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Svanholt P, Svanholt M, Thomsen J, Kjær I. The ectopic mandibular canines can start tooth formation in three different locations: a case series study based on single orthopantomograms from 47 individuals. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2024; 25:191-199. [PMID: 38502521 PMCID: PMC11058765 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-024-00865-y] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION A former study on orthopantomograms from young children with abnormal dental development (not canine ectopia) demonstrated that the tooth bud of the mandibular canine, compared to a stable longitudinal canine axis, could be located normally, anteriorly or posteriorly, with close relation to the first premolar. AIM The aim of the present study is to analyse on orthopantomograms if the canine axis can demonstrate where the ectopic mandibular canine started tooth formation. MATERIALS The material consists of orthopantomograms with ectopic mandibular canines and presence of primary mandibular canines from 47 cases (29 cases 9-21 years old and 18 cases with unknown ages). The primary canines demonstrated from minor apical resorption to more severe apical resorption. METHODS Based on canine maturity, location of the canine axes and the interrelationships between the roots of the permanent canine and first premolar, the location from where the canine started tooth formation was determined. Canine maturity. Maturity stage below half root length and maturity stage above half root length revealed that 11 ectopic canines had less than half root length and 36 cases more than half root length. Canine axes. The canine axis, through the length of the primary canines Ax, is inserted on drawings of the orthopantomograms using the tracing programme Inkscape®. Interrelationship between roots. By visual inspection, the distance between the canine and first premolar was designated close distance, normal distance and extended distance. RESULTS The results are divided into 3 groups. Group 1: The initial site of the permanent ectopic canine is located within the canine axis (6 cases). Group 2: The initial site of the permanent ectopic canine is located posterior to the canine axis (36 cases). Group 3: The initial site of the permanent ectopic canine is located anterior to the canine axis (5 cases). CONCLUSION The study explained that the canine axis could divide cases of ectopic canines into three groups according to the location from where tooth formation starts. For getting closer to the pattern of the ectopic canine eruption, it is necessary to analyse series of orthopantomograms taken from the same individual over several years.
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- P Svanholt
- Section of Orthodontics, Department of Odontology. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Guldborgsund Municipal Clinic of Orthodontics, Nykøbing Falster, Denmark
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- Section of Orthodontics, Department of Odontology. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Copenhagen Municipal Clinic of Orthodontics, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Orthodontics, Department of Odontology. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Odense Municipal Clinic of Orthodontics Odense, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Odontology. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Martens S, Coolens K, Olsen C, Lefesvre P, Rooman I. Heterotopia of salivary gland tissue in the pancreas. Diagn Pathol 2023; 18:98. [PMID: 37649044 PMCID: PMC10466737 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-023-01385-x] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Heterotopia of the salivary gland occurs mainly in the head and neck region of the human body, rarely in regions such as the rectum, but has never been demonstrated in the pancreas. Within a screening effort of pancreatic samples for detecting ΔNp63 expression, we discovered two pancreatic samples from a 35-year-old male showing salivary gland heterotopia. Immunohistochemical stainings were done for markers of healthy and neoplastic salivary glands and showed expression of calponin, CD142 and KRT14 but not of S100p, GFAP or CD117. A PAS-staining and Alcian Blue staining showed the presence of acid mucins. These staining patterns were consistent with non-neoplastic submandibular gland tissue comprised of abundant seromucous glands, basal cells and myoepithelial cells, all features typically absent in the pancreas. Also, no pancreatic islets of Langerhans were detected. We show for the first time that salivary gland heterotopia can occur at the location of the pancreas.
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- Sandrina Martens
- Laboratory of Medical and Molecular Oncology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Cardio and Organ Systems, Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medical and Molecular Oncology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Brussels Interuniversity Genomics High Throughput Core (BRIGHTcore), VUB-ULB, Brussels, Belgium
- Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Brussels, Belgium
- Interuniversity Institute of Bioinformatics in Brussels (IB)2, VUB-ULB, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medical and Molecular Oncology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.
