scholarly journals A Tale of Two Cysts: Steatocystoma Multiplex and Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts—Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rachel J. Waldemer-Streyer ◽  
Ellen Jacobsen
Keyword(s):  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pilosebaceous Unit ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
Steatocystoma Multiplex ◽  
Main Observation

Background. Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) and eruptive vellus hair cysts (EVHC) are uncommon benign tumors of the pilosebaceous unit. Both SM and EVHC are characterized by smooth, asymptomatic papules or nodules, most commonly presenting on the chest, limbs, and abdomen. Most cases of SM and EVHC are sporadic, although less common autosomal dominant inherited forms have been reported. Main Observation. In this report we present two cases of cutaneous cysts exhibiting characteristics of either SM or EVHC. Both patients presented with numerous 1-2 mm asymptomatic papules and responded well to surgical expression by incision and drainage (I&D). Conclusion. SM and EVHC are similar in clinical presentation and management. Previously reported “hybrid-type” tumors present strong evidence for a relationship between the two lesions pathologically. Due to potential similarity of EVHC and SM cyst contents, I&D and subsequent microscopic examination cannot definitely differentiate between EVHC, SM, and hybrid cysts.

TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS: PRESENTATION OF A CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-96
Author(s):  
Fabricio Andrés Lasso Andrade ◽  
Jorge Alejandro Cadena Arteaga ◽  
Ángela Maria Fajardo Arteaga ◽  
Viviana Lizeth Echeverry Morillo ◽  
David Alfredo Acevedo Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Tuberous Sclerosis ◽  
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Dominant Inheritance ◽  
Variable Expression

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) also known as Bournneville disease. TSC is a multisystemic genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance, of variable expression, which is mainly characterized by the presence of benign tumors or hamartomas in the nervous system and skin, but which may also be present in the heart, kidney, lung and other organs. The most frequent symptom is epilepsy, affecting 80-90% of patients with TSC which manifests itself in childhood between 1 to 3 years of age. We present a case of sporadic onset tuberous sclerosis with epilepsy that had a causal link with TSC after admission to the emergency room in a convulsive status.

scholarly journals Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Presenting as a Breast Pseudotumor: Case Reports with Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour Abdul Halim ◽  
Imad Uthman ◽  
Rayan Rammal ◽  
Hazem I. Assi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Radiographic Finding ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
History Of

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a rare benign inflammatory breast disease that affects women of childbearing age with a history of breastfeeding. It usually presents as an enlarging breast mass that can greatly mimic breast cancer. Moreover, it does not have a specific radiographic finding, so the only way to reach a definitive diagnosis is by core biopsy and histology. Furthermore, a consensus regarding the best treatment modality has not been reached yet. In this report, we describe the cases of two patients who suffered from this disease, and to our knowledge, such a report is the first of its kind to address this topic in this region. Therefore, because of its uncommon nature and obscure presentation, we hereby report two cases of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. The clinical presentation, treatment, and pathological findings are described, and a literature review on idiopathic granulomatous mastitis will be reported.

Intracardiac masses in young Africans: case reports and a brief review of the literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-371
Author(s):  
Ana O. H. Mocumbi
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Refractory Heart Failure ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Intracardiac Masses ◽  
Careful History

AbstractIntracardiac masses in the young occur in some conditions that are prevalent in Africa. Although usually non-malignant, they may present with refractory heart failure and other complications that can be fatal. In the majority of cases, the aetiologic differentiation can be achieved by careful history, physical examination, basic laboratory tests, and transthoracic echocardiography. We report three cases in young Africans and discuss the aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcome of selected conditions in resource-limited settings.

Bilateral vidian nerve schwannomas associated with facial palsy

2006 ◽  
Vol 104 (5) ◽  
pp. 835-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Hwan Cheong ◽  
Jae Min Kim ◽  
Koang Hum Bak ◽  
Choong Hyun Kim ◽  
Young Ha Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Bone Erosion ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Cranial Nerves ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Images ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Vestibulocochlear Nerve ◽  
The Masses

✓ Intracranial schwannomas are relatively common benign tumors arising from Schwann cells. Among the cranial nerves, the vestibular division of the vestibulocochlear nerve is the site most commonly affected by these lesions, followed by the trigeminal nerve. The authors report a case of bilateral schwannomas arising from both of the pterygoid canals. A 13-year-old girl presented with intermittent headaches and left-sided facial palsy. Preoperative computerized tomography scans and magnetic resonance images revealed nonenhancing round masses within the bilateral vidian canals, bone erosion, and sclerosis. The transnasal transseptal transsphenoidal approach was used to remove the masses. Postoperatively, the patient recovered uneventfully. On histopathological examination, the masses were confirmed as schwannomas. The clinical presentation and probable histogenesis of schwannomas arising in this location are discussed together with a review of the literature.

