Chalastospora gossypii in a Maine Coon cat: case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
pp. 104063872110222
Author(s):  
Samantha M. Norris ◽  
Paula A. Schaffer ◽  
Noah B. Bander
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Subcutaneous Mass ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Minor

A 15-y-old castrated male Maine Coon cat was evaluated for an ulcerated soft tissue mass on the right hindlimb that had been observed for 4 mo and had grown rapidly. A 3 × 3 cm soft, raised, amorphous, and ulcerated subcutaneous mass was observed on the lateral right metatarsus. In-house cytology via fine-needle aspiration was nondiagnostic. Incisional biopsy of the mass and further staging was declined, and amputation was elected. The amputated limb was submitted for histopathology, which revealed severe chronic nodular granulomatous dermatitis and multifocal granulomatous popliteal lymphadenitis with large numbers of intralesional fungal hyphae. Fungal PCR and sequencing on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue identified Chalastospora gossypii. No adjunctive therapy was elected at the time. The patient has done well clinically 1 y post-operatively. C. gossypii is a rare microfungus found worldwide and is considered a minor pathogen of several plants. To our knowledge, infection by this fungus has not been reported previously in veterinary species. Features in our case are comparable to other mycotic infections. Nodular granulomatous mycotic dermatitis and cellulitis, although uncommon, should be a differential for soft tissue masses in veterinary species; C. gossypii is a novel isolate.

CHARACTERISTICS OF SOFT TISSUE MASS IN THE HAND BY ULTRASONOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION

2005 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Alexander Blankstein ◽  
Aharon Chechick ◽  
Abraham Adunski ◽  
Uri Givon ◽  
Yigal Mirovski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Mass ◽  
Wrist Joint ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
The Right

Soft tissue masses are amongst the commonest complaints encountered in orthopedic practice. Of these, masses found in the hand and the wrist are presented at higher frequency. They are often painful and may cause limitation of movement. This work describes the prevalence and the nature of soft tissue masses in the hand and wrist encountered in routine practice. This work was performed to assess the characteristics of soft tissue mass in the hand and the effectiveness of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of soft tissue masses and their differentiation from other lesions in the hand and wrist. Orthopedic surgical conditions that involve soft tissue in the hand and wrist may remain a diagnostic challenge when clinical diagnosis is uncertain and standard X-rays are non-diagnostic. High resolution ultrasound is widely available, non-invasive, without damage of radiation, imaging modality that can help the diagnosis. We reviewed retrospectively 25 patients with soft tissue masses. We compared the ultrasound findings with the histological findings in seven operated patients. A substantial majority of these lesions occurred in the right hand: 79% of the lesions were in the dorsal aspect of the hand, of which 37% were distal to the wrist joint, among them 42% at wrist either radial or ulnar; and 21% of the lesions were found in the volar aspect, among them 17% at wrist aspect, either radial or ulnar side. No predisposing factors could be found. The findings of this study reaffirm the utility of ultrasonography as primary diagnostic tool in routine orthopedic practice.

scholarly journals Soft tissue masses: distribution of entities and rate of malignancy in small lesions

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix G. Gassert ◽  
Florian T. Gassert ◽  
Katja Specht ◽  
Carolin Knebel ◽  
Ulrich Lenze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Maximum Diameter ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Tumor Diameter ◽  
Mr Images ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Malignancy Rate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses

