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Zhongsheng L, Yan D, Ezzat R, Chen M, Jing Y, El-Kassas M, Tawheed A, Madkour A. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Safe and Effective Alternative to Surgical Intervention for Esophageal Hemangioma. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2024; 34:124-128. [PMID: 38372527 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hemangiomas represent 3% of all benign esophageal tumors. Conventional esophagectomy is the standard treatment with its invasive nature and possible surgical complications. Now, less invasive techniques are used with better results. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is one of the novel noninvasive methods used for en bloc removal of tumors. No available data about the use of ESD in removing esophageal hemangioma. Here, we studied the validity and safety of ESD as a minimally invasive procedure to remove esophageal hemangioma. METHODS Three patients were diagnosed with esophageal hemangioma and underwent ESD with en bloc resection. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was performed before ESD to better evaluate the layer of origin and vascularity and guard against perforation. Patients were followed up postintervention to document possible complications. RESULTS Among the 3 studied patients, one presented with chronic abdominal pain, the second was complaining of dysphagia, and the third patient was diagnosed accidentally. Pathology reports confirmed the diagnosis of hemangiomas in all cases with no atypia and complete removal of the lesions. No complications were reported during the procedure or over the follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS ESD is a proper, minimally invasive method with good en bloc resection that can be used in cases of esophageal hemangiomas.
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- Departments of Gastroenterology
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut
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- Pathology, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Pathology, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Endemic Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Endemic Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Endemic Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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Donohue C, Salusti-Simpson M, Bombardier N, Weinberger CH. Basal cell carcinoma arising at the site of a previously irradiated infantile hemangioma. Pediatr Dermatol 2024; 41:145-147. [PMID: 37525410 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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We describe a case of a previously irradiated infantile hemangioma in a patient 1 year of age. At the age of 78, the patient presented with a pink, pearly plaque at the previously irradiated infantile hemangioma site and was found to have a nodular basal cell carcinoma. [Correction added on 30 August 2023, after first online publication: In the preceding sentence, patient age has been corrected in this version] This case highlights the rare, but long-term risks of radiation therapy for hemangiomas, but also presents an interesting historical vignette in dermatological treatments, with photographic documentation. It also represents the longest time interval between irradiation of an infantile hemangioma and the development of a basal cell skin cancer, 70 years in this case.
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- Caroline Donohue
- Division of Dermatology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common benign tumors of infancy. They typically appear after birth and undergo a period of rapid growth, followed by a gradual period of involution. Although the majority of IHs do not requirement treatment, oral propranolol is the first-line therapy for lesions that are at risk for life-threatening complications, functional impairment, ulceration, or permanent disfigurement. Rarely, IHs can be associated with structural anomalies. Congenital hemangiomas (CHs) are a distinct clinical entity, caused by a point mutation in GNAQ or GNA11. These lesions are typically present at birth and display a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. CHs can be distinguished from IHs by their unique histologic and radiographic features. Given the high-flow vascularity of CHs, surgical excision may be indicated due to the high risk of bleeding.
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- Gerilyn M Olsen
- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1 S Park St, 7th floor, Madison, WI 53715, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1 S Park St, 7th floor, Madison, WI 53715, United States.
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Ikeda S, Kobayashi T, Saito M, Komatsuda A, Ubukawa K, Kameoka Y, Takahashi N. Multiparameter Flow Cytometry for the Identification of Neoplastic Plasma Cells in POEMS Syndrome with IgG-kappa Gammopathy: Successful Treatment Using Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone. Intern Med 2019; 58:3461-3468. [PMID: 31391391 PMCID: PMC6928515 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2882-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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A 72-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of systemic edema. Hyperpigmentation, hemangioma, pleural effusion, IgG-kappa-type monoclonal protein, high vascular endothelial growth factor values, renal failure, and nerve conduction study abnormalities were also present. Multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC) showed 0.2% neoplastic plasma cells (CD38-, CD56-, and kappa-positive; CD19-, CD27-, and lambda-negative) in the bone marrow leading to POEMS syndrome. Cases involving kappa-type POEMS syndrome are extremely rare. A kidney biopsy revealed membranous proliferative glomerulonephritis-like changes in our case. Lenalidomide-dexamethasone therapy improved the renal function. Detection of neoplastic plasma cells by MFC was useful for the accurate diagnosis and treatment evaluation.
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- Sho Ikeda
- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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Vrkić Boban I, Lozić B, Stričević L, Čulo Čagalj I, Skelin Glavaš A, Krželj V. PHACES Syndrome with Intestinal Hemangiomatosis. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2019; 27:265-269. [PMID: 31969240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We present a rare case of a neonate with PHACES syndrome (posterior fossa malformations, large facial hemangiomas, cerebral arterial anomalies, cardiovascular anomalies, eye anomalies and sternal clefting or supraumbilical raphe) and diffuse hemangiomatosis of the ileum, presenting with multiple intestinal perforations and peritonitis. The infant was successfully treated with propranolol and methylprednisolone as well as octreotide, tranexamic acid, and supportive therapy for massive intestinal bleeding.
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- Professor Vjekoslav Krželj, MD, PhD, University of Split, School of Medicine , Department of Health Studies, Ruđera Boškovića 35, 21000 Split, Croatia;
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Lim TH, Yap E, Norhatizah BS. Facial segmental haemangioma with PHACE Syndrome successfully treated with oral propranolol. Med J Malaysia 2019; 74:447-449. [PMID: 31649228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PHACE syndrome describes the association of large segmental haemangioma with extracutaneous features (posterior fossa anomalies, arterial, cardiac, eye and endocrine anomalies). We report a case of segmental facial infantile haemangioma with PHACE syndrome treated successfully with oral propranolol without neurological sequelae.
