scholarly journals Subcutaneous Zygomycosis Due to Basidiobolus ranarum: A Case Report from Maharastra, India

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mani Anand ◽  
Sanjay D. Deshmukh ◽  
Dilip P. Pande ◽  
Suresh Naik ◽  
Dhyaneshwari P. Ghadage
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumor ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Inflammatory Lesion ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Fungal Hyphae ◽  
Microbiological Examination ◽  
Asian Child

Entomophthoromycosis is a rare entity. We hereby report a case of entomophthoromycosis in a three-year-old Asian child who presented with a painless, nontender, rapidly increasing large swelling on the thigh of six months duration, which was initially misdiagnosed as a soft tissue tumor and resected. The cause of misleading diagnosis was rapid growth of the lesion in a short duration of time, indicating the possibility of a tumor. Histopathological examination revealed an inflammatory lesion with aseptate fungal hyphae and the characteristic Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon. Microbiological examination identified the fungus as Basidiobolus ranarum. Complete excision of the lesion followed by antifungal therapy was associated with complete recovery. Entomophthoromycosis should be considered early when children from endemic areas present with unusual, rapid-growing lesions of the subcutaneous region. In order to emphasize tumor-like presentation of zygomycosis, we are presenting this case.

scholarly journals Tonsillar tuberculosis : A case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 1048-1050
Author(s):  
S Karki ◽  
D Karki
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Definite Diagnosis ◽  
Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Tuberculosis of the oral cavity which is an uncommon occurrence can be primary or secondary. In the absence of active pulmonary tuberculosis, isolated tonsillar tuberculosis is rare. Herein, we report two cases of bilateral tonsillar tuberculosis who presented as recurrent sore throat for which tonsillectomy was done. No active primary pulmonary lesion was found in these cases. Histopathological examination revealed caseating epithelioid granulomas with Langhans giant cells. Ziehl Neelson stain for acid fast bacilli was positive in one case. Tonsillar tuberculosis, though a rare entity, should be considered in the clinical differential diagnosis of tonsillar lesions. Histopathological examination with Ziehl Neelson stain should be performed for definite diagnosis.

scholarly journals Case Report: A giant myopericytoma involving the occipital region of the scalp - a rare entity

F1000Research ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 2905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Munakomi ◽  
Pramod Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Histological Examination ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Positive Staining ◽  
Occipital Region ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Complete Excision

Herein we report a rare case of a giant myopericytoma presenting in a 16-year-old girl as a slowly progressive swelling involving the scalp in the occipital region. It was managed by complete excision. Histological examination of the lesion revealed  spindle-shaped cells forming characteristic rosettes around the blood vessels, and positive staining with smooth muscle actin.

scholarly journals Pseudomonas pelvic osteomyelitis in a healthy child

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nour Akhras ◽  
Alexander Blackwood
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Healthy Child ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Healthy Adolescent ◽  
First Case

Pediatric pelvic osteomyelitis is a rare entity. The diagnosis is frequently delayed due to difficulty in confirming the diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of Pseudomonas pelvic osteomyelitis in a previously healthy adolescent boy. The diagnosis was made radiographically and confirmed by culture. The patient was treated with Levofloxacin and Gentamicin resulting in a complete recovery.

scholarly journals Primary Hydatid of Adductor Muscle of Thigh: A Rare Entity

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Punyapratap Singh ◽  
Somshankar Pandey ◽  
Vrishbhan Ahirwar
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Hydatid Disease ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumor ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Adductor Muscle ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Muscle Involvement ◽  
Multiple Imaging

Primary Muscle involvement of hydatid disease is a rare entity. Radiological diagnosis can be difficult at times as it mimics soft tissue tumor. Multiple imaging studies are available to detect it preoperatively. We hereby report an in a male patient with hydatid disease of adductor group of muscles of right thigh diagnosed on ultrasound followed by MRI and confirmed on surgery and histopathological examination.

scholarly journals Placental Polyp : A Rare Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
Most Sabina Yeasmin ◽  
Nishat Anjum Nourin ◽  
Tahera Begum ◽  
Farah Naz Mabud ◽  
Farjana Ahmed Surovi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Placental Tissue ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Definite Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
One Year

Placental polyp is the retained fragment of placental tissue which presents as a polypoidal or pedunculated mass within the uterus. It is a rare entity and has an incidence of less than 0.25 % of all pregnancies. There are also very few reported cases of the clinical placental polyp. Here,we report a case of 22-year-old P1 woman presenting with vaginal bleeding and something coming down into vagina.Her last pregnancy had occurred one year ago.Laboratory investigation revealed slightly elevated serum b-hCG. Ultrasonography revealed thick endometrium, broad cervix (5.2cm) and a hyperechoic mass within the cervix. Extraction of the placental polyp followed by endometrial curettage were done and tissue sent for histopathology. Definite diagnosis was made by histopathological examination and which was a placental polyp. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.20 (2); July 2021; Page 85-88

scholarly journals Omental Lymphangioma in Adults—Rare Presentation Report of a Case

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Narayana Rao ◽  
T. Parvathi ◽  
A. Suvarchala
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Biopsy Report