Abstract Background Small soft tissue masses are often falsely assumed to be benign and resected with failure to achieve tumor-free margins. Therefore, this study retrospectively investigated the distribution of histopathologic diagnosis to be encountered in small soft tissue tumors (≤ 5 cm) in a large series of a tertiary referral center. Methods Patients with a soft tissue mass (STM) with a maximum diameter of 5 cm presenting at our institution over a period of 10 years, who had undergone preoperative Magnetic resonance imaging and consequent biopsy or/and surgical resection, were included in this study. A final histopathological diagnosis was available in all cases. The maximum tumor diameter was determined on MR images by one radiologist. Moreover, tumor localization (head/neck, trunk, upper extremity, lower extremity, hand, foot) and depth (superficial / deep to fascia) were assessed. Results In total, histopathologic results and MR images of 1753 patients were reviewed. Eight hundred seventy patients (49.63%) showed a STM ≤ 5 cm and were therefore included in this study (46.79 +/− 18.08 years, 464 women). Mean maximum diameter of the assessed STMs was 2.88 cm. Of 870 analyzed lesions ≤ 5 cm, 170 (19.54%) were classified as superficial and 700 (80.46%) as deep. The malignancy rate of all lesions ≤ 5 cm was at 22.41% (superficial: 23.53% / deep: 22.14%). The malignancy rate dropped to 16.49% (20.79% / 15.32%) when assessing lesions ≤ 3 cm (p = 0.007) and to 15.0% (18.18% / 13.79%) when assessing lesions ≤ 2 cm (p = 0.006). Overall, lipoma was the most common benign lesion of superficial STMs (29.41%) and tenosynovial giant cell tumor was the most common benign lesion of deep STMs (23.29%). Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma was the most common malignant diagnosis among both, superficial (5.29%) and deep (3.57%) STMs. Conclusions The rate of malignancy decreased significantly with tumor size in both, superficial and deep STMs. The distribution of entities was different between superficial and deep STMs, yet there was no significant difference found in the malignancy rate.

Color doppler ultrasonography of soft-tissue masses

1998 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Lagalla ◽  
A. Iovane ◽  
G. Caruso ◽  
M. Lo Bello ◽  
L. E. Derchi
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Color Doppler ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Color Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Vascular Impedance ◽  
The Us ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Malignant Lesions

Purpose: To evaluate the capability of color Doppler ultrasonography to differentiate between benign and malignant soft-tissue tumors. Material and Methods: We reviewed the ultrasonographic (US) and color Doppler (CD) findings in 46 consecutive patients with a palpable periskeletal mass. The presence of 3 or more vascular hila and of tortuous and irregular internal vessels within the lesions was considered an indication of malignancy. The CD diagnosis was compared with that obtained at US alone. Results: The sensitivity and specificity of CD were respectively 85% and 92%; these values were higher than those obtained at US alone, respectively 75% and 50%. Arteriovenous malformations presented as lesions with large internal vessels that had low vascular impedance and were easily diagnosed. The waveform patterns within solid tumors were not specific. Conclusion: At present, US is commonly employed to confirm the presence of a suspected soft-tissue mass, to locate it accurately, and to indicate its nature. CD findings enhance the role of the US technique in such lesions. The combined use of US and CD can allow the differentiation of benign from malignant lesions, and thus provide a better basis for treatment.

A 30-Year-Old Man With a Soft Tissue Mass on the Right Elbow

2006 ◽  
Vol 130 (3) ◽  
pp. e35-e36
Author(s):  
Einas Alkuwari ◽  
Denis H. Gravel
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Mass ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
The Right

scholarly journals Cutaneous mastocytoma with eosinophilia and eosinophilic infiltration of the small intestine in an Arabian gelding

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000773
Author(s):  
Natasha Jane Williams ◽  
Robin van den Boom
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Tendon Sheath ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Eosinophilic Infiltration ◽  
Mesenteric Root ◽  
Flexor Tendon Sheath ◽  
Subcutaneous Mass ◽  
Small Intestinal ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

A 12-year-old Arabian gelding presented to the University of Adelaide for investigation of a firm subcutaneous mass, just proximal to the digital flexor tendon sheath of the right forelimb, that had appeared two weeks prior. The skin overlying the mass was intact. Fine needle aspiration identified eosinophilic and mastocytic infiltrates. One week later, the gelding re-presented for persistent colic signs. Blood examination showed eosinophilia, and on palpation per rectum the mesenteric root was very firm and enlarged and a number of small intestinal loops had subjectively thickened walls. Colic signs were unabated by the administration of pain relief. The owner declined surgery and the gelding was euthanased. Postmortem examination confirmed a diagnosis of cutaneous mastocytoma and revealed eosinophilic infiltration of the small intestine.

scholarly journals Sialolipoma of the sublingual salivary gland in a dog – first report

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. e149060
Author(s):  
Andressa Gianotti Campos ◽  
Geni Patricio ◽  
Patrícia Ferreira de Castro ◽  
Luciane Kanayama ◽  
Alessandra Loureiro Morales dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Fibrous Capsule ◽  
Resected Specimen ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
First Report ◽  
First Case ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Soft Tissue Swelling ◽  
The Right

