scholarly journals A Rare Case of Craniopharyngioma in the Temporal Lobe

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sasan Razmjoo ◽  
Seyed Nematollah Jazayeri ◽  
Mohammad Bahadoram ◽  
Maedeh Barahman
Keyword(s):  
Head Trauma ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Mr Images ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
History Of

Herein, we report on a rare case of craniopharyngioma arising in the left temporal lobe with no prior history of head trauma or surgery. There was a solid-cystic mass in the left temporal lobe on MR images. To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case of a craniopharyngioma occurring in the temporal lobe.

scholarly journals Tuberculomas in the Cavernous Sinus, Temporal Lobe and Basal Subarachnoid Spaces

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-76
Author(s):  
Md Raziul Haque ◽  
Forhad Hossain Chowdhury ◽  
Md Shafiqul Islam ◽  
Khandkar Ali Kawsar ◽  
AFM Momtazul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Cavernous Sinus ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Histopathological Study ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
Prepontine Cistern ◽  
Radiological Features ◽  
Interpeduncular Cistern ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Subarachnoid Spaces

Tuberculoma is not an uncommon lesion in intracranial space specially in developing world but tuberculoma in the cavernous sinus is very rare, and only less than ten cases have been reported in the literature, till today. Preoperative neuro-radiological features of such lesions may mimic neoplastic lesions of skull base and brain and post operative histopathological study brings the ultimate diagnosis. Here we report a rare case of cavernous sinus tuberculoma where tuberculomas were also in temporal lobe and Basal subarachnoid spaces (Right cavernous sinus, left temporal lobe, right sylvian fissure, basal cistern, interpeduncular cistern and prepontine cistern).   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v13i1.10056  JOM 2012; 13(1): 75-76   Tuberculoma is not an uncommon lesion in intracranial space specially in developing world but tuberculoma in the cavernous sinus is very rare, and only less than ten cases have been reported in the literature, till today. Preoperative neuro-radiological features of such lesions may mimic neoplastic lesions of skull base and brain and post operative histopathological study brings the ultimate diagnosis. Here we report a rare case of cavernous sinus tuberculoma where tuberculomas were also in temporal lobe and Basal subarachnoid spaces (Right cavernous sinus, left temporal lobe, right sylvian fissure, basal cistern, interpeduncular cistern and prepontine cistern). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v13i1.10056 JOM 2012; 13(1): 75-76

‘Pick's Disease’–101 Years on Still There, But in Need of Reform

1993 ◽  
Vol 163 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Baldwin ◽  
Hans Förstl
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Cerebral Atrophy ◽  
Frontal Lobes ◽  
Cortical Atrophy ◽  
Pick's Disease ◽  
Pick’S Disease ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
History Of ◽  
Specific Symptoms

On 23 April 1892, Arnold Pick reported the case of AH, who died aged 71 years following a two-year history of progressive ‘feeble-mindedness', outbursts of rage, fits and, in the later stages, severe aphasia (Pick, 1892). The post-mortem showed cerebral atrophy, particularly affecting the left temporal lobe. Pick went on to describe further cases of circumscribed atrophy affecting the temporal lobe (Pick, 1901, 1904), and parietal and frontal lobes (Pick, 1906). Although he believed the focal pathology represented a local emphasis of ‘senile cortical atrophy’, he wanted to show that a localised form of cerebral atrophy could nevertheless cause specific symptoms:“… thereby bringing neuropathology and psychiatry into closer union … so that the latter may be brought nearer to medical understanding.”

scholarly journals A rare case of retroperitoneal lymphangioma in a 74-year-old Chinese male

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Jun Lim ◽  
Joey Wee-Shan Tan ◽  
Claramae Shulyn Chia ◽  
Chin-Ann Johnny Ong
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Left Iliac Fossa ◽  
Surgical Exploration ◽  
History Of ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymphangioma ◽  
Chinese Male ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Firm Mass

Abstract Retroperitoneal lymphangioma is an uncommon and benign mesodermal tumour that arises from the retroperitoneal lymphatics. Notably, it is a rare occurrence in adults, where <200 adult retroperitoneal lymphangioma cases have been published in the literature. Additionally, retroperitoneal lymphangioma is often difficult to diagnose preoperatively and formal diagnosis is frequently determined following surgical exploration. Here, we describe a rare case of retroperitoneal lymphangioma in a 74-year-old man who presented with a 6-month history of intermittent fresh per rectal bleeding with an incidental non-tender left iliac fossa firm mass on examination. Computed tomography scan established a retroperitoneal cystic lesion abutting the aorta and left common iliac vessels. Surgical exploration revealed a large cystic mass and a clean plane of dissection was performed, where the mass was completely excised with all the key structures preserved. Histology was consistent with a retroperitoneal lymphangioma.

