scholarly journals A rare retrovesical hydatid cyst and value of transrectal ultrasonography in diagnosis: a case report and review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emre Unal ◽  
Meryem Keles ◽  
Sibel Yazgan ◽  
Musturay Karcaaltincaba
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Asymptomatic Patient ◽  
Seminal Vesicles ◽  
Transrectal Ultrasonography ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Prostatic Gland

We present a large hydatid cyst located midline and posterior to prostatic gland and seminal vesicles in an asymptomatic patient. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a large retrovesical mass and the transrectal ultrasonography idetified a degenerated hydatid cyst with “ball of wool’’ appearance. Although extremely rare, hydatid disease should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of pelvic particularly retrovesical midline masses.

scholarly journals Hydatid cyst of the pancreas

2004 ◽  
Vol 132 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 435-437
Author(s):  
Radoje Colovic ◽  
Nikica Grubor ◽  
Vladimir Radak ◽  
Natasa Colovic ◽  
Mirjana Stojkovic
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Pancreatic Duct ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Endemic Areas

Hydatid cyst of the pancreas is rare. During the last 30 years, less than 40 cases have been reported in journals on Medline. This is a case report of a 35-year old woman with 2-year history of epigastric pain in whom an ultrasound and computed tomography showed the cyst of the body and tail of the pancreas 6x7 cm in diameters, which was supposed to be hydatid one. During surgery, an isolated hydatid cyst of the pancreas was found without communication with the pancreatic duct. The content of the cyst was removed, and pericyst was partially excised and drained. The recovery was uneventful and the patient has remained symptom free so far. Although rare, hydatid cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the cystic lesions of the pancreas, particularly in patients coming from endemic areas and without history of pancreatitis.

scholarly journals Echocardiographic and radiological evaluation of an unusual aortic root mass in an asymptomatic patient: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vassilios Memtsas ◽  
Naveen Sharma ◽  
Mary Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Aortic Root ◽  
Asymptomatic Patient ◽  
Multimodality Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography ◽  
Root Mass ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge

Abstract Background Incidental echocardiographic findings in the asymptomatic patient can present a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. This case report demonstrates that both natural occurring and iatrogenic causes should be considered in the differential diagnosis of isolated aortic root masses. Case Summary A patient presenting for a routine transthoracic echocardiogram to evaluate worsening breathlessness on exertion is found to have an unexpected aortic root mass. Due to the unusual appearances of the aortic root mass, it is further evaluated with additional imaging modalities, including transoesophageal echocardiogram and computed tomography coronary angiography. The mass is fully characterized following the computed tomography coronary angiography as a right coronary artery stent, from a previous coronary angioplasty, protruding into the lumen of the aortic root. No further investigation or intervention is required. Discussion A wide differential diagnosis of focal aortic root masses is presented. The non-invasive characterization of such masses can present a challenge. This case demonstrates the value of a multimodality imaging approach, including transthoracic, transoesophageal echocardiography, and computed tomography coronary angiography, in the evaluation of such masses.

Fibrosing Pancreatitis—An Obscure Cause of Painless Obstructive Jaundice: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-139
Author(s):  
Raymond L. Meneely ◽  
James O'Neill ◽  
Fayez K. Ghishan
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Common Bile Duct ◽  
Obstructive Jaundice ◽  
Asymptomatic Patient ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Distal Common Bile Duct

We report a 3-year-old asymptomatic patient who had obstructive jaundice. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram showed total obstruction of the distal common bile duct. At laparotomy, fibrosing pancreatitis was found. Sphincteroplasty and choledochoduodenostomy relieved his symptoms. A review of the literature disclosed ten patients, nine of whom had abdominal pain. Fibrosing pancreatitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of obstructive jaundice in children, even in the absence of abdominal pain.

Metastatic rectal adenocarcinoma in the external auditory canal

2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Carr ◽  
C Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rectal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Metastatic Tumour ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Potential Site

AbstractObjectives:To present a rare case of rectal adenocarcinoma metastasising to the external auditory canal, in a patient in whom computed tomography staging of the abdomen, chest and pelvis was clear for metastatic disease.Methods:Case report and review of the literature.Conclusions:Metastatic tumours to the external auditory canal are rare, with rectal adenocarcinoma being one of the rarest. However, it is important that the external auditory canal is regarded as a potential site for metastasis, even when computed tomography staging is clear. Metastatic tumour should be included in the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with an ear mass.

