Arteriovenous Malformation in the Auricle in a 59-Year-Old Woman

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a vascular lesion with a direct communication between an artery and a vein without a capillary system. AVM primarily occurs in the intracranial area, but can also occur in the extracranial area. If there is a tender mass with pulsation or recurrent bleeding in the auricle, AVM should be considered even though it rarely occurs in the auricle. AVM in the ear should be managed carefully because the skin is thin in the ear, the cartilage could be involved, and progressive growth or inappropriate management could cause bleeding, infection, and cosmetic problems such as deformity. I present a case of a 59-year-old woman with AVM in the auricle.

A CLINICAL CASE OF SEMINAL CARCINOMA IN A GERMAN SHEPHERD MALE

The article describes a clinical case of testicular neoplasia – seminal carcinoma in male German shepherd. This neoplasia was found in annually medical checkup of working dogs. An indurated, space-occupying, non-tender mass was found in the ill testicle by touch. An ultrasound investigation of the testicles and prostatic gland was made as differential diagnostics and according to the results provisional diagnosis was made – testicular neoplasia. The dog was successfully operated on, and during the orchiectomy, material was collected for histological examination to make a final diagnosis. Morphological diagnosis: the histology pattern is most consistent with the classical seminal carcinoma with lymphocytic infiltration.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for corticosteroid-induced deltoid myopathy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report

A 50-year-old woman who had been previously diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus consulted our clinic for pain and weakness in her right shoulder. On examination, she had an atrophied deltoid muscle, a painful right shoulder on movement, and a tender mass in the deltoid area. The patient was diagnosed with corticosteroid-induced deltoid myopathy, shoulder pain, and loss of range of motion that did not resolve with conservative treatment. We decided to perform reverse shoulder arthroplasty. No complications were observed at the last follow-up visit at 3 years postoperative. Unlike deltoid insufficiency that results from axillary nerve injury, deltoid myopathy due to corticosteroid use contains intact fibers,. Therefore, we increased the effectivity of the remaining deltoid fibers by extending the moment arm of the anterior fibers using reverse shoulder arthroplasty and achieved reliable improvements in clinical symptoms and function without increasing the risk of dislocation.

Spontaneous giant rectus sheath hematoma in patients with COVID-19: two case reports and literature review

Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19, as a global public health emergency, has come with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and complications. In this study, we present a unique complication of this disease. Presentation of cases (A) A 65-year-old woman with a known case of COVID-19; on the second day of admission, the patient presented sudden tachycardia and hypogastric pain; on abdomen physical examination, a huge lower abdominal tender mass was noticed. (B) A 50-year-old woman with COVID-19, 4 days after admission, started complaining of tachycardia, pain, and mass in the lower abdomen. On abdomen physical examination, a huge lower abdominal tender mass was noticed. Both of the patients underwent an abdomen CT scan which confirmed a huge rectus sheath hematoma (RSH). Both of the patients underwent angioembolization of the inferior epigastric artery. The patient recovered completely and no evidence of further expansion was seen after 2 weeks of follow-up. Discussion Hemorrhagic issues in COVID-19 patients remain poorly understood. Physicians should discuss risks of RSH in patients where continuous anticoagulation therapy will be reinstated. With increased clinician awareness of the need for RSH screening in COVID-19 patients with acute abdominal pain, the interprofessional team of healthcare providers can maximize patient safety and reduce hospitalization time, especially in high-risk patients at risk for unnecessary surgery. Conclusions These two reports and literature review demonstrate the need of active surveillance for possible hemorrhagic complications in patients with COVID-19 infection.

DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA AND TREATMENT CHALLENGES IN IDIOPATHIC GRANULOMATOUS MASTITIS

Objective: To outline diagnostic difficulties and problems in the treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Breast clinic, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi, from Aug 2019 to Jul 2020. Methodology: Patients with tender mass with or without signs of inflammation, mass with abscess, sinus formation, and with recurrent abscesses were included. Those cases were labelled as IGM whose histopathology showed granulomatous mastitis with no evidence of malignancy and tissue cultures were negative. Patients with mild to moderate symptoms were treated with reassurance, analgesia and multivitamins. Abscesses were treated with incision & drainage and empirical antibiotics for 1-2 weeks. All these patients were followed at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. Results: A total of 35 patients fulfilled the criteria for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis and were included in the study. Two patients had lactational abscess, 3 had bilateral disease and 1 patient was with diabetes 0% patients were having mass with abscess; spontaneous resolution was observed in majority of them with a few requiring incision and drainage. Of 31.4% presented with tender mass only; majority of them resolved with observation, except mass excision in two patients, 19.7% presented with discharging sinuses with underlying mass; among them 71% responded to conservative treatment while 29% were treated with anti-tuberculous therapy for recurrent sinuses. 8.5% presented with spontaneously ruptured abscesses with sinuses; they were managed conservatively. Conclusion: We concluded that Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitisis a benign self-limiting disease which can be effectively managed with conservative treatment.

