Recurrent intra-articular osteoid osteoma of the hip after radiofrequency ablation: a case report and review of the literature Cases Journal - Tập 2 - Trang 1-5 - 2009
Nicolas Efstathopoulos, Georgios Sapkas, Fragiskos N Xypnitos, Ioannis Lazarettos, Demetrios Korres, Vassilios S Nikolaou
We present a case of a 53-year-old woman with recurrent intra-articular osteoid osteoma of the hip 6 months after initial treatment with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation. En bloc surgical excision of the osteoid osteoma and prophylactic internal fixation for impending stress fracture was performed. The patient is pain free, has returned to normal function and there is no sign of recurrence at the one-year follow-up. Intraarticular osteoid osteoma, present a diagnostic challenge and often they are misdiagnosed. Minimally invasive ablation techniques can fail in significant percentage and then surgical excision with histological confirmation remains the definitive treatment of choice.
Arytenoid dislocation related to an uneventful endotracheal intubation: a case report Cases Journal - Tập 1 - Trang 1-3 - 2008
Nimet Senoglu, Hafize Oksuz, Nadiye Ugur, Zafer Dogan, Ali Kahraman
Invasive methods currently applied to the respiratory tract may result in impaired movement of the cricoarytenoid joint with hoarseness and immobility of the vocal ligament. Hoarseness after tracheal intubation is reported as a high incidence in patients who receive general anaesthesia. In most cases, the symptoms are temporary and improve within several days. We report this case for emphasizing that early diagnosis of arytenoid cartilage dislocation is important even in nontraumatic cases. We present the case of a 19-year-old Caucasian male who developed arytenoid cartilage dislocation associated with uneventful endotracheal intubation and anesthesia. Arytenoid subluxation should be considered whenever any of the symptoms mentioned occur following endolaryngeal manipulation, and they become persistent, as recovery becomes difficult if appropriate treatment is not started immediately.
Cross-system effects of dysphagia treatment on dysphonia: a case report Cases Journal - - 2008
L Lagorio, Giselle Carnaby-Mann, Michael A. Crary
Abstract
Traditionally, treatment of dysphagia and dysphonia has followed a specificity approach whereby treatment plans have focused on each dysfunction individually. Recently however, a therapeutic cross-system effect has been proposed between these two dysfunctions. At least one study has demonstrated swallowing improvement in subjects who completed a dysphonia treatment program. However, we are unaware of any evidence demonstrating the converse effect. In this paper, we present a case-report of a 74 year old male who demonstrated improvement in selected vocal parameters after completion of a dysphagia therapy program.
Dysphagia therapy resulted in improved laryngeal function in this subject. Results implicate improved vocal fold tension with increased glottal closure. Further investigation into the potential for this cross-system effect is warranted.
Penile Mondor's disease: a case report Cases Journal - Tập 1 - Trang 1-3 - 2008
Panagiotis Kartsaklis, Charalampos Konstantinidis, Charalampos Thomas, Maria Tsimara, Sotirios Andreadakis, Aristomenis Gekas
Thrombosis or thromboflebitis of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis, known as penile Mondor's disease was first described by Braun-Falco in 1955. A physically healthy 32-year-old man proceed in our unit suffered from a painful swelling, on the dorsal aspect of his penis, being more painful during erections. Ultrasonography examination revealed a non-compressible portion of superficial dorsal vein as well as the lack of venous flow signals in Doppler ultrasonography and the patient was treated conservatively. Penile Mondor's disease is a rare clinical entity that every urologist should be able to recognize. Although it is a benign condition and usually self-limited, patients proceed to specialist with considerable psychological stress.
Ophthalmic complications of endoscopic ethmoidectomy: a case report Cases Journal - Tập 3 - Trang 1-3 - 2010
Iwona Niedzielska, Tadeusz Cieslik, Tomasz Janic
Damage to ethmoid structures following removal of nasal polyps can cause severe complications. A patient aged 48 years with damage to right orbital structures sustained in the course of transnasal endoscopic surgery for ethmoid polyps was operated. After operation were complications.
Ankle patella: a report of a large accessory bone in the ankle: a case report Cases Journal - Tập 2 - Trang 1-3 - 2009
Yaghoub Salekzamani, Abolhassan Shakeri-Bavil, Nariman Nezami, Yousef Houshyar
Sesamoids are ovoid bones with variable size and shape in the course of tendons, can be found in different parts of skeletal system. We report a case of 61-year-old woman in whom we observed a large accessory bone located in the anterior aspect of the left ankle joint. Since such accessory bones are found very infrequently, their presence may cause some diagnostic confusion. Regarding complaints in foot area one has to be familiar with such bones in order to make a correct diagnosis.
Ataxia associated with an interhemispheric subdural hematoma: a case report Cases Journal - Tập 2 - Trang 1-3 - 2009
Johanna C Schilder, Martijn Weisfelt
Interhemispheric subdural hematomas are uncommon lesions. This case report describes a 77-year-old woman using anticoagulants who suddenly developed headache and ataxia of both legs. Computed tomography of the brain revealed an interhemispheric subdural hematoma, which was treated conservatively. Interhemispheric subdural hematomas should be considered in patients, especially in those using anticoagulants, even in the absence of trauma.
Tumor-like pulmonary sarcoidosis diagnosed by CT-guided transthoracic lung biopsy Cases Journal - Tập 2 Số 1 - 2009
Nektaria Sidiropoulou, Petros Filippousis, Sofia Apostolopoulou, Iris Tsangaridou, Loukas Thanos
Abstract
Introduction
Most patients referred for lung biopsy have a focal lesion that is likely to be a carcinoma and fine needle aspiration (FNA) is usually sufficient to confirm diagnosis. Percutaneous cutting needle biopsy (CNB) is an important and potential diagnostic technique when non carcinomatous disease is suspected or when the pulmonary disease is unclear, so tissue architecture is very important.
Case presentation
We present a case of a 24 year old male arrived at our hospital with dyspnea and unusual computed tomography (CT) findings of sarcoidosis. Chest X-ray and CT scan revealed multiple masses in both lungs suggesting lung metastasis. Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage did not reveal any malignant cells. None of the laboratory examinations revealed any primary extrapulmonary tumor. The patient underwent CT-guided core needle biopsy. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
Conclusion
CT-guided core needle biopsy is a very helpful diagnostic tool in order to determine the benign or malignant nature of a thoracic lesion.