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- T H Lim
- Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Medical Department, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Dermatology Department, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
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- Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Radiology Department, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
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Moreira Amorim G, Sodré C, Mastrangelo Marinho Falcão E, Fernandes Timbó R, Cuzzi T, Ramos-E-Silva M. Glomeruloid Hemangioma as a Late Manifestation of POEMS Syndrome. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2018; 26:321-324. [PMID: 30665482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Glomeruloid hemangiomas were first described by Chan in 1990 as a cutaneous marker of POEMS syndrome (Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal proteinemia, and Skin changes). POEMS syndrome is a multisystem disease with a significant cutaneous involvement. Among its manifestations, hemangiomas are common, observed in up to one third of the patients, and, although specific, the glomeruloid subtype is very rare. The vascular endothelium growth factor (VEGF) is an angiogenic stimulation factor, which also induces increased systemic vascular permeability. Thus, a scenario of overexpression of VEGF can credibly lead to the assumption of an association between cutaneous hemangiomas and systemic manifestations, implying prognostic and therapeutic considerations and reinforcing the importance of dermatological periodical consultations for these patients. We report the case of a patient in whom glomeruloid hemangiomas marked the recurrence of POEMS syndrome, occurring before the systemic symptoms.
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- Professor Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, MD, PhD, Rua Dona Mariana 143 / C-32 , Rio de Janeiro 22280-020 , Brazil;
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Schoch JJ, Hunjan MK, Anderson KR, Lohse CM, Hand JL, Davis DMR, Tollefson MM. Temporal trends in prenatal risk factors for the development of infantile hemangiomas. Pediatr Dermatol 2018; 35:787-791. [PMID: 30187967 PMCID: PMC6219915 DOI: 10.1111/pde.13659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Specific maternal risk factors have recently been identified in the development of infantile hemangiomas (IH), including gestational diabetes (GDM), maternal antihypertensive medication use or gestational hypertension (GHTN), maternal progesterone use, and artificial reproductive technologies (ART). We sought to explore the change in incidence of these risk factors over time and determine their association with the increased incidence of hemangiomas over 35 years, as previously reported. METHODS The charts of 869 mother and infant pairs (infants previously diagnosed with IH between January 1, 1976, and December 31, 2010) were reviewed for prenatal complications. Rates of the prenatal complications over the 35-year period in birth mothers of infants diagnosed with IH were determined and evaluated by year of diagnosis (1976-1990, 1991-2000, and 2001-2010). RESULTS Over the 35-year period in which the incidence of IH was previously examined, maternal age at delivery, prepregnancy body mass index (BMI), use of ART, maternal progesterone use, placental abnormalities, and GDM also increased. CONCLUSIONS GDM, ART, and maternal progesterone use increased over the past 35 years, mirroring the previously reported trend of increasing incidence of IH. Maternal age and BMI also increased in mothers of infants with IH. Further exploration of this association may direct future research in the pathogenesis of infantile hemangiomas.
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- Jennifer J Schoch
- Department of Dermatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Medical Genetics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Warne RR, Carney OM, Wang G, Bhattacharya D, Chong WK, Aylett SE, Mankad K. The Bone Does Not Predict the Brain in Sturge-Weber Syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2018; 39:1543-1549. [PMID: 30026385 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE It has been hypothesized that skull marrow signal alteration may represent an early disease manifestation of Sturge-Weber syndrome before development of its intracranial manifestations. We alternatively hypothesized that intraosseous changes are associated with the overlying port-wine stain rather than the intracranial stigmata of Sturge-Weber syndrome and hence are not a predictor of brain involvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS MR imaging of children presenting with port-wine stain and/or Sturge-Weber syndrome between 1998 and 2017 was evaluated by 2 pediatric neuroradiologists for marrow signal abnormality and pial angioma and other Sturge-Weber syndrome features: ocular hemangioma, atrophy, and white matter changes (advanced myelination). Groups were divided into port-wine stain-only (without intracranial Sturge-Weber syndrome features) and Sturge-Weber syndrome (the presence of cerebral pial angioma). The χ2 test was performed to evaluate the association between port-wine stain and bone marrow changes and between osseous change and pial angioma. RESULTS We reviewed 139 cases: 40 with port-wine stain-only and 99 with Sturge-Weber syndrome with pial angioma. Fifteen of 99 cases of Sturge-Weber syndrome had no port-wine stain. In the port-wine stain-only cohort, 78% had ipsilateral bony changes and 17% had no intraosseous changes. In the Sturge-Weber syndrome cohort, 84/99 had associated port-wine stain, 91% (P < .01) had bony changes ipsilateral to the port-wine stain or had no bone changes in the absence of port-wine stain, and 77% (P = .27) had bony changes ipsilateral to a cerebral pial angioma. Eighty percent of patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome who lacked a port-wine stain also lacked marrow changes. Five patients with bilateral port-wine stain and bilateral marrow changes had only a unilateral pial angioma. CONCLUSIONS Intraosseous marrow changes are strongly associated with facial port-wine stain; no significant association was found between pial angioma and bone marrow changes.
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- R R Warne
- From the Department of Paediatric Neuroradiology (R.R.W., O.M.C., D.B., W.K.C., K.M.), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- From the Department of Paediatric Neuroradiology (R.R.W., O.M.C., D.B., W.K.C., K.M.), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics (G.W.), University of Sydney School of Public Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2006
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- From the Department of Paediatric Neuroradiology (R.R.W., O.M.C., D.B., W.K.C., K.M.), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- From the Department of Paediatric Neuroradiology (R.R.W., O.M.C., D.B., W.K.C., K.M.), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Neurosciences (S.E.A.), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Developmental Neurosciences University College London, NHS Foundation Trust, London UK
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- From the Department of Paediatric Neuroradiology (R.R.W., O.M.C., D.B., W.K.C., K.M.), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- G B Colver
- Department of Dermatology, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh
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Peng SH, Yang KY, Chen SY, Ji Y. [Research progresses in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of infantile hemangioma with PHACE syndrome]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2017; 19:1291-1296. [PMID: 29237532 PMCID: PMC7389804 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2017.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Infant hemangioma, the most common benign tumor in children, is characterized by rapid proliferation, followed by slower spontaneous involution. However, some patients with facial segmental hemangioma are associated with PHACE syndrome. PHACE syndrome is characterized by vascular nerve and vascular cutaneous lesions of multiple systemic systems, often resulting in structural and functional impairments. Recent studies have demonstrated that the possible pathogeneses of PHACE syndrome mainly include hypoxia, abnormality of mesodermal vascular endothelial cells, genetic abnormality, and abnormality of interstitial mesenchymal stem cells. The current medications for hemangioma with PHACE syndrome include beta blockers, glucocorticoids, and mTOR inhibitors. This review article mainly describes the pathogenesis, diagnoses and treatments of PHACE syndrome, in order to provide directions for diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.