A Malignant Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report

A Solitary Fibrous Tumor (SFT) is a soft tissue tumor that appears exceedingly rare in the parotid gland. The literature review suggested that approximately 12%-22% of these cases behave aggressively. Besides, only 4 cases of histological malignant parotid gland SFT are reported in the English literature. We presented a 65-year-old cigarette-smoker man with a fix and tender mass over the left parotid and submandibular areas. On physical examination, the marginal branch of the facial nerve was paralyzed. The left total parotidectomy and neck dissection levels 1 and 2 were performed with preoperative embolization procedure and adjuvant radiotherapy for the patient. The results of the follow-up examination were unremarkable after 11 months. In this case report, we aimed to increase awareness on SFTs, although rare, among clinicians and pathologists. Accordingly, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of soft-tissue tumors in the major salivary glands for better management.

De Garengeot Hernia: Case Report and Review of the Literature of a Rare Femoral Hernia

De Garengeot hernia is a rare femoral hernia defined as the presence of the appendix within the femoral hernia sac. The incidence of appendicitis in this type of hernia is a rare condition that accounts for 0.08–0.13% of all De Garengeot hernias. We describe the case of a 61-year-old woman that presented at the emergency department with a tender mass (diameter 10 × 8 cm) in the right groin region for 5 days associated with pain in lower right abdomen and accompanied by fever (38 °C). Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen revealed the presence of a complex fluid collection with small foci of air in the right inguinal region, measuring 9 × 7 × 10 cm in the 3 orthogonal dimensions and a blind ending tubular structure extending from the caecal base into the groin mass through a narrowed neck defect, medial to the common femoral vessels. The CT scan demonstrated the suspected diagnosis of De Garengeot hernia complicated by acute appendicitis. The intra-operative findings confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was successfully managed operatively. The surgical strategy took into account the need to significantly reduce the diffusion of the infection inside the abdominal cavity. The patient was discharged on the fifth postoperative day without peri-/postoperative complications.

Sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma in a young African female

Sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma is a rare primary malignant liver cancer. The pathogenesis is unclear; however, the risk factors may be similar to that of conventional hepatocellular carcinoma. We present an 18-year-old female who was admitted due to generalized tonic–clonic convulsions. On examination, we palpated a large non-tender mass in the right upper quadrant. An abdominal computed tomography identified it as hepatocellular carcinoma, and spindle-shaped cells were seen on histopathology. She was counseled on her prognosis but opted for local herbal medications rather than chemotherapy, but unfortunately passed away. We present a rare subtype of hepatocellular carcinoma in a young female which is commonly seen in males above the age of 50 years, and despite its grade and stage, overall survival is poor.

Carotid Body Tumor Presented with Lenfadenomegaly; A Rare Case

Carotid body tumors (CBTs) or chemodectomas are non-chromaffin paragangliomas. Carotid body tumors appear as painless, slowly expanding masses located in the upper part of the neck under the chin. On physical examination, it presents as a soft, non-tender mass in the lateral aspect of the neck that can move more freely in a horizontal plane than vertically, referred to as a positive Fontaine sign. The differential diagnosis of a lateral neck mass, rarely seen in adults, includes lymphadenopathy, branchial cleft cysts, salivary gland tumors, neurogenic tumors, and carotid artery aneurysms. A 62-year-old female patient presented with only neck swelling. CBTs are rarely detected in the etiology in cases of lymphadenomegaly. We wanted to present the case to the literature.

Non-Endoscopic Endo-nasal Dacryocystorhinostomy in a Saddle shaped nose: A Case Report

Introduction: Non Endoscopic endo-nasal dacryocystorhinostomy retains the benefit of an Endo-nasal approach and can be done without using an expensive video endoscope or laser system. Case presentation: A 22 years old female presented with epiphora and medial canthal mass in her left eye, accompanied by discharge and recurrent conjunctival congestion since childhood. Physical examination revealed loss of height of the nose with discharge in her left eye, and am immobile and non-tender mass below the level of medial canthal tendon. On applying pressure over the lesion there was mucopurulent discharge from both the upper and lower punctum . The bridge of the nose was very flat and external dacryocystectomy was a challenge. A non-endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy with silicon tube intubation was planned. During the procedure, the bone was lower than normal requiring more bone nibbling. Epiphora was resolved immediately after surgery. Conclusion: Non-Endoscopic endo-nasal dacryocystorhinostomy has the benefit of doing it through an endo-nasal approach without expensive and space consuming video-endoscope making more room for bone nibbling even in a narrow and deformed nasal cavity.