scholarly journals The diagnosis and treatment of primary adrenal lipomatous tumors in Chinese patients: a 31-year follow-up study

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fukang Sun ◽  
Juping Zhao ◽  
Xiaolong Jing ◽  
Wenlong Zhou ◽  
Xin Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Left Adrenal Gland ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
The Right ◽  
Lipomatous Tumors

Introduction: Adrenal lipomatous tumours (ALTs) are rarely encountered in clinical practice and consequently little is known about their clinical features.Methods: We analyze the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of ALTs based on cases presenting at a single centre over a 31-year period. We reviewed clinical data from patients with primary adrenal tumours treated at the Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai between January 1980 and December 2010.Results: A total of 73 cases of primary ALTs in 22 men and 51 women (mean age 51.1±14.2 years) were reviewed. The ALTs included 65 myelolipomas (89.0%), 3 lipomas (4.1%), 2 angiomyolipomas (2.7%), 2 teratomas (2.7%), and 1 liposarcoma (1.4%). Of the total 73 patients, 24 of them had tumours in the left adrenal gland, 47 in the right gland and 2 had bilateral tumours. In total, 51 patients underwent open surgery and 22 laparoscopic surgery.Conclusion: Myelolipoma is predominant among the various types of lipomatous adrenal gland tumours; it accounts for about 90% of all cases. Surgery is recommended for tumours ≥3.5 cm in diameter, for all cases of symptomatic tumour, and for cases of teratoma or liposarcoma identified by preoperative imaging.

453-P: Metabolic Syndrome Severity Score, All-Cause Mortality, and Incident Vascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes: A 13-Year, Single-Centre, Follow-Up Study

Diabetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 453-P
Author(s):  
MONIA GAROFOLO ◽  
ELISA GUALDANI ◽  
DANIELA LUCCHESI ◽  
LAURA GIUSTI ◽  
VERONICA SANCHO-BORNEZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Severity Score ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Vascular Events ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
All Cause Mortality

Effective Therapy of Insulinoma by Using Long-Acting Somatostatin Analogue. A Case Report and Literature Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 120 (02) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jawiarczyk ◽  
M. Bolanowski ◽  
J. Syrycka ◽  
G. Bednarek-Tupikowska ◽  
M. Kałużny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Somatostatin Receptors ◽  
Subcutaneous Administration ◽  
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor ◽  
Somatostatin Analogue ◽  
Left Adrenal Gland ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
The Right

AbstractWe are reporting a case of 68-year-old woman with insulinoma, after a non-successful tumor surgery and a long-term diazoxide treatment. She had a lot of hypoglycemia cases, and a weight gain of 50 kg. An abdominal CT scan demonstrated a tumor 28 mm in the diameter, in the head of the pancreas. The patient did not agree for the repeated insulinoma surgery. Furthermore, we found a lesion in the left adrenal gland (14 mm in the diameter) and in the right lung (8 mm in the diameter). Pheochromocytoma was diagnosed on the basis of hypertension, elevated levels of normetanephrine in the 24-h urine collection, and an elevated level of norepinephrine in a plasma sample. After the left adrenal gland removal we observed lower blood pressure. Since we had revealed the presence of somatostatin receptors by the somatostatin receptors scintigraphy, we decided to control hypoglycemia by a monthly subcutaneous administration of the long-acting lanreotide. Because of higher glucose levels (300–400 mg/dl) we started an intense insulin therapy. Nowadays, the patient feels better, she has lost 20 kg of her body weight, and we have observed normal blood glucose levels during the long-term lanreotide treatment. We have noticed neither side effects nor hypoglycemic episodes and we have reduced the dose of insulin. The presented case can be an evidence of the effective treatment of the pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor of insulinoma type, with somatostatin analogue.

scholarly journals Giant adrenal hemangioma: Unusual cause of huge abdominal mass