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- Su-Hua Peng
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Hunjan MK, Schoch JJ, Anderson KR, Lohse CM, Marnach ML, Hand JL, Davis DMR, Tollefson MM. Prenatal Risk Factors for Infantile Hemangioma Development. J Invest Dermatol 2017; 137:954-957. [PMID: 27940221 PMCID: PMC6309253 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Manrup K Hunjan
- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Harbi S, Wang R, Gregory M, Hanson N, Kobylarz K, Ryan K, Deng Y, Lopez P, Chiriboga L, Mignatti P. Infantile Hemangioma Originates From A Dysregulated But Not Fully Transformed Multipotent Stem Cell. Sci Rep 2016; 6:35811. [PMID: 27786256 PMCID: PMC5081534 DOI: 10.1038/srep35811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common tumor of infancy. Its cellular origin and biological signals for uncontrolled growth are poorly understood, and specific pharmacological treatment is unavailable. To understand the process of hemangioma-genesis we characterized the progenitor hemangioma-derived stem cell (HemSC) and its lineage and non-lineage derivatives. For this purpose we performed a high-throughput (HT) phenotypic and gene expression analysis of HemSCs, and analyzed HemSC-derived tumorspheres. We found that IH is characterized by high expression of genes involved in vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, tumorigenesis and associated signaling pathways. These results show that IH derives from a dysregulated stem cell that remains in an immature, arrested stage of development. The potential biomarkers we identified can afford the development of diagnostic tools and precision-medicine therapies to "rewire" or redirect cellular transitions at an early stage, such as signaling pathways or immune response modifiers.
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- Shaghayegh Harbi
- Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
- VasculoTox Inc., New York, NY 10001, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
- Pfizer Inc., Pearl River, NY 10965, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA
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Techasatian L, Phukam N. Treatment Modalities and Outcomes of Infantile Hemangiomas at Srinagarind Hospital. J Med Assoc Thai 2016; 99 Suppl 5:S74-S80. [PMID: 29905457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are many treatment modalities for infantile hemangiomas. During the past decades, systemic corticosteroid was the mainstay therapy in this condition. However, the most recent option of using oral propranolol has been considered as a first line therapy instead of systemic corticosteroid. On the other hand, there are still many treatment modalities which can be used as an alternative option in treating this condition. OBJECTIVE To explore the epidemiology of infantile hemangiomas, treatment modalities and outcomes at Srinagarind Hospital during 2004-2014. MATERIAL AND METHOD Retrospective chart reviewed from the out patient clinic’s database at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. RESULTS There were a total of 154 infantile hemangiomas. Female to male ratio was 1.8:1. The most common locations of infantile hemangiomas were head and neck areas (69.0%), followed by extremities (21.0%) and trunk (10.0%). Treatment modalities for infantile hemangiomas during the past 10 years (based on initial approaches) were oral propranolol (57.1%), oral prednisolone (17.5%), surgery (10.4%), interferon alpha (9.8%), vincristine (4.5%) and laser (0.6%). All treatment modalities showed high efficacy in treating this condition. CONCLUSION There are many effective treatment modalities for infantile hemangiomas. Even though oral propranolol has become the first line therapy in this condition, other treatment options are still effective and useful, especially with those unresponsive to oral propranolol.
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The brain, spinal cord, and skin are all derived from the embryonic ectoderm; this common derivation leads to a high association between central nervous system dysraphic malformations and abnormalities of the overlying skin. A myelomeningocele is an obvious open malformation, the identification of which is not usually difficult. However, the relationship between congenital spinal cord malformations and other cutaneous malformations, such as dimples, vascular anomalies (including infantile hemangiomata and other vascular malformations), congenital pigmented nevi or other hamartomata, or midline hairy patches may be less obvious but no less important. Pediatricians should be aware of these associations, recognize the cutaneous markers associated with congenital central nervous system malformations, and refer children with such markers to the appropriate specialist in a timely fashion for further evaluation and treatment.
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Renard D, Taieb G, Freitag C. Time-resolved imaging of contrast kinetics imaging showing a vertebral hemangioma in CNS superficial siderosis. Acta Neurol Belg 2015; 115:409-10. [PMID: 25234095 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-014-0361-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Dimitri Renard
- Department of Neurology, CHU Nîmes, Hôpital Caremeau, Place du Pr Debré, 30029, Nîmes Cedex 4, France,
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Bajenaru N, Balaban V, Săvulescu F, Campeanu I, Patrascu T. Hepatic hemangioma -review-. J Med Life 2015; 8 Spec Issue:4-11. [PMID: 26361504 PMCID: PMC4564031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hepatic hemangiomas are benign tumors of the liver consisting of clusters of blood-filled cavities, lined by endothelial cells, fed by the hepatic artery. The vast majority of HH are asymptomatic, most often being discovered incidentally during imaging investigations for various unrelated pathologies. Typical hemangiomas, the so-called capillary hemangiomas, range from a few mm to 3 cm, do not increase in size over time and therefore are unlikely to generate future symptomatology. Small (mm-3 cm) and medium (3 cm-10 cm) hemangiomas are well-defined lesions, requiring no active treatment beside regular follow-ups. However, the so-called giant liver hemangiomas, of up to 10 cm (most commonly) and even 20+ cm in size (according to occasional reports) can, and usually will develop symptoms and complications that require prompt surgical intervention or other kind of therapy. HH belong to the class of hepatic "incidentalomas", so-called because they are diagnosed incidentally, on imaging studies performed as routine examinations or for other reasons than the evaluation of a possible liver mass. Less than half of HH present with overt clinical symptoms, consisting, most often, of upper abdominal pain (this is usually the case for large lesions, which cause the distension of Glisson's capsule). Hepatic hemangiomas require a careful diagnosis to differentiate from other focal hepatic lesions, co-occurring diagnoses are also possible.
