scholarly journals Intestinal pseudoobstruction

2008 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
O. Rabau ◽  
H. Tulchinsky ◽  
M. Rabau
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Intestinal Pseudoobstruction ◽  
Representative Case ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment ◽  
Efficacious Treatment ◽  
Repeated Surgery ◽  
Diagnostic Modalities

Intestinal pseudoobstruction is an uncommon clinical condition of varied etiologies. Confusion in its characterization and diagnosis often results in delay in diagnosis as well as inappropriate treatment involving repeated surgery. The various aspects and characteristics of intestinal pseudoobstruction are described by representative case reports of three patients treated in our department with a review of the literature. Heightened awareness, understanding of the physiological dynamics and recognition of the spectrum of its clinical presentation and diagnostic modalities should result in more efficacious treatment.

scholarly journals Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Presenting as a Breast Pseudotumor: Case Reports with Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour Abdul Halim ◽  
Imad Uthman ◽  
Rayan Rammal ◽  
Hazem I. Assi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Radiographic Finding ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
History Of

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a rare benign inflammatory breast disease that affects women of childbearing age with a history of breastfeeding. It usually presents as an enlarging breast mass that can greatly mimic breast cancer. Moreover, it does not have a specific radiographic finding, so the only way to reach a definitive diagnosis is by core biopsy and histology. Furthermore, a consensus regarding the best treatment modality has not been reached yet. In this report, we describe the cases of two patients who suffered from this disease, and to our knowledge, such a report is the first of its kind to address this topic in this region. Therefore, because of its uncommon nature and obscure presentation, we hereby report two cases of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. The clinical presentation, treatment, and pathological findings are described, and a literature review on idiopathic granulomatous mastitis will be reported.

Intracardiac masses in young Africans: case reports and a brief review of the literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-371
Author(s):  
Ana O. H. Mocumbi
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Refractory Heart Failure ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Intracardiac Masses ◽  
Careful History

AbstractIntracardiac masses in the young occur in some conditions that are prevalent in Africa. Although usually non-malignant, they may present with refractory heart failure and other complications that can be fatal. In the majority of cases, the aetiologic differentiation can be achieved by careful history, physical examination, basic laboratory tests, and transthoracic echocardiography. We report three cases in young Africans and discuss the aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcome of selected conditions in resource-limited settings.

The high jugular bulb in ear surgery: three case reports and a review of the literature

1994 ◽  
Vol 108 (9) ◽  
pp. 772-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip J. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ear ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Jugular Bulb ◽  
Middle Ear Surgery ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Ear Surgery ◽  
High Jugular Bulb

AbstractEncounters with the jugular bulb in ear surgery are uncommon. This communication relates three cases where the author was confronted with the bulb in middle ear surgery – one in relation to the external auditory canal when raising a tympanomeatal flap and two in the hypotympanum when entering the middle ear. The anatomy of the jugular bulb is considered, particularly in regard to its quite variable placement within the temporal bone. The manner of clinical presentation of the high jugular bulb and previous cases in the literature where the jugular bulb has been discovered in juxtaposition to the surgical approach are discussed. Implications of surgical management are considered.

Laryngeal Blastomycosis: A Commonly Missed Diagnosis Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

2000 ◽  
Vol 109 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason M. Hanson ◽  
Gershon Spector ◽  
Samir K. El-Mofty
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
English Language ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Pathological Findings ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment ◽  
Missed Diagnosis

Blastomycosis is a relatively uncommon fungal disease that most commonly affects the lungs. Other organs may be involved, usually secondary to dissemination of the organism. Laryngeal blastomycosis may occur in isolation from active pulmonary disease. The signs, symptoms, clinical features, and pathological findings of laryngeal blastomycosis mimic those of squamous cell carcinoma. Misdiagnosis may result in inappropriate treatment with potential morbidity. Proper understanding of the clinical presentation and familiarity with the histopathologic features of this disease are therefore imperative. In this paper, we report 2 cases of laryngeal blastomycosis, 1 of which was misdiagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma, clinically and microscopically, with consequent radiotherapy and laryngectomy. In the other case, a clinical diagnosis of glottic squamous cell carcinoma was rendered. However, blastomycosis was identified in a biopsy specimen. We also review cases of isolated laryngeal blastomycosis that have been reported in the English-language literature during the last 80 years. a number of those cases were misdiagnosed clinically and microscopically as squamous cell carcinoma.

scholarly journals Unilateral and Multilateral Congenital Coronary-Pulmonary Fistulas in Adults: Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Modalities, and Management With a Brief Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Salah A. M. Said ◽  
Rogier L. G. Nijhuis ◽  
Jeroen W. op den Akker ◽  
Masaki Takechi ◽  
Riemer H. J. A. Slart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diagnostic Modalities