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Tarchouli ◽  
Adil Boudhas ◽  
Moulay Brahim Ratbi ◽  
Mohamed Essarghini ◽  
Noureddine Njoumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Microcytic Anemia ◽  
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Laboratory Examinations ◽  
Right Lobe ◽  
The Right

Adrenal hemangioma is an extremely rare benign and non-functioning neoplasm of the adrenal gland. We report a case of a 71-year-old woman admitted for intermittent abdominal pain and abdominal distension associated with vomiting and chronic constipation for 5 years. Physical examination revealed a large abdominal mass. Both computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging suggested hemangioma in the right lobe of the liver. Laboratory examinations and tumour markers were within normal limits, except for hypochromic microcytic anemia. The mass was removed intact by conventional surgery and histopathology revealed a cavernous hemangioma of the adrenal gland with no signs of malignancy. Surgical resection was curative, with no recurrence at the 2-year follow-up.

Optic neuritis: a 5-year follow-up study of Chinese patients based on aquaporin-4 antibody status and ages

2016 ◽  
Vol 263 (7) ◽  
pp. 1382-1389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huanfen Zhou ◽  
Shuo Zhao ◽  
Dongfang Yin ◽  
Xiaofei Chen ◽  
Quangang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optic Neuritis ◽  
Aquaporin 4 ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Aquaporin 4 Antibody

scholarly journals Metastatic renal cell carcinoma of unknown primary site. Clinical follow-up

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-153
Author(s):  
N. A. Ognerubov ◽  
T. S. Antipova ◽  
G. E. Gumareva
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Renal Cell ◽  
Clear Cell ◽  
Cell Cancer ◽  
Primary Site ◽  
The Right

Renal cell cancer metastases without evidence of a primary tumor are extremely rare. These variants are usually showed as a spontaneous description of single clinical cases. Aim.This contribution is a clinical follow-up of synchronous renal cell cancer metastases of unknown primary site. Results.A 52-year-old patient U. with a history of increased blood pressure, up to 170/100 mmHg for the last 5 years, who had undergone many instrumental examinations, including ultrasound examination, because of this disease. The computed tomography of the abdomen showed a 4975 mm heterogeneous tumor in the right adrenal gland in October 2017. The combined positron emission and X-ray computed tomography showed a 795441 mm mass in the right adrenal gland, associated with elevated fluorodeoxyglucose metabolic activity SUVmax 7.25. Focal accumulation of the radiopharmaceutical SUVmax 4.31 in a 171124 mm mass was detected in the space of bifurcation in the mediastinum. The lytic lesion (1015 mm) was found in right superior L3 articular process. The patient underwent retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy and thoracoscopic removal of mediastinal tumor in November 2017 because of the oligometastatic nature of the process. The histological study identified clear-cell carcinoma with areas of papillary structure in the right adrenal gland. The immunohistochemical study showed carcinoma cells intensively expressing CD10, and some other cells RCC. The immune phenotype of the tumor was identified as clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. The immunohistological and immunohistochemical analysis reviled the metastases of the same variant of renal cell carcinoma in one of 9 lymph nodes. The patient was treated with pazopanib. The primary renal tumor was not detected during the dynamic observation, including the application of annual combined positron emission and X-ray computed tomography. The patient is alive without disease progression with a follow-up of 32 months. Conclusion.Metastases of clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, including adrenal gland, without evidence of a primary site are extremely rare. The main method of treatment is a combination of surgery and targeted therapy, providing long-term local control of the course of the disease.