scholarly journals Endometriosis - Morphology, clinical presentations and molecular pathology

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 001-009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Agarwal ◽  
Arulselvi Subramanian
Keyword(s):  
Sigmoid Colon ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Rectovaginal Septum ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
History Of

ABSTRACTEndometriosis is found predominantly in women of childbearing age. The prevalence of endometriosis is difficult to determine accurately. Laparoscopy or surgery is required for the definitive diagnosis. The most common symptoms are dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and low back pain that worsen during menses. Endometriosis occurring shortly after menarche has been frequently reported. Endometriosis has been described in a few cases at the umbilicus, even without prior history of abdominal surgery. It has been described in various atypical sites such as the fallopian tubes, bowel, liver, thorax, and even in the extremities. The most commonly affected areas in decreasing order of frequency in the gastrointestinal tract are the recto-sigmoid colon, appendix, cecum, and distal ileum. The prevalence of appendiceal endometriosis is 2.8%. Malignant transformation is a well-described, although rare (<1% of cases), complication of endometriosis. Approximately 75% of these tumors arise from endometriosis of the ovary. Other less common sites include the rectovaginal septum, rectum, and sigmoid colon. Unopposed estrogens therapy may play a role in the development of such tumors. A more recent survey of 27 malignancies associated with endometriosis found that 17 (62%) were in the ovary, 3 (11%) in the vagina, 2 (7%) each in the fallopian tube or mesosalpinx, pelvic sidewall, and colon, and 1 (4%) in the parametrium. Two cases of cerebral endometriosis and a case of endometriosis presenting as a cystic mass in the cerebellar vermis has been described. Treatment for endometriosis can be expectant, medical, or surgical depending on the severity of symptoms and the patient’s desire to maintain or restore fertility.

Prior history of head trauma in Parkinson's disease

1991 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stewart A. Factor ◽  
William J. Weiner
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Head Trauma ◽  
Prior History ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Lichenoid Skin Reaction in a Patient on Anti-Tubercular Drugs: a Rare Case Report Ruchi

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-308
Author(s):  
Arora SACHDEVA ◽  
Sachet DAWAR ◽  
Sunil NAGAR ◽  
Deepali PARASHAR
Keyword(s):  
Skin Reaction ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
First Line ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cutaneous Reactions ◽  
Dose Combination ◽  
Initiation Of Therapy

First line anti-tubercular drugs are known to cause various adverse drug reactions including cutaneous reactions. We report a rare case of anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) induced lichenoid skin reaction in a 58 years old female with no prior history of rashes. She was put on fi xed dose combination (FDC) tablets of fi rst line anti-tuberculosis drugs and developed reaction one month after initiation of therapy.

scholarly journals Peritoneal Inclusion Cysts in Female Children: Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Multimodality Imaging Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachelle Goldfisher ◽  
Divya Awal ◽  
John Amodio
Keyword(s):  
Multimodality Imaging ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
History Of Surgery ◽  
Multiple Modalities ◽  
History Of

We report the multimodality imaging findings of peritoneal inclusion cysts in two adolescent females each with a prior history of abdominal surgery. The few reports of peritoneal inclusion cysts in the pediatric population have largely focused on the clinical and pathological features of this entity. We wish to emphasize the imaging findings of peritoneal inclusion cysts on multiple modalities, the advantage of MRI in confirming the diagnosis, and the need to keep considering this diagnosis in patients who present with a pelvic cystic mass, with a history of surgery, even if remote. Additionally, we review the pathology, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment options of peritoneal inclusion cysts.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic Bilateral Basal Ganglia Infarct in Pediatric Age—Clinical and Therapeutic Management: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 061-063
Author(s):  
Tarun Varshney ◽  
Vinod Sharma ◽  
Achal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Basal Ganglia ◽  
Head Trauma ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Good Recovery ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
History Of