This report describes a 14-year-old Pit Bull dog presenting with a soft tissue swelling of 3-month progression in the right sublingual region. Histopathological analysis of the surgically resected specimen revealed large numbers of mature adipocytes and islets consisting of mucin-containing atrophic acini and dilated ducts surrounded by a thin fibrous capsule. Findings were consistent with sialolipoma of the sublingual salivary gland. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case of sialolipoma affecting the sublingual salivary gland in dogs.

scholarly journals Clinical features of bone metastasis with extraosseous soft-tissue mass in prostate cancer patients

BJR|Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20180042
Author(s):  
Masaya Kawaguchi ◽  
Hiroki Kato ◽  
Masahiro Nakano ◽  
Satoshi Goshima ◽  
Masayuki Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Poor Prognostic Factor ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Psa Nadir ◽  
Initiation Of Therapy

Objective: This study aimed to compare the differences in the clinical features of prostate cancer (PC) bone metastases (PCBMs) with and without extraosseous soft-tissue masses (ESTMs). Methods: Among 720 consecutive patients with histopathologically or clinically diagnosed PC, PCBMs were identified in 48 (7%) patients at initial diagnosis before receiving treatment. CT images of PCBMs were assessed and classified into two groups: PCBMs with and without ESTMs. Clinical features of PCBMs with and without ESTMs were compared. Results: We found ESTMs in 15 (31%) patients diagnosed with PCBMs, and 33 (69%) patients diagnosed with PCBMs did not have ESTMs. The initial prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels (median, 1031 vs 247 ng ml−1; p < 0.05) and PSA reduction rates (median, 99.97 vs 99.40 %; p < 0.05) were significantly greater in PCBMs with ESTMs than in PCBMs without ESTMs. No significant differences were observed in terms of age, Gleason sum score, PSA nadir, time from the initiation of therapy to PSA nadir, PSA doubling time, PSA progression-free survival, or overall survival between patients having PCBMs with and without ESTMs. Conclusion: Both initial PSA levels and PSA reduction rates were higher in PCBMs with ESTMs than in PCBMs without ESTMs; however, no significant differences were observed in other clinical features. Advances in knowledge: ESTMs in patients with PCBMs were not a poor prognostic factor.

Paratesticular Soft-Tissue Masses in Orchiectomy Specimens: A 17-Year Survey of Primary and Incidental Cases From One Institution

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 480-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Priemer ◽  
Karen Trevino ◽  
Shaoxiong Chen ◽  
Thomas M. Ulbright ◽  
Muhammad T. Idrees
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Spermatic Cord ◽  
Soft Tissue Mass ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Rete Testis ◽  
Benign Neoplasms ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses

The paratestis (PT) is defined by the testicular tunics, epididymis, spermatic cord, rete testis, and embryonic remnants. It gives rise to a large diversity of pathologies, including those of soft tissue, which may prompt orchiectomy. We performed a 17-year search of our database for orchiectomies for a PT soft-tissue mass. In a total of 4741 orchiectomy specimens, 138 orchiectomies were performed for primary neoplastic or nonneoplastic masses of the PT soft tissue or had an incidental PT soft-tissue mass. Of these, 65.9% were neoplastic. The mean age was 40.2 years (range: <1 to 87 years) and was similar for neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions. The most common malignancies were rhabdomyosarcoma (31/63 malignancies), liposarcoma (19/63), and leiomyosarcoma (5/63), with the former occurring in younger patients (average: 18.3 years). No malignancies were incidental. The most common benign neoplasm was spermatic cord lipoma (24/28 of benign neoplasms); however, most were incidental. This was followed by leiomyoma (3/28) and hemangioma (1/28). The most common nonneoplastic lesions were adrenal rests (22/47 nonneoplastic cases); however, all were incidental findings. Of 47 nonneoplastic masses, 22 prompted orchiectomy, and of these, the most common diagnosis was fibrous/nodular periorchitis (11/47). Of 88 nonincidental lesions, 25 were either benign neoplasms (3/25) or nonneoplastic (22/25). These data indicate that PT soft-tissue neoplasms prompting orchiectomy are disproportionately rhabdomyosarcomas, though these are principally in young patients. In older patients, malignancies are more frequently liposarcomas. However, almost one-third of orchiectomies performed for PT soft-tissue masses yield benign lesions, indicating an opportunity to reduce unnecessary procedures.

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