scholarly journals Conjunctival Chemosis Caused by Exposure of the Lacrimal Caruncle: A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-123
Author(s):  
Akinori Baba ◽  
Hiromichi Matsuda ◽  
Takuya Shiba ◽  
Yasuhiro Takahashi ◽  
Hiroshi Tsuneoka
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Eyelid Closure ◽  
History Of

An 84-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of conjunctival chemosis in the left eye. At the first examination, the chemosis neighbored the lacrimal caruncle and was localized in the inferomedial region of the conjunctiva. During eyelid closure, only the left lacrimal caruncle was exposed. One month later, the chemosis further extended to the inferolateral region. We debulked the lacrimal caruncle to prevent the exposure of the caruncle. One month after the surgery, conjunctival chemosis had resolved completely. At the postoperative 6-month follow-up, the patient showed no recurrence of chemosis.

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.

Abdominal intercostal hernia and costal arch repair

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. e247189
Author(s):  
Jacob Moneim
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Total Arthroplasty ◽  
Costal Arch ◽  
Intercostal Hernia ◽  
History Of ◽  
Abdominal Intercostal Hernia ◽  
Fat Herniation ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

A 70-year-old asthmatic man presented with a history of chronic intermittent left-sided chest pains and a bulge-like deformity of his chest which became more prominent with expiration. He sustained a traumatic fall 2 years prior whereby he fractured his right humerus at the surgical neck, requiring total arthroplasty. Examination and CT imaging of the thorax revealed a left costal arch fracture with hemidiaphragm rupture and associated transperitoneal fat herniation. He underwent left thoracolaparotomy with costal arch and diaphragmatic hernia repair. He was discharged 48 hours postoperatively and is satisfied with good outcomes under initial follow-up. This case report highlights the surgical management of a condition that usually presents late after significant trauma and may progress to visceral strangulation if untreated.

scholarly journals Asystole in an older patient with recurrent falls. Case report

Case reports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
William Fernando Bautista-Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Implantable Devices ◽  
Loop Recorder ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Recurrent Falls ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rule Out

Introduction: Recurrent falls are a usual problema in older patients. It is therefore important to learn how to differentiate a pathological or syncopal episode from a simple stumbling fall, especially in patients who have limitations for communicating clearly and are poorly understood, in general terms, during the medical consultation. Implantable loop recorders (ILR) have been used as an investigation tool in selected cases of recurrent falls in older patients. Consequently, this case report aims to describe its usefulness in this type of patients.Case presentation: An 87-year-old female patient, hypertensive, with a history of recent stroke and frequent falls —referred to as stumbling—, received an implantable loop recorder due to atrial fibrillation. During one follow-up appointment, a 36-second pause related to a fall was documented, so a bicameral pacemaker was implanted.Conclusions: Evaluating repeated falls in older patients is complex; it must be done in detail to rule out syncopal episodes. Implantable devices to diagnose arrhythmic causes are useful and allow achieving accurate diagnoses and establish specific behaviors aimed at improving the quality of life of patients.

scholarly journals SUN-939 Case Report: Malignant Pheochromocytoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Viana Lima ◽  
Rosa Paula Mello Biscolla ◽  
Maria Izabel Chiamolera ◽  
Marco Antonio Conde Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Chromogranin A ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Lytic Lesion ◽  
Sdhb Mutation ◽  
Adrenal Pheochromocytoma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Abdominal Lesion

