Oxf Med Case Reports
November 2024
Rupioid psoriasis is a rare subtype of psoriasis characterized by distinctive lesions resembling oyster shells, known as rupioid lesions. This subtype is particularly uncommon in the pediatric population and is often associated with poor treatment compliance. Ustekinumab, an IgG monoclonal antibody, targets IL-12 and IL-23, reducing the release of proinflammatory cytokines TNFα, IL-2, and IL-17α, which play vital roles in psoriasis pathophysiology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is an extremely rare neoplasm, accounting for less than 1 % of breast malignancies and less than 2 % of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs).
Case Presentation: This case report discusses a 60-year-old female patient presenting with a primary breast lymphoma, specifically diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The patient had no personal history of breast cancer but exhibited a painless, palpable mass in the left breast with axillary lymphadenopathy.
Hydatidosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the cystic stage of Echinococcus species. Intrathoracic extrapulmonary hydatid cysts causing eventration are very rare. Here, we report a case of a 62-year-old female who presented with chest pain, intermittent coughing, general weakness, and fever.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Xanthomatous inflammation is a rare chronic inflammatory condition typically affecting organs such as the kidney and gallbladder. Its occurrence in the female genital tract, particularly in the ovaries and fallopian tubes, is exceptionally rare and sparsely documented.
Case Presentation: We report a unique case of xanthomatous inflammation involving the fallopian tube and ovary, characterized by the presence of hobnail cells and apocrine metaplasia.
Apocrine metaplasia, specifically, involves the development of cells resembling those in apocrine glands, characterized by their distinctive cytoplasmic features. Apocrine metaplasia in the gallbladder represents a new and intriguing discovery, marking a significant milestone in medical literature. Furthermore, clear cell metaplasia is often observed in other organs like the cervix and has never been documented in the gallbladder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDyskeratosis congenita (DKC) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by lacy reticular skin hyperpigmentation, bone marrow failure, nail dystrophy, and oral leukoplakia. To the best of our knowledge, only around 200 cases were reported in the medical literature, and in this report, we present another distinctive case from Syria. This case report describes a male patient with generalized reticular pigmentation and abnormal nails since childhood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEctopic adrenal tissue is a rare finding often encountered incidentally during histopathological examinations. The most common site is the genitourinary tract and pelvis, and more frequently in males than females. Ectopic adrenal tissue is primarily found in neonates and is extremely rare in adults.
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April 2024
Immunosuppressed individuals face a significantly elevated risk of developing aggressive cutaneous malignancies, often surpassing the aggressiveness observed in immunocompetent counterparts. Our patient exhibited several risk factors associated with melanoma development in renal recipients, including skin type, sun exposure, and the duration of immunosuppression. The determination of staging holds paramount importance as it directly influences both prognosis and subsequent management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdrenal myelolipomas are rare, benign, nonfunctional tumors composed of mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements. Hemorrhage within an adrenal myelolipoma is an uncommon occurrence, and when it happens, it can present with various clinical manifestations. Here, we report a case of a hemorrhagic giant adrenal myelolipoma in a 45-year-old female that was discovered incidentally.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case report presents a unique and unprecedented occurrence of mucinous cystadenoma of the ovary accompanied by xanthogranulomatous oophoritis, a rare inflammatory condition. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of its kind in the medical literature. The patient, a 25-year-old woman, presented with abdominal pain, fever, and discomfort, prompting further investigation that led to the unexpected discovery of these coexisting pathologies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Glomus tumors are benign soft tissue tumors of the glomus body, most regularly found in the sublingual region of the digits, palms, and soles. Extra digital lesions are uncommon and might be difficult to diagnose.
Case Presentation: We report a rare case of a 38-year-old man who presented with a painful nodule on his right upper arm.
Introduction And Importance: Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis is a rare malignancy, accounting for fewer than 1 % of all kidney tumors. This form of cancer normally develops in the urinary tract's transitional epithelium, and its presence in the renal pelvis is extremely rare.
Case Presentation: In this report, we discuss the clinical and pathological aspects of a patient with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis.
Introduction And Importance: Eosinophilic cholecystitis is an unusual condition in which more than 90 % of the inflammatory infiltrate in the gallbladder wall is comprised of eosinophils. The pathogenesis of eosinophilic cholecystitis is still unknown, but in some cases, it is related to hyper-eosinophilic syndrome, parasitosis, infections, and drugs.
Case Presentation: We described two cases in which a woman aged 27 years and a man aged 30 years presented with acute and chronic cholecystitis symptoms, respectively.
Mature cystic teratomas are the most common ovarian tumors in women of reproductive age. The malignant transformation of mature cystic teratomas is a rare entity. The most common malignant tumor in mature cystic teratomas is squamous cell carcinoma, whereas papillary thyroid carcinoma is an exceptional event.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Metastasis of squamous cell lung carcinoma to the thyroid gland is an extremely rare event. It frequently metastasizes to lymph nodes, liver, adrenal glands, bone, brain, and pleura. Among the lung carcinomas metastasizing to the thyroid, adenocarcinomas are the most common followed by squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEctopic adrenal tissue (EAT) is an extremely unusual finding. The most common site is the genitourinary tract and pelvis, and more frequently in males than females. In our report, we discuss an ectopic adrenal cortical tissue detected in the descending mesocolon in an elderly female.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMelanoma is a malignancy that develops from pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes. Although it is considered one of the most fatal tumors in the world, its early diagnosis is associated with a better prognosis and overall survival. A 49-year-old man was admitted to the dermatology department with a 15 cm lesion on the left arm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Gliomas are one of the most common brain tumors in adults with a poor prognosis in most patients. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a critical role in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of gliomas. The aim of this study is to assess the sensitivity and specificity of MRI in the preoperative grading of supratentorial gliomas in comparison to histopathology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Dropped gallstones are an uncommon complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Few reports have described dropped gallstones that were found accidently. Here, we encountered two cases of dropped gallstones that were unexpectedly found during surgery.
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September 2022
Introduction And Importance: Appendiceal neuroma, also known as fibrous obliteration, is an exceptional benign lesion discovered in the vermiform appendix removed for indications of acute appendicitis.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 76-year-old woman who presented with signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis. An abdominal ultrasound revealed a mildly distended appendix with a peri-appendiceal fluid collection.
Heterotopic pancreas is a congenital anomaly defined as the presence of the pancreatic tissue outside its normal location, which is usually discovered incidentally. We describe a rare case of heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the neck and the node surrounding the cystic duct of the gallbladder. A 33-year-old female presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain aggravated after fat meals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: and importance: Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm is a rare neoplasm found in the appendix vermiform. Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are usually seen by accident during investigations or surgeries for other reasons in the abdomen. Low-grade appendiceal mucinous tumors have no specific symptoms.
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