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- N Bajenaru
- Department of Surgery II, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Gastroenterology Clinic, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery II, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, "Sf. Maria" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- "I. Juvara" Department of Surgery, "Dr. I. Cantacuzino" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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Ishikawa M, Kato M, Sasaki H, Morii T, Fujita H, Kakei M, Narita T, Yamada Y. Poorly-controlled acromegaly accompanied by subclinical adrenal Cushing's syndrome after surgery for multiple endocrine tumors. Intern Med 2015; 54:617-20. [PMID: 25786452 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.2782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A 48-year-old woman diagnosed with acromegaly 21 years earlier presented at our hospital with a left adrenal tumor. Her medical history included breast cancer, thyroid cancer and an incompletely resected growth hormone (GH)-producing pituitary adenoma. Endocrinological and radiological examinations revealed subclinical adrenal Cushing's syndrome. She subsequently underwent left adrenalectomy, followed by glucocorticoid replacement therapy. Her GH and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels were insufficiently controlled, and pegvisomant was administered in addition to octreotide acetate. Following adrenalectomy, a giant hepatic hemangioma and papillary thyroid carcinoma in the residual right lobe developed, indicating the high risk of tumor development in patients with acromegaly.
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- Motoko Ishikawa
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Geriatric Medicine, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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Sinawat S, Auvichayapat N, Auvichayapat P, Yospaiboon Y, Sinawat S. 12-year retrospective study of Sturge-Weber syndrome and literature review. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97:742-750. [PMID: 25265774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To review the clinical manifestations and neuroimaging features of patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) treated at Srinagarind Hospital over a 12-year period. MATERIAL AND METHOD A retrospective study of sixteen patients with SWS (9 males and 7 females) was conducted. The medical records, photographs, and neuroimaging studies were reviewed RESULTS All patients had port-wine stain (PWS) involving the eyelid. Bilateral cutaneous lesions were revealed in four patients (25%). Glaucoma was the main ocular disease being diagnosed in 11 eyes of nine patients (56.25%); four eyes were finally blind. The cyclodestructive procedure and/or surgical treatment was required in four eyes. Other ocular abnormalities were refractive error dilated episcleral vessels, corneal abnormalities, tortuous retinal vessels, choroidal hemangioma, amblyopia, and strabismus. Twelve patients (75%) had neurological impairment including seizure, hemiparesis, headache, and delayed development. However the most common neurological manifestation was epilepsy (75%), which could be controlled with antiepileptic drugs. Neurological imaging was performed in the majority of cases (14 patients). Intracranial abnormalities were demonstrated in 11 patients (78.57%). These included cerebral atrophy (81.82%), cerebral calcification (54.55%), leptomeningeal angioma (27.27%), and enlarged choroidal plexus (27.27%). The ocular complication and intracranial abnormalities were usually ipsilateral to the PWS. One patient with unilateral PWS, however had bilateral intracranial lesion. CONCLUSION Port-wine stains, glaucoma, and seizure were the most common clinical features of Sturge-Weber syndrome detected in the present study. Complete ophthalmic and neurological evaluation should be performed at the time ofdiagnosis. Multidisciplinary team management as well as lifelong follow-up is needed.
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Singh DV, Mandal AK. Unusual cause of urethral bleeding in an adolescent: a case in dilemma. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2014; 26:149-51. [PMID: 23633463 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2012-0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2012] [Accepted: 01/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Numerous cases of self-inflicted foreign bodies in the male urethra have been reported. A case of a self-inflicted urethral injury or hemangioma in an adolescent that presented a dilemma is described here. An adolescent male of 14 years presented with a complaint of intermittent urethral bleeding for a week. He attributed this to blunt trauma sustained while playing in school. On examination, there was no sign suggestive of any trauma or any abnormal lesion on the genitalia or surrounding area. On cystourethroscopy, there was a solitary hemorrhagic lesion of 0.5 cm with a bluish base on the ventral surface of the pendular urethra, 1 cm proximal to the fossa navicularis, which was ablated using Ho:YAG laser fiber (365 μm) through a working channel mounted in an OIU (optical internal urethrotomy) sheath. The absence of any sign of external trauma or presentation after 1 week of the incident suggests an element of falseness in the history. It may be due to embarrassment or fear, which contributes to self-insertion of foreign bodies into the urethra as the primary cause, especially in adolescent males. However, the trauma can be coincidental, with the bleeding of the urethra caused by a urethral lesion like a hemangioma and might present after a long gap of 1 week due to a lack of understanding or lack of severe symptoms. Most patients of self-inflicted injuries are too ashamed to admit that they inserted any object. A psychiatric evaluation is recommended for all these adolescents, with appropriate medical therapy when indicated.
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Yilmaz L, Dangoisse C, Semaille P. [Infantile hemangioma and propranolol: a therapeutic "revolution". Literature review]. Rev Med Brux 2013; 34:479-484. [PMID: 24505868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common benign vascular tumour affecting children. Most infantile hemangiomas are self-limiting, but some require specific treatment. Propranolol has been proposed for the treatment of infantile hemangiomas. The aim of this study is to explore the mechanism of action of propranolol for the treatment of infantile hemangiomas and to demonstrate its safety and efficacy through a review of the literature. The non cardioselective bêta-blocker propranolol has been used in a pediatric setting for 40 years and, since 2008, has a new indication. A clearly significant improvement has been observed in the condition of children with complicated IH (10%) treated with propranolol. This new indication has been widely described in the international literature. Various explanations have been put forward for the mechanism of action including a vasoconstrictor, antiangiogenic and apoptotic effect of propranolol on the different cells making up an IH. Overall tolerance is good and the efficacy markedly superior to that of any other treatments used for this purpose. In conclusion, with its good tolerance profile and superior efficacy versus all the other available therapies, propranolol can be considered to be a first-line treatment for complicated IH.
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- L Yilmaz
- Clinique de Dermatologie, H.U.D.E.R.F., Bruxelles.