Lymphangioma is an uncommon benign lesion that usually occurs during childhood. Its occurrence in adults is rare. Its presentation in the abdomen is even rare. This case report describes a case of omental lymphangioma presented as retroperitoneal lump. Subsequent imaging, operative, and histological findings revealed omental lymphangioma. Laparotomy done under general anesthesia, a 10 × 12 cm cystic swelling arising from omentum, identified complete excision of the cyst done and send the specimen for histopathological examination. Biopsy report came as omental lymphangioma. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Prognosis is excellent and recurrence rate is very low if resection is complete. During two years of followup no recurrence was detected. Omental lymphangioma is very rare presentation among abdominal lymphangiomas specifically in adults. Complete excision is the treatment of choice. Long-term followup is required to detect recurrence.

scholarly journals Pure mucinous (colloid) carcinoma of gall bladder: a rare entity

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2858
Author(s):  
Gireesha Rawal ◽  
Charanjeet Ahluwalia ◽  
Amit Kumar Yadav ◽  
Indrani Dhawan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Gall Bladder ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Mucinous Carcinoma ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Tumour Volume ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Hypochondriac Region ◽  
Cut Surface

In the biliary tract, ‘mucinous’ carcinomas in which extracellular mucin constitutes more than 50% of the tumour volume, are very rare. Those tumours in which the mucinous pattern comprises of at least 90% of the tumour are called ‘pure mucinous’ carcinomas and are exceedingly rare in the gallbladder. We describe the case of a 55 years old female, who presented with the complaints of jaundice and dull aching pain in right hypochondriac region. USG abdomen was suggestive of carcinoma along with cholelithiasis, following which cholecystectomy was performed. Grossly, a large grey-white tumour was identified whose cut surface was variegated. Sections showed a tumour which was entirely composed of pools of extracellular mucin, in which clusters of tumour cells were floating. Based on morphology and immunohistochemistry, a final diagnosis of ‘pure mucinous (colloid) adenocarcinoma’ of the gallbladder was given. This case is described owing to the rarity of this neoplasm. The clinical features, natural history and prognosis of mucinous carcinoma of GB are not very well known, due to their extreme rarity. These have been discussed in this case report. Histopathological examination is vital for a decisive diagnosis of such cases. 

scholarly journals A case of impetigo herpetiformis in which termination of pregnancy was required

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 030006052093381
Author(s):  
Xinjing Yao ◽  
Xiaoxia Zhang ◽  
Min Peng ◽  
He Wang ◽  
Yizi Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Rare Variant ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Optimal Management ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Impetigo Herpetiformis ◽  
Generalized Pustular Psoriasis ◽  
Ethacridine Lactate

Impetigo herpetiformis is a rare variant of generalized pustular psoriasis that occurs during pregnancy or is triggered by pregnancy, often in association with hypocalcemia. This condition is associated with increased maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. We report a 29-year-old pregnant woman who presented to hospital at the gestational age of 20 weeks with widespread erythema covered with pustules that coalesced to form lakes of pus. She did not respond to corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or phototherapy. Finally, intra-amniotic injection of ethacridine lactate was administered to terminate the pregnancy, and the patient showed complete recovery in 3 months. Insight from this case report may facilitate optimal management of this relatively rare entity.

scholarly journals Abdominopelvic Actinomycosis Mimicking Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 417-420
Author(s):  
Sungjin Kim ◽  
Sung Il Kang ◽  
Sohyun Kim ◽  
Min Hye Jang ◽  
Jae Hwang Kim
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Pelvic Masses ◽  
History Of

Actinomycosis is a rare chronic bacterial infection primarily caused by <i>Actinomyces israelii</i>. A 47-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a 1-week history of lower abdominal pain. Preoperative imaging studies revealed multiple peritoneal and pelvic masses suggestive of malignancy. The primary tumor could not be identified despite further endoscopic and gynecological evaluation. On exploration for tissue confirmation, excisional biopsies from multiple masses were performed because complete excision was not possible. Histopathological examination confirmed actinomycosis with multiple abscesses, and the patient was treated with antibiotics. We present a case of disseminated peritoneal actinomycosis that mimicked malignant peritoneal carcinomatosis on imaging studies.

scholarly journals Neglected tuberculous trochanteric bursitis in an adolescent girl: A case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 536-541
Author(s):  
Josip Vlaic ◽  
Ivan Pavic ◽  
Ana Tripalo Batos ◽  
Ljiljana Zmak ◽  
Bozo Kruslin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Trochanteric Bursitis ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Wound Drainage ◽  
Antituberculous Drug ◽  
One Year

Tuberculous trochanteric bursitis (TTB) is an extremely rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Due to a low clinical suspicion and poor collaboration among medical professionals, the diagnosis of TTB can be often delayed. In this report, we describe a case of neglected TTB in an adolescent girl that initially presented with right thigh swelling and fluctuance. The patient underwent repeated unsuccessful surgical treatment; however, dull pain and periodic wound drainage remained for eight years. Complete excision of fistula and trochanteric bursa and one year of oral antituberculous drug therapy led to complete recovery. This case report highlights tuberculosis as a diagnostic challenge, when rare localizations are affected. In addition, this report addresses several diagnostic pitfalls and reviews the literature regarding TTB in adolescent patients. Orthopedic surgeons need to consider TTB, when swelling, fluctuance or repeated wound drainage are present on the thigh.

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