Abstract Introduction: The concept of malignancy for pheochromocytoma is complex and the best definition is the presence of metastases, according to WHO. Anatomopathological scoring systems are not effective in predicting metastases. Malignancy should be considered when tumors larger than 8cm (> 80g), paragangliomas (especially retroperitoneal), dopamine / methoxythyramine increase, Ki67> 6% and SDHB mutation. At 5 years, survival ranges from 50-69%. Metastases may appear 20-40 years after initial treatment of pheochromocytoma. We describe a case that metastasis was identified 33 years after pheochromocytoma excision Case report: A 57-year-old female patient with a postoperative history of 33 years of right adrenal pheochromocytoma was discharged from the endocrinologist after 10 years of follow-up. At diagnosis 33 years ago, she had symptoms of hypertension with paroxysms and weight loss that disappeared after tumor removal. 2 years investigating weight loss with general practitioner without another celebratory. On physical examination, orthostatic hypotension was highlighted. Plasma methanephrine 0.8 nmol / L (VR <0.5) and plasma normetanephrine 1.8 nmol / L (VR <0.9), chromogranin A 5.7 nmol / L (VR <3 nmol / L) and clonidine test with 36.6% suppression of metanephrines, suggesting tumor recurrence. MRI localized recurrence of the adrenals and MIBG scintigraphy with I131 that showed, respectively, in the topography next to the paracaval and retroportal right diaphragmatic crura, isointense T1 and slightly hyperintense T2 at 1.8 cm and radiopharmaceutical hypercaptation in right adrenal topography. Genetic panel by NGS did not identify germline mutation in 22 pheochromocytoma-related genes. FDG PETCT was consistent with MRI and MIBG images. Gallium PETCT68 DOTATOC detected the lesions already described, in addition to a lytic lesion in the left femoral intertrochanteric medulla. Anatomopathological approached abdominal lesion confirming pheochromocytoma metastasis in lymph node conglomerate. Currently has a negative methanephrine plasma, however chromogranin A 142 ng / mL (VR <93), and was chosen by the observant approach. Conclusion: The case of the patient illustrates that pheochromocytoma should be followed indefinitely, as metastases may appear many years later and may present different aggressiveness potentials.

The EMDR DeTUR protocol for the treatment of self-injury in a patient with severe personality disorder: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Phyllis Annesley ◽  
Adedayo Alabi ◽  
Laura Longdon
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Factitious Disorder ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mental Health Difficulties ◽  
Healthcare Interventions ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment of an adult female patient detained within a high secure hospital with complex mental health difficulties, including complex trauma, factitious disorder, self-injury and a history of offending. The EMDR treatment addressed the patient’s urges to engage in severe and sometimes life-threatening self-injury, a primary motive of which was to access physical healthcare interventions within a general hospital. The paper describes the wide-ranging benefits of the treatment and incorporates feedback from the patient and clinicians within her multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Design/methodology/approach Four triggers for self-injury were processed during the therapy using the DeTUR Protocol (Popky, 2005, 2009) and the Constant Installation of Present Orientation and Safety (CIPOS, Knipe, 2009a) method. In total, 18 one hour therapy sessions were delivered plus three follow-up sessions to continue to offer support and complete the post-treatment evaluation. Findings The level of urge for each trigger was reduced to 0 which the patient defined as “no urge to self-injure”. Benefits went well beyond self-injury with reported positive impacts on mood, thinking, sleep, concentration, memory and experience of flashbacks. Practical implications This case report demonstrates that the EMDR DeTUR Protocol together with the CIPOS method can be extremely valuable in the treatment of patients who self-injure. Originality/value The case report offers an important contribution to an area that requires much further research.

scholarly journals Hyperthyroidism as a Precipitant Factor for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 232470962094930
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elkhalifa Elawad Elhassan ◽  
Mohammed Omer Khalil Ali ◽  
Amina Bougaila ◽  
Mohammed Abdelhady ◽  
Hassan Abuzaid
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon yet serious condition. While CVT has many known precipitants and etiologies, hyperthyroidism as a precipitant of CVT is not well understood. This study reported a case of a 41-year-old male with a 4-year history of hyperthyroidism presented with seizure. Consequently, a diagnosis of superior sagittal sinus thrombosis was confirmed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance (MR) venograms. Extensive investigations yielded no apparent underlying cause, but laboratory findings were consistent with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. The patient improved rapidly following anticoagulation. Follow-up MR and MRV scans 2 months after treatment revealed full recanalization of the superior sagittal sinus. This case report highlighted hyperthyroidism, as a procoagulant condition, resulting specifically in superior sagittal sinus thrombosis.

