scholarly journals Androgen secreting giant adrenocortical carcinoma with no metastases: A case report and review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 644
Author(s):  
Fatih Uruc ◽  
Ahmet Urkmez ◽  
Ozgur Haki Yuksel ◽  
Aytac Sahin ◽  
Ayhan Verit
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Adrenocortical Carcinoma ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Cushing Syndrome ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
En Bloc

Functional adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a very rare disease with a poor prognosis. Over half (60%) of ACCs bigger than 6 cm synthesize hormones; hormone-secreting ACCs generally include virilization, feminization or Cushing syndrome. Besides, 82% of ACCs are metastatic at the time of diagnosis. While a 48-year-old female patient was examined for abdominal pain and flushing, we detected a non-metastasizing mass (23 × 18 × 16 cm) in the adrenal lodge. The mass was extracted en bloc during open exploration and its histopathology was reported as ACC. We review the literature and report the largest androgen-producing, clinically silent ACC mass cited in the literature so far.

scholarly journals Congenital Trans Mesenteric Hernia (CTMH) in a Female Patient with Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF): Case Report and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hernia Defect ◽  
Mediterranean Fever ◽  
Mesenteric Hernia

Congenital Trans mesenteric Hernia (CTMH) is a rare entity of internal hernia that occur as a congenital defect in children due to an error in the rotation of the midget, presenting usually with an abdominal pain, fever and bilious vomiting. However, if left untreated, disastrous outcomes such as acute bowel obstruction and strangulation can take place. Its diagnosis is sometimes challenging to physicians and requires exploratory laparotomy to confirm the presence of a hernia defect. CT scan prior to surgery is seldom needed and may not have a benefit to guide for the exact diagnosis. For treatment, surgical repair, either open or laparoscopic, is the procedure of choice to manage such a condition. We report a case of CTMH in a 3.5–year-old female patient who presented to our hospital with abdominal pain and inconsolable crying.

scholarly journals A rare case of eight multiple primary malignant neoplasms in a female patient: A case report and review of the literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 587-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIEMIN ZHAO ◽  
YAN TAN ◽  
YUGANG WU ◽  
WEI ZHAO ◽  
JUN WU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Multiple Primary

scholarly journals Hydatid Disease Simulating Acute Abdomen: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Lianos ◽  
Georgios Baltogiannis ◽  
Avrilios Lazaros ◽  
Konstantinos Vlachos
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Disease ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
The Body ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain ◽  
Operating Surgeon

Introduction. Hydatid disease is caused by the tapewormEchinococcus granulosusand is still a matter of public health in many regions of the world, where it is an endemic parasitic disease. Although the liver is the most involved organ, hydatidosis can be found anywhere in the human body. Rare forms of location may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.Case Report. Herein we report a rare case of acute abdominal pain and progressively increasing abdominal distension due to abdominal and multiple splenic echinococcosis in a 72-year-old Caucasian male. We also provide a brief review of the literature.Conclusion. Although hydatid disease is found most often in the liver and lungs, rarely any organ of the body can be involved by this zoonosis. Though rare, the possibility of unusual location of echinococcosis must always be considered by the operating surgeon, when dealing with diffuse abdominal pain in endemic areas, because any misinterpretation may result in unfavorable outcomes.

Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney in an Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2003 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. e371-e373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Qi Peng ◽  
Albert E. Stanek ◽  
Saul Teichberg ◽  
Barry Shepard ◽  
Ellen Kahn
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Renal Tumor ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Rhabdoid Tumor ◽  
Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Rhabdoid Tumors

Abstract Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney is an uncommon renal tumor in children. The tumor has aggressive behavior and a poor prognosis and is extremely rare in adults; only 3 cases of renal rhabdoid tumors have been reported in adults. We describe here the microscopic, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic characteristics of another case in a 38-year-old woman. This case reinforces the importance of recognizing this entity in the adult population.

True Giant Ruptured Superficial Femoral Artery Aneurysm in Nonagenarian Female Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 353.e13-353.e17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edoardo Frola ◽  
Emanuele Ferrero ◽  
Pia Cumbo ◽  
Fabiana Zandrino ◽  
Andrea Gaggiano
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Superficial Femoral Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Posttraumatic Intramuscular Nodular Fasciitis in a 7-Year-Old Boy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Markus Denzinger ◽  
Markus Denzinger ◽  
Sandra Steininger ◽  
Niels Zorger ◽  
Patricia Reis Wolfertstetter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Primary Resection ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Nodular Fasciitis ◽  
Pectoralis Muscle ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Nodular fasciitis is a rare disease, and its diagnosis is difficult. We present a case report of a seven-year-old child with progredient swelling of the left pectoralis muscle three weeks after trauma. After histopathological diagnosis, we performed complete resection. Normally, a conservative approach with regular follow-up is regarded as appropriate since nodular fasciitis does have the capability to regress spontaneously. Since recent publications indicate the possibility of malignant transformation, the complete primary resection also has to be discussed as therapy of choice.

scholarly journals Cervical thymoma

1999 ◽  
Vol 117 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abrão Rapoport ◽  
Claudiane Ferreira Dias ◽  
João Paulo Aché de Freitas ◽  
Ricardo Pires de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Thallium 201 ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Nuclear Resonance ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
Iodine 131

CONTEXT: Cervical thymoma is a primitive thymic neoplasia. It is very rare. This disease presents higher incidence in female patients in their 4th to 6th decade of life. We present a case report of a cervical thymoma CASE REPORT: 54-year-old female patient, caucasian, with no history of morbidity, presenting a left cervical nodule close to the thyroid gland. During the 30 months of investigation a left cervical nodule grew progressively next to the thyroid while the patient showed no symptoms, making accurate diagnosis difficult. Tests on her thyroid function did not show changes, nor were there changes in any subsidiary tests. The diagnosis of the disease was made intra-operatively through total thyroid individualization. The results were confirmed by the histological findings from the ressected material. Cervical thymoma is a very rare disease, with difficult preoperatory diagnosis. Some additional study methods which are employed today are thallium 201, technetium 99 and iodine 131 scintigraphy, magnetic nuclear resonance and especially histopathological findings and classification.

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