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- Clinique de Dermatologie, H.U.D.E.R.F., Bruxelles
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Yamada Y, Yamada K, Yamamoto K, Takeuchi A, Tsuchiya H. [Epidural block for lower limb amputation in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome]. Masui 2013; 62:213-216. [PMID: 23479928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A 23-year-old man with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) was scheduled for left lower limb amputation. He had complained of severe lower limb pain. Oral administration of acetaminophen, duloxetine, and morphine did not alleviate the pain. Epidural block was performed preoperatively after confirming there were no abnormal angiomas in the lumbar spinal canal on CT scan. The pain was alleviated by the epidural block. The epidural block was also useful during the operation and postoperative pain management. There were no complications related to the epidural block. KTWS is a rare congenital malformation characterized by the triad of varicose veins, capillary malformations, and bony or soft tissue hypertrophy in affected limbs. Some patients with KTWS have epidural hemangioma and cerebral or spinal cord arteriovenous fistulas. There have been some reports of rupture of epidural hemangioma resulting in progressive paraplegia. When epidural block is scheduled for patients with KTWS, CT scan should be performed to investigate abnormal vessels in the lumbar spinal canal.
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- Yuki Yamada
- Department of Anesthesiology, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa 920-8641
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Soffritti M, Falcioni L, Bua L, Tibaldi E, Manservigi M, Belpoggi F. Potential carcinogenic effects of world trade center dust after intratracheal instillation to Sprague-Dawley rats: first observation. Am J Ind Med 2013; 56:155-62. [PMID: 22996685 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND More than 10 years have passed since the terrorist attack on the New York City World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. It is well known that long-term carcinogenic bioassays on rodents can predict the potential carcinogenic effects of chemical and physical agents for humans. OBJECTIVE A life-span carcinogenicity bioassay was conducted on Sprague-Dawley rats at the CMCRC of the Ramazzini Institute to test the potential carcinogenic effects of settled dust collected at the WTC immediately after the terrorist attack. METHODS The WTC material tested is a complex mixture of coarse particles (95%) contain pulverized cement, glass fibres, asbestos, lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH(S) ), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB(S) ) and polychlorinated furans, and dioxin. The test matter was suspended in sterile saline and administered by intratracheal instillation (IT) to 8-week-old Sprague-Dawley rats (100 animals/sex), 3-4 days/week for 4 weeks. A group of 200 male and female rats served as controls. The animals were kept under observation until natural death. RESULTS Histopathological evaluation of the lungs (target organ) of instilled control and treated male and female rats, did not show any significant increased incidence of lung tumors. Two hemangiomas (one with endothelial atypia) and one hemangiosarcoma were found in the lungs of treated males. Moreover a modest increased incidence of terminal bronchiolar hyperplasia (TBH) and squamous metaplasia occurred in the lung of treated males and females compared to the controls. CONCLUSION Hemangioma and hemangiosarcoma are extremely rare tumors in the lung of our colony and we believe they are caused by WTC dust.
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- M Soffritti
- Cesare Maltoni Cancer Research Center, Ramazzini Institute, Bologna, Italy.
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Uterine hemangioma is a rare benign tumor usually presenting with menorrhagia or pregnancy-associated complications. Although the current literature identifies fewer than 50 cases, we in our institution identified 5 similar cases among 3700 patients undergoing total hysterectomy from January 2006 to December 2010. Adenomyosis was the most common preoperative diagnosis among our patients. Vaginal examination, uterine curettage specimens, ultrasonography, and hysterography are usually uninformative, and the definitive diagnosis relies on the final histologic examination. The differential diagnosis includes adenomatoid tumor, lymphangioma, and arteriovenous malformation. Uterine hemangiomas are classified into congenital and acquired. The former is believed to be associated with some hereditary diseases, while the latter is associated with both physical changes and hormone alteration, especially high estrogen level. The best treatment for hemangiomas is unclear. However, it is very important to obtain an accurate diagnosis to prevent overtreatment among reproductive-age women. The prognosis is excellent after hysterectomy.
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- Wan-Yi Chou
- Department of Pathology, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yuh-Der Road, Taichung City, Taiwan.
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Pompa V, Brauner E, Bresadola L, Di Carlo S, Valentini V, Pompa G. Treatment of facial vascular malformations with embolisation and surgical resection. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2012; 16:407-413. [PMID: 22530359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Facial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are quite rare morbid conditions that clinically present themselves mainly as a massive bleeding or a significant aesthetic defect. Vascular malformations do not regress spontaneously; this is the reason why their resection is necessary. The successful treatment of these vascular anomalies is often compromised, since a high incidence of recurrence could be expected if the lesion is not managed properly. A multidisciplinary approach is needed for the assessment and treatment of these lesions. The therapeutic management involves a preoperative superselective embolisation, a surgical resection of the lesion within the following 24 hours and finally an aesthetic reconstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study was carried out on a total of 62 patients with facial AVMs; all the patients underwent surgical procedures from 2000 to 2010. RESULTS The case series consisted of 8 patients with haemangiomas and 54 patients with AVMs; in 31 cases of the latter group the vascular malformations showed a low blood flow, whereas the remaining 23 cases had a high blood flow. The lips were the most common localization. All 54 patients with AVMs underwent a surgical resection. Among the 23 patients with facial high-blood flow AVM, 21.7% were classified as stage I Schobinger, 47.9% as stage II, and 30.4% as stage III. The treatment consisting of associated embolisation and resection was performed in 14 arteriovenous malformations (stage II, III) with high blood flow; 5 of them required a flap reconstruction. CONCLUSION Recent advances in microsurgery and interventional angioradiology have improved the prognosis of treatment for these malformations. Combining embolisation and resection with aesthetic flap reconstruction represents the therapy of choice for facial arteriovenous malformations, as it prevents their recurrence.