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Chen CG, Chan JS. Educational Case: Endometrial ectopia in endometriosis and adenomyosis. Acad Pathol 2023; 10:100092. [PMID: 37680973 PMCID: PMC10480592 DOI: 10.1016/j.acpath.2023.100092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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- Carolyn G. Chen
- Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Meshaka R, Biassoni L, Leung G, Mushtaq I, Hiorns MP. Radiological and surgical correlation of pelviureteric junction obstruction in positional anomalies of the kidney in children. Pediatr Radiol 2023; 53:544-557. [PMID: 36538085 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05557-7] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Pelviureteric junction obstruction, also known as ureteropelvic junction obstruction, is a congenital narrowing of the urinary excretory tract at the junction between the renal pelvis and the ureter and is a common cause of congenital pelvicalyceal dilatation. The outcome is variable, from spontaneous resolution to renal parenchymal function loss in cases of untreated high-grade obstruction. Abnormalities in renal ascent, rotation and vascularity can be associated with pelviureteric junction obstruction and easily overlooked radiologically. In this pictorial review, we explore the anatomical, radiological and surgical correlations of pelviureteric junction obstruction in the context of a normal kidney and a spectrum of renal abnormalities, including hyper-rotation (also known as renal malrotation), failed renal ascent, fusion anomalies and accessory crossing renal vessels. For each scenario, we provide technical tips on how to identify the altered anatomy at the first ultrasound assessment and correlation with scintigraphic, cross-sectional and postoperative imaging where appropriate. A detailed ultrasound protocol specifically to assess and characterise pelviureteric junction obstruction in paediatric patients is also offered.
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- Riwa Meshaka
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK. .,Department of Clinical Radiology, The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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Theodorou DJ, Theodorou SJ, Bourantas LK, Tzimas T. Thoracic kidney: a mass in the chest. J Nephrol 2023; 36:303-304. [PMID: 36441498 PMCID: PMC9702605 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-022-01514-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Daphne J Theodorou
- Department of Radiology, General Hospital of Ioannina, 13 Papadopoulos Street, Ioannina, Greece.
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- Department of Radiology, General Hospital of Ioannina, 13 Papadopoulos Street, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Unit, General Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Unit, General Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Kapil R, Kapil A. Blurred vision: Hitting the bull's eye. Eur J Intern Med 2023; 107:93-94. [PMID: 36243625 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ritu Kapil
- Consultant Ophthalmology, Sharp Sight Eye Hospital, New Delhi 110092, India.
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- Department of Cardiology, Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, India
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Kjær I. Abnormal premolar eruption: classification, aetiology, and treatment based on a case series study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2021; 22:1077-1086. [PMID: 34520002 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-021-00658-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM The aim of this case series study is to classify deviations in mandibular and maxillary premolar eruption according to aetiology, with a focus on the resorption pattern in the preceding primary molars. The purpose is also to give treatment guidance based on aetiology. MATERIALS AND METHODS Radiographic material from 64 cases with abnormal premolar eruptions were grouped into three eruptions phases: Phase 1, from tooth bud to early root formation, sub-grouped according to "ankylosis" or "not ankylosis" of the primary molars; Phase 2, from start of eruption to the penetration of gingiva, sub-grouped according to normal or abnormal resorption of the primary molars and Phase 3, eruption after penetration of gingiva. RESULTS Phase 1: early ankylosis of primary molars, ectopic locations of the premolar crown, including occlusally displacement in relation to the primary molar, are demonstrated. Not ankylosed primary molar: different positions, even an upside-down position of the premolar, are demonstrated. The conditions are explained in relation to the early migration pattern of the premolar tooth bud. Regarding treatment, in cases with ankylosed primary molars these should be extracted as soon as diagnosed and in cases with not ankylosed primary molars these should be extracted when root formation of the premolars has started. The premolars should be observed and saved if possible. Phase 2: non-exfoliation of primary molar, aetiology and treatment of premolars depend on tissue types involved. In bone dysplasia, the eruption of premolars is delayed. In these cases, the primary molars should be extracted when eruptive movements of the premolars have started. In cases with ectoderm deviation, the crown follicle does not function normally during the resorption of the primary molars and the recommended treatment is extraction of primary molars before root closure of premolars. In cases in Phase 2 where the premolars were ankylosed these should be surgical removed. Phase 3: different aetiologies are highlighted, with focus on abnormal innervation and enzyme defects. The premolars are seemingly ankylosed, and surgery might be the only treatment. CONCLUSION The case series presented demonstrate how ectopic and arrested premolars have different aetiologies and as a consequence, different treatments. The study highlights several aspects in pathological eruption, which still need to be elucidated.
