Granulomatous lesions, such as foreign body granuloma, idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM), and sarcoidosis can mimic breast carcinoma. IGM is associated with elevated prolactin (eg, pregnancy or oral contraceptive use) and is usually subareolar. Infection, however, is also commonly subareolar.
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November 2024
Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Viseu, PRT.
Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (MCS) is a rare, aggressive subtype of chondrosarcoma characterized by biphasic histology, often misdiagnosed due to its rarity and histological resemblance to other small round cell tumors. It predominantly affects adolescents and young adults. We report a 27-year-old male presenting with a progressively enlarging, painless mass in the right inframammary region, initially attributed to muscular strain.
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November 2024
College of Medicine, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, IND.
Schwannoma is a benign tumor arising from Schwann cells of peripheral nerves. Although recurrence is rare, this case report highlights a unique instance of recurrent ulnar nerve schwannoma in a 76-year-old construction worker, emphasizing the complexities of surgical management. The patient presented to our orthopedic clinic with persistent pain and tingling in the medial aspect of his left forearm and hand for the past two years.
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December 2024
Department of Oncology, Royal Medical Services, Jordan.
Introduction And Importance: Isolated neurofibromas of the nasal tip are uncommon, particularly in pediatric patients. Neurofibromas are benign tumors that arise from the peripheral nerve sheath and are usually associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Isolated cases present unique challenges due to their location and the importance of cosmetic outcomes.
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December 2024
Department of General surgery, Institute of Medicine, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Introduction: Bezoars are an accumulation of human or vegetable fibers in the gastrointestinal tract which if extend to the small intestine are referred to as Rapunzel syndrome. They are primarily a psychiatric issue rather than a surgical condition and are associated with trichotillomania, with subsequent trichophagia, pica, and other psychiatric conditions usually seen in adolescent females. This case report describes an extremely rare diagnosis of Rapunzel syndrome in a 4-year-old female.
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December 2024
Department of Pathology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India. Electronic address:
Introduction And Importance: Solitary plasmacytoma of the breast is an extremely rare manifestation of plasma cell neoplasms, predominantly seen in the bone marrow and commonly associated with multiple myeloma. When it occurs as an isolated lesion in the breast, it presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and clinical similarity to other breast conditions.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 60-year-old female presenting with a gradually enlarging mass in her right breast over six months.
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