scholarly journals An Interesting Case Report of Frontal Sinus Keratocyst

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Alireza Mohebbi ◽  
Mohammad Aghajanpour

Purpose: To report an unusual case of frontal sinus keratocyst. Case Report: A 31 year old woman presented with a history of swollen right eye and visual field impairment. The ophthalmological examination revealed right superior eyelid edema and some degrees of proptosis. CT scan with iodine injection evidenced the opacification of the right frontal sinus with superior orbital wall lysis. Complete endoscopic surgical resection of a mass containing foul smelling keratin material was performed via Draf type III. The patient became symptomatic after 6 years. Imaging studies showed neo- osteogenesis in the far lateral end of right frontal sinus. Frontal trephination was done and the remnant of keratocyst was removed and the septum interfacing the cell and the right frontal sinus was walled down entirely. Conclusion: Although frontal sinus keratocyst is benign but can spread to the surrounding structures leading to several complications. Therefore, complete surgical resection is necessary to avoid recurrence.

2000 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 118-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcio Abrahão ◽  
Ana Paula Vieira Gonçalves ◽  
Roberto Yamashita ◽  
Rogério Aparecido Dedivitis ◽  
Rodrigo Oliveira Santos ◽  
...  

CONTEXT: Paranasal sinus cancer is considered rare, with an incidence of less than 1 per 100,000 per year, with the frontal sinus being the primary site in only 0.3%. We report a case of adenocarcinoma arising in the frontal sinus. DESIGN: Case report. CASE REPORT: A 59-year-old woman, secretary, came in February 1998 with a 4-month history of low intensity frontal headache. She denied contact with wood dust. On examination a non-tender swelling was noted over her right forehead next to the medial aspect of the right orbit. CT scan showed a soft-tissue mass involving frontal sinus with intracranial invasion through the posterior wall. The anterior ethmoid sinus and the medial aspect of the right orbit were also involved. MRI demonstrated dural thickening in communication with the frontal mass. She underwent an en-bloc tumor resection by craniotomy including orbital clearance. Histology revealed an adenocarcinoma. After surgery she had tumor recurrence, and chemotherapy and radiotherapy were started resulting in partial improvement.


1970 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
SMK Nahar Begum ◽  
M Azizul Hoque ◽  
K Khalilur Rahmen ◽  
AK Pramanik ◽  
S Shafiqul Alam

This is the case history of a 36 year old male who presented with fever, diarrhoea, weight loss with tenderness in the right hypochondrium and right ileac region. This was finally diagnosed as an interesting case of ileo-caecal tuberculosis with associated hepatic involvement.   doi: 10.3329/taj.v20i1.3093 TAJ 2007; 20(1): 60-63


Author(s):  
Tejaswini Manne ◽  
Solomon Nazareth ◽  
Pavithra Vittalraj ◽  
Sandhya Sundaram ◽  
Sriram Krishnamoorthy ◽  
...  

Tuberculous epididymal mass is a condition that presents as a painless scrotal swelling. It resembles a testicular mass and is more often diagnosed after orchidectomy. About 22% of all genitourinary tuberculosis show epididymal involvement and 22% of epididymal tuberculosis are bilateral. This report reiterates the need for an increased awareness amongst the treating urologists that would enable an earlier diagnosis, appropriate treatment and may avert the need for orchidectomy in most cases. A 35-year-old diabetic male presented with rapidly enlarging right testicle associated with recent onset of pain over the testis. He also had fever and chills. At the age of 18, he was treated for pulmonary tuberculosis. The right testicle was enlarged, irregular and mildly tender. The right epididymis was also irregular and nodular, blended with the right testicle and indistinguishable from it. A clinical diagnosis of testicular tumour was made. Tumour markers were normal and he underwent high orchidectomy. Histopathological diagnosis confirmed right epididymal tuberculosis. This case report mainly highlights the need for a high index of suspicion amongst the treating physicians. A previous history of treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis should alert the physician to think in lines of tuberculous pathology in epididymis too. A prompt diagnosis and early, appropriate treatment would largely prevent removal of testicles in most cases.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szilvia Pál ◽  
Andreea Dana Fișuș ◽  
Doina Pop ◽  
Annamária Pakucs ◽  
István Benedek ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Lacrimal drainage system lymphomas are rare, accounting for less than 10% of lacrimal sac tumors. They often appear as a secondary involvement within the confines of systemic lymphoproliferative disorders, therefore detailed ophthalmological examination and auxiliary testing is necessary to have an accurate diagnosis. Case report: We present the case of a 72-year-old woman with a medical history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma. She presented to the ophthalmology clinic with a painful, discharging swelling in the right lacrimal sac area. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a mass in the right nasolacrimal duct. A right external dacryocystorhinostomy was performed. The histological findings led to a diagnosis of small lymphocytic lymphoma. Conclusions: Special attention is required in cases of known systemic hematological disorders that associate with nasolacrimal duct obstruction or epiphora. Quick recognition and a full history with multidisciplinary clinical and diagnostic workup are fundamental to plan the treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Youssef ◽  
S Iftikhar ◽  
M Haris ◽  
S Sundararajan ◽  
Q Abid

