The aim of this case report was to present a case of multiple calcified tuberculous lymph nodes found on a panoramic radiograph coincidently diagnosed in an endodontic clinic. A detailed discussion on the differential diagnosis of similar such calcification found in the same region is also presented. A 14‐year‐old girl was referred to our department with the complaint of painless swelling in the left side of the lower jaw. Clinical and radiographical examinations were performed, leading to the initial diagnosis of chronic periapical abscess. The patient's medical history was re‐evaluated. Advanced imaging and excisional biopsy were performed in order to confirm the final diagnosis. Regarding the presenting signs and symptoms of bilateral carious mandibular molars, a periapical inflammatory process was considered in the provisional diagnosis. A thorough examination and investigations were suggestive of cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis (scrofula), and the patient underwent excision of the same. The clinician should consider the possibility of chronic granulomatous inflammatory lesions in the differential diagnosis of radiopaque lesions. 相似文献
A 30‐year‐old man presented with livid‐red to brownish, strongly infiltrated, and markedly elevated plaques of 1–5 cm in diameter with fine scaling on the buttocks, lower trunk, and lower extremities of 2 years’ duration ( Figs 1 and 2 ). Complete blood cell count and routine serum chemistry were within normal limits, with the exception of erythrocyte sedimentation rates of 18 and 36 mm in the first and second hour, respectively, and a C‐reactive protein level of 8.1 mg/dL. Serum angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) levels were elevated at 90 U/L (normal values, 18–60 U/L), while serum lysozyme levels, vitamin D, and calcium were normal. The patient presented an anergic reaction to the seven antigens of Multitest Merieux. Figure Figure 1 Open in figure viewer PowerPoint Livid‐red to brownish, deeply infiltrated, and markedly elevated plaques on the lower trunk and buttocks 相似文献
Objective : To evaluate the efficacy of biliary‐enteric bypass in the palliation of malignant hilar biliary obstruction. Materials and Methods : Records of 19 patients from 1995 to 1998 were reviewed. There were 13 patients with cholangiocarcinoma and 6 patients with carcinoma of the gallbladder. Single biliary‐enteric bypass had been performed in 13 of the patients; the rest had more than one biliary‐enteric anastomosis. Results : The 30‐day mortality was 21% (4/19 patients). Bile leakage occurred in 2 patients, leading, in both, to fatality. Excluding the 30‐day mortality, the median survival of patients with carcinoma of the gallbladder and cholangiocarcinoma was 116 days (43–200) and 202 days (47–1207), respectively. The mean hospital stay was 31 days (13–59) and all patients were discharged with their symptoms relieved and a drop in bilirubin of at least two‐thirds their pre‐operative level. The late complication rate was 26.7% (4/15 patients). Conclusion : Biliary‐enteric bypass is effective in the palliation of symptoms of patients suffering from unresectable hilar biliary obstruction, although it carries considerable mortality and morbidity. Stenting, rather than surgery, should be considered for patients with unresectable gallbladder cancer. 相似文献