Aims: Hydatid cyst, though rarely seen in developed countries, is a common disease in developing countries and usually by require treatment by general surgeons. Furthermore, isolated splenic hydatid cyst is rare even in endemic regions. We aimed to present and discuss a very rare case of splenic hydatid cyst and its treatment options with our case.
Presentation of Case: A 64-year-old female was performed thorax computerized tomography (CT) scan in thoracic/chest/respiratory medicine department and referred to our department following detection of a mass located in middle region of splenium. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was reported as type 3 hydatid cyst. She was gone total splenectomy.
Discussion: Medical, surgical and percutaneous administration can be used in hydatid cyst treatment. In case of splenic hydatid cyst where conservative treatment modalities fail, surgical treatment methods still preserve their importance in treatment.
Conclusion: Curative treatment of splenic hydatid cyst is medical treatment should be combined with surgical treatment and surgical method should be decided according to patient and cyst properties.
Crow-Fukase syndrome also known as POEMS syndrome or Takatsuki disease or PEP syndrome (Plasma cell dyscrasia, Endocrinopathy and Polyneuropathy) is a rare multisystem disorder that is associated with plasma cell neoplasm. The syndrome is made up of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammamopathy, and skin changes. We report here the first case of Crow-Fukase syndrome in a five year old tertiary hospital, in the north central region of Nigeria.
Introduction: Cardiac primary tumors are particularly uncommon lesions. Myxomas are the benign tumors, which most frequently originate in the left atrium and rather seldom in the right atrium.
Case Report: Asymptomatic, competitive athlete, 21 year old, firstly was examined by urologist because of edematous and painful testicles due to inflammation in order to prevent sterility. The routine MDCT of thorax was performed and the globular mass in the right atrium was obtained. Further we have made an echocardiography which findings were very suggestible for myxoma of the right atrium. After preparation patient underwent successfully cardiac surgery and pathohystology evaluation confirmed a diagnosis of myxoma.
Discussion: This is for the first time presented case of active athletes in adolescence with an asymptomatic myxoma of the right atrium. According to publications of previous authors, including even this one, regardless of its uncommon appearance we should consider the possibility to detect myxoma, during routine echocardiographic assessment of young active athletes.
This paper presents a case of generalized advanced periodontal destruction of the permanent and deciduous dentition in a 9-year old Iranian girl with a severe phenotype of LAD-I. LAD is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by immunodeficiency resulting in recurrent infections. LAD is currently divided into three subtypes: LADI, LADII, and LADIII. The most common type is LADI. LAD I is due to structural defects in the integrin molecule, preventing firm adhesion to occur. Affected patients are susceptible to recurrent bacterial and fungal infections, delayed wound healing, and periodontitis. The present case report emphasizes the importance of the differential diagnosis of severe immunodeficiency disorders in children and adolescents and mandates the importance of combined care by medical and dental practitioners to prevent tooth loss and control oral infection.
Infective endocarditis (IE) refers to infection of the endocardial surface of the heart. Uremia can be an initial manifestation of IE. In a patient presenting with acute renal failure (ARF), asymptomatic pansystolic murmur resulted in diagnosis of IE. Severe mitral regurgitation (MR) and large vegetation were found in echocardiographic examination. Following antibiotic therapy renal function improved. Due to large vegetation and perforation on the mitral valve, patient was operated for mitral valve replacement. Postoperative period was uneventful. On last examination, he had nephrotic range proteinuria. In this paper IE and renal lesions were discussed. We would like to pay attention to the fact that in the absence of fever and positive blood cultures, endocarditis can develop and cause serious clinical signs.
