scholarly journals Incidental Syringomas of the Scalp in a Patient with Scarring Alopecia

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristyn Deen ◽  
Claudia Curchin ◽  
Jason Wu
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
Scarring Alopecia ◽  
Periorbital Region ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Associated Conditions ◽  
Scalp Biopsy

Syringomas are benign adnexal neoplasms of eccrine lineage, which occur most commonly in the periorbital region in middle-aged females. These cutaneous lesions rarely occur on the scalp, are typically asymptomatic and are predominantly of cosmetic significance. Involvement of the scalp may be indistinguishable from that of scarring alopecia. We present an unusual case of clinically inapparent syringomas occurring on the scalp of a 56-year-old female with alopecia who was subsequently diagnosed with lichen planopilaris after repeated scalp biopsy. In patients with unexplained hair loss, or in cases that are refractive to treatment, clinicians should perform scalp biopsy to exclude the diagnosis of rare neoplastic lesions like syringomas and to diagnose associated conditions.

Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Assaf Monselise ◽  
Lisa J.Y. Chan ◽  
Jerry Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
First Case ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Scalp Biopsy

Background: We report on a first case of lichen planopilaris (LPP) mimicking androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in an individual who has been break-dancing on his head for many years. LPP is an autoimmune inflammatory scalp condition that when left untreated can result in scarring and irreversible hair loss. The etiology of LPP is unknown. Different treatment modalities are used for LPP and AGA. Objective: To increase the awareness of physicians to the possibility of scarring hair loss (LPP) presenting like AGA. Results: Scalp examination showed scarring patches of hair loss. A scalp biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of LPP. Conclusion: Chronic scalp trauma due to break dancing may be a trigger for LPP. A meticulous scalp examination should be performed before making a diagnosis of nonscarring conditions of hair loss such as AGA. Early recognition of LPP and appropriate treatment are important before scarring and irreversible hair loss ensue.

scholarly journals Alopecia Fibrosante em Padrão de Distribuição Androgenética: Patogénese, Diagnóstico e Tratamento

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-249
Author(s):  
Ana Marcos-Pinto ◽  
G. De Caprio ◽  
R. Oliveira Soares
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Infiltrate ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Lichen Planopilaris ◽  
Scarring Alopecia ◽  
Area Loss ◽  
Pattern Distribution

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a recently recognized type of scarring alopecia, with hair loss in androgens- dependent area. Loss of follicular openings, perifollicular erythema, perifollicular hyperkeratosis and anisotriquia are the trichoscopic clues and follicular lichenoid inflammatory infiltrate the important finding in histopathology. It shares features of androgenetic alopecia and lichen planopilaris. Dermatologists should be familiarized with this entity in order to optimize the diagnosis and provide early treatment to prevent irreversible follicular damage.

scholarly journals 451 Spironolactone for treatment of concomitant female pattern hair loss in scarring alopecia patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
pp. S78
Author(s):  
K.E. Flanagan ◽  
J.T. Pathoulas ◽  
C.J. Walker ◽  
I. M. Pupo Wiss ◽  
M.M. Senna
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Scarring Alopecia ◽  
Female Pattern Hair Loss

Recurrent Prostatic Stromal Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential Combined with Concurrent Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: An Unusual Case

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Chaozhao Liang
Keyword(s):  
Transurethral Resection ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Malignant Potential ◽  
Prostatic Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Stromal Tumor ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Uncertain Malignant Potential ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions

Prostatic stromal tumor of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP), characterized by an atypical, unique stromal proliferation of the prostate, is often difficult to be differentiated from other nonepithelial neoplastic lesions. We present a unique case of recurrent STUMP after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with concurrent prostatic adenocarcinoma. Patients diagnosed with prostatic STUMP should be followed up closely, for it may recur and invade adjacent organs after TURP shortly. Concurrent prostatic adenocarcinoma can be found in STUMP patients, and there may be some potential mechanisms which promote the simultaneous occurrence of the 2 tumors.

