Publications by authors named "Sanjeyan J"
Biliary endoprosthesis plays a crucial role in the management of patients with obstructive jaundice. However, a biliary leak is a life-threatening complication of this procedure. A 52-year-old otherwise healthy man presented with obstructive jaundice and was found to have a stricture at the confluence of the right and left hepatic ducts, which was managed with the placement of an uncovered self-expanding metallic stent.
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- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) is a rare type of tumor that can occur in various organs, with the bladder being an unusual site, and it presents diagnostic challenges due to its similarities with malignant tumors.
- A case study of a 47-year-old male highlighted his symptoms of urinary issues and abdominal pain, leading to the discovery of a 6 cm bladder tumor via CT scan, which was confirmed as IMT after surgery.
- Although bladder IMT tends to be less aggressive, its diagnosis is complicated and relies on surgical removal and careful follow-up, as distinguishing it from more aggressive cancers can be difficult.