1/92. Congenital splenic cyst--a report of two cases.We report on two girls with large epidermoid splenic cysts. They presented with abdominal pain, fever, and non-bilious vomiting. In both cases the cyst was diagnosed by means of computer tomography and ultrasonography. One of the patients was successfully treated with partial splenectomy. In the other case percutaneous drainage was initially carried out, but this treatment was insufficient. splenectomy was then performed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = abdominal pain (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/92. steatocystoma multiplex: a quick removal technique.A 27-year-old man with multiple lesions located on his chest and neck and diagnosed as steatocystoma multiplex desired removal of these lesions. We report a facile, fast, and successful technique for the removal of lesions of steatocystoma multiplex. Using a no. 11 blade, we incised the domes of numerous lesions and removed the cyst walls with small artery forceps. Within 1 month, the incisions healed without scarring, and after 4 months of follow-up, they had not recurred. This procedure allows the removal of many lesions of steatocystoma in a few office visits.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.064320167009keywords = chest (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/92. Epidermoid cyst of the cecum.An epidermoid cyst of the cecum is reported in an 8-year-old girl who presented with vague abdominal pain. Abdominal ultrasound scan showed a mass that was cystic in nature. During operation, a subserosal cystic mass was found in the wall of the cecum and confirmed to be an epidermoid cyst histopathologically. This is the first case of epidermoid cyst of the cecum in children reported in the literature.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = abdominal pain (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/92. A case of pachyonychia congenita with oral leukoplakia and steatocystoma multiplex.Pachyonchia congenita (PC) is an uncommon autosomal dominant genodermatosis affecting the nails and other ectodermal tissues. The most striking features are symmetrically thickened dysmorphic nails and hyperkeratotic skin lesions. We report a case of pachyonychia congenita in a 30-year-old male patient who had thickening and gray-brown discoloration of all nails and many nodules on his back and neck. He also had hyperkeratotic skin lesions on both feet. His tongue had irregularly-shaped, whitish plaques. histology of these nodules revealed the characteristic features of steatocystoma multiplex. After treatment with oral retinoic acid, his hyperkeratotic skin lesions improved.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.45831949240784keywords = back (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/92. Magnetic resonance appearance of multiple intracranial epidermoid cysts: intrathecal seeding of the cysts? Case report.A 44-year-old man presented to the hospital with multiple intracranial epidermoid cysts. The clinical manifestations of his disease included chronic headaches and one seizurelike episode. Findings determined by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, surgery, and histological analysis indicated intrathecal and intraventricular seeding of the cysts. Spontaneous (nontraumatic) seeding of multiple daughter cysts from intracranial epidermoid cysts is still very rare and their multiple appearances on MR imaging should be distinguished from the simple scattering of oily contents due to cyst rupture.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.978083651568keywords = headache (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/92. Hyperdense intracranial epidermoid: an uncommon presentation.A thirty year old female presented with sudden onset of severe headache, papilloedema and altered sensorium. Computerised tomography (CT) scan showed a hyperdense vermian mass in the posterior fossa. Operative findings and histological examination revealed spontaneous bleed into the epidermoid cyst. Difficulty in the preoperative diagnosis and uncommon presentation of the intracranial epidermoid cyst prompted us to report this case.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.978083651568keywords = headache (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/92. Sprouting epidermoid cysts.Five unusually shaped (i.e. 'sprouting') epidermoid cysts in the upper lip, elbow and foot are reported. The tumours seldom produced symptoms. The maximum diameter was 25-48 mm. The complete removal including a sprouting bud is necessary. Histologically, partial to complete cyst wall rupture was recognised. A pulsion diverticulum due to variations in the thickness and strength of the cyst wall, a foreign body reaction against inner keratinous mass without obvious bacterial infection, and/or outer fibrous band(s) acting as constriction band(s), are proposed as possible causes of the 'sprouting'.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.47582073489215keywords = upper (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/92. Malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumour: a case report.An 86-year-old man presented with a painless, pea-sized growth over the left angle of his jaw, which had been gradually enlarging over two years. A clinical diagnosis of pilar cyst was made. Histopathological examination of the mass revealed a malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumour. During follow-up 4 months later, a palpable small upper jugular lymph node was noted at the left side of the neck. biopsy revealed a metastatic malignant trichilemmal tumour. This case illustrates a rare malignant tumour which is a challenge to clinical diagnosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.47582073489215keywords = upper (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/92. A case of epidermoid cyst of the intrapancreatic accessory spleen.A 54-year-old woman presented with a huge palpable mass on left upper quadrant of the abdomen. After preoperative work-up, a cystic disease of pancreatic tail or accessory spleen was initially suspected. We performed exploratory laparotomy and resected both the spleen and a 15 x 11 cm-sized huge cystic mass containing a part of solid component which extended continuously to the pancreatic tail. The solid component, comprising the upper portion of the resected cyst, was reddish brown and granular like as normal splenic tissue. The inner surface of the cyst was smooth and was filled with yellowish white material. Histologic examination showed an epidermoid cyst originating in the accessory spleen of the pancreatic tail lacking hair or skin appendages.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.9516414697843keywords = upper (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/92. Reversal of increased intracranial pressure with removal of a torcular epidermoid: case report.OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Venous obstruction has been postulated as a cause of increased intracranial pressure, but it has been documented rarely. We present a case of obstruction of the torcula by a slow-growing epidermoid. The tumor caused increased intracranial pressure, which was relieved when it was excised. In addition, the torcular epidermoid is associated with a bifid straight sinus. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 35-year-old man presented with a headache and a lump on the back of the head. physical examination revealed a firm, bony lesion approximately 4 x 4 cm in size. Lumbar puncture demonstrated an intraspinal pressure of 39 cm H2O. Neuroradiological studies revealed an epidermoid that compressed and almost completely occluded the torcula. INTERVENTION: After the tumor was resected, the intraspinal pressure decreased to 19 cm H2O and remained stable 6 months later. CONCLUSION: Pure venous obstruction causes increased intracranial pressure. Removal of the obstruction relieves the intracranial hypertension. In addition, computed tomographic venography is a safe and easy method of documenting torcular anatomy, and it was useful in the follow-up of this patient. Computed tomographic venography can demonstrate a double straight sinus, which is a congenital variant that may be associated with the epidermoid.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.4364031439758keywords = headache, back (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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