Clinical manifestation of malignant lymphomas of the head and neck region

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Bojanowska-Poźniak ◽  
Wioletta Pietruszewska
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Lymphoid Cells ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Malignant Lymphomas ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Medical University

Introduction: Malignant lymphoma (ML) is a neoplasm caused by clonal expansion of undifferentiated B, T and NK-lymphoid cells. WHO classification divides lymphomas into two main types, i.e. Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), with numerous subtypes. The majority of MLs are localized in lymph nodes, but extranodal locations are also possible. MLs represent approximately 3-5% of all malignant neoplasms in Poland, but their incidence has been increasing in recent years, especially in young patients. The objective of the study was to evaluate clinical manifestations and diagnostic process in patients with malignant lymphomas of the head and neck region as diagnosed in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the Medical University of Lodz in years 2013-2017. Material and method: 30 patients diagnosed with malignant lymphomas of the head and neck region at the Departbadament of Otorhinolaryngology of the Medical University of Lodz in 2013-2017. Results: The study group consisted of 8 cases of nodal lymphomas and 22 cases of extranodal lymphomas. In 29 cases B-cell lymphomas were diagnosed. The most common symptoms included lymphadenopathy or neck tumor. Other symptoms were associated with the location of tumors in particular body organs. The diagnosis was based on histopathological examination of biopsy (needle or surgical) samples. Conclusion: Malignant lymphomas should be taken into account during differential diagnosis of the tumor or lymphadenopathy of the neck. The diagnosis is difficult because of the nonspecificity of symptoms and the need for interdisciplinary cooperation of many specialists.

scholarly journals Concomitant cemento-osseous dysplasia and aneurysmal bone cyst of the mandible: a rare case report with literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Gyeol Yeom ◽  
Jung-Hoon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst ◽  
Cystic Lesion ◽  
Bone Cyst ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Osseous Dysplasia

Abstract Background Concomitant cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) and aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) are rare in the head and neck region. In our search of the English language literature, we found only one case report describing the simultaneous occurrence of COD and ABC in the head and neck region. Here, we report a case of COD associated with ABC. Further, we performed a systematic search of the literature to identify studies on patients with COD associated with nonepithelial lined cysts of the jaws. Case presentation The patient was a 32-year-old woman who was referred from a private dental clinic because of a cystic lesion below the mandibular right first molar. She had no pain or significant systemic disease. After performing panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography, the imaging diagnosis was COD with a cystic lesion, such as ABC or solitary bone cyst. Excisional biopsy was performed, which revealed concomitant COD and ABC. Conclusion This case of ABC associated with COD provides insight for the diagnostic process of radiographically mixed lesions with cystic changes.

Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma of the Head and Neck Region

1998 ◽  
Vol 107 (9) ◽  
pp. 810-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian C. Hunter ◽  
Alfio Ferlito ◽  
Kenneth O. Devaney ◽  
Alessandra Rinaldo
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Soft Part ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Neck Area ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Sizable Number

Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a soft tissue malignancy most often found in the extremities of young adults; when these tumors arise in the head and neck area, they usually appear in the orbit or the tongue. Their initial behavior is relatively indolent, but over time a sizable number of these tumors recur locally and metastasize; as such, they are best regarded as fully malignant neoplasms. The derivation of these tumors remains uncertain: while some have suggested that these are tumors of muscle origin and others have postulated a neuroendocrine origin, the evidence accumulated to date is conflicting, and so these neoplasms continue to be regarded as tumors of uncertain origin. Surgical excision is the mainstay of therapy.

scholarly journals A Giant Soft Tissue Fibrosarcoma of Posterior Head and Neck: A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
DM Arman ◽  
SM Ekramullah ◽  
SK Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
The Body ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Physical Status ◽  
Term Pregnancy ◽  
Connective Tissues ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Local Examination

Sarcomas are malignant neoplasms originating from mesodermal tissues that constitute connective tissues of the body. This seven years old girl was born after an uncomplicated full term pregnancy. Her physical status at birth was unremarkable. Her younger sister is healthy. At age of one and a half year she developed swelling over posterior head and neck region that was gradually increasing. The rate of growth was more rapid from October 2014. She was admitted in National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS). Local examination showed a giant swelling 22X17X21 cm in size over posterior head and neck region, fixed to the sub-occipital bone, firm in consistency. Her general and neurological examination revealed no abnormalities.The authors present a case of a giant soft tissue fibrosarcoma of posterior head and neck of a seven years old girl. The case has been discussed.Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh 2015;1(2): 65-68

MALIGNANT LYMPHOMAS OF THE HEAD AND NECK REGION

Toukeibu Gan ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-346
Author(s):  
Tadashi YOSHINO
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Malignant Lymphomas ◽  
Head And Neck Region

scholarly journals Minimally invasive therapy of lymphatic malformations in patients treated in the Paediatric Teaching Clinical Hospital, University Clinical Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw (DSK UCK WUM)

New Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Wasilewska ◽  
Małgorzata Badełek-Izdebska ◽  
Lidia Zawadzka-Głos ◽  
Remigiusz Krysiak ◽  
Jarosław Żyłkowski
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Abnormal Development ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Lymphatic Malformations ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Drug Doses ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Fluoroscopy Guidance

