scholarly journals Infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma: Report of two cases

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusanka Dobanovacki ◽  
Nada Vuckovic ◽  
Smiljana Marinkovic ◽  
Jovanka Kolarovic ◽  
Svetlana Stefanovic-Saravolac
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Tumor Formation ◽  
Solitary Lesion ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
Palpable Abdominal Mass ◽  
Single Tumor ◽  
Single Lesion

We described two cases of infantile hepatic hemangioendothelioma: one with a solitary lesion and the other with multicentric lesions. Clinical presentation was with no liver symptoms in case 1, and hepatomegaly, failure to thrive, and palpable abdominal mass in case 2. Diagnostic imaging revealed single tumor formation in case 1 and multiple nodules in the liver in case 2. Dilemmas related to nature of the tumor were solved by microscopic analysis. The patient with the clinical appearance of a single lesion was successfully operated. The patient with multiple lesions in the liver tissue showed complete involution after corticotherapy.

scholarly journals Surgical Management of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hope T. Jackson ◽  
Timothy D. Kane
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Solid Diet ◽  
Esophageal Sphincter

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is common in the pediatric population. Most cases represent physiologic GER and as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) matures and a solid diet is introduced, many of these patients (>65%) experience spontaneous resolution of symptoms by two years of age. Those who continue to have symptoms and develop complications such as failure to thrive, secondary respiratory disease, and others are classified as having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Goals of GERD treatment include the resolution of symptoms and prevention of complications. Treatment options to achieve these goals include dietary or behavioral modifications, pharmacologic intervention, and surgical therapy. This paper will review the clinical presentation of GERD and discuss options for surgical management and outcomes in these patients.

CONGENITAL SUCRASE-ISOMALTASE DEFICIENCY

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 847-853
Author(s):  
I. Antonowicz ◽  
J. D. Lloyd-Still ◽  
K. T. Khaw ◽  
H. Shwachman
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Quantitative Estimation ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Normal Growth ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Small Intestinal Mucosa ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Young Infants ◽  
Small Intestinal

Observations over a period of 6 years are reported on 10 children in whom the diagnosis of congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency (SID) was confirmed by quantitative estimation of disaccharidase activity of the small intestinal mucosa. Repeat biopsies were performed on eight of the ten patients and showed no evidence that sucrase isomaltase activity is acquired. Sucrose tolerance tests (2 gm/kg) showed no significant rise in blood glucose in the seven patients in whom they were performed. This condition may appear in young infants with severe diarrhea resulting in a malabsorption syndrome and failure to thrive. It may also be manifest in a milder clinical presentation with bothersome diarrhea in spite of normal growth and development in the older infant or young child. The diagnosis in this latter group can be difficult, and is frequently missed.

INTUSSUSCEPTION IN CHILDHOOD

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1960 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 592-597
Author(s):  
M. Moreno Robins ◽  
Henry P. Plenk
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Barium Enema ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Small Series ◽  
Bloody Stools ◽  
Palpable Abdominal Mass ◽  
Roentgenographic Examination

A city-wide study of intussusception in childhood is reported. The classic signs and symptoms (vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody stools, palpable abdominal mass) are reported in percentages approximating those previously reported by other authors. Intussusception in childhood occurred about once in every 13,000 admissions to general hospitals. Of 26 cases, 3 had surgery without barium enema. In 11 of 23 patients who had roentgenographic examination the intussusception was reduced by enemas (48%). In one patient the lesion recurred after 24 hours. No deaths were encountered in this small series. Provided certain precautions are followed, barium enema is a safe procedure which will save about one-half of the patients a surgical procedure and unnecessary prolonged hospitalization.

The Clinical Presentation of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Neal J Mccormick ◽  
Peter J Thomson ◽  
Marco Carrozzo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
Potentially Malignant Disorders ◽  
Potentially Malignant ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Dental Appointments

Early detection of oral cancer improves survival rates significantly, however, the incidence of oral cancer has continued to rise in the UK – between 2002–2012, it increased by more than 30%.1 There is currently no national screening programme for oral cancer, so undertaking a full examination of the oral mucosa during routine dental appointments is vital. Although strong evidence is still lacking, oral cancer is thought to be preceded by oral potential malignant disorders (OPMDs) or oral precancerous diseases. These mainly present as white/red lesions within the mouth and their clinical appearance can be challenging to diagnose accurately, which can lead to them being misdiagnosed as negligible problems. Dentists must keep up to date with OPMDs detection and ensure they are capable of correctly recognising lesions that carry a potential risk. This paper aims to provide a brief overview on OPMDs, highlighting potentially malignant disorders as they may present to the practitioner, showing their typical clinical appearance, and suggesting differential diagnosis and clinical management in dental practice.

Constipation With a Palpable Abdominal Mass in a Young Woman

2019 ◽  
Vol 157 (4) ◽  
pp. e12-e13
Author(s):  
Yan-Jiun Huang ◽  
Hwa-Lin Kao ◽  
Wen-Ke Wang
Keyword(s):  
Young Woman ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Palpable Abdominal Mass

Case 2: Early-onset Liver Failure With Palpable Abdominal Mass in a Neonate

NeoReviews ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. e624-e626
Author(s):  
Amitava Sur ◽  
Meghan Gilley ◽  
S. Rod Rassekh ◽  
Horacio Osiovich
Keyword(s):  
Liver Failure ◽  
Early Onset ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Palpable Abdominal Mass

scholarly journals Resection and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction of a Desmoid Tumor with Endometrioma Features

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Majors ◽  
Nathaniel F. Stoikes ◽  
Reza Nejati ◽  
Jeremiah L. Deneve
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumor ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Pathologic Finding ◽  
Desmoid Tumors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Well Differentiated ◽  
Palpable Abdominal Mass

Desmoid tumors are rare, musculoaponeurotic mesenchymal origin tumors arising from the proliferation of well-differentiated fibroblasts. Desmoid tumors may arise from any location with the abdominal cavity, abdominal wall and extremity locations being most frequent. We present the case of a 35-year-old female with a history of endometriosis who presented palpable abdominal mass and cyclic abdominal pain. Resection was performed for a presumed desmoid soft tissue tumor. Final pathology demonstrated desmoid histology admixed with abdominal wall endometriosis (endometrioma). This unique pathologic finding has only been rarely reported and is discussed with a brief review of the literature.

scholarly journals Rapunzel syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 717-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Petrovic ◽  
Aleksandar Nagorni ◽  
Goran Bjelakovic ◽  
Daniela Benedeto-Stojanov ◽  
Biljana Radovanovic-Dinic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Rapunzel Syndrome ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Palpable Abdominal Mass ◽  
Over Time

Introduction. Trichobezoars are foreign bodies in gastrointestinal tract, composed of hair. They occur mainly in children and adolescents suffering from trichotillophagia. They commonly occur in the stomach, but as they enlarge over time, they can extend through the pylorus into distal parts of the small intestine resembling a tail. This rare form of trichobezoar is named Rapunzel syndrome. Case report. We presented a 19-year-old female patient, who suffered from trichotillomania and trichotillophagia, which led to trichobezoar formation. Intra-abdominal tumour was suspected after initial clinical examination. Abdominal echosonography, endoscopy and abdominal computed tomography (CT scan) in the pre-operational period revealed trichobezoar formation. The patient was operated on and subjected to further psychiatric treatment. Conclusion. Trichobezoar should be differentially diagnostically taken into consideration in younger women with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, palpable abdominal mass and psychiatric disorders. Most trichobezoar cases require surgical treatment, whereas the patients need long-term psychiatric treatment and monitoring.

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