Eccrine spiradenoma: a rare adnexal tumour with atypical presentation, a case report

Author(s):  
Adnan Salim ◽  
Muhammad Usman Tariq ◽  
Sana Zeeshan

Abstract First described in 1934, eccrine spiradenoma (ES) is a rare, benign adnexal tumour arising from eccrine sweat glands. It commonly presents as a slow-growing nodule on the upper trunk, and head and neck region, mostly in the age bracket of 15-35 years, with no gender preference. While no established guidelines exist for optimal management of malignant ES, some therapies have been studied. The diagnosis of this entity is extremely important as it can harbour a malignant component with disastrous outcomes which may be missed due to its strong resemblance to benign lesions, such as a papilloma. Here, we present the case of a 35-year-old lady who presented with a papilloma-like growth on the upper medial aspect of the thigh which was diagnosed as eccrine spiradenoma upon excision. Keywords: Eccrine Spiradenoma, adnexal tumour, dermal lesion, case report. Continuous...

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. e232485
Author(s):  
Beena R Varma ◽  
Krishna Santhosh Kumar ◽  
Rhea Susan Verghese ◽  
Mahija Janardhanan

Lipomas are benign soft tissue neoplasm which rarely occur in the oral cavity. Of the total reported cases of lipoma, only about 15% to 20% of cases have occurred in the head and neck region and the tongue is an even rarer site with only about 4% of the reported cases occurring in that region. They are slow growing and usually asymptomatic in nature. When it grows to a large size, it can hinder the physiological processes that are associated with the area. This case report describes the diagnostic features of tongue lipoma with a brief review of literature.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Dimitris Deligiannidis ◽  
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Dimitris Tatsis ◽  
Despoina Michailidou ◽  
Nikolleta Pasteli ◽  
...  

Hidrocystomas are benign cystic lesions which arise from the secretory part of sweat glands. Hidrocystomas can be either eccrine or apocrine and are often found in the head and neck region. In this paper we present a case of a large congenital hidrocystoma of the lower eyelid in a patient with possible orofacial digital syndrome (ODS). A special feature in our case was the presentation of bone remodeling of the anterior surface of the maxilla. The basic clinical and histological features of hidrocystomas are also reviewed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Author(s):  
Nikhil Arora ◽  
PS Shahul Hameed

ABSTRACT Schwannoma is a benign tumor that originates from perineural Schwann cells of nerve sheath. They are solitary, wellencapsulated, slow-growing adjacent to the parental nerve but extrinsic to the nerve fascicles. Approximately 25 to 45% of all schwannomas are seen in the head and neck region and are found rarely in the oral cavity. Most of the intraoral schwannomas are located in the tongue. Palatal schwannoma is very rare as till date and only 16 cases have been reported; one such rare case we came across is reported here. How to cite this article Hameed PSS, Arora N, Malhotra V. Palatal Schwannoma: A Rare Case Report. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2016;8(1):29-31.


Author(s):  
Neha Jain ◽  
Shama Shishodia ◽  
Ruchima Dham ◽  
Suparna Roy ◽  
Sachin Goel

<p class="abstract">Schwannomas are rare, solitary, slow growing, smooth surfaced and well encapsulated tumors. Schwannomas of head and neck region account for 25-40% of all the cases. Approximately 1%–12% of schwannomas occur intraorally, the tongue being the most common site. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice.  In this article, we describe a case of tongue schwannoma in a child, along with diagnostic and treatment options of tongue lesions. The tongue mass was completely excised via trans-oral approach using coblation method. The patient followed up for 1 year; he had an uneventful recovery and no recurrence.</p>


2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. e67-e68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aakshay Gulati ◽  
Parkash L Ramchandani ◽  
Emma Victoria King

Carcinoid tumours are slow growing tumours of neuroendocrine origin that primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract and pulmonary system. They can behave aggressively, with regional and distant metastases, although metastases to the head and neck region are uncommon. We present a rare case of carcinoid metastasis to the submandibular gland, which to the best of our knowledge has not been previously reported in the literature.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Gyeol Yeom ◽  
Jung-Hoon Yoon

