scholarly journals A Rare Case of Rhinofacial Zygomycosis due to Conidiobolus Infection

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunabha Chakravarti ◽  
Meenakshi Mishra

ABSTRACT Background Rhinofacial zygomycosis is the infection of subcutaneous tissues of maxillofacial region caused by zygomycetes class of fungi. It is commonly caused by the order mucorales and is acute and fulminant. Infections by the order entomophthorales are rare but indolent. Case report We report an unusual case of rhinofacial zygomycosis due to Conidiobolus coronatus of the order Entomophthorales in an immunocompetent adult male to highlight the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment. We treated the patient with multiple drugs, that is amphotericin-B, cotrimoxazole, and itraconazole along with endoscopic debridement of nasal polyps with excellent result. Conclusion Rhinofacial zygomycosis due to entomophthorales is rare but treatable condition. Appropriate histopathological diagnosis and a multipronged approach with timely medical as well as surgical management is the key to clinical cure. How to cite this article Chakravarti A, Mishra M. A Rare Case of Rhinofacial Zygomycosis due to Conidiobolus Infection. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(2):65-67.

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
Arunabha Chakravarti ◽  
Meenakshi Mishra

ABSTRACT Background Rhinofacial zygomycosis is the infection of subcutaneous tissues of maxillofacial region caused by zygomycetes class of fungi. It is commonly caused by the order mucorales and is acute and fulminant. Infections by the order entomophthorales are rare but indolent. Case report We report an unusual case of rhinofacial zygomycosis due to Conidiobolus coronatus of the order Entomophthorales in an immunocompetent adult male to highlight the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment. We treated the patient with multiple drugs, that is amphotericin-B, cotrimoxazole, and itraconazole along with endoscopic debridement of nasal polyps with excellent result. Conclusion Rhinofacial zygomycosis due to entomophthorales is rare but treatable condition. Appropriate histopathological diagnosis and a multipronged approach with timely medical as well as surgical management is the key to clinical cure.


2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-153
Author(s):  
AK Agarwal ◽  
JC Passey ◽  
Tripti Brar ◽  
Shilpi Dabas ◽  
Nikhil Arora

ABSTRACT Purpose The author wants to present a rare case of trichofolliculoma of nose. Patients and methods Clinical presentation, radiology, histopathological findings and management of the case has been presented. Results Patient has been on regular follow-up and planned for plastic reconstruction. Conclusion Trichofolliculoma, a benign hamortomatous lesion that develops at any age, usually presenting as a skin-colored nodule, correct histopathological diagnosis and treatment therefore, can lead to total removal of the benign lesion. How to cite this article Brar T, Passey JC, Dabas S, Agarwal AK, Arora N. Trichofolliculoma of the Nose: A Rare Disease. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2013;6(3):152-153.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. e240384
Author(s):  
Marianna Guadalupe Mireles ◽  
Angelica Julián ◽  
Fabiola Salgado-Chavarría ◽  
Guillermo Manuel González

Myoepitheliomas are rare benign tumours that affect the exocrine glands and are sporadically located in the salivary glands. The most common location of myoepithelioma in the oral cavity is the parotid gland and it is seldom encountered in the palate. The diagnosis of this entity is challenging since its clinical presentation may resemble those of more common neoplasms, rendering a complex histopathological diagnosis. The aim of the present case report is to describe an unusual case of myoepithelioma of the soft palate in a male patient, which developed as an asymptomatic, slowly growing mass. The tumour was assessed with histopathological examination and the diagnosis was verified via immunohistochemistry. Finally, the treatment included surgical resection of the tumour and no signs of recurrence were noted 2.5 years after the surgical procedure. Early diagnosis and treatment plays an important role in the prognosis of this pathological entity.


2000 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Maheshwar ◽  
M. D. Barnes ◽  
A. G. Douglas-Jones ◽  
N. R. Nind ◽  
S. H. Burroughs

Angiosarcomas are uncommon malignant tumours of vascular endothelium. In the head and neck, the scalp is the commonest site of origin. A rare case of spindle-cell angiosarcoma of the oropharynx, treated by surgery and post-operative radiotherapy, is reported. We discuss the clinical presentation and histopathological diagnosis of this lesion.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha K. Rajan ◽  
Ananth Kashyap ◽  
Manik Chhabra ◽  
Muhammed Rashid

Rationale: Linezolid (LNZ) induced Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADRs) have rare atypical presentation. Till date, there are very few published case reports on LNZ induced CADRs among the multidrug-resistant patients suffering from Infective Endocarditis (MDR IE). Here, we present a rare case report of LNZ induced CARs in a MDR IE patient. Case report: A 24-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with chief complaints of fever (101°C) associated with rigors, chills, and shortness of breath (grade IV) for the past 4 days. She was diagnosed with MDR IE, having a prior history of rheumatic heart disease. She was prescribed LNZ 600mg IV BD for MDR IE, against Staphylococcus coagulase-negative. The patient experienced flares of cutaneous reactions with multiple hyper-pigmented maculopapular lesions all over the body after one week of LNZ therapy. Upon causality assessment, she was found to be suffering from LNZ induced CADRs. LNZ dose was tapered gradually and discontinued. The patient was prescribed corticosteroids along with other supportive care. Her reactions completely subsided and infection got controlled following 1 month of therapy. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for rare CADRs, while monitoring the patients on LNZ therapy especially in MDR patients as they are exposed to multiple drugs. Moreover, strengthened spontaneous reporting is required for better quantification.


2021 ◽  
pp. 004947552110343
Author(s):  
Sapna Sandal ◽  
Gopal Krishnan ◽  
Ashish Sharma ◽  
Javed Ismail ◽  
Jaivinder Yadav

Parasitic infections are the leading cause of hypereosinophilia in the paediatric population in tropical countries. We report an unusual case of Toxocara infection in an eight-year-old boy who presented with intermittent fever, hypereosinophilia complicated by massive pericardial effusion and a mycotic aneurysm. This child received treatment with four weeks of albendazole and steroids.


2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 230949901668498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haniza Sahdi ◽  
Chan Wai Hoong ◽  
Ahmad Hata Rasit ◽  
Fredy Arianto ◽  
Lau Kiew Siong ◽  
...  

Diplopodia, being a rare congenital disorder, is infrequently discussed in published texts. Most reported cases have accounted the involvement of duplicated preaxial digits with other associated organ system and physical deformities. Here, we present an unusual case of isolated diplopodia involving postaxial toes in a child with no other organ and physical abnormalities. Radiological studies revealed a set of 10-digit-duplicated foot over the lateral aspect of the native foot, complete with phalanges and its corresponding metatarsals as well as tarsals, supplied by an anomalous posterior branch of the popliteal artery. Definitive surgery was performed just before the child was learning to walk.


1994 ◽  
Vol 108 (6) ◽  
pp. 507-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Benson-Mitchell ◽  
N. Tolley ◽  
C. B. Croft ◽  
D. Roberts

AbstractLipomas are common benign connective tissue tumours composed of adult adipose tissue. They are relatively rare in the upper aerodigestive tract, although they occur with considerable frequency in other areas, particularly in the subcutaneous tissues of the neck. Although there are several reports of this tumour occurring in the oropharynx, there is no recorded case of a lipoma of the tonsillar fossa. An 83-year-old man with a left tonsillar fossa lipoma is presented. Clinical presentation, management and a literature review are discussed.


2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Temple

“Multiple chemical sensitivities” has become an increasingly common clinical presentation to physicians, though it is infrequently seen by psychotherapists. This case report describes a 61-year-old woman who presents with a long history of chemical sensitivities, that led to a somatization disorder with debilitating agoraphobia, depression, and marital problems. Features of a variety of anxiety disorders are present, as are metacognitions that required an unusual case conceptualization. A cognitive therapy case conceptualization and treatment are described, which address the highly idiosyncratic clinical presentation of this patient.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
V. N. Korovkina ◽  
V. A. Vasilyeva
Keyword(s):  

Among the cardiological material of our Clinic, we encountered the following completely unusual case, which we had the opportunity to observe.


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