scholarly journals Dysgenetic Polycystic Disease of Minor Salivary Gland: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
N. Srikant ◽  
Shweta Yellapurkar ◽  
Karen Boaz ◽  
Mohan Baliga ◽  
Nidhi Manaktala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Minor Salivary Gland ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Polycystic Disease ◽  
Rare Case Report

Polycystic (dysgenetic) disease of the salivary glands is a rare entity that has only recently been described in the literature. The disease is more commonly seen in females and majority of the cases have presented as bilateral parotid gland swellings. This case presenting in a 21-year-old male is the first of this unusual entity involving solely the minor salivary gland on the lower lip. This case report highlights the importance for the clinician to be aware of this differential diagnosis, when treating an innocuous lesion like a mucocele.

Huge retrovesical hydatid cyst with pelvic localization as the primary site: a case report

2007 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 918-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Halefoglu ◽  
A. Yasar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Primary Site ◽  
Cystic Disease ◽  
The World ◽  
Indirect Hemagglutination ◽  
Indirect Hemagglutination Test

We present a patient with symptoms of abdominal pain and frequent urination due to a huge mass in the retrovesical region. All imaging modalities revealed a cystic mass containing small daughter cysts located between the urinary bladder and rectum. Its characteristics led us to suspect the presence of a hydatid cyst, and an indirect hemagglutination test for Echinococcus granulosus was found positive. No other involvement of hydatid cystic disease was detected. The primary site for the hydatid disease was therefore regarded as the pelvis, on which only a few cases have been reported previously. The patient started albendazole therapy, but refused operation. Hydatid cyst should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominopelvic masses in endemic regions of the world.

scholarly journals The role of lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage when computed tomography is unavailable

CJEM ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mann
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
Noncontrast Computed Tomography ◽  
Acute Headache ◽  
Interpretation Of Results

ABSTRACTSubarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is an important but uncommon condition in the differential diagnosis of acute headache. Most authorities recommend that patients with suspected SAH undergo noncontrast computed tomography (CT) as a first diagnostic intervention. If the results of the CT scan are negative, a lumbar puncture should be performed. Many nonurban Canadian hospitals do not have CT scanners and must either transfer patients or consider performing lumbar puncture prior to CT. In selected patients, performing lumbar puncture first may be an option, but timing of the procedure and the interpretation of results is important.

scholarly journals Unusual presentation of moyamoya disease with popliteal involvement: case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Etli ◽  
Oguz Karahan
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Moyamoya Disease ◽  
Doppler Sonography ◽  
Anticoagulant Treatment ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Peripheral Vascular ◽  
Bilateral Carotid Occlusion ◽  
Bilateral Carotid ◽  
Cerebrovascular System

Abstract Moyamoya disease is a rare disorder that involves the cerebrovascular system. Usually, it leads to occlusion of the arteries of the cerebral system and causes cerebral circulatory complaints. A 48-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with intermittent claudication in both legs. Biphasic and monophasic waveform patterns were detected bilaterally in distal (trifurcation arteries) lower extremities with Doppler sonography. The patient therefore underwent systemic vascular examination. Computed tomography angiography revealed bilateral carotid occlusion at the level of supraclinoid segments, and opacifications were detected at the distal segments of the bilateral anterior cerebellar and middle cerebellar arteries. The patient was diagnosed with moyamoya disease, and anticoagulant treatment was started. In conclusion, most previous reports have presented the cerebrovascular involvement of moyamoya disease. However, this disease can involve different peripheral vascular systems and careful and systemic vascular examination is necessary for an exact diagnosis.

scholarly journals Chronic otitis media following infection by non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae: A case report and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
Sara M. Van Bonn ◽  
Sebastian P. Schraven ◽  
Tobias Schuldt ◽  
Markus M. Heimesaat ◽  
Robert Mlynski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Vibrio Cholerae ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Chronic Otitis Media ◽  
Aquatic Environments ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Intestinal Infections

AbstractWe report a case of a chronic mesotympanic otitis media with a smelly purulent secretion from both ears and recurrent otalgia over the last five years in a six-year-old girl after swimming in the German Baltic Sea. Besides Staphylococcus aureus a non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae strain could be isolated from patient samples. An antibiotic therapy with ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone was administered followed by atticotomy combined with tympanoplasty. We conclude that V. cholerae should not be overlooked as a differential diagnosis to otitis infections, especially when patients present with extra-intestinal infections after contact with brackish- or saltwater aquatic environments.

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