scholarly journals Salivary Gland Heterotopia in the Gastroesophageal Junction: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Lina Abdul Karim ◽  
Dong Hyang Kwon ◽  
Metin Ozdemirli
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Normal Tissue ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Unnecessary Procedures ◽  
Heterotopic Tissue

Heterotopia is defined as the presence of mature, histologically normal, tissue in unusual anatomic sites. When this heterotopic tissue forms a mass, it is called a choristoma. This case series describes 3 cases of gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) salivary heterotopias. While heterotopias are usually incidental findings, choristomas can clinically and endoscopically mimic carcinomas and might lead to unnecessary procedures for the patients. Clinicians should therefore be aware of this entity. Literature search, however, failed to show any reports of salivary gland heterotopias in the GEJ. In fact, literature review revealed only 6 reported cases of salivary gland choristoma in the gastrointestinal tract, none at the GEJ. In this case series, we report 2 cases of salivary gland heterotopia and one case of salivary gland choristoma arising at the GE junction. To our knowledge, this is the first series of its kind in the literature.

scholarly journals Sinus Floor Augmentation—Associated Surgical Ciliated Cysts: Case Series and a Systematic Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1903
Author(s):  
Adrian Kahn ◽  
Shlomo Matalon ◽  
Rahaf Bassam Salem ◽  
Lazar Kats ◽  
Liat Chaushu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Microscopic Examination ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Systematic Literature Search ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Sinus Floor Augmentation ◽  
Sinus Floor

This study aimed to characterize the demographic and clinical features of underreported surgical ciliated cysts developing after sinus floor augmentation, based on a series of cases from our files and a systematic review of the literature. A series of five cases (four patients) of microscopically confirmed surgical ciliated cysts following sinus floor augmentation procedures from our files are described. A systematic literature search (1991–2020) with strict clinical-, radiological- and microscopic-based exclusion and inclusion criteria was performed to detect additional similar cases. The systematic review revealed only five cases that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Altogether, surgical ciliated cysts associated with sinus floor augmentation have been rarely reported in the literature, and have not been characterized either demographically or clinically. Graft materials were diverse, implants were placed simultaneously, or up to two years post-augmentation. The associated surgical ciliated cysts developed between 0.5 and 10 years post-augmentation. Although limited in its extent, this study is the first series to characterize possible underreported sequelae of surgical ciliated cysts associated with sinus floor augmentation. It emphasizes the need for long post-operative follow-up and confirmation of lesion by microscopic examination.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular Capillary Hemangioma): An Underrecognized Entity Causing Iron Deficiency Anemia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marshall W. Meeks ◽  
Umar M. Kamal ◽  
Muhammad B. Hammami ◽  
Jason R. Taylor ◽  
M. Louay Omran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Pyogenic Granuloma ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Capillary Hemangioma ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lobular Capillary Hemangioma ◽  
Actual Incidence

Pyogenic granuloma (PG), more accurately known as lobular capillary hemangioma, is a benign vascular tumor that usually occurs in the skin or oral mucosa. This lesion is rarely reported in the gastrointestinal tract but is known to bleed if not resected. We herein describe a case series with the clinical, endoscopic, and histologic findings of four cases of gastrointestinal PG at our institution. In addition, we provide a review of the literature and summation of all reported cases of PG specific to the gastrointestinal tract. Based on our experience, we suggest that the actual incidence of gastrointestinal PG may in fact be higher than reported because PG can be unrecognized or improperly diagnosed. It is important for the clinician to properly recognize this lesion as a source of anemia and its propensity to bleed during biopsy or resection.

Adenomatoid Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract – A Case Series and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Hissong ◽  
Rondell P Graham ◽  
Kwun Wah Wen ◽  
Lindsay Alpert ◽  
Jiaqi Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Non-medical use of baclofen: A case series and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Marc Pelerin ◽  
Lisa Fristot ◽  
Valérie Gibaja ◽  
Bruno Revol ◽  
Pierre Gillet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Addictive Disorders ◽  
Routes Of Administration ◽  
Spontaneous Reports ◽  
Male Subjects

Aims: Baclofen is widely used for spastic disorders, and most recently for addictive disorders. The first signals of baclofen abuse occurred in the last decade. This study aims to assess the motives, diversion sources and routes of administration associated with the non-medical use of baclofen and examine health problems related to the non-medical use of baclofen. Methods: Spontaneous reports of baclofen abuse reported to the addictovigilance center of East France were analyzed. A literature search was simultaneously conducted using PubMed®, Web of Sciences®, and Google Scholar® databases. Both searches were performed in February 2021 without a time limit. Results: Forty-six cases were analysed (33-from the literature review and 13-from addictovigilance base). Baclofen’s non-medical use mainly affected male subjects with addictive history, but cases of primary abuse in subjects without any substance abuse history were also observed. Euphoria search was the most common reason for misuse. Route of administration included oral, snorting and sublingual use. Physicians were a common source for misused baclofen, but cases involving illegal sources were also observed. Most of the patients misusing baclofen presented serious complications, mainly represented by neurological and respiratory disturbances. Physical and psychological dependence to baclofen was observed in three persons. Conclusion: Although baclofen abuse remains relatively infrequent or (most likely) underestimated, this study helped to confirm the intrinsic abuse potential of baclofen and make visible the baclofen-abuse-related health harms. Careful consideration and benefit-risk analysis should be employed when prescribing baclofen, and emergency departments should be aware of baclofen dangers in abuse situations.

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