scholarly journals Recurrent Volvulus during Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Layan Alrahmani ◽  
Jaclyn Rivington ◽  
Carl H. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Previous Pregnancy ◽  
Gastrointestinal Obstruction ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Colonoscopic Decompression ◽  
Colon Volvulus

Introduction. Sigmoid colon volvulus (SV) represents the most common etiology of antepartum gastrointestinal obstruction, with repetitive antepartum episodes rarely reported. Case Presentation. A 25-year-old multiparous patient with history of SV at 26 weeks in her previous pregnancy presented with recurrent episodes of SV at 32 0/7, 32 4/7, 37 0/7, and 38 1/7 weeks successfully managed with colonoscopic decompression. Labor was successfully induced at 38 4/7 weeks, and she experienced two further episodes on postpartum days #1 and #32 also treated with colonoscopic decompression, followed by laparoscopic resection. Conclusion. Successful treatment of antepartum SV with colonoscopic decompression does not preclude recurrence later in gestation and in future pregnancies.

scholarly journals Leptomeningeal Cyst in the Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Paula Pilar Morales Cejas ◽  
Paula Pilar Morales Cejas ◽  
Yanire Sánchez Medina ◽  
Marta García Berrocal ◽  
Luis Francisco Gómez Perals
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Adult Case ◽  
Leptomeningeal Cyst ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Previous Trauma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Childhood Fractures

Background: Leptomeningeal cysts are a rare complication of childhood fractures, being very rare in adulthood and usually related to previous trauma generated in children. Case Presentation: We present a case of “growing fracture” in a 70-year-old woman with a history of head injury in childhood, who clinically debuted with paresthesia-dysesthesia in the left hemicranium and hypersensitivity and pain in the affected area, and who was treated with surgical treatment. Conclusion: We review the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of this injury today.

An Obscure Colon Dilatation and its Underlying Cause: Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Anton Stift ◽  
Kerstin Wimmer ◽  
Felix Harpain ◽  
Katharina Wöran ◽  
Thomas Mang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sigmoid Colon ◽  
Immunohistochemical Staining ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Hirschsprung Disease ◽  
Endoscopic Examination ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Idiopathic Megacolon ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cells Of Cajal

Introduction: Congenital as well as acquired diseases may be responsible for the development of a megacolon. In adult patients, Clostridium difficile associated infection as well as late-onset of Morbus Hirschsprung disease are known to cause a megacolon. In addition, malignant as well as benign colorectal strictures may lead to intestinal dilatation. In case of an idiopathic megacolon, the underlying cause remains unclear. Case Presentation: We describe the case of a 44-year-old male patient suffering from a long history of chronic constipation. He presented himself with an obscurely dilated large intestine with bowel loops up to 17 centimeters in diameter. Radiological as well as endoscopic examination gave evidence of a spastic process in the sigmoid colon. The patient was treated with a subtotal colectomy and the intraoperative findings revealed a stenotic stricture in the sigmoid colon. Since the histological examination did not find a conclusive reason for the functional stenosis, an immunohistochemical staining was advised. This showed a decrease in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in the stenotic part of the sigmoid colon. Discussion: This case report describes a patient with an idiopathic megacolon, where the underlying cause remained unclear until an immunohistochemical staining of the stenotic colon showed a substantial decrease of ICCs. Various pathologies leading to a megacolon are reviewed and discussed.

scholarly journals The spontaneous resolution of a vortex vein varix: case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara L Weidmayer ◽  
Hakan Demirci
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Spontaneous Resolution ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Clinical Resolution ◽  
History Of ◽  
Vortex Vein ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Background The natural course of a vortex vein varix, though not well understood, has been known to remain stable. However, here we report a novel case of a vortex vein varix that resolved after an extended period of monitoring. Case presentation An asymptomatic 96-year-old Caucasian man was found to have a vortex vein varix. At his previous examination 13 months prior, his fundus was normal. At 13 months of observation, his vortex vein varix become clinically undetectable. Further follow-up confirmed continued absence of the varix. Conclusion This case demonstrates the development then clinical resolution of a vortex vein varix with no clear identifiable factors for its evolution. This case is novel and offers new insight into the natural history of some vortex vein varices, implicating venous congestion as an instigator and venous collateralization as its alleviator, suggesting that vortex vein varices are likely more common than previously reported since some may be temporary and under-identified.