PULMONARY AGENESIS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1955 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 761-767
Author(s):  
Harriette Clark ◽  
Roland B. Scott ◽  
John B. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Interatrial Septum ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Associated Anomalies ◽  
Ventilatory Function ◽  
Pulmonary Agenesis ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
The Right

Two cases of agenesis of the lung, both with anomalies of the urinary tract, have been presented. In 1 patient the diagnosis was made at post-mortem examination at the age of 5 weeks. Associated anomalies in this patient included defect of the interatrial septum, anomalous drainage of the pulmonary vein into the right atrium, and congenital bilateral ureterovesicle obstruction with dilatation of the ureters and kidney pelves. In the second patient, the diagnosis was made at the age of 3 years. A follow-up study 12 years later substantiated the diagnosis and revealed pelvic location of fused kidneys with short ureters bilaterally. In the latter case, the lung anomaly has not resulted in any dysfunction of the heart or pulmonary circulation. There has been some decrease in ventilatory function but not sufficiently severe to result in respiratory symptoms. This patient is living and well at the time of this report.

BECKWITH'S SYNDROME WITH EXTREME ORGAN HYPERPLASIA

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1973 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-381
Author(s):  
Thomas F. Roe ◽  
Ann K. Kershnar ◽  
Jordan J. Weitzman ◽  
Luis Salinas Madrigal
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Severe Hypoglycemia ◽  
Immunoreactive Insulin ◽  
Left Adrenal Gland ◽  
Adrenal Steroid ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Pedunculated Tumor ◽  
The Right

A large newborn infant with hemihypertrophy, omphalocele, hepatomegaly, left upper quadrant abdominal mass, and zoster-like skin rash had severe hypoglycemia at 4 hours of age. Serum immunoreactive insulin levels were markedly elevated. Hypoglycemia was not controlled by vigorous medical therapy but blood glucose levels returned toward normal following subtotal excision of the markedly hyperplastic pancreas at 24 days of age. At 4½ months of age, a right upper quadrant abdominal mass was noted and urinary adrenal steroid levels were elevated. The right adrenal gland was found to be markedly hyperplastic and it was removed; the left adrenal gland was slightly hyperplastic. Between the ages of 5 and 8 months the umbilical stump enlarged progressively forming a large pedunculated tumor which was removed. This patient presents an unusually severe example of Beckwith's syndrome with both prenatal and postnatal organ overgrowth, severe hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinism.

Case 6.11

2014 ◽  
pp. 304-305
Author(s):  
Christine U. Lee ◽  
James F. Glockner
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Signal Intensity ◽  
Adrenal Mass ◽  
Large Mass ◽  
Female Infant ◽  
Hepatic Parenchyma ◽  
The Right ◽  
T2 Weighted Images

1-month-old female infant with a renal or adrenal mass Axial fat-suppressed FSE T2-weighted images (Figure 6.11.1) reveal a large mass originating from the right adrenal gland with heterogeneously increased signal intensity. Extensive small hyperintense metastases essentially replace the visualized hepatic parenchyma. Axial fat-suppressed FSE images from the 6-week follow-up examination (...

scholarly journals Unusual coexistence of first and second branchial fistulas: clinical case and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 030006052094430
Author(s):  
Danqing Liu ◽  
Guangqi Li ◽  
Jun Qiu ◽  
Jianyan Wang ◽  
Genwang Pei
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
False Positive Diagnosis ◽  
Fistula Recurrence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Physical Examinations ◽  
Missed Diagnosis ◽  
The Right

Branchial fistulas are uncommon in the clinical setting. The coexistence of first and second branchial fistulas has not been previously reported. We herein describe a 12-year-old girl who presented with a 2-year history of repeated swelling and purulence behind the right earlobe and neck. According to the patient’s physical and auxiliary examination findings, she was diagnosed with coexisting first and second branchial fistulas, both of which were completely removed by surgery. No clinical signs of fistula recurrence were present at the patient’s 20-month postoperative follow-up. Ipsilateral coexisting first and second branchial fistulas are very rare; thus, a false-positive diagnosis can easily occur if the doctor does not carefully perform specialized physical examinations. Surgery is an effective method for treating this condition. Adequate preoperative imaging preparation is imperative to ensure the most effective course of treatment. The purpose of this article is to improve clinicians’ awareness of this disease, thereby effectively reducing the rates of missed diagnosis and recurrence.

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