scholarly journals Combined Intrathoracic and Subcutaneous Splenosis Discovered 51 Years after Abdominal Trauma

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
James Benjamin Gleason ◽  
Anas Hadeh ◽  
Maria Julia Diacovo ◽  
Jonathan Ryan Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Traumatic Rupture ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Splenic Parenchyma ◽  
Rupture Of The Spleen

Splenosis is a rare condition that results from the autotransplantation of splenic parenchyma into unexpected locations such as the abdomen or subcutaneous tissue. In the presence of coexisting injury to the diaphragm intrathoracic transplantation can occur emerging as single or multiple pleural-based masses. This occurs after traumatic rupture of the spleen and is usually asymptomatic, only to be discovered incidentally on routine thoracic or abdominal imaging. To our knowledge this is the third documented case of combined intrathoracic and subcutaneous splenosis found in English literature. This occurred in a 71-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle accident at age 19 requiring urgent splenectomy. He has a significant cigarette smoking history and was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of an abnormality seen on shoulder X-ray.

scholarly journals Traumatic Rupture of A Posterior Mediastinal Teratoma following Motor-Vehicle Accident

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Bell ◽  
Fernando Domingo ◽  
Ashley D. Miller ◽  
Jeremiah S. Smith ◽  
James R. Headrick
Keyword(s):  
Life Support ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Cystic Teratoma ◽  
Anterior Mediastinum ◽  
Mature Cystic Teratoma ◽  
Advanced Trauma Life Support ◽  
Traumatic Rupture ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Posterior Mediastinal

We report a case of a posterior mediastinal mature cystic teratoma with rupture secondary to blunt chest trauma in a 20-year-old male involved in a motor-vehicle accident. Initial treatment was guided by Advanced Trauma Life Support and a tube thoracostomy was performed for presumed hemothorax. The heterogeneous collection within the thoracic cavity was discovered to be the result of a ruptured cystic mass. Pathologic findings confirmed the mass consistent with a mature cystic teratoma. As mediastinal teratomas are most commonly described arising from the anterior mediastinum, the posterior location of the teratoma described in this report is exceedingly rare.

An uncommon potentially lethal injury: Traumatic pericardial rupture with herniation of the heart

Trauma ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-141
Author(s):  
TA Yuvaraj Davidson ◽  
Parma Nand
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Traumatic Rupture ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Treatable Condition ◽  
Insight Into

Traumatic rupture of the pericardium with herniation of the heart can be a potentially lethal injury that can be easily overlooked. Prompt diagnosis and repair can be lifesaving. We report such a case with successful repair of this injury in a 45-year-old male who sustained multiple injuries following a motor vehicle accident. CT scan revealed rupture of the pericardium with herniation of the heart. The pericardial tear was promptly repaired by primary closure. This report gives an insight into this life threatening, yet promptly treatable condition, which can be easily missed resulting in a fatal outcome. Having a high index of suspicion while treating thoracic trauma patients can prevent fatalities. Immediate referral to a cardiothoracic service or closure of the tear through a thoracotomy, if the expertise is available, can be lifesaving.

scholarly journals Repair of Unstable Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation Using Nonabsorbable Tape Suture and Tension Band Technique: A Case Report with Good Results

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekrem Aydın ◽  
Turan Cihan Dülgeroğlu ◽  
Ali Ateş ◽  
Hasan Metineren
Keyword(s):  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Sternoclavicular Joint ◽  
Tension Band ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Sternoclavicular Dislocation ◽  
Tension Band Technique

Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation (PSCJD) is quite a rare condition. Nearly half of the closed reduction attempts fail due to various reasons. In this paper, we present a 25-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department in our hospital after having a motor-vehicle accident. It was decided to do PSCJD after physical and imaging studies. Following necessary preparations, closed reduction was attempted with abduction-traction maneuver under general anesthesia; however, adequate stabilization could not be achieved and redislocation was detected during control. Therefore, joint was stabilized with tension band technique using 6 mm polyamide nonabsorbable type suture during open reduction. Painless and complete range of motion in shoulder was achieved at the postoperative 10th week.

scholarly journals Fracture of the Fabella: A Rare Injury in Knee Trauma

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Rodrigues Façanha Barreto ◽  
Francisco Abaete Chagas-Neto ◽  
Michel Daoud Crema ◽  
Mario Muller Lorenzato ◽  
Mariana Tiemi Teixeira Kobayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Rare Injury ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Plain Films ◽  
Knee Trauma ◽  
Posterolateral Knee Pain

We present a case of a 21-year-old woman sustaining a traumatic [fabellar] fracture following a motor vehicle accident. The fabellar fracture was confirmed on plain films, which prompted further evaluation of the knee with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate other possible associated injuries. Fracture of the fabella is a rare condition. Clinically, patients present with posterolateral knee pain, edema, and limited knee extension. Occasionally these symptoms may be very subtle, delaying the correct diagnosis and patient management.

scholarly journals Ischemic Retinopathy and Neovascular Proliferation Secondary to Severe Head Injury

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Muge Coban-Karatas ◽  
Rana Altan-Yaycioglu
Keyword(s):  
Head Trauma ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Peripheral Retina ◽  
Traumatic Rupture ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Ischemic Retinopathy ◽  
The Right ◽  
Fundoscopic Examination

We report a case with severe head trauma and perforating globe injury in one eye and ischemic retinopathy and neovascular proliferation in the other eye. A 37-year-old male was brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident with severe maxillofacial trauma. Ophthalmic examination revealed hematoma of the left eyelids as well as traumatic rupture and disorganization of the left globe. On the right eye, anterior segment and fundoscopic examination were normal. Primary globe repair was performed. At postoperative one-month visit, the right eye revealed no pathology of the optic disc and macula but severe neovascularization in the temporal peripheral retina. The patient was diagnosed as ischemic retinopathy and neovascular proliferation due to head trauma.

Virtual reality and computer games in the treatment of driving phobia induced by a motor vehicle accident

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Walshe ◽  
Elizabeth Lewis ◽  
Kathleen O'Sullivan ◽  
Brenda K. Wiederhold ◽  
Sun I. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Vehicle Accident
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