The high jugular bulb in ear surgery: three case reports and a review of the literature

1994 ◽  
Vol 108 (9) ◽  
pp. 772-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip J. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ear ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Jugular Bulb ◽  
Middle Ear Surgery ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Ear Surgery ◽  
High Jugular Bulb

AbstractEncounters with the jugular bulb in ear surgery are uncommon. This communication relates three cases where the author was confronted with the bulb in middle ear surgery – one in relation to the external auditory canal when raising a tympanomeatal flap and two in the hypotympanum when entering the middle ear. The anatomy of the jugular bulb is considered, particularly in regard to its quite variable placement within the temporal bone. The manner of clinical presentation of the high jugular bulb and previous cases in the literature where the jugular bulb has been discovered in juxtaposition to the surgical approach are discussed. Implications of surgical management are considered.

scholarly journals Multiple Extrauterine Adenomyomas Presenting in Upper Abdomen and Pelvis: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mana Moghadamfalahi ◽  
Daniel S. Metzinger
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
First Case ◽  
Upper Abdominal ◽  
Upper Abdomen

Adenomyomas are benign tumors composed of smooth muscle and endometrial tissue. These tumors usually arise from the myometrium. Extrauterine adenomyomas are rare with only a few case reports available in the literature. Here, we report an unusual case of multiple adenomyomas in a 39-year-old woman six years after hysterectomy for multiple leiomyomata. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of extrauterine adenomyoma presenting as an upper abdominal mass.

scholarly journals Intestinal pseudoobstruction

2008 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
O. Rabau ◽  
H. Tulchinsky ◽  
M. Rabau
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Intestinal Pseudoobstruction ◽  
Representative Case ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment ◽  
Efficacious Treatment ◽  
Repeated Surgery ◽  
Diagnostic Modalities

Intestinal pseudoobstruction is an uncommon clinical condition of varied etiologies. Confusion in its characterization and diagnosis often results in delay in diagnosis as well as inappropriate treatment involving repeated surgery. The various aspects and characteristics of intestinal pseudoobstruction are described by representative case reports of three patients treated in our department with a review of the literature. Heightened awareness, understanding of the physiological dynamics and recognition of the spectrum of its clinical presentation and diagnostic modalities should result in more efficacious treatment.

scholarly journals Trismus Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome: A Sporadic Cause of Trismus

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prathima Sreenivasan ◽  
Faizal C. Peedikayil ◽  
Sumal V. Raj ◽  
Manasa Anand Meundi
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Patient Reporting ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diagnosis And Management

Trismus pseudocamptodactyly syndrome is a very rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by the inability to completely open the mouth (trismus) and the presence of abnormally short tendon units causing the fingers to curve (camptodactyly). Early diagnosis and management of this condition is important to prevent facial deformities in the patient. Reporting such a case is important as case reports are one of the sources of data for calculating the prevalence of rare diseases. Here, we report a case of trismus pseudocamptodactyly syndrome in an eight-year-old boy with a brief review of the literature.

scholarly journals Pelvic and Bladder Catecholamine-Producing Tumors: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Petramala ◽  
Valeria Bisogni ◽  
Federica Olmati ◽  
Antonio Concistrè ◽  
Monia Celi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Bladder Neoplasms ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Prisma Statement ◽  
History Of ◽  
Biochemical Remission ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Background Although PGLs may arise at any site where physiologic paraganglionic tissue exists, pelvic origins are not frequent (about 2%), and the most common localization is the retroperitoneal space, whereas bladder PGLs account for less than 0.06% of all bladder neoplasms and less than 1% of all PGLs. Starting from the description of two interesting our cases, we wondered to review the literature on pelvic and bladder paragangliomas (PGLs) with the aim of illustrating clinical characteristics and current management, and enlightening the needed of a prompt diagnosis to avoid the onset of several complications.Methods We herein performed a brief review of the literature about pelvic PGLs in the PubMed library, conducted according to the PRISMA statement, including studies published from 1954 to 2019. We also discuss clinical presentation, morphologic appearance, and management of two cases of pelvic PGL, both of them characterized by a history of paroxysmal high blood pressure episodes uncontrolled by antihypertensive therapy associated with disabling symptoms, misdiagnosed for many years.Results Overall, we evaluated 108 case reports. The majority were females, presenting typical signs and symptoms, such as arterial hypertension (54.2%), hematuria (35.1%), and headache (33.6%). After treatment, the clinical and biochemical remission was showed in only 55% of analyzed cases.Conclusions For their singular localization, pelvic and bladder PGLs often might be misdiagnosed. The resulting delay in the proper treatment could be responsible for the relative low percentage of complete clinical and biochemical remission.

scholarly journals Residual Fistula of Fourth Branchial Arch Anomalies and Recurrent Left-Side Cervical Abscess: Clinical Case and Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Bassel Hallak ◽  
Salim Bouayed ◽  
Crispin Leishman ◽  
Kishore Sandu
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Young Woman ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Branchial Arch ◽  
Late Childhood ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Suppurative Thyroiditis ◽  
Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis

Congenital fourth branchial arch anomalies are uncommon entities. Most of these anomalies are diagnosed in childhood. The majority of cases occur on the left side. The clinical presentation of these anomalies varies with age. A respiratory distress is the usual clinical presentation in neonates, cervical cutaneous fistulas in late childhood or acute suppurative thyroiditis. Multiples diagnostic options have been described with different modalities of treatment. The majority of cases of fourth branchial arch anomalies are described only in case reports. We report a clinical case of recurrent cervical abscess in a young woman due to a residual fistula of fourth branchial arch.

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