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- Department of Dentistry and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy
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CONTEXT Among adult patients with liver disease, the ability to identify those most likely to have cirrhosis noninvasively is challenging. OBJECTIVE To identify simple clinical indicators that can exclude or detect cirrhosis in adults with known or suspected liver disease. DATA SOURCES We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE (1966 to December 2011) and reference lists from retrieved articles, previous reviews, and physical examination textbooks. STUDY SELECTION We retained 86 studies of adequate quality that evaluated the accuracy of clinical findings for identifying histologically proven cirrhosis. DATA EXTRACTION Two authors independently abstracted data (sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios [LRs]) and assessed methodological quality. Random-effects meta-analyses were used to calculate summary LRs across studies. RESULTS Among the 86 studies, 19,533 patients were included in this meta-analysis, among whom 4725 had biopsy-proven cirrhosis (prevalence rate, 24%; 95% CI, 20%-28%). Many physical examination and simple laboratory tests increase the likelihood of cirrhosis, though the presence of ascites (LR, 7.2; 95% CI, 2.9-12), a platelet count <160 x 10(3)/μL (LR, 6.3; 95% CI, 4.3-8.3), spider nevi (LR, 4.3; 95% CI 2.4-6.2), or a combination of simple laboratory tests with the Bonacini cirrhosis discriminant score >7 (LR, 9.4; 95% CI, 2.6-37) are the most frequently studied, reliable, and informative results. For lowering the likelihood of cirrhosis, the most useful findings are a Lok index <0.2 (a score created from the platelet count, serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase, and prothrombin international normalized ratio; LR, 0.09; 95% CI, 0.03-0.31); a platelet count ≥160 x 10(3)/μL (LR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.20-0.39); or the absence of hepatomegaly (LR, 0.37; 95% CI, 0.24-0.51). The overall impression of the clinician was not as informative as the individual findings or laboratory combinations. CONCLUSIONS For identifying cirrhosis, the presence of a variety of clinical findings or abnormalities in a combination of simple laboratory tests that reflect the underlying pathophysiology increase its likelihood. To exclude cirrhosis, combinations of normal laboratory findings are most useful.
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Vascular anomalies are localized defects of vascular development. Most of them occur sporadically (ie, there is no familial history of lesions, yet in a few cases clear inheritance is observed). These inherited forms are often characterized by multifocal lesions that are mainly small in size and increase in number with patients' age. The authors review the known (genetic) causes of vascular anomalies and call attention to the concept of Knudson's double-hit mechanism to explain incomplete penetrance and large clinical variation in expressivity observed in inherited vascular anomalies. The authors also discuss the identified pathophysiological pathways involved in vascular anomalies and how it has opened the doors toward a more refined classification of vascular anomalies and the development of animal models that can be tested for specific molecular therapies.
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- Laurence M. Boon
- Center for Vascular Anomalies, Division of Plastic Surgery, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, de Duve Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Center for Vascular Anomalies, Division of Plastic Surgery, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, de Duve Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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Saribacak A, Ozkürkçügil C, Ozkan L. Arteriovenous hemangioma of the urinary bladder following intravesical treatment. Urol J 2011; 8:251-253. [PMID: 21910110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- Ali Saribacak
- Department of Urology, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Ishiguro T, Takayanagi N, Kanauchi T, Hoshi T, Ubukata M, Yanagisawa T, Sugita Y. [Bilateral primary racemose hemangioma of the bronchial artery detected by nodular stenosis of the bronchial lumen in a patient with chronic cough and a review of the Japanese literature]. Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi 2009; 47:805-811. [PMID: 19827585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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A 55-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with chronic cough. Although his chest X-ray was normal, chest computed tomography revealed a nodular lesion that was causing beaded stenosis of the lumen of the upper lobe bronchus. Nodules approximately 10 mm in size were seen in the mediastinum. We could not deny the possibility of vascular disease, and enhanced chest computed tomography was performed, which showed these abnormalities to be caused by a dilated and convoluted bronchial artery. Because no pulmonary diseases that would lead to secondary vascular dilatation were evident, a diagnosis of primary racemose hemangioma of the bronchial artery was made. We performed bronchial artery embolization to prevent potential fatal bleeding from vascular rupture. The patient has been followed regularly as an outpatient, and recanalization has not been detected. Primary racemose hemangioma of the bronchial artery is a rare entity; it is also rare for this entity to be detected by findings of a nodular protrusion in the bronchial wall or in a patient presenting with a cough. Here, we report this case and review previous reports.
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- Takashi Ishiguro
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center
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Lotfi A, Moshref M, Varshosaz M, Jaberi-Ansari S, Ghafouri A. Maffucci's syndrome with oral manifestations. Arch Iran Med 2009; 12:421-423. [PMID: 19566364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Maffucci's syndrome is a rare congenital mesodermal dysplasia combined with dyschondroplasia and hemangiomatosis. About 150 cases have been reported till now. Maffucci's syndrome is often combined with other neoplasms. Herein, we report a patient with Maffucci's syndrome and hemangiomas on the dorsum of the tongue, which is rare in this syndrome.
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- Ali Lotfi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental School, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shimizu H, Tanabe N, Tatsumi K. [Racemose hemangioma of the bronchial artery]. Nihon Rinsho 2009; 67:1038-1041. [PMID: 19432130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Racemose hemangioma of the bronchial arteries is a rare abnormality and is characterized by enlarged and convoluted bronchial arteries arranged segmentally along the longitudinal axis of bronchus. Primary racemose hemangioma may arise from inborn malformation, and secondary one may develop following primary inflammatory, stenosing or deforming diseases of the bronchus, the peribronchial tissues and the surrounding lung tissues. The symptom at onset is usually hemoptysis. Although the typical treatments have not been established, various treatments, like embolization or ligation of the bronchial arteries and surgical resection of the involved area of lung, were reported. However the term 'Racemose hemangioma' seems to be used only in Japan, so it is favorable to make a consensus of its definition among countries.