Anagen Effluvium after Therapeutic Scalp Surgery: Unreported Phenomenon

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-314
Author(s):  
Leticia Arsie Contin ◽  
Leopoldo Duailibe Nogueira Santos ◽  
Ivan José Netto Pereira ◽  
Vanessa Barreto Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Spontaneous Recovery ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Transient Ischemia ◽  
Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Scarring Alopecia ◽  
Anagen Hair ◽  
Time Required

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Many procedures are performed on the scalp, such as excision of pilar and sebaceous cysts, melanocytic nevi, and reduction surgery for scarring alopecia, among others. In hair transplants, telogen effluvium is often reported 3 months after surgery; however, hair loss usually happens much earlier, around second week after the procedure, not compatible with the time required for hair to enter telogen and exogenous phases in normal conditions. <b><i>Case Reports:</i></b> We report 3 cases of anagen hair loss 4 weeks after surgeries, with perilesional trichoscopy suggesting anagen effluvium, with typical signs such as black dots and exclamation hairs. <b><i>Discussion:</i></b> There are only a few reports about hair loss around operated areas. The cause of this postoperative anagen effluvium is probably a transient ischemia. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The practical importance of this phenomenon is to properly orient patients because most of the hair will be lost, since 85% of them are anagens, and also will have spontaneous recovery in the next 3 months.

A Rare Case of Cardiac Mesenchymal Hamartoma and Comprehensive Review of the Literature With Emphasis on Histopathology

2021 ◽  
pp. 106689692110022
Author(s):  
Soma Jobbagy ◽  
Simmi Patel ◽  
Charles Marboe ◽  
Jie-Gen Jiang ◽  
Zsolt Jobbagy
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Cell Lineage ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Mesenchymal Hamartoma ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Intramuscular Hemangioma ◽  
Immunohistochemical Studies ◽  
Adipose Cells

Hamartomas are primary, benign neoplastic lesions that most commonly derive from a single variably differentiated cell lineage. Here, we report an unusual case of a cardiac hamartoma. A 62-year-old woman presented with chest pain and palpitations. Serial imaging revealed a large slowly growing and highly vascularized left ventricular mass, which required surgical resection. Microscopically, the lesion was composed of nodular fibrovascular proliferation with haphazardly embedded muscle bundles and peripheral calcifications. Immunohistochemical studies revealed prominent muscle-specific actin positive and smooth muscle actin positive muscle fiber bundles within a disorganized fibrovascular stroma. This characterization is most consistent with cardiac mesenchymal hamartoma. Relevant differential diagnoses for this lesion include hamartoma of mature cardiac myocytes (HMCMs) and intramuscular hemangioma. The prominent smooth muscle differentiation of muscle bundles was incompatible with defining features of HMCM. Absence of S100-positive nerve and mature adipose cells distinguished this lesion from the recently defined, heterogeneous cardiac mesenchymal hamartoma. Forty-seven cases of cardiac hamartoma reported from 1970 to 2020 were reviewed to provide histopathologic context.

scholarly journals Unusual Case of Abdominal Fullness in a Middle-Aged Woman

2019 ◽  
Vol 157 (3) ◽  
pp. e8-e9
Author(s):  
Yasuhiko Hamada ◽  
Kyosuke Tanaka ◽  
Misaki Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Unusual Case ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Middle Aged Woman ◽  
Abdominal Fullness

Case Report: Clonorchis sinensis Infection Associated with Eosinophilic Pneumonia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Archana K. Reddy ◽  
Melony Chakrabarty ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
Stuart H. Cohen ◽  
Archana H. Maniar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
East Asia ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Eosinophilic Pneumonia ◽  
Peripheral Eosinophilia ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Middle Aged

Clonorchis sinensis, a trematode prevalent in East Asia, causes hepatobiliary infection. Exposure typically occurs through ingestion of raw or undercooked fish containing the encysted larval form of the parasite. Extrahepatobiliary disease has not commonly been described. In this case report, we describe an unusual case of C. sinensis infection associated with eosinophilic pneumonia. A middle-aged man from China presented with subacute cough and was found to have a bilateral diffuse eosinophilic pneumonia with associated peripheral eosinophilia. Stool microscopy revealed C. sinensis eggs, and the patient improved after treatment with prednisone and praziquantel. Pulmonary clonorchiasis should be considered in patients with eosinophilic pneumonia from areas highly endemic for this pathogen.

scholarly journals Benign Cystic Mesothelioma: A Rare Cause for Scrotal Swelling

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Aber ◽  
A. Tahir ◽  
V. Arumuham ◽  
G. Smith ◽  
S. Almpanis
Keyword(s):  
Male Patient ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Tunica Vaginalis ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Scrotal Swelling ◽  
Cystic Mesothelioma

Benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare occurrence. It usually presents with painless gradual swelling in the scrotum. These types of benign mesotheliomas typically occur in the peritoneum and usually affect young to middle-aged patients. We present in this case an unusual case of benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis in a 77-year-old male patient.

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