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- I Kjær
- Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Ectopic adrenal rests are a rare condition which can be found in various sites, generally in the retroperitoneum or pelvis along the path of gonadal descent. Their real prevalence is unknown. Males are more commonly affected, at least in the pediatric age. Adrenal rests are usually clinically silent and incidentally found in surgical samples, mostly in the pediatric population, and rarely in adults. With the aim of increasing knowledge and estimating the prevalence of ectopic adrenocortical tissue in the adult population, 44 adrenal rests in the urogenital tract of 40 adults are described. These represent approximately 0.07% of the total number of urogenital and gynecological surgeries performed in the 22 considered years. Adrenal rests were identified in the spermatic cord (10 males) and in paraovarian, parasalpingeal, or infundibulopelvic ligament locations (30 females). All but one was incidental findings. One case regarded an adrenocortical carcinoma arisen in adrenal rests. A literature review of adrenal ectopia in the urogenital tract of adults identified 57 reported cases from 53 patients, with similar clinicopathological features as those of our series, with the exception of a lower incidence of parasalpingeal locations. Despite their limited clinical implications, awareness of ectopic adrenal rests is essential also in adults for at least two reasons: (a) to correctly identify sources of adrenocortical hormone production in case of adrenal insufficiency or hormonal imbalance and (b) to avoid misinterpretations in the diagnostic workup of renal cell carcinoma, adrenocortical tumors, and rare gonadal neoplasms, including Sertoli/Leydig cell tumors.
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- Enrico Costantino Falco
- Pathology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute E Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Oncology, Città Della Salute E Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, San Luigi Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Oncology at San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Oncology, Città Della Salute E Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Rajan RP, Kohli P, Babu N, Dakshayini C, Tandon M, Ramasamy K. Treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) outside International Classification of ROP (ICROP) guidelines. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020; 258:1205-1210. [PMID: 32322963 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04706-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the incidence and clinical indications for which eyes were treated for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) outside the guidelines set by International Classification of ROP (ICROP). METHODS Medical records of the patients treated at a single tertiary care ophthalmology hospital for ROP from January 2016 to December 2019 were retrospectively analysed to evaluate the indications for which they were treated. RESULTS Out of 241 eyes, 33 eyes (13.7%) were treated outside the guidelines. The reasons for the treatment outside the guidelines were structural changes (n = 24, 72.7%), persistent stage 3 ROP that did not show any sign of regression for 6 weeks (n = 7, 21.2%) and active ROP with fellow eye being treated (n = 2, 6.1%). The recorded specific structural changes were tangential traction with temporal vessel straightening concerning for macular distortion and ectopia (n = 5, 15.2%), and stage 3 neovascularisation or ridge with anteroposterior traction with risk of progression to stage 4 disease (n = 19, 57.6%). Pre-plus disease was present in 11 eyes (33.3%).After the treatment, ROP stages regressed and retinal vessels grew either until the ora or at least into zone III in all the treated eyes. None of the eyes showed worsening of structural changes after treatment. The mean follow-up of the patients was 12.4 ± 11.7 months. CONCLUSION Experts occasionally recommend treatment in eyes with disease milder than type 1 ROP. This study may help paediatric retinal practitioners in decision-making in borderline cases.