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Noghrehkar D, Hohman D, Ragland S. Spontaneous rupture of splenic hemangioma in hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis. Eur J Intern Med 2008; 19:e40-1. [PMID: 18848168 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2007.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2007] [Accepted: 07/05/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Dena Noghrehkar
- Kern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
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Dooley LM, Page MP, Chang CWD. Resection of a post-traumatic hemangioma of the forehead: benefits and pitfalls of an endoscopic resection. Ear Nose Throat J 2008; 87:506-508. [PMID: 18800321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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- Laura M Dooley
- Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Zhang GY, Yi CG, Li X, Liang ZQ, Wang RX, Liu DE, Zhang LM, Meng CY, Guo SZ. Proliferation hemangiomas formation through dual mechanism of vascular endothelial growth factor mediated endothelial progenitor cells proliferation and mobilization through matrix metalloproteinases 9. Med Hypotheses 2008; 70:815-8. [PMID: 17888584 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2007.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2007] [Accepted: 06/27/2007] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Infantile hemangioma is the most common tumor of infancy and the mechanism leading to proliferation hemangiomas formation is poorly understood and currently no successful treatment modality exists. We hypothesize that EPCs formed during proliferation hemangiomas, as the result of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulation through MMP9, play the major role in the control of cell proliferation and capillary-like vessels production. Accepting the hypothesis to be correct, a therapy that inhibits EPC mobilization and proliferation can be used to prevent the proliferation hemangiomas formation. Current therapies are only partially effective and safe because they could not eliminate all the relative factors of proliferation hemangiomas formation at all, such as: EPCs in the peripheral blood, and at the same time inducing death (apoptosis and necrosis) of other normal cells. A more efficient prevention of proliferation hemangiomas could be achieved using specific drugs or biologic methods that inhibit EPC mobilization and proliferation. Therapy based on gene therapy, capable to specifically inhibit VEGF and MMP9 expression in gene level, can be possibly effective.
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- Guo-You Zhang
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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Minzer-Conzetti K, Garzon MC, Haggstrom AN, Horii KA, Mancini AJ, Morel KD, Newell B, Nopper AJ, Frieden IJ. Information about infantile hemangiomas on the Internet: How accurate is it? J Am Acad Dermatol 2007; 57:998-1004. [PMID: 17689833 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2007] [Revised: 06/28/2007] [Accepted: 06/29/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to measure the type, content, and quality of World Wide Web sites retrieved when conducting an Internet search for infantile hemangiomas. METHODS Fifty World Wide Web sites from a Google search for "hemangioma" were examined. Relevant sites were characterized, and content was evaluated by 8 pediatric dermatologists. RESULTS The most accurate subjects were the description of risk factors and natural history, whereas the least accurate areas were photographic representation of the disease and presentation of treatment options. Four sites were considered accurate, and the majority of raters would recommend these sites to parents. LIMITATIONS Internet sites and search results change. CONCLUSIONS An Internet search for information about infantile hemangiomas yields few sites that accurately depict the full disease spectrum from innocuous to severe. Online educational resources containing a broader overview of the real disease spectrum of infantile hemangiomas are needed. Such sites should include large numbers of photographs, evidence-based content, and resources for parental support.
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- Karen Minzer-Conzetti
- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California 94143-0316, USA
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Although hemangiomas are the hallmark of the PHACES syndrome, they may be nonexistent at birth and may not develop until later in early infancy. We report an infant who presented initially with cardiac defect, sternal nonunion, supraumbilical raphé, and congenital hypothyroidism without any hemangioma, and who subsequently developed facial hemangiomas at 2 months of age. We noted that there is a possibility that hemangiomas may subsequently develop later in early infancy and congenital hypothyroidism may be associated with the PHACES syndrome.
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- Birgin Torer
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Corr PD. Cirsoid aneurysm of the scalp. Singapore Med J 2007; 48:e268-9. [PMID: 17909662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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A 29-year-old man with a pulsatile scalp swelling is presented. The clinical diagnosis of a cirsoid aneurysm was confirmed on computed tomography of the brain and selective cerebral angiography. It is important to detect veins draining from the aneurysm into the intracerebral venous system, as percutaneous occlusion of the aneurysm may be possible in their absence.
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- P D Corr
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, PO Box 17666, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Devadason D, Murphy MS, Brown R, Wilson D, McKiernan PJ. Duodenal capillary hemangiomatous polyps: a novel manifestation of extrahepatic portal hypertension? J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2007; 45:114-6. [PMID: 17592373 DOI: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000252185.67051.f0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- D Devadason
- Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
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Rodrigues LD, Serracarbassa LL, Rosa H, Nakashima Y, Serracarbassa PD. Tumor vasoproliferativo associado à tuberculose ocular presumida: relato de caso. Arq Bras Oftalmol 2007; 70:527-31. [PMID: 17768565 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492007000300025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2006] [Accepted: 10/25/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe a case of vasoproliferative tumor associated with presumed ocular tuberculosis treated with cryotherapy and intravitreal triamcinolone injection. STUDY DESIGN/PATIENT AND METHODS Interventional case report. A 42-year-old female patient reported inflammation of the right eye 1 year ago, treated with oral prednisone for 30 days. She referred blurred vision in the right eye since childhood. Ophthalmologic examination showed 20/400 visual acuity in the right eye. Biomicroscopy and intraocular pressure were normal. Fundus examination showed vascularized elevated lesion, associated with serous retinal detachment and hard exudates at the inferior periphery. The lesion was surrounded by extensive area of hyperplastic retinal pigment epithelium. The macula showed attenuation of the foveal reflex. Ocular ultrasound showed a 2.25 mm height vascularized lesion. Serologic examination, hemogram and thorax RX were normal. PPD was considered strong reactor and tuberculosis was diagnosed after positive BK research. Considering the clinical aspects, the ocular diagnosis was vasoproliferative tumor associated with presumed ocular tuberculosis. Treatment with rifampicin, isoniazide and pyridoxine was started. We decided to treat the ocular tumor with cryotherapy and intravitreal triamcinolone injection (4 mg/ml). After 30 days, serous detachment was smaller and the tumor showed atrophic areas. Fluorescein angiography showed areas of vascular hyperfluorescence with slight extravasation and areas of blocked fluorescence due to RPE hyperplasia. Secondary vasoproliferative tumors are retinal glial proliferations and are associated with many ocular conditions that affect retina and choroid. Because of the great number of associated complications, with important visual loss, vasoproliferative tumors should be treated at the moment of diagnosis. Treatment of choice is cryotherapy. Intravitreal triamcinolone can be used as adjuvant treatment because of its angiogenic properties. Until the present moment, no ocular tuberculosis and vasoproliferative tumor association were reported in the literature. Treatment of secondary vasoproliferative tumors with cryoterapy and intravitreal triamcinolone appears as a new therapeutic choice. Further studies are necessary to prove the efficacy of this association.