scholarly journals Pelvic and Bladder Catecholamine-Producing Tumors: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Petramala ◽  
Valeria Bisogni ◽  
Federica Olmati ◽  
Antonio Concistrè ◽  
Monia Celi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Bladder Neoplasms ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Prisma Statement ◽  
History Of ◽  
Biochemical Remission ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Background Although PGLs may arise at any site where physiologic paraganglionic tissue exists, pelvic origins are not frequent (about 2%), and the most common localization is the retroperitoneal space, whereas bladder PGLs account for less than 0.06% of all bladder neoplasms and less than 1% of all PGLs. Starting from the description of two interesting our cases, we wondered to review the literature on pelvic and bladder paragangliomas (PGLs) with the aim of illustrating clinical characteristics and current management, and enlightening the needed of a prompt diagnosis to avoid the onset of several complications.Methods We herein performed a brief review of the literature about pelvic PGLs in the PubMed library, conducted according to the PRISMA statement, including studies published from 1954 to 2019. We also discuss clinical presentation, morphologic appearance, and management of two cases of pelvic PGL, both of them characterized by a history of paroxysmal high blood pressure episodes uncontrolled by antihypertensive therapy associated with disabling symptoms, misdiagnosed for many years.Results Overall, we evaluated 108 case reports. The majority were females, presenting typical signs and symptoms, such as arterial hypertension (54.2%), hematuria (35.1%), and headache (33.6%). After treatment, the clinical and biochemical remission was showed in only 55% of analyzed cases.Conclusions For their singular localization, pelvic and bladder PGLs often might be misdiagnosed. The resulting delay in the proper treatment could be responsible for the relative low percentage of complete clinical and biochemical remission.

scholarly journals Residual Fistula of Fourth Branchial Arch Anomalies and Recurrent Left-Side Cervical Abscess: Clinical Case and Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Bassel Hallak ◽  
Salim Bouayed ◽  
Crispin Leishman ◽  
Kishore Sandu
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Young Woman ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Branchial Arch ◽  
Late Childhood ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Suppurative Thyroiditis ◽  
Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis

Congenital fourth branchial arch anomalies are uncommon entities. Most of these anomalies are diagnosed in childhood. The majority of cases occur on the left side. The clinical presentation of these anomalies varies with age. A respiratory distress is the usual clinical presentation in neonates, cervical cutaneous fistulas in late childhood or acute suppurative thyroiditis. Multiples diagnostic options have been described with different modalities of treatment. The majority of cases of fourth branchial arch anomalies are described only in case reports. We report a clinical case of recurrent cervical abscess in a young woman due to a residual fistula of fourth branchial arch.

scholarly journals A Tale of Two Cysts: Steatocystoma Multiplex and Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts—Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rachel J. Waldemer-Streyer ◽  
Ellen Jacobsen
Keyword(s):  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pilosebaceous Unit ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
Steatocystoma Multiplex ◽  
Main Observation

Background. Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) and eruptive vellus hair cysts (EVHC) are uncommon benign tumors of the pilosebaceous unit. Both SM and EVHC are characterized by smooth, asymptomatic papules or nodules, most commonly presenting on the chest, limbs, and abdomen. Most cases of SM and EVHC are sporadic, although less common autosomal dominant inherited forms have been reported. Main Observation. In this report we present two cases of cutaneous cysts exhibiting characteristics of either SM or EVHC. Both patients presented with numerous 1-2 mm asymptomatic papules and responded well to surgical expression by incision and drainage (I&D). Conclusion. SM and EVHC are similar in clinical presentation and management. Previously reported “hybrid-type” tumors present strong evidence for a relationship between the two lesions pathologically. Due to potential similarity of EVHC and SM cyst contents, I&D and subsequent microscopic examination cannot definitely differentiate between EVHC, SM, and hybrid cysts.

scholarly journals Pelvis apofysial avulsion fractures: three amateur football player case reports and a review of the literature

TRAUMA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ali Sabır ◽  
Savaş Yıldırım ◽  
Mert Özcan
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Football Player ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Avulsion Fractures ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment

Apophysial avulsion fractures of the pelvis are injuries due to sudden and strong muscle contractions that affect athletes during adolescence. It has become more common today due to the increase in sportive activities. Inappropriate treatment methods cause painful joint movements and therefore the return of patients to sportive activity is delayed. Case series of three amateur soccer players were presented in this report. Unsuccessfull conservative treatment two of the patients were treated surgically after that caused impingement symptoms. İmmediate surgical treatment was performed in one patient. Treatment options and complications were explained under the light of current literature concepts.

Familial Medulloblastoma: Case Report of One Family and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia S. von Koch ◽  
Mittul Gulati ◽  
Kenneth Aldape ◽  
Mitchel S. Berger
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Gene Products ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Cancer Syndrome ◽  
Pathological Subtype ◽  
Malignant Solid Tumor

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor and the most common malignant solid tumor in children. Most medulloblastomas are sporadic, but rare familial forms have been described. To the best of our knowledge, only 10 case reports of familial medulloblastoma have been published. A variety of candidate genes have been suggested to be involved in familial medulloblastomas. However, the exact pathogenesis and genetics involved in familial medulloblastoma remain unknown. CLINICAL PRESENTATION We describe the presentation of medulloblastoma in two siblings (one of each sex) and their great-uncle. The three cases differ with regard to age at onset and pathological subtype of medulloblastoma. INTERVENTION OR TECHNIQUE Immunostaining of tissue blocks for gene products involved in medulloblastoma differed in the two siblings for β-catenin and was similar with staining for gli. CONCLUSION This article is only the second report in the literature to address the genetics of familial medulloblastoma in the absence of characterized conditions such as Li-Fraumeni's cancer syndrome and basal cell nevus, Rubinstein-Taybi's, and Turcot's syndromes. The discrepancy in β-catenin staining in the two siblings suggests that the two tumors differentiated through divergent pathways. We briefly summarize all published cases of familial medulloblastoma and review the literature on the genes involved in medulloblastoma formation.

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