scholarly journals Olfactory Neuroblastoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shehzad Ghaffar ◽  
Iftikhar Salahuddin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Facial Pain ◽  
Elderly Woman ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Olfactory Neuroblastoma ◽  
Lateral Rhinotomy ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Postoperative Radiation ◽  
History Of

Malignant tumors of the nasal cavity are rare. We report the case of an elderly woman who consulted us with a 4-year history of progressive nasal obstruction, occasional epistaxis, facial pain, and watering of the eyes. A diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma was established by histopathology and confirmed by immunohistochemistry. On staging, the mass was classified as a Kadish stage B tumor. The mass was excised via a lateral rhinotomy approach, and the tumor was peeled away completely from the cribriform plate with endoscopes. The patient underwent postoperative radiation, and she was free of recurrence at follow-up 15 months later.

scholarly journals Primary splenic hydatidosis: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 030006051984550
Author(s):  
Qiang Wang ◽  
Ming-quan Pang ◽  
Ying-li Kang ◽  
Zhi-xin Wang ◽  
Dongzhi Cairang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Laparoscopic Splenectomy ◽  
Serological Test ◽  
Chronic Atrophic Gastritis ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Pastoral Area ◽  
History Of

We herein report a case of primary splenic hydatidosis to provide data regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and epidemiological statistics of this disease. The patient was from a pastoral area and was diagnosed with primary splenic hydatidosis with chronic atrophic gastritis. The patient had no history of surgical treatment of hydatidosis. The diagnosis was mainly based on possible exposure to endemic areas, imaging findings, serological test results, and operative and pathological examination findings. Laparoscopic splenectomy was performed, and regular albendazole therapy was given after the operation. The patient was admitted to the hospital for gastrointestinal bleeding 3 months postoperatively, and she was successfully treated and discharged. No recurrence of hydatid foci has been observed since the follow-up.

scholarly journals Reversible splenial lesion syndrome due to oxcarbazepine withdrawal: case report and literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 1277-1281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaoyang Jing ◽  
Lichao Sun ◽  
Zhuo Wang ◽  
Chaojia Chu ◽  
Weihong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Corpus Callosum ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Splenial Lesion ◽  
History Of ◽  
Reversible Lesion ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Reversible Splenial Lesion Syndrome

Background Reversible splenial lesion syndrome is a distinct entity radiologically characterized by a reversible lesion in the splenium of the corpus callosum. According to previous reports, this condition may be associated with antiepileptic drug use or withdrawal. We herein report a case of reversible splenial lesion syndrome associated with oxcarbazepine withdrawal. Case Report A 39-year-old man presented with an 8-year history of epileptic seizures. During the previous 3 years, he had taken oxcarbazepine irregularly. One week prior to admission, he withdrew the oxcarbazepine on his own, and the epilepsy became aggravated. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an isolated lesion in the splenium of the corpus callosum with slight hypointensity on T1-weighted imaging and slight hyperintensity on T2-weighted imaging. Regular oxcarbazepine was prescribed. Over a 5-month follow-up period, repeat MRI showed that the abnormal signals in the splenium of the corpus callosum had completely disappeared. Conclusion Reversible splenial lesion syndrome is a rare clinicoradiological disorder that can resolve spontaneously with a favorable outcome. Clinicians should be aware of this condition and that oxcarbazepine withdrawal is a possible etiological factor.

scholarly journals Prostatic abscess: Case report and review of the literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orestis Porfyris ◽  
Paraskevas Kalomoiris
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Transrectal Ultrasound ◽  
Surgical Drainage ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Prostatic Abscess ◽  
History Of

We report a case of prostatic abscess in a 52 year old male with a history of diabetes mellitus. The abscess was treated successfully with surgical drainage by transurethral unroofing of the cavity of the abscess. The use of transrectal ultrasound is valuable in the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of the abscess, while drainage is usually necessary for the treatment, which can be done by transrectal, transperineal and transurethral route.

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