8 research outputs found
Multiple scrotal and testicular epidermoid cysts: A rare case report
Epidermoid cysts are benign lesions occurring on the skin usually; however, it rarely occurs in the scrotum or testicular area, and even more rarely the association of multiple epidermal cysts on the scrotum and testis. We report a case of multiple epidermal cysts on the scrotum and testis of a 40-year-old man who consulted for scrotal nodules. To our best knowledge, this is the first case to be reported in the literature. In this paper, we will discuss the histogenesis, the ultrasound features, and the complications of scrotal and testicular epidermal cysts
Primary peritoneal hydatid cyst with gastric fistula complicated by spontaneous pleural and bronchial fistula: report of a rare observation
Hydatid cyst is a parasitic infection widespread in Morocco. Hydatid disease mainly affects the lungs and liver. Primary peritoneal hydatidosis has a stealth clinical evolution until it reaches complicated stages. Complications may include mass effect, rupture, allergic reactions and secondary infection. We report a very rare case of an isolated primary peritoneal hydatid cyst, first complicated by a gastric fistula and secondarily by a spontaneous pleural and bronchial fistula in a patient, who presented with isolated upper abdominal pain
Pediatric myositis ossificans circumscripta following traumatic hip dislocation: A case report
Myositis ossificans is non-neoplastic heterotopic bone forms in skeletal muscle. We recognize 3 subtypes: fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, myositis ossificans with no history of trauma (nontraumatic or pseudomalignant), and circumscribed or traumatic myositis ossificans. Traumatic myositis ossificans circumscripta has not, as far as we are aware, been previously documented as a complication of traumatic hip dislocation. We present the radiological findings of a 10-year-old girl with Thevenards syndrome, whose traumatic hip dislocation was complicated by circumstantial myositis ossificans. X-rays and computed tomography scan enabled us to diagnose by the presence of mature bone in the periphery of the lesion with a smooth contour and well separated from the bone. The treatment of dislocation and complication was nonoperatively
Primary muscular hydadit cyst: Case report
Primary hydatid disease of the skeletal muscle without systemic involvement is rare. Since the infection appears on clinical examination to be a soft-tissue tumor. It is important to have a preoperative radiological evaluation, particularly with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to avoid biopsy or improper cyst management during surgery. We present a unique case of a primary hydatid cyst manifesting as an expanding soft-tissue mass in a 31-year-old woman's left thigh with magnetic resonance imaging revealed a very suggestive aspect of hydatid cyst in the adductor muscles and shows the interaction between cysts and nearby structures. The cyst was surgically removed, and macroscopic and microscopic histopathological examinations confirmed the diagnosis of muscular hydatidosis
Coats’ syndrome: A rare cause of infant leukocoria to keep in mind
Leukocoria is an aberration of the eyeball that interferes with normal reflection. It shows up as a white or gray pupillary reflex rather than the bright red or orange pupil of the other eye. Leukocoria can be brought on by a variety of ocular pathologies, with retinoblastoma being the most common. We present the case of a 17-month-old guy who had unilateral leukocoria and whose orbital MRI was ordered on the basis of retinoblastoma suspicion. The results, however, were more suggestive of Coats disease than retinoblastoma. Telangiectasia and exudate, which frequently afflict males’ unilateral eyes, are the hallmarks of Coats’ illness. Depending on the stage of the disease, there are differences in its severity, course, and outlook. It is crucial to get therapy and a diagnosis for retinal problems as soon as possible. Although uncommon, there are still many people who are not familiar with Coats’ disease. This paper aims to describe imaging findings in Coats' disease
Schizencephaly: A rare cause of late-onset epilepsy in an adult
Schizencephaly, a rare congenital cerebral deformity that affects the cerebral mantle and is caused by both hereditary and acquired factors, is defined by a cleft that spans the entire cerebral hemisphere from the lateral ventricle to the cerebral cortex. Adult symptoms have only been described in a few cases in the literature. Hemiparesis, developmental delays, or seizures are manifestations of the clinical presentation, which is dependent on the size and location of the lesion. Neuroimaging investigations, particularly MRI, enable the diagnosis and rule out other causes. Usually discovered at birth, this entity begins to show up in the first several years. To prevent receiving the wrong treatment, the ailment must be correctly diagnosed. We report the observation of a 43-year-old patient with partial epileptic seizures but with an asymptomatic childhood, in relation to unilateral closed cleft schizencephaly associated with gray matter heterotopia. In this case, we highlight the importance of neuroimaging, in particular MRI on the diagnosis of this entity and to identify the associated anomalies
A rare case of renal tumor in children: Clear cell sarcoma with an unusual presentation
Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney is the most frequently misdiagnosed renal tumor in children. We report the case of a 6-year-old boy with clear cell sarcoma of the kidney with an unusual presentation, including a primary tumor of the left kidney with metastasis in the homolateral psoas muscle. The renal tumor was revealed by abdominal mass without hematuria. In a review of the literature. Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney is most commonly associated with bone and lung metastases. Muscular metastasis at initial diagnosis has not previously been reported. This case represents an unusual metastatic pattern of clear cell sarcoma of the kidney. This also illustrates clear cell sarcoma of the kidney's ability to metastasize to other sites including the muscular. These tumors present a diagnostic challenge for the radiologist who should be aware of this entity to differentiate it from other renal tumors which are more frequent at this age. We aim to report the clinical, radiological features, and pathological presentation of this entity
Osseous hydatid disease: A mimic of other skeletal pathologies
Hydatid disease is still endemic in several regions worldwide including Morocco, and is caused in most cases by the larval form of 2 species of the tapeworm Echinococcus: E. granulosus and E. multilocularis. Primary hydatid disease of the bone without systemic involvement is rare. The disease has a silent clinical evolution until it reaches complicated stages. Complications may include pathological fracture, neural deficit, infection, and fistulization of the abscess. Preoperative diagnosis is based on clinical history, imaging findings, and serological tests, which lack high sensitivity and specificity. Although the interpretation of imaging studies can prove to be very confusing because the bone changes evolve with time, and the nonspecificity of these findings often leads to a mistaken diagnosis. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, especially in patients who reside in or travel to sheep-raising areas where hydatid disease is endemic. A high index of suspicion is necessary for the diagnosis, especially in patients that live in or travel to sheep-raising areas where hydatid disease is endemic. The treatment of choice remains surgical, following the principles of a locally malignant lesion. Chemotherapy (albendazole alone or in combination with praziquantel) is indicated when surgery is not possible or as an adjuvant treatment. The prognosis is often poor. We report the case of a 28-year-old woman with long-standing pain in the left hip joint in which the imaging findings were thought of as being either tuberculous or neoplastic. The result of a CT-guided biopsy concurred with an unexpected diagnosis of a hydatid cyst. This case highlights that in the absence of a high index of suspicion for echinococcal infection, the semblance of imaging findings of hydatid disease in the bone to those of other skeletal pathologies can lead to misinterpretation