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Brunner's gland hyperplasia is a rare, benign lesion of the duodenum. The symptomology can range from asymptomatic (as an incidental finding on endoscopy) to gastrointestinal obstruction or haemorrhage.
We report a case of a 60-year-old man presenting with post-prandial vomiting and weight loss. Inpatient evaluation led to the likely diagnosis of a duodenal malignancy for which the patient underwent a laparotomy and proximal duodenectomy.
Brunner's gland hyperplasia is a rare, benign condition that can be overtreated due to the difficulty in obtaining an accurate pre-operative diagnosis. The literature has been reviewed to discuss the approach to diagnosis.
This case highlights the potential for Brunner's gland hyperplasia mimicking a malignancy.
This case highlights the potential for Brunner's gland hyperplasia mimicking a malignancy.
Swan neck deformity (SND) is characterized by hyperextension of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and extension lag of distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint with functional loss of finger and impairs of tight grip of the finger. SND often results from chronic mallet injury and requires surgical treatment. One of the procedure is spiral oblique retinaculum ligament (SORL) reconstruction. We reported good outcome of swan neck deformity due to chronic mallet finger cases treated with SORL reconstruction using lateral band technique.
We presented 2 case of swan neck deformity due to chronic mallet finger. A 21-year-old male with deformity of the left index finger for 2 years with with extension lag 50° and -20° PIP joint hyperextension and A 18-year-female with deformity of right ring finger for 4 years with extension lag 40° and -20° PIP joint hyperextension. We performed SORL reconstruction using lateral band technique. Ten weeks after surgery, patient achieved good range of motion and stability of PIP and DIP joint was obtained.
SORL reconstruction in a finger with a chronic mallet deformity coordinates extension of PIP and DIP joints by a dynamic tenodesis effect. This concept improves stability of both DIP and PIP joints by linking the volar flexor sheath to the lateral aspect of the terminal tendon using lateral band, thereby providing a mechanism of for automatic DIP joint extension upon active PIP extension.
SORL reconstruction using lateral band technique may be a good choice for treating swan neck deformity.
SORL reconstruction using lateral band technique may be a good choice for treating swan neck deformity.
This is the first case of idiopathic giant pancreatic pseudocyst (IGPP) causing intestinal occlusion, intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) reported in the literature. Diagnosis of IGPP in emergency is a challenge because of its rarity and the absence of a history of pancreatitis or pancreatic trauma and specific clinical presentation. Abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) represents the gold standard in diagnosing of pancreatic cyst (PP). Different types of treatment of PP are reported in the literature.
A 52-year-old Caucasian female was admitted to the Emergency Department with a three-day history of abdominal pain, inability to pass gas or stool, nausea and vomiting, oliguria and a seven-day history of abdominal swelling and swollen legs. Physical examination revealed abdominal distention, abdominal pain, swelling in the legs. CECT showed a voluminous cystic pancreatic mass suspected of neoplasm. Laboratory tests reported high serum levels of BUN, creatinine and C-reactive protein and neutrophilic leukocytosis. After preoperative diagnosis of ACS, the patient was taken to the operating room for pancreatic resection. The postoperative course was uneventful. Entinostat datasheet Diagnosis of IGPP was made by histopathological examination.
IGPP is difficult to diagnose in emergency. Although different types of drainage of IGPP are described in the literature, pancreatic resection represents the treatment of choice when a cystic pancreatic neoplasm cannot be excluded.
IGPP is a rare disease that may cause intestinal occlusion, IAH and ACS. Pancreatic resection if necessary is safe and therapeutic with acceptable morbidity and mortality.
IGPP is a rare disease that may cause intestinal occlusion, IAH and ACS. Pancreatic resection if necessary is safe and therapeutic with acceptable morbidity and mortality.
Common Hepatic Artery (CHA) Pseudoaneurysm is a rare entity, attributed to infections, trauma, and upper abdominal surgery. Most cases occur after biliary and pancreatic surgery. CHA pseudoaneurysm after total gastrectomy is uncommon and can be devastating.
A 58-years male who underwent D2 total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma ten days ago, presented with hematemesis, epigastric pain, and a history of melaena. After admission, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a clot at the jejunojejunostomy site. Computed tomography with angiography was diagnostic of pseudoaneurysm of CHA located inferiorly. Coil embolization of CHA was done and the patient improved.
Pseudoaneurysm of the common hepatic artery is a serious complication after abdominal surgery. Only a few cases have been reported with similar symptoms related to gastrointestinal bleeding following various upper abdominal surgeries. Coil embolization is a gold standard technique with a high success rate.
CHA pseudoaneurysm is a dreadful potential complication of abdominal surgery including gastrectomy. Early recognition and emergency management of CHA pseudoaneurysm are crucial for a favorable outcome for patients with bleeding from CHA aneurysm.
CHA pseudoaneurysm is a dreadful potential complication of abdominal surgery including gastrectomy. Early recognition and emergency management of CHA pseudoaneurysm are crucial for a favorable outcome for patients with bleeding from CHA aneurysm.
Thyroid metastasis of colorectal cancer is rare and the patient with thyroid metastasis has no symptoms early in the disease course. On the other hand, evaluation of thyroid is not generally included in the routine follow-up of colorectal cancer. Therefore, the diagnosis of thyroid metastasis of colorectal cancer may be delayed.
Chest computed tomography revealed a nodule on the right lobe of the thyroid in 53-year-old woman diagnosed with sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma. This nodule was identified having as increased metabolic activity by
F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography and confirmed to be consisted of cystic and solid portions by ultrasonography. Fine needle aspiration cytology of the nodule revealed metastasis of colon cancer. The patient underwent laparoscopic anterior resection and a total thyroidectomy. The size of the thyroid tumor was 1.2 cm with free resection margin.
The clinical features of thyroid metastasis from colorectal cancer are not typical. In addition, follow-up examinations of patients with colorectal cancer do not include imaging studies of the neck, so the diagnosis of thyroid metastases is delayed.