Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of renal neoplasm. It accounts for 3% of solid tumors in adults and mostly affects men with the peak incidence between the fifth and seventh decades. It metastasizes mainly through the hematogenous spread, and the lung is the most common site of metastasis followed by bone, lymph node, liver, brain, and adrenal glands.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding poses a diagnostic challenge and is associated with high mortality. We report a case of life-threatening obscure GI bleeding precipitated by the ingestion of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The source of bleeding could not be identified preoperatively, and hence exploratory laparotomy was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Schwannomas are benign tumors of the nerve sheath, they do not typically present on the abdominal wall and cause symptoms. To the best of our knowledge, this is the second symptomatic case of schwannoma in upper abdominal wall reported according to the reviewed English medical literature.
Case Presentation: A 25-year-old man post renal transplant two year ago.
BACKGROUND The diagnosis of Boerhaave's syndrome is often missed or delayed. This subsequently leads to a high mortality rate, which could be greatly reduced if treatment is instituted early, within 24 hours of perforation. Treatment ranges from conservative management to operative intervention depending on the time of presentation and the patient's clinical condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBrunner's gland hamartoma is a rare benign duodenal tumor. It occurs in Brunner's glands, which are found in the duodenum and produce secretions that protect the duodenum from pancreatic enzymes, gastric acid, and other agents. Endoscopic or surgical resection is required for these hamartomas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatient: Female, 60 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Recurrent incisional hernia Symptoms: -
Medication: - Clinical Procedure: Limited ileo-cecal resection Specialty: Surgery.
Objective: Diagnostic/therapeutic accidents.
Background: Iatrogenic entero-atmospheric fistula is devastating and its management is extremely difficult because it is often associated with fluid and electrolyte disturbances, nutritional problems, and life-threatening sepsis.
Int J Surg Case Rep
October 2012
Introduction: Primary colonic lymphoma is rare. It comprises less than 1% of large bowel malignancies. Affected patients often present with non-specific vague symptoms with subsequent delays in diagnosis and management.
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