Extensive Extraneural Metastases of Cerebral Glioblastoma in a Pediatric Patient: An Extreme Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kadir Oktay ◽  
Dogu Cihan Yildirim ◽  
Arbil Acikalin ◽  
Kerem Mazhar Ozsoy ◽  
Nuri Eralp Cetinalp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Extraneural Metastases

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Extraneural metastases of glioblastoma are very rare clinical entities, especially in pediatric patients. Because of their rarity, they can be confused with other pathological processes. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of 16-year-old boy with extensive extraneural metastases of glioblastoma. Lung, liver, cervical lymph nodes, skin, and bone metastases were detected in the patient. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We describe the presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of this rare condition with regard to pertinent literature.

Challenging laparoscopic resection of a giant adrenal schwannoma: case report and review of the literature

Chirurgia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Lucchi ◽  
Vincenzo Alagna ◽  
Carlo Gabbianelli ◽  
Pierluigi Berti ◽  
Basilio Pirrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Gallbladder Paraganglioma: A Case Report With Review of the Literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 523-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shveta Mehra ◽  
Moonja Chung-Park
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Biliary System ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Quadrant Pain ◽  
Endocrine Neoplasia ◽  
History Of

Abstract We report a case of gallbladder paraganglioma that was discovered during nonrelated surgery. Retrospective study disclosed a family history of pheochromocytoma. The occurrence of gallbladder paraganglioma in the presence of family history of endocrine neoplasia supports that gallbladder paraganglioma may indeed occur as a part of the multiple endocrine neoplasm syndrome. Gallbladder paraganglioma is a rare tumor, and so far to our knowledge only 6 cases have been reported in the literature. Three cases were discovered incidentally during cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis, 2 presented with right upper quadrant pain, and 1 manifested with gastrointestinal bleeding. We herein review all reported cases of paraganglioma of gallbladder and biliary system.

scholarly journals Case Report. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Nivolumab Associated Pneumonitis

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Thomas-Michael Schneider ◽  
Friederike Klenner ◽  
Franz Brettner
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Great Success ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospital ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background: Newly approved immunotherapeutic agents, like CTLA-4 inhibitors and antibodies against PD-1, are a promising therapeutic option in cancer therapy. Case presentation: A 74-year-old man, with a history of advanced stage melanoma and treatment with ipilimumab, pembrolizumab and nivolumab, was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory failure with hypoxemia and dyspnoea. He rapidly developed severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which required treatment in the intensive care unit which included mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Computed tomographic imaging (CT) showed signs of a pneumonitis, with an ARDS pattern related to the use of PD-1 antibodies. Treating the patient with high-dose immunosuppressive steroids led to an overall improvement. He was transferred to a rehabilitation hospital and subsequently to his home. Discussion and conclusion: This is a unique case report of a patient suffering a grade 4 adverse event under nivolumab who survived having been treated with ECMO. It highlights the possibility of associated adverse reactions as well as the use of ECMO in palliative care patients. ECMO can be of great success even in patients with malignancies, but careful decision making should be done on a case by case basis.

scholarly journals Esophageal Injury Secondary to Severely Embedded Denture: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 362
Author(s):  
Santiyamadhi Subramanyan ◽  
Komathi Ramachandran ◽  
Ing Ping Tang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Esophageal Injury ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Surgical Extraction ◽  
History Of ◽  
Successful Removal ◽  
Esophageal Foreign Bodies

The incidence of esophageal impacted denture is proportionately increasing as there is increasing number of people wearing denture in current days. Impacted denture has to be removed as soon as possible because the delay can lead to complications. The successful removal of impacted denture in the esophagus in a patient is reported, with a review of the literature. A 52-year-old Malay lady complained of dysphagia with no history of foreign body ingestion. Following unsuccessful attempts of removal via a rigid esophagoscope, open surgery was performed. Without further delay, the impacted denture was removed by cervical esophagotomy, and the patient recovered uneventfully. Esophageal foreign bodies are usually removed by endoscopy. However, in situations where this appears potentially hazardous, such as with impacted denture, open surgical extraction that is promptly performed is a safer option.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 03 July’21 Page: 362-365

scholarly journals Unusual history of Wilson disease: a case report and review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (12) ◽  
pp. 980-986
Author(s):  
František Nehaj ◽  
Marianna Kubašková ◽  
Michal Mokáň ◽  
Juraj Sokol ◽  
Vladimír Nosáľ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Wilson Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
History Of
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