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- Renu P Rajan
- Department of Vitreo-Retinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Vitreo-Retinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Vitreo-Retinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Vitreo-Retinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Vitreo-Retinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Vitreo-Retinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Lukáš J, Drábek J, Lukáš D, Zemanová I, Rulseh A. Ectopic thyroid with benign and malignant findings: A case series. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 66:33-38. [PMID: 31790949 PMCID: PMC6909043 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Thyroid heterotopy can be a cause of tumorous oropharyngeal and neck lesions. We present three cases of ectopic thyroid tissue with compression of the upper aerodigestive tract in the lingual area, thyroglossal duct cyst, and right submandibular region. We describe clinical and imaging examinations for diagnosis and treatment.
Introduction Ectopia is the most common sporadically occurring thyroid heterotopy. We present three cases of ectopic thyroid tissue with compression of the upper aerodigestive tract. The first case involved ectopic thyroid tissue in the lingual area of a 60-year-old male with dysphagia, swelling at the base of the tongue, and stomatolalia. The second case was a 66-year-old female with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in a thyroglossal duct cyst. The third patient was a 50-year-old female with aberrant thyroid tissue in the right submandibular region, with a cribriform-morular variant of PTC (CMV-PTC). Methods After resecting the heterotopic tissue and verifying the presence of PTC, the second and third cases underwent total thyroidectomy, and the third patient also underwent radioactive iodine ablation (RAI). Postoperative athyreosis was compensated by permanent levothyroxine substitution. Results The diagnosis of ectopic thyroid tissue is challenging. Clinical examination together with imaging methods play a key role, especially postoperative histological examination along with scintigraphy and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Ultrasonography should be used to exclude normally localized thyroid tissue and to distinguish other tumorous diseases. In the pre-operative examination, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (US-FNAB) often results in technically-difficult sampling and non-diagnostic cytology. Conclusion Resection is the most suitable therapy for clinical symptoms of a foreign body in the upper aerodigestive tract and inflammatory complications; total thyroidectomy follows in case of malignant transformation. Thyroid heterotopy is a rare pathological condition, yet it should be taken into consideration during differential diagnosis of tumorous oropharyngeal and neck lesions.
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- J Lukáš
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgery, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiology, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Ectopia of nodular adrenocortical tissue is very frequently found in the periadrenal region. It corresponds to accessory adrenal tissue and is a normal variant. Ectopia in more distant regions are found in inner male or female genitalia. Strong long-lasting hyperstimultions induce hyperplasia and simulate true tumors ("adrenal rest tumors"). Real autonomic tumors from ectopic adrenal tissue with or without hyperfunction are rare. Ectopia of adrenomedullary tissue are nearly exclusively found in the surroundings of normal medulla. Ectopia in the adrenals corresponds almost exclusively with thyroid tissue. Ectopic secretion of hormones, mostly ACTH, can be found in pheochromocytomas and induces hyperfunction (Cushing's syndrome).
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Offner FA, Langner C. [Heterotopic tissue in the gastrointestinal tract]. Pathologe 2018; 39:402-8. [PMID: 30105611 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-018-0466-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Heterotopia of the gastrointestinal tract is a common finding. This is due to the complex embryogenesis and the relative ease to detect heterotopic tissue during endoscopy. The reason for biopsy is mostly to rule out neoplasms or to define specific causes of inflammation. Heterotopic tissue can occur in any location of the gastrointestinal tract. The most frequent are gastric heterotopia, pancreatic heterotopia, and heterotopia of Brunner's gland. On rare occasions, heterotopic tissue of salivary gland type as well as heterotopias of apocrine glands, thyroid, and prostatic tissue have been described. The most frequently involved organs are the small intestine, in particular the duodenum, the esophagus, and the stomach. Heterotopia of the large bowel occurs exclusively in the rectum. Most heterotopias do not cause symptoms and are easily diagnosed by biopsy and histology. However, depending on location, size, and the kind of underlying heterotopic tissue, they may cause significant complications, such as inflammation, ulceration and perforation, obstruction, intussusception, and severe life-threatening bleeding. Another rare but significant complication is neoplasia. Gastric heterotopias may give rise to pyloric gland adenomas within the bowel or rarely adenocarcinomas of the esophagus. Pancreatic heterotopia can be complicated by ductal type pancreatic adenocarcinomas, by acinus cell carcinomas, by intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasias, and also by endocrine tumors. The present paper summarizes our current knowledge about heterotopias in a topographic clinico-pathological manner.
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PURPOSE Transverse myelitis (TM) is an acute inflammatory spinal cord injury. Asymptomatic Chiari I malformation (CMI) management is highly controversial, particularly when associated with a spinal syrinx. Here, we assess the occurrence of CMI in the pediatric TM population and management outcomes. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study based on 61 consecutively identified pediatric TM cases over an -8-year period. We reviewed demographic characteristics, radiographic findings, presenting symptoms, and long-term outcomes. RESULTS Eight CMI cases were identified within the TM cohort; all presented with TM by 16 months of age and affecting the cervical spinal cord. In three cases, CMI developed 15 months to 6 years after the onset of TM. One in 10 children with TM had CMI. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate a high prevalence of CMI in patients with TM. Large prospective clinical studies are needed to further investigate the natural history and recovery strategies of CMI involved with neuroinflammatory disorders.
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- Sathya Vadivelu
- a Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine , Johns Hopkins University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute , Baltimore , MD , USA
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- b Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , Cincinnati , OH , USA.,c Department of Neurosurgery , University of Cincinnati School of Medicine , Cincinnati , OH , USA
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- d Department of Neurology , Johns Hopkins University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute , Baltimore , MD , USA
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- c Department of Neurosurgery , University of Cincinnati School of Medicine , Cincinnati , OH , USA
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- b Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , Cincinnati , OH , USA
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- d Department of Neurology , Johns Hopkins University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute , Baltimore , MD , USA
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Carrasco-Juan JL, Álvarez-Argüelles-Cabrera H, Martín-Corriente C, Gutiérrez-García R, Vega-Falcón A, Expósito-Afonso I, Méndez-Medina R, Díaz-Flores L. Extraparenchymal ovarian and testicular Leydig cells: ectopic/heterotopic or orthotopic? Arch Gynecol Obstet 2018; 298:655-661. [PMID: 29971558 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-018-4846-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE We are conducting a prospective study trying to determine, in both sexes, the frequency of appearance of ectopic Leydig cells, their preferred location, their relationship with nerve structures and the possible causes of their appearance. METHODS We have studied 86 cases that were removed according to different clinical indications for pathological study: uterine leyomiomas (n = 12), ovarian cystadenoma (n = 4), endometrial hyperplasia (n = 8), endometrial carcinoma (n = 12), cervical carcinoma (n = 4), seminoma (n = 4), fallopian tube ligatures (n = 24), vasectomies (n = 8), nonspecific orchiepididymitis (n = 2), and unknown (n = 8). RESULTS We have observed ectopic Leydig cells in 13/86 cases (15.11%), 9/72 in the female samples (12.50%) and 4/14 in male samples (28.57%). The most frequent location was the mesosalpinx (4 of 13: 30.76%). CONCLUSIONS These high figures lead us to believe that the ectopia of Leydig cells is not really a pathologic entity, but a finding related to specific functions yet to be determined.
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- José L Carrasco-Juan
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine Section, University of La Laguna, C/Sta. María Soledad, s/n. Apartado 456, Código Postal 38200, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine Section, University of La Laguna, C/Sta. María Soledad, s/n. Apartado 456, Código Postal 38200, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain
- Service of Pathology, Canary University Hospital Complex, Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine Section, University of La Laguna, C/Sta. María Soledad, s/n. Apartado 456, Código Postal 38200, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain
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- Service of Pathology, Canary University Hospital Complex, Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine Section, University of La Laguna, C/Sta. María Soledad, s/n. Apartado 456, Código Postal 38200, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain
- Service of Pathology, Canary University Hospital