Ancient cystic pelvic schwannoma presenting as a right iliac fossa mass

Schwannoma is rare in pelvis. Ancient schwannoma is rarer histological subtype of schwannoma. We report a very rare case of pelvic schwannoma presenting with right sciatica and right iliac fossa pain. Clinical and imaging findings were suggestive of Peritoneal Hydatid cyst. The tumour was resected completely with marked clinical improvement. Histopathological examination showed Ancient cystic schwannoma.     

Pericardial mesothelioma presenting as a mediastinal mass

A case of malignant mesothelioma of the pericardium, who presented with an anterior mediastinal mass, is reported. Such a presentation of the pericardial mesothelioma is distinctly rare. As in most of the other reported cases, our patient also did not have any exposure to asbestos. The diagnosis in the present case was established after surgery. Most of the cases reported in the literature, were diagnosed only at postmortem. The treatment of choice is surgical resection of the tumour. The prognosis of pericardial mesothelioma is poor and till now, only two long survivals have been reported.     

Primary hypothyroidism presenting as a pituitary mass

Pituitary enlargement secondary to primary hypothyroidism is a known but uncommon occurrence, which can be difficult to distinguish on computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from primary pituitary tumors. We describe a 33 year old female who was referred to a neurosurgeon for removal of a pituitary mass. The markedly elevated thyrotrophin stimulating hormone (TSH), absence of clinical features of hyperthyroidism, and low thyroid hormone values led to a diagnosis of pituitary enlargement secondary to primary hypothyroidism. The pituitary gland returned to normal size with thyroxine replacement therapy. Surgery was not indicated.     

Laryngocoele presenting as acute airway obstruction

A laryngocoele is an abnormal dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. Symptomatic laryngocoeles can present as rapidly developing airway obstruction. In this case report of a 37-year-old man with a laryngocoele, we discuss the management dilemma presented by his repeated flight from the hospital prior to definitive treatment. This resulted in repeated admissions with life-threatening airway symptoms, culminating in emergency tracheostomies. Surgical excision of the laryngocoele was not achieved until the third presentation. We recommend early surgical intervention in patients who are potentially non-compliant to treatment or follow-up. A brief literature review of laryngocoele, as well as management of the difficult airway, are also discussed.     

Tracheal obstruction presenting as asthma.

A case is reported in which a tracheal tumour presented with symptoms suggestive of bronchial asthma. In the assessment and management of airways obstruction and wheeze, it is important to bear in mind that disease other than asthma and chronic bronchitis may present in this way.     

肠减压后腹腔镜辅助右半结肠切除术在右半结肠癌伴肠梗阻中的应用

目的 探讨肠减压后腹腔镜手术与传统开腹手术在右半结肠癌并急性肠梗阻中的可行性与疗效.方法 回顾性分析2019年1月至2020年6月在该院普通外科就诊的53例急性右侧梗阻性结肠癌患者的病历资料.入选患者术前腹部立位平片及腹部CT均明确提示为右半结肠癌伴肠梗阻,不减压均无法建立腹腔镜操作空间,术后病理证实为结肠癌.根据其手术方式分为肠减压后联合入路翻页式腹腔镜辅助右半结肠癌根治术组(腹腔镜组,n=22)和传统开腹手术组(传统开腹组,n=31).比较两组患者的一般资料、手术时间、出血量、切口长度、肛门排气时间、术后住院时间及术后并发症的差异.结果 两组患者基线资料比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).腹腔镜组、传统开腹组患者术中出血量分别为(24.48±7.57)、(69.00±12.87)mL,切口长度分别为(6.80±0.56)、(18.55±1.32)cm,肛门排气时间分别为(40.85±3.60)、(68.43±3.04)h,术后住院时间分别为(6.41±1.74)、(11.71±1.40)d,两组患者上述指标比较差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05).腹腔镜组、传统开腹组患者手术时间分别为(171.47±9.01)、(185.18±9.40)min,两组患者手术时间及术后并发症(手术切口感染率、吻合口瘘、腹腔内出血、腹腔感染)比较,差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 对右半结肠癌并急性肠梗阻患者采用肠减压后联合入路翻页式腹腔镜辅助右半结肠癌根治术具有创伤小、安全、有效等优势.     

肠减压后腹腔镜辅助右半结肠切除术在右半结肠癌伴肠梗阻中的应用

目的 探讨肠减压后腹腔镜手术与传统开腹手术在右半结肠癌并急性肠梗阻中的可行性与疗效.方法 回顾性分析2019年1月至2020年6月在该院普通外科就诊的53例急性右侧梗阻性结肠癌患者的病历资料.入选患者术前腹部立位平片及腹部CT均明确提示为右半结肠癌伴肠梗阻,不减压均无法建立腹腔镜操作空间,术后病理证实为结肠癌.根据其手术方式分为肠减压后联合入路翻页式腹腔镜辅助右半结肠癌根治术组(腹腔镜组,n=22)和传统开腹手术组(传统开腹组,n=31).比较两组患者的一般资料、手术时间、出血量、切口长度、肛门排气时间、术后住院时间及术后并发症的差异.结果 两组患者基线资料比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).腹腔镜组、传统开腹组患者术中出血量分别为(24.48±7.57)、(69.00±12.87)mL,切口长度分别为(6.80±0.56)、(18.55±1.32)cm,肛门排气时间分别为(40.85±3.60)、(68.43±3.04)h,术后住院时间分别为(6.41±1.74)、(11.71±1.40)d,两组患者上述指标比较差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05).腹腔镜组、传统开腹组患者手术时间分别为(171.47±9.01)、(185.18±9.40)min,两组患者手术时间及术后并发症(手术切口感染率、吻合口瘘、腹腔内出血、腹腔感染)比较,差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 对右半结肠癌并急性肠梗阻患者采用肠减压后联合入路翻页式腹腔镜辅助右半结肠癌根治术具有创伤小、安全、有效等优势.     

Relapsed Hodgkin's disease presenting as a right knee swelling

A 49 year-old Indian housewife was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1995. She was given combination chemotherapy comprising Chlorambucil, Vincristine, Procarbazine and Prednisolone. Unfortunately she defaulted after two courses of chemotherapy. One year later, she developed progressive right knee swelling and pain, associated with loss of appetite, loss of weight, intermittent fever, night sweats and pruritus. The right knee swelling measured 15 cm x 20 cm and was warm and tender. A plain radiograph of the right knee revealed osteolytic lesions at the distal end of the right femur and the proximal ends of the right tibia and fibula, associated with gross periosteal reaction and soft tissue swelling. Apart from left cervical lymphoadenopathy, examination of other systems was unremarkable. Pelvic bone marrow biopsy was inconclusive. An open biopsy of the lower end of the right femur was consistent with Hodgkin's disease. She was given salvage combination therapy comprising Chlorambucil, Vincristine, Procarbazine, Prednisolone, Doxorubicin, Bleomycin and Vinblastine. She tolerated the treatment well and responded with significant reduction in the swelling and pain of the right knee. Unfortunately, she again defaulted treatment after 2 courses of chemotherapy. This case illustrates an unusual presentation of Hodgkin's disease in relapse.