Abstract Background Concomitant cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) and aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) are rare in the head and neck region. In our search of the English language literature, we found only one case report describing the simultaneous occurrence of COD and ABC in the head and neck region. Here, we report a case of COD associated with ABC. Further, we performed a systematic search of the literature to identify studies on patients with COD associated with nonepithelial lined cysts of the jaws. Case presentation The patient was a 32-year-old woman who was referred from a private dental clinic because of a cystic lesion below the mandibular right first molar. She had no pain or significant systemic disease. After performing panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography, the imaging diagnosis was COD with a cystic lesion, such as ABC or solitary bone cyst. Excisional biopsy was performed, which revealed concomitant COD and ABC. Conclusion This case of ABC associated with COD provides insight for the diagnostic process of radiographically mixed lesions with cystic changes.


1996 ◽  
Vol 89 (11) ◽  
pp. 1377-1381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanson HAN ◽  
Hiroyuki KITAMURA ◽  
Shin-ichi TAKAGITA ◽  
Ryo ASATO ◽  
Yuka IWAHASHI ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riza Dundar ◽  
Erkan Kulduk ◽  
Fatih Kemal Soy ◽  
Ersin Sengul ◽  
Faruk Ertas

Aim. To present a case referred to our clinic with severe right ear pain but without any abnormal finding during otological examination and diagnosed as myocardial infarction and also to draw attention to otalgia which can occur secondary to myocardial infarction.Case Report. An 87-year-old female admitted with right ear pain lasting for nearly 12 hours and sweating on the head and neck region. On otolaryngologic examination, any pathological finding was not encountered. Her electrocardiogram revealed findings consistent with myocardial infarction. Her troponin values were 0.175 ng/L at 1 hour, and 0.574 ng/L at 3 hours. The patient was diagnosed as non-ST MI, and her required initial therapies were performed. On cardiac angiography, very severe coronary artery stenosis was detected, and surgical treatment was recommended for the patient. The patient who rejected surgical treatment was discharged with prescription of medical treatment.Conclusion. Especially in elderly patients with complaints of ear pain but without any abnormal finding on otoscopic examination, cardiac pathologies should be conceived.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roopashri Rajesh Kashyap ◽  
Gopakumar R. Nair ◽  
Subhas Babu Gogineni

Ossifying fibromas form a part of the spectrum of fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws. They are rare, benign, nonaggressive tumors that are commonly seen in head and neck region. This paper presents the case of a 40-year-old female patient presented with minimal clinical symptoms, diagnosed to be suffering from aggressive form of ossifying fibroma of maxilla involving the maxillary sinus and ethmoid sinus. This paper emphasizes the importance of computed tomography in diagnosing such unapparent aggressive tumors.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Rajendra Sakhrekar ◽  
Vishal Peshattiwar ◽  
Ravikant Jadhav ◽  
Bijal Kulkarni ◽  
Sanjiv Badhwar ◽  
...  

Background: Approximately 25–45% of schwannomas are typically slow-growing, encapsulated, and noninvasive tumors that occur in the head-and-neck region where they rarely involve the retropharyngeal space. Here, we report deep-seated benign plexiform schwannoma located in the retropharyngeal C2-C5 region excised utilizing the Smith-Robinson approach. Case Description: A 30-year-old male presented with dysphagia and impaired phonation attributed to an MR documented C2-C5 retropharyngeal schwannomas. On examination, the lesion was soft, deep seated, and extended more toward the right side of the neck. Utilizing a right-sided Smith-Robinson’s approach, it was successfully removed. The histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a plexiform schwannoma. Conclusion: Retropharyngeal benign plexiform schwannomas are rare causes of dysphagia/impaired phonation in the cervical spine. MR studies best document the size and extent of these tumors which may be readily resected utilizing a Smith-Robinson approach.


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