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Hampe P, Hinge DV, Vagha K, Lohiya S, Vagha JD. An Atypical Presentation of Cerebellar Abscess: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e60847. [PMID: 38910649 PMCID: PMC11191843 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
Abstract
An infratentorial abscess is a medical emergency. Common sources of abscesses are otogenic foci, sinusitis, or dental abscess, rarely congenital defects like dermoid cysts with sinus along with cerebrospinal axis can lead to infratentorial abscess. This case report describes a four-year-old girl with pus discharging from the occipital area. Radiological imaging revealed a cerebellar abscess with the sinus tract open exteriorly through an occipital cortical defect with obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient underwent neurosurgical intervention followed by antibiotic therapy. Histopathology of the tissue sample was suggestive of a dermoid cyst. Congenital defects should not be ignored. All newborns should have a thorough physical examination to identify birth defects. As these defects can cause life-threatening complications, early recognition with early surgical intervention is the treatment of choice.
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- Priyanka Hampe
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Gaudioso P, Biancoli E, Battistuzzi V, Concheri S, Saccardo T, Franchella S, Contro G, Taboni S, Zanoletti E, Causin F, Nico L, Gabrieli JD, Maroldi R, Nicolai P, Ferrari M. A Pathophysiological Approach to Spontaneous Orbital Meningoceles: Case Report and Systematic Review. J Pers Med 2024; 14:465. [PMID: 38793047 PMCID: PMC11122061 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14050465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Spontaneous orbital cephaloceles are a rare condition. The purpose of this study is to provide a description of a clinical case and to carry out a systematic literature review. METHODS A systematic review of the English literature published on the Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted, according to the PRISMA recommendations. RESULTS A 6-year-old patient was admitted for right otomastoiditis and thrombosis of the sigmoid and transverse sinuses, as well as the proximal portion of the internal jugular vein. Radiological examinations revealed a left orbital mass (22 × 14 mm) compatible with asymptomatic orbital meningocele (MC) herniated from the superior orbital fissure (SOF). The child underwent a right mastoidectomy. After the development of symptoms and signs of intracranial hypertension (ICH), endovascular thrombectomy and transverse sinus stenting were performed, with improvement of the clinical conditions and reduction of the orbital MC. The systematic literature review encompassed 29 publications on 43 patients with spontaneous orbital MC. In the majority of cases, surgery was the preferred treatment. CONCLUSIONS The present case report and systematic review highlight the importance of ICH investigation and a pathophysiological-oriented treatment approach. The experiences described in the literature are limited, making the collection of additional data paramount.
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- Piergiorgio Gaudioso
- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Oncology and Immunology (PhD Program), Department of Surgery Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Technology for Health (PhD Program), Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Innovation in Clinical Research and Methodology (PhD Program), Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (F.C.); (L.N.); (J.D.G.)
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (F.C.); (L.N.); (J.D.G.)
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (F.C.); (L.N.); (J.D.G.)
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy;
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, “Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova”, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (P.G.); (E.B.); (V.B.); (S.C.); (T.S.); (S.F.); (G.C.); (S.T.); (E.Z.); (P.N.)
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Guided Therapeutics (GTx) Program International Scholarship, University Health Network (UHN), Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
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Villalón ML, Leal MDLÁ, Chávez JR, Santillán EM, Lares-Asseff I, Loera V, Valencia L, Camacho B, Alvarado B, Cervantes V, Patrón L, Almanza H. Recurrent epibulbar dermoid cyst treated with amniotic membrane implant a case report. BMC Surg 2018; 18:98. [PMID: 30428870 PMCID: PMC6236942 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-018-0426-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The dermoid cyst considered a cystic teratoma derived from embryonic germinal epithelium is a slow-growing benign tumour. Dermoid cysts may occur in the orbital and periorbital region in paediatric patients and are often recurrent. The surgical approach depends upon the site of the lesion, superficial or deep. To our knowledge, this is the first described case of a patient with resection of dermoid cyst treated with human amniotic membrane implant and topical application of 0.02% mitomycin C. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case of a 12-year-old male with a tumour in the superotemporal region of the right eye (RE). Symptoms included decreased visual acuity (VA), burning eye, foreign body sensation, and photophobia of the affected eye. A physical examination detected blepharospasm. Ophthalmic examination of his RE, fingers count from a 1-2 m distance, showed no improvement with pinhole. Visual acuity was 20/20 on the left eye (LE). The bio-microscopic examination confirmed the presence of a tumour mass (15 mm × 12 mm) on the surface of the RE, invading the superotemporal sector. The tumour had a lobulated appearance, a shiny and vascularized surface covered by conjunctiva, a pearlescent-pink colour, a medium consistency, was renitent and painless. An ultrasound scan revealed atrophy of the pigmented retinal epithelium with scleral indentation of the RE. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a recurrent lesion consistent with an epibulbar dermoid cyst. Surgical excision of the lesion was performed and a human amniotic membrane (HAM) graft and topical 0.02% mitomycin C (MMC) were applied. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of recurrent dermoid cyst. CONCLUSION In this case report, we describe a case of recurrent epibulbar dermoid cyst treated with complete resection; topical MMC and HAM implant with good clinical outcome of the lesion and implant adhesion. Resection of a cyst of the ocular surface is not recommended when a large epibulbar dermoid tissue needs to be resected and no HAM graft is available.
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- Ma Luisa Villalón
- The Californias' Children Hospital Ophthalmology Service, Av. Alejandro Von Humboldt 11431, Garita de Otay, 22509, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- School of Health Sciences, Valle de Las Palmas, Autonomous University of Baja California, Blvd Universitario 1000, Valle de Las Palmas, 22260, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- School of Health Sciences, Valle de Las Palmas, Autonomous University of Baja California, Blvd Universitario 1000, Valle de Las Palmas, 22260, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Fray Junípero Serra Hospital, Security and Social Services Institute for State Workers, Tijuana, Avenida De Las Palmas 1 Col Las Palmas, 22106, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for the Comprehensive Regional Development, Durango Module, Durango, Mexico.,National Polytechnic Institute, Sigma Street #119, Fracc. 20 de Noviembre II, C.P. 34220. Año 2009-2010, Durango Dgo., Mexico
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for the Comprehensive Regional Development, Durango Module, Durango, Mexico.,National Polytechnic Institute, Sigma Street #119, Fracc. 20 de Noviembre II, C.P. 34220. Año 2009-2010, Durango Dgo., Mexico
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Autonomous University of Baja California, Av. Universidad no 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, CP. 22390, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Autonomous University of Baja California, Av. Universidad no 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, CP. 22390, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Autonomous University of Baja California, Av. Universidad no 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, CP. 22390, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Autonomous University of Baja California, Av. Universidad no 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, CP. 22390, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Autonomous University of Baja California, Av. Universidad no 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, CP. 22390, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Autonomous University of Baja California, Av. Universidad no 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, CP. 22390, Tijuana, BC, Mexico.
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