Abstract Introduction Cystic mediastinal lymphangiomas (CML) are exceedingly rare, representing <1% of cystic lymphangiomas (CL), and typically present before 2 years of age. Few cases describe adult presentations of solitary CML and none describe symptomatic cases with ‘mass-effect’ complications. We describe an incidental finding of a symptomatic solitary CML causing mass effect complications and our definitive surgical management. Case Report A 44-year-old Caucasian male presented with reduced responsiveness due to mixed drug overdose of fluoxetine and ibuprofen. Plain chest radiograph (CXR) revealed incidental new mediastinal widening. Thoracic computed tomography (CT) showed a well-defined lesion (75x63mm) in the right paratracheal region, with associated compression of the superior vena cava, left brachiocephalic vein and displacement of the azygos vein. Further questioning revealed 6-months history of non-productive cough, worsening dyspnoea on exertion and chest pain radiating to the right of the chest. Complete surgical resection was performed via posterolateral thoracotomy. It was seen compressing the 2nd and 3rd intercostal nerves. Enlarged lymph nodes at station 4 and 10 were excised and sent for analysis with aspirate from the excised lesion. Pathological gross examination showed a multiloculated cystic lesion containing thin straw-coloured fluid. Microscopically, it was thin walled with smooth muscle and scattered clusters of lymphocytes; its lining was markedly attenuated comprising bland flat endothelial cells, positive for CD-31. Lymph node samples showed reactive changes. Conclusions Although CMLs are benign, their location and growth in the mediastinum can result in compression of surrounding structures. Early detection and complete surgical resection are paramount to prevent such complications and lesion recurrence.


VASA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gruber-Szydlo ◽  
Poreba ◽  
Belowska-Bien ◽  
Derkacz ◽  
Badowski ◽  
...  

Popliteal artery thrombosis may present as a complication of an osteochondroma located in the vicinity of the knee joint. This is a case report of a 26-year-old man with symptoms of the right lower extremity ischaemia without a previous history of vascular disease or trauma. Plain radiography, magnetic resonance angiography and Doppler ultrasonography documented the presence of an osteochondrous structure of the proximal tibial metaphysis, which displaced and compressed the popliteal artery, causing its occlusion due to intraluminal thrombosis..The patient was operated and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondroma.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lubna Bakr ◽  
Hussam AlKhalaf ◽  
Ahmad Takriti

Abstract Background Primary cardiac tumours are extremely rare. Most of them are benign. Sarcomas account for 95% of the malignant tumours. Prognosis of primary cardiac angiosarcoma remains poor. Complete surgical resection is oftentimes hampered when there is extensive tumour involvement into important cardiac apparatus. We report a case of cardiac angiosarcoma of the right atrium and ventricle, infiltrating the right atrioventricular junction and tricuspid valve. Case presentation Initially, a 22-year-old man presented with dyspnoea. One year later, he had recurrent pericardial effusion. Afterwards, echocardiography revealed a large mass in the right atrium, expanding from the roof of the right atrium to the tricuspid valve. The mass was causing compression on the tricuspid valve, and another mass was seen in the right ventricle. Complete resection of the tumour was impossible. The mass was resected with the biggest possible margins. The right atrium was reconstructed using heterologous pericardium. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful. Postoperative echocardiography showed a small mass remaining in the right side of the heart. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of angiosarcoma. The patient underwent adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy later on. He survived for 1 year and 5 days after the surgery. After a diagnosis of lung and brain metastases, he ended up on mechanical ventilation for 48 h and died. Conclusions Surgical resection combined with postoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy is feasible even in patients with an advanced stage of cardiac angiosarcoma when it is impossible to perform complete surgical resection.


Pulse ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
MR Molla ◽  
F Ferdousi ◽  
DR Shankar ◽  
AKMB Karim

A 13 years old boy admitted with the complaint of progressive exophthalmos and gradually decreasing vision on right eye, also occasional headache and deformity on the right fronto-orbital region. Radiological & clinical findings revealed a case of frontal osteoma in the right frontal sinus extending up to right frontal lobe, eroding right roof of the orbit. Complete excision of the tumor mass was possible surgically. Biopsy confirmed a case of osteoma. Below is a discussion on diagnosis & management of frontal osteomaPulse Vol.9 January-December 2016 p.45-48


1973 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Bone ◽  
Hugh F. Biller ◽  
Bernard L. Harris

Although osteogenic sarcoma occurs in the head and neck, it is almost exclusively limited to the maxilla and the mandible. Single, rare cases of this tumor in other facial bones are mentioned in foreign reports, but a discussion in the English literature has not come to our attention. The case history of a 58-year-old woman with a nonspecific frontal sinus pain and right-sided proptosis is presented. Plain radiographs of the paranasal sinuses revealed a radiopaque, calcific mass in the right frontal sinus approximately 3 × 5 cm in diameter. It was noted that the mass had an “onionskin” lamination. Laminography aided in the exact localization of the mass; further, it was noted on arteriography that the frontal sinus mass did not invade the dura. A frozen section biopsy at the time of craniotomy suggested a benign histologic lesion. However, subsequent review of permanent sections showed findings typical of an osteogenic sarcoma. The patient was treated with irradiation and in the first postoperative year has done well.


2007 ◽  
Vol 65 (2b) ◽  
pp. 536-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiza E.G. Santos-Pontelli ◽  
Octávio M. Pontes-Neto ◽  
José Fernando Colafêmina ◽  
Dráulio B. de Araújo ◽  
Antônio Carlos Santos ◽  
...  

We report a sequential neuroimaging study in a 48-years-old man with a history of chronic hypertension and lacunar strokes involving the ventral lateral posterior nucleus of the thalamus. The patient developed mild hemiparesis and severe contraversive pushing behavior after an acute hemorrhage affecting the right thalamus. Following standard motor physiotherapy, the pusher behavior completely resolved 3 months after the onset and, at that time, he had a Barthel Index of 85, although mild left hemiparesis was still present. This case report illustrates that pushing behavior itself may be severely incapacitating, may occur with only mild hemiparesis and affected patients may have dramatic functional improvement (Barthel Index 0 to 85) after resolution pushing behavior without recovery of hemiparesis.


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