Introduction. Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are benign lesions thought to be caused by the abnormal development of the lymphatic system in utero. Most commonly, LMs affect the head and neck. Because of LM morphology and location close to important vascular and nervous structures, surgical treatment is difficult, associated with a high risk of complications, and often incomplete. Aim. Bleomycin sclerotherapy is a recognised minimally invasive technique used in the treatment of LMs. We present the outcomes of bleomycin therapy of LMs located in the head and neck area in children receiving therapy in our centre. Material and methods. Between September 2017 and October 2019, treatment with bleomycin was provided to a total of 6 patients with LMs of the head and neck, aged from 3 weeks to 10 years. The procedures were performed under ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy guidance. The aspects analysed included the number of procedures applied in patients, drug doses, treatment response and complications. Results. In 4 patients, the LM was located on the neck, in 1 patient ? on the neck and in the mediastinum, and in 1 patient in the cheek region. Three patients underwent 2 procedures, 1 patient ? 3 procedures, and 2 patients ? 1 procedure. The treatment outcome was excellent and good in 4 patients and 1 patient, respectively. However, in 1 patient, the therapeutic effect was unsatisfactory, and a decision was made to administer another course of treatment. The maximum single dose of bleomycin was 10,000 IU; the dose of 700 IU/kg BW was not exceeded. No complications were observed after the procedures. Conclusions. Preliminary results suggest that bleomycin sclerotherapy of LMs in the head and neck region in children is an effective and safe treatment modality.

scholarly journals Clinicopathological Profile of Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-136
Author(s):  
Umme Habiba Begum ◽  
Afiqul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Mass Lesion ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Clinicopathological Profile ◽  
Common Clinical Presentation ◽  
The Common ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Male To Female

Objectives: To describe the clinical profile as well as  histopathological sub-types of Rhabdomyosarcoma in  children.Methods: A hospital base prospective observational study  was conducted among 20 diagnosed cases of  Rhabdomyosarcoma in children, those attending in  Hemato-Oncology department of Bangabandhu Sheikh  Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka in the period  between January to December 2009.Results: The peak incidence of Rhabdomyosarcoma was  in 1-5 years of age group (n=9, 45%) with mean age 6.83  years with male to female ratio 5.66:1. The common sites  of primary tumor was in head and neck region (40%, n=08),  followed by genito-urinary tract, 30% (n=06), extremities  20% (n=04), trunk 10% (n=02). The most common clinical  presentation was mass lesion 100% (n=20), followed by local  pain 25% (n=05), urinary obstructions 15% (n=03)  dysphagia, chronic otorrhea, dysuria, haematuria, and  proptoses were 10% each (n=02, each); The histological  sub-types were Embryonal 60% (n=12), alveolar 30% (n=6),  and Botryoid 10% (n=02); Of Embryonal variety in head  and neck region 58.33% (n=7), and Genito-urinary sites  41.67% (n=5); of Alveolar variety in trunk 66.67% (n=4),  and in extremities33.33% (n=2), of Botryoid sub-type  frequency was equal in head - neck region and genitourinary  site 50% each (n=1).Conclusion: Children with Rhabdomyosarcoma presented mostly in 1 to 5 years of age, with mass lesion (100%),  predominantly in head and neck region (40%) and the  commonest histological sub-type was Embryonal variety  (60%). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i3.12461 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 132-136

scholarly journals Low-Grade Surface Osteosarcoma of the Temporal Bone in Paediatric Patients: A Case Report and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117955651985538
Author(s):  
Noémie Villemure-Poliquin ◽  
Mathieu Trudel ◽  
Sebastien Labonté ◽  
Valérie Blouin ◽  
Gaétan Fradet
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Temporal Bone ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Paediatric Patients ◽  
Paediatric Case ◽  
Surface Osteosarcoma

Purpose of the study: Primary osteosarcoma of the temporal bone is an exceedingly rare pathology in the paediatric population. As of now, only 3 cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe the additional case of a 16-year-old girl with an osteosarcoma of the mastoid bone. This study aims to report a rare paediatric case of low-grade surface osteosarcoma of the temporal bone. Materials and methods used: A literature review was performed to better understand paediatric osteosarcomas of the head and neck region, to optimize their investigation, to describe their histopathological and radiological characteristics, and to establish the optimal modalities of medical and surgical treatments. The research of previous published data was done using PubMed and Embase library with the keywords mentioned below. Results: The patient presented with a rapidly progressive left retroauricular lesion over a 3-week period. Radiological studies demonstrated aggressive and invasive features. An open biopsy followed and confirmed the diagnosis of a low-grade surface osteosarcoma. In accordance with the multidisciplinary team, we decided to perform a complete surgical resection with wide surgical margins. We did not administer any adjuvant therapies. A control computed tomography (CT) scan obtained 26 months postoperatively still showed no signs of recurrence. Conclusion: Osteosarcomas are aggressive malignant neoplasms found in the head and neck region in only 6% to 10% of cases. They represent approximately 1% of head and neck cancers, and these are generally high-grade lesions. Temporal bone involvement is rare, particularly for low-grade lesions in paediatric patients. In addition to reporting the fourth paediatric case of primary temporal bone osteosarcoma, this study describes its specific clinical, histopathological, and radiological findings, to improve the management and the prognostic of patients affected with this particular clinical entity.

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