Primary glioblastoma of cerebellopontine angle: The diagnostic dilemma of this rare case

Supratentorial glioblastoma is a common primary intracranial tumor in adults. High-grade glioma in cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is rare. We describe a case of adult-type diffuse high-grade glioma of CPA in a 49-year-old female that was managed surgically at our institute. Glioblastoma is an infiltrating type of glioma (WHO grade 4). MRI helped in characterizing the lesion; however, diagnosis was confirmed on histopathology. This report aims at the imaging pattern of primary adult-type diffuse high-grade glioma (WHO grade 4) at cerebellopontine angle

Primary monophasic synovial sarcoma of the lung: Rare case report

Primary monophasic synovial sarcoma of the lung is an extremely rare malignant mesenchymal tumor that can develop at any anatomic site. Synovial sarcoma is considered a high grade tumor with a poor prognosis. Metastatic pulmonary sarcoma is much more common. Hence primary lesion elsewhere in the body needs exclusion. No clinical or radiological features are specific for pulmonary sarcoma, often it is confused with bronchogenic carcinoma. Therefore biopsy is needed to establish the diagnosis of this rare tumor. We hereby present two cases of histologically proven primary monophasic synovial sarcoma of lung. The imaging features of this rare disease is reviewed

Liver abscess with extension into the Inferior Vena Cava: Case series of a rare complication

Liver abscess is a common disease, however, it is a rare cause of venous thrombosis. The incidence of amoebic and pyogenic liver abscess in developing countries is high, however, the occurrence of inferior vena cava thrombosis secondary to liver abscess is a very rare and life-threatening complication. Computed tomography (CT) scan is an ideal investigation tool for diagnosing the various complications associated with liver abscess. Here we describe 3 cases of liver abscess in patients who developed a rare vascular complication of inferior vena cava. Liver abscesses should be considered as a rare cause of IVC thrombosis in the correct clinical context. All the patients were managed with ultrasound-guided pigtail insertion and antimicrobial agents

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pancreas in a patient with chronic pancreatitis: A rare case report

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pancreas is a rare malignant neoplasm. It has been reported as case reports only, hence clinical information is limited. Here, we present a case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of pancreas in a 47-year-old female with a background history of chronic pancreatitis. Patient was treated with systemic chemotherapy; however, she did not respond to the treatment protocol. Follow-up CT scan showed increase in the size and extension of the lesion. It is an aggressive tumor and does not respond well to chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Leriche syndrome: Clinical and diagnostic approach of a rare infrarenal aortoiliac occlusive disease

Leriche syndrome is an aortoiliac occlusive arterial disease comprising decreased peripheral pulses, claudication, and erectile dysfunction. We present a case of a 60-year-old male with abdominal pain and hematochezia who was diagnosed with hemorrhoids. The patient also had associated leg cramps on both sides and lower limb weakness. Further evaluation of the patient with imaging revealed occlusion of the distal descending abdominal aorta below the level of renal arteries and the iliac arteries. An incidental finding of Leriche syndrome was evident. This case report contributes to the current literature when any patient with abdominal pain and bilateral lower limb weakness, Leriche syndrome should be considered to avoid complications as it has high morbidity and mortality