AbstractIschemic stroke of basal ganglia after head trauma is rare in children younger than 18 months and accounts for less than 2% of all ischemic strokes in childhood. The clinical history of these lesions is particularly favorable because they are usually small and facial-brachial-crural hemiparesis is typical of this pathology that regresses over a period of time. The most effective therapeutic approach appears to be a conservative one, although the best treatment regimen is still not well defined. It is necessary to exclude conditions such as heart disease, coagulopathies, and acute traumatic arterial dissections. The authors present a rare case of bilateral basal ganglia infarct in an 18-month-old child following head trauma managed conservatively with good recovery.

scholarly journals When Epilepsy Surgery Fails … There is Often a Second Chance

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 149-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Marks
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽  
Head Trauma ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Epilepsy Surgery ◽  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
Partial Epilepsy ◽  
Initial Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Analysis Of Failures ◽  
Temporal Localization

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Analysis of Failures and the Role of Reoperation Salanova V, Markand O, Worth R Acta Neurol Scand 2005;111:126–133 Purpose To analyze failures and reoperations in temporal lobe epilepsy to compare these patients with those who are seizure free, and to determine any significant differences between the groups. Methods A total of 262 patients with temporal lobe epilepsy, treated surgically between 1984 and 2002, were followed up at 3, 6, and 12 months, and yearly thereafter. Sixty-five percent became seizure free (class I), 19% had rare seizures (class II), and 16% continued to have seizures (classes III and IV). Patients in classes III and IV underwent reevaluation and were compared with seizure-free patients. Results Analysis of failures ( n = 41): 12% had febrile seizures; 29%, head trauma; 7%, encephalitis; 52%, abnormal imaging; 34%, bitemporal spiking; and 20%, posterior temporal localization. Postsurgical MRI (available in 30 of 41 patients) showed residual posterior mesial temporal structures (PMTS) in 86.6%, PMTS and posterior temporal lesions in 6.6%, and posterior temporal lesions in another 6.6%. Twenty-one had reoperation, 14 had resection of the PMTS, five of the PMTS and basal posterior temporal cortex, and two of the PMTS, and posterior temporal lesions. No surgical mortality or morbidity was found; 57% became seizure free, and 24% had rare seizures. Seizure-free patients ( n = 170): 45% had febrile seizures; 12%, head trauma; and 70%, abnormal imaging studies. Conclusions When compared with seizure-free patients, patients who failed temporal lobe epilepsy surgery were less likely to have a history of febrile seizures and abnormal imaging, and more likely to have a history of head trauma, encephalitis, and posterior temporal localization, suggesting larger epileptogenic zones. After reoperation, 57% became seizure free. Predictors of a good outcome after reoperation were anterior temporal localization and abnormal imaging studies. Resective Reoperation for Failed Epilepsy Surgery: Seizure Outcome in 64 Patients Siegel AM, Cascino GD, Meyer FB, McClelland RL, So EL, Marsh WR, Scheithauer BW, Sharbrough FW Neurology 2004;63:2298–2302 Purpose To determine the surgical outcome and factors of predictive value in patients undergoing reoperation for intractable partial epilepsy. Methods The authors retrospectively studied the operative outcome in 64 consecutive patients who underwent reoperation for intractable partial epilepsy. Demographic data, results of comprehensive preoperative evaluations, and the seizure and neurologic outcome after reoperation were determined. All patients were followed up for a minimum of 1 year subsequent to their last operative procedure. Results Fifty-three patients had two surgeries, and 11 patients had three or more operations. The first surgery involved a lesionectomy ( n = 33), “nonlesional” temporal lobe resection ( n = 28), and a “nonlesional” extratemporal resection ( n = 3). The mean duration between the first and second procedure was 5.5 years. Fifty-five patients underwent an intralobar reoperation, whereas nine had a resection of a different lobe. After reoperation, 25 (39%) patients were free of seizure, 6 (9%) patients had rare seizures, 12 (19%) patients had a worthwhile improvement, and 21 (33%) patients failed to respond to surgery. Predictors of seizure-free outcome were age at seizure onset older than 15 years ( p = 0.01), duration of epilepsy 5 years or less at the time of initial surgery ( p = 0.03), and focal interictal discharges in scalp EEG ( p = 0.03). By using a logistic regression model, two significant predictors emerged: duration of epilepsy ≤5 years (odds ratio, 3.18; p = 0.04) and preoperative focal interictal discharge (odds ratio, 4.45; p = 0.02). Complications of reoperation included visual field deficits ( n = 9), wound infection ( n = 2), subdural hematoma ( n = 1), and hemiparesis ( n = 1). Conclusions Reoperation may be an appropriate alternative form of treatment for selected patients with intractable partial epilepsy who fail to respond to initial surgery.

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