scholarly journals Ganglioneuroma with leiomyomatosis of the urinary bladder: A rare tumor causing frequent micturition and dysuria

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Qi ◽  
Min Jie ◽  
Zhang Tao ◽  
Xie Dongdong ◽  
Wang Yi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Histopathologic Examination ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Pathologic Features ◽  
Frequent Micturition

We present the case of a 34-year-old female, complaining of frequent micturition and progressive dysuria. By cystoscopy and computerized tomography, we found that she had multiple submucosal protuberant lesions in the entire bladder. After surgical excision, she has thus far showed no further signs of the disease. The postoperative histopathologic examination revealed a ganglioneuroma and leiomyomatosis. Urinary bladder paraganglioma is an unusual tumour; when it is combined with leiomyomatosis, it is extremely rare. We describe the main clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, and pathologic features. We also review the English literature.

scholarly journals Isolated pilomatricoma of the arm: A case and a review of the literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-88
Author(s):  
Sara Bouabdella ◽  
Afaf Khouna ◽  
Siham Dikhaye ◽  
Nada Zizi
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Basal Cells ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Hair Matrix ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Variable Clinical Presentation

Pilomatricoma is a relatively rare tumor of the skin derived from primitive basal cells of the epidermis that differentiate into hair matrix cells. These tumors appear as solitary, firm nodules, showing a normal to pearl white epidermis. Its most frequent locations are the head and neck, while involvement of the upper extremities is relatively uncommon. Herein, we present the case of a seventeen-year-old female with pilomatricoma of the arm and review the literature regarding pilomatricomas of the upper extremities. The diagnosis of pilomatricoma is confirmed histologically and its treatment is based on surgical excision. Because of the low incidence and variable clinical presentation, pilomatricoma is a tumor not commonly suspected preoperatively. This presentation may help clinicians to diagnose this entity more effectively and decrease the rate of misdiagnosis.

scholarly journals Paraganglioma of the Larynx

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Dhakhwa ◽  
Toran KC ◽  
S Kafle ◽  
M Lakhey
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Total Laryngectomy ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Histopathologic Examination ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Complete Cure

Paraganglioma of the larynx is a rare tumor that arises from paraganglion cells. These tumors are generally considered benign and have to be differentiated from other neuroendocrine tumors. Diagnosis relies mostly on histopathologic examination followed by immunohistochemistry. Surgical excision generally confers complete cure of the tumor. We hereby present a case of laryngeal paraganglioma in a 60-yearold female, who underwent total laryngectomy following a diagnostic micro-laryngeal biopsy, which was supported by immunohistochemistry. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v2i3.6031 JPN 2012; 2(3): 245-247

Diagnosis of Tailgut Cyst in Gynecologic Patients: Systematic Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
Polina Schwarzman ◽  
Salvatore Andrea Mastrolia ◽  
Yael Sciaky-Tamir ◽  
Joel Baron ◽  
Boaz Sheizaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Tailgut Cyst ◽  
Retrorectal Space ◽  
Imaging Technology ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Retrorectal Cystic Hamartoma ◽  
Pelvic Lesions ◽  
Gynecologic Patients

Tailgut cysts, also called retrorectal cystic hamartomas, are rare findings that usually occur in the retrorectal space. The incidence is estimated to be about 1 in 40,000. The aim of our review is to evaluate the potential pitfalls in the diagnosis of this rare pathologic condition, according to diagnostic procedures for this rare but misleading and subtle entity. We conducted a Medline literature review of the English literature discussing tailgut cysts in female patients. We concentrated on imaging technology used for diagnosis in gynecologic patients. For our search, we used the key words “tailgut cyst”, “retrorectal cystic hamartoma”, “gynecology”, focusing on clinical presentation, imaging technology used for diagnosis, presence of malignancy, and misdiagnosis with more common gynecologic pathology. Our search revealed 143 articles during the years 1975–2016 and, of these, 30 articles describing 91 female patients were considered. We concluded that tailgut cyst should be included in the differential diagnosis of pelvic lesions in gynecologic patients.

scholarly journals Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Parotid Gland

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octavian Chis ◽  
Silviu Albu
Keyword(s):  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Imaging Procedures ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumors ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Fibrous Tumor ◽  
Slow Growing

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare tumors that are mostly found arising from the pleura. SFT of the parotid gland is a rare tumor; only a few cases have been described in the literature. SFTs are benign in most cases. Clinically, SFTs usually manifest as well circumscribed, slow-growing, smooth, and painless masses. CT-Scan and MRI are the most sensitive imaging procedures used. The treatment of choice is complete surgical excision of the lesion. Since recurrence and metastasis can take place after several years, a lifelong clinical and imaging regular follow-up is compulsory. In this paper, we describe the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of the up-to-now biggest parotid SFT. The clinical presentation, surgical management, and pathological and immunohistochemistry findings are described.

scholarly journals The management of pancreatic metastasis from synovial sarcoma of the soft tissue: A case report

Rare Tumors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 203636132098369
Author(s):  
Bouhani Malek ◽  
Sakhri Saida ◽  
Jaidane Olfa ◽  
Kammoun Salma ◽  
Slimene Maher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synovial Sarcoma ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Left Thigh ◽  
Pancreatic Tumors ◽  
Pancreatic Metastasis ◽  
Pancreatic Metastases ◽  
Pancreatic Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Difficulties ◽  
History Of

Pancreatic metastases are rare, accounting for 2%–3% of pancreatic tumors. The pancreas represents an unusual metastatic site of synovial sarcoma (SS) outside the usual localizations (regional nodes, lung, bone, and liver). The diagnosis is evoked by the personnel medical history of SS and imaging then confirmed by histological examination of the guided pancreatic biopsy. Its therapeutic management is mainly surgical with extensive removal of the lesion. So far only four cases have been reported in the English literature. We reported the case of a male aged 30-year-old who was admitted to our Institute for a local recurrence of SS of the left thigh which was initially treated by surgical excision. The patient underwent a wide surgical excision followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. About 15 months later, he experienced a pancreatic metastasis of his SS. He had a caudal splenopancreatectomy with partial resection of the transverse colon followed by chemotherapy. This report highlights the diagnostic difficulties of this rare localization and therapeutic challenge.

scholarly journals Abscess or Tumor? When a Retroperitoneal Mass on Computerized Tomography Turns Out to Be a Rare Soft Tissue Growth

2021 ◽  
pp. 1025-1030
Author(s):  
Ilya Noginskiy ◽  
Neil Nimkar ◽  
Madhumati R. Kalavar
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Clinical Response ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Symptomatic Patient ◽  
Tissue Growth ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Retroperitoneal Mass ◽  
Elderly Female ◽  
Desmoid Fibromatosis ◽  
Tomography Scan

A retroperitoneal finding on a computerized tomography scan, in a symptomatic patient, can harbor the clinician to many differential diagnoses from infectious to malignancy. Desmoid fibromatosis (DF), a relatively innocuous mass that can spread locally, can be found in that anatomical region. Even for a rare tumor such as DF, our patient did not meet the usual benchmarks of this cancer, being an elderly female and having it appear as an abscess radiologically. Timely clinical response with radiotherapy and tamoxifen allowed our patient’s DF to regress and resolved her symptoms.

R452 – Nasopharyngeal Yolk Sac Tumors: A Rare Pediatric Occurrence

2008 ◽  
Vol 139 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P196-P196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine M Smith ◽  
Ryan F Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Yolk Sac ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Mild Improvement ◽  
Pathologic Features ◽  
Yolk Sac Tumors ◽  
Infant Girl ◽  
High Level

Problem To report the rare occurrence of a yolk sac tumor of the nose and nasopharynx presenting as acute sinusitis and bilateral complete blindness. Methods The clinical presentation, pathologic features, and management of this 2-year-old infant girl is reviewed. We also performed a medical literature search in English using PUBMED and OVID databases. We then analyzed the literature with respect to clinical presentation, manifestations and therapies for other extra-gonadal yolk sac tumors presenting in the head and neck. Results The patient was treated with 4 courses of high dose cis-platinum, etoposide, bleomycin repeated every 3 weeks along with surgery. She had initial mild improvement in visual perception along with shrinkage of her tumor. The yolk sac malignancies of the head and neck are often, large, aggressive lesions on presentation that once treated have a tendency to recur. Conclusion Yolk sac tumors (endodermal sinus tumors) represent 3–5% of pediatric malignancies. They are rare malignancies in the head and neck, of germ cell origin. Successful treatment usually requires a combination of chemotherapy and surgical extirpation followed by postoperative chemotherapy. Significance Recurrent sinusitis and nasal obstruction in children should be evaluated carefully and with a high level of suspicion for rare nasal and nasopharyngeal malignancies. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment may alleviate many of the presenting symptoms and prolong life.

scholarly journals Acute calcific periarthritis secondary to calcium hydroxyapatite crystal deposition in the wrist: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A Walker ◽  
Elizabeth R McLean ◽  
Raymond E Anakwe
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Calcium Hydroxyapatite ◽  
Wrist Pain ◽  
Crystal Deposition ◽  
Joint Aspiration ◽  
Hydroxyapatite Crystal ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Calcific Periarthritis

ABSTRACT Acute calcific periarthritis (ACP) is an unusual cause of monoarticular pain characterised by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite in the peri-articular and intra-articular tissues. Although the most commonly affected joint is the shoulder, other joints may be involved, including the wrist. This case report describes a 57-year-old female presenting with wrist pain and swelling associated with amorphous calcification overlying the lunate. The patient improved with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and splinting. Clinician awareness of the clinical presentation and radiographic features of ACP is important to reduce unnecessary invasive diagnostic procedures such as joint aspiration.

Radiologic and Pathologic Features Associated With Upgrade of Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia at Surgical Excision

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 893-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin E. Williams ◽  
Amanda Amin ◽  
Jacqueline Hill ◽  
Carissa Walter ◽  
Marc Inciardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Pathologic Features ◽  
Ductal Hyperplasia
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