotal mass in the pediatric age group. The benign nature of the lesion and extratesticular origin usually makes testis sparing surgical excision feasible which remains the treatment of choice with excellent prognosis and minimal chances of recurrence. A thorough histopathological examination is mandatory to rule out neurofibromatosis.

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Ectopic Solitary Cortical Anaplastic Ependymoma in a Child: A Rare Entity with Short Illustrative Review

Indian Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1601360 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 07 (03) ◽

pp. 249-252

Author(s):

Sachin Guthe ◽

Pravin Survashe ◽

Vernon Velho ◽

Laxmikant Bhopale ◽

Poonam Darade

Keyword(s):

Rare Case ◽

Ependymal Cell ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Total Excision ◽

Anaplastic Ependymoma ◽

Pediatric Age Group ◽

Cell Lining

AbstractEpendymomas are usually infratentorial and intraventricular. They originate from the ependymal cell lining of the ventricles. Cortical extraventricular supratentorial ependymomas are rare and fewer than 15 cases are reported worldwide. In pediatric age group, seven cases are reported. We report a rare case of 4-year-old boy with right frontoparietal anaplastic ependymoma who underwent gross total excision of lesion.

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A Clinicopathological Study of Various Conjunctival Lesions in Children

International Journal of Advanced and Integrated Medical Sciences ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10050-10049 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 143-147

Author(s):

Juhi Goel ◽

Swapnila Prasad ◽

Ashutosh Dokania

Keyword(s):

Clinical Presentation ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Capillary Hemangioma ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Medical College ◽

Pediatric Age Group ◽

Clinicopathological Study

ABSTRACT Conjunctival cysts are of a common occurrence in clinical parlance. These tend to be mostly asymptomatic. However, the underlying cause may be vision threatening. Thus, we conducted a clinicohistopathological study of conjunctival cysts in pediatric age group who presented to our outpatient department in Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. The aim was to analyze the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and a certain type of cysts in order of their frequency. Significant history, detailed ocular examination, and relevant investigations that were carried out in 10 cases of conjunctival lesions were noted. The management was done and the histopathological examination (HPE) reports were charted. Despite a similar clinical presentation, HPE revealed varied diagnosis. These comprised choristomatous cysts (4), subconjunctival cysticercosis (2), inclusion cysts (2), inflammatory cyst (1), and capillary hemangioma (1). Conjunctival cysts are not just a cosmetic blemish. A detailed ocular examination, early diagnosis, and treatment can help prevent various vision-threatening complications. How to cite this article Goel J, Prasad S, Dokania A. A Clinicopathological Study of Various Conjunctival Lesions in Children. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(4):143-147.

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Intramedullary spinal cord abscess—a rare entity in pediatric age group

Child s Nervous System ◽

10.1007/s00381-016-3251-7 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (12) ◽

pp. 2285-2286 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

G Lakshmi Prasad

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Intramedullary Spinal Cord ◽

Pediatric Age Group ◽

Intramedullary Spinal Cord Abscess

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Neck-Tongue Syndrome: Viewpoints on Etiology in a Patient with Bilateral Symptoms

Case Reports in Neurological Medicine ◽

10.1155/2018/9131068 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

Jonathan S. Sidlow ◽

Mark J. Raden ◽

Richard Sidlow

Keyword(s):

Anatomic Variation ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Pediatric Age Group

Neck-Tongue Syndrome is a rare entity, and when it presents in the pediatric age group, it is usually due to osseous, ligamentous, or nervous anatomic variation. We present below a case involving a patient whose bilateral symptoms were intermittently present from the age of five to the age of twenty-one years and discuss this case in light of the present theories of the anatomic substrate underlying this syndrome.

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Primary Corneoscleral Cyst in a Pediatric Patient

Case Reports in Ophthalmology ◽

10.1159/000477378 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 425-428 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Charudutt Kalamkar ◽

Amrita Mukherjee

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Corneal Opacity ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Visual Axis ◽

Pediatric Age Group ◽

Eye Examination ◽

Scleral Graft

Purpose: Primary corneoscleral cyst is a rare disease occurring in the pediatric age group. We report a case of corneoscleral cyst with visual diminution. Methods: We conducted a case report. Results: A 7-year-old girl presented with corneal opacity in the left eye. Examination revealed a corneoscleral cyst. The corneal part of the cyst involved visual axis. Surgical excision with a scleral graft was performed, leading to an improvement in visual acuity. No recurrences were observed until the last follow-up at 18 months. Conclusions: Corneoscleral cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic ocular surface disorders in the pediatric age group.

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Dual Chronic Ossified Epidural Hematomas Presented with Seizures 23 Years after Head Injury in an Adult Male: Case Report and Literature Review

Indian Journal of Neurotrauma ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1616032 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (01) ◽

pp. 041-042

Author(s):

Vivek Agrawal ◽

Pramod Giri

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Head Injury ◽

Literature Review ◽

Rare Case ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Presenting Symptoms ◽

Pediatric Age Group

AbstractThe authors report a rare case of dual chronic ossified epidural hematomas (EDHs) in a 35-year-old man with complaint of seizures after 23 years of head injury. Ossified EDH is a rare entity, and it commonly presents in pediatric age group. Presenting symptoms include headache and very rarely seizures. Asymptomatic cases may produce symptoms after decades; hence, regular follow-up is required. Treatment includes craniotomy or conservative management.

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Right atrial myxoma with glandular differentiation: A rare entity in pediatric age group

Annals of Pediatric Cardiology ◽

10.4103/0974-2069.74046 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 159 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ruma Ray ◽

SaumyaR Mallick ◽

Prasenjit Das ◽

Bhaskar Shukla ◽

SS Kothari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Atrial Myxoma ◽

Right Atrial ◽

Age Group ◽

Pediatric Age ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Pediatric Age Group ◽

Right Atrial Myxoma

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Type III Second Branchial Cleft Cyst

International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10001-1107 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 112-114

Author(s):

Priti Rakesh Dhoke ◽

Sonali Prabhakar Khadakkar ◽

Kanchan Sandeep Dhote ◽

Samir Vijay Choudhary ◽

Vivek Vishwas Harkare ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Histopathological Examination ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Cervical Region ◽

External Carotid ◽

Branchial Cleft Cyst ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Type Iii ◽

Complete Surgical Excision ◽

Second Branchial Cleft Cyst ◽

Branchial Cleft

ABSTRACT Cervical congenital cystic masses constitute an uncommon group of lesions usually diagnosed in infancy and childhood. Branchial cleft cysts are congenital lateral neck masses which manifest in the adolescents or in adulthood. They arise from the remnants of the branchial apparatus of embryonic life. Here, in this case, patient was presented with branchial cleft cyst at the age of 70 years. Computed tomography of neck showed well-circumscribed soft tissue mass extending from parotid region to lower cervical region with small ill-defined extension between internal and external carotid arteries which is pathognomonic of type III second branchial cleft cyst. Complete surgical excision was done. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of branchial cleft cyst. How to cite this article Choudhary SV, Khadakkar SP, Harkare VV, Dhoke PR, Dhote KS, Kamal NP. Type III Second Branchial Cleft Cyst. Int J Head Neck Surg 2012;3(2):112-114.

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