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Osman SA, Aylin Y, Arikan G, Celikel H. Photodynamic treatment of a secondary vasoproliferative tumour associated with sector retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome type I. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2007; 35:191-3. [PMID: 17362466 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2007.01440.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Vasoproliferative tumours may be primary or secondary and present with severe exudation leading to marked visual loss. We describe a 47-year-old man with unilateral secondary vasoproliferative tumour associated with sector retinitis pigmentosa and Usher I syndrome who was successfully treated with a single session of photodynamic treatment. Standard treatment protocol was used except that the treatment duration was doubled. A year after the treatment, the angioma-like tumour vanished and exudation was dramatically reduced. Photodynamic therapy seems to be a minimally invasive and safe technique in eyes with secondary vasoproliferative tumours.
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Springer ML, Banfi A, Ye J, von Degenfeld G, Kraft PE, Saini SA, Kapasi NK, Blau HM. Localization of vascular response to VEGF is not dependent on heparin binding. FASEB J 2007; 21:2074-85. [PMID: 17325231 DOI: 10.1096/fj.06-7700com] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The major vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) isoforms are splice variants from a single gene that differ in their extent of heparin affinity due to the absence of the heparin binding domain in the smallest isoform (mouse VEGF120, human VEGF121). A long-held assumption that has guided the use of VEGF isoforms clinically has been that their differences in heparin binding dictate their ability to diffuse through tissue, with VEGF121 moving most freely and that the distribution of recombinant VEGF would have therapeutically relevant consequences. To test this assumption, we delivered the genes encoding these isoforms by myoblast-mediated gene transfer, a means of delivering genes to highly localized sites within muscle. Surprisingly, all isoforms induced comparable extremely localized physiological effects. Significantly, irrespective of the isoform delivered, the vessels passing within several micrometers of muscle fibers expressing VEGF displayed sharply delineated changes in morphology. The induction of capillary wrapping around VEGF-producing fibers, and of vascular malformations in the muscle at high levels, did not differ among isoforms. These results indicate that heparin binding is not essential for the localization of VEGF in adult tissue and suggest that the preferential delivery of VEGF121 cDNA for clinical applications may not have a physiological basis.
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- Matthew L Springer
- Division of Cardiology, Box 0124, 513 Parnassus Ave., Rm. S1136, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143-0124, USA.
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A 4-year-old girl with an unusual type of split cord malformation (SCM) is reported. She presented with a capillary hemangioma in the lumbosacral region. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies of the whole spinal axis revealed SCM. There was a Type II SCM at the L1 level and a dorsal bony septum at the S2 level. The conus medullaris terminated at the upper end of the L2 vertebral body. There was no tethered cord syndrome. There is no reported case to date of SCM with this malformation. She did not undergo surgical treatment due to the absence of tethered cord syndrome. Her neurological examination was unremarkable and she is still being followed up without any neurological abnormalities.
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- Yusuf Izci
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
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Jia J, Zhao YF, Zhao JH. Potential roles of allograft inflammatory factor-1 in the pathogenesis of hemangiomas. Med Hypotheses 2007; 68:288-90. [PMID: 17010532 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2006.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2006] [Accepted: 07/19/2006] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Hemangiomas are benign tumors of the vascular endothelium and are the most common tumors of infancy. These tumors are characterized by an initial phase of rapid proliferation in the first months of life, which is followed, in most cases, by spontaneous slow involution. Despite their high prevalence, their detailed pathogenesis remains unknown. Recent studies suggest that immunity responses, inflammatory cells and their precursors, myeloid cells, play important roles in the growth and involution of hemangiomas. The allograft inflammatory factor-1 is a powerful gene that is involved in several kinds of inflammatory response-related diseases. Studies also show that it is implicated in angiogenesis, proliferation and differentiation of stem cells, and development of tumors. Taken all these evidences into consideration, we hypothesize that allograft inflammatory factor-1 plays potential roles in pathogenesis, proliferation and involution of hemangioma. Investigating the role of allograft inflammatory factor-1 in the proliferation and involution of hemangioma will lead to a better understanding of pathogenesis of this lesion. Furthermore, the subtle regulation of allograft inflammatory factor-1 in the involution of hemangiomas will help design a new anti-angiogenic therapy for some tumors.
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- Jun Jia
- Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering, Ministry of Education (KLOBM), Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Cystic necrotization with liquefaction and calcification of muscle tissue is a rare late sequel of compartmental syndrome. Diagnosis and treatment of this clinical picture is still a problem. In the literature, various therapeutic approaches are described such as incision, needle decompression, and complete compartmental debridement. We report a case in which cystic degradation and liquefaction of three compartments developed 51 years after a complete fracture of the tibia. The patient was treated by radical compartmental resection. No postoperative complication was noted, and almost no functional loss occurred.
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- J Hauser
- Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Schwerbrandverletzte, Operatives Referenzzentrum für Gliedmassentumoren, BG-Kliniken Bergmannsheil, Universitätsklinik der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bürkle-de-la-Camp-Platz 1, 44789 Bochum.
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Vŭlkova A. [Haemangiomas--classifications and treatment]. Akush Ginekol (Sofiia) 2007; 46 Suppl 1:55-59. [PMID: 18173015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Haemangiomas are benign tumours of the vascular endothelium. They are heterogenous clinically, with size, location and rate of proliferation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The available evidence in the literature was evaluated using--classification, clinical features and therapy of the haemangiomas. RESULTS Haemangiomas can be observed for spontaneous involution or necessity of treatment--corticosteroids; interferon alpha, vincristine; cyclophosphamide; laser therapy; cryotherapy, surgical excision. CONCLUSIONS Haemangiomas are associated with clinical-therapeutic problems and treatment must be individualised.
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Infantile haemangiomas are the commonest tumours occurring in infants, but regress spontaneously without causing major problems in the great majority of cases. However, in some infants they can cause life-threatening complications. Fortunately, if the decision to treat is made promptly, and the most appropriate form of treatment selected, these complications can usually be prevented.
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- David J Atherton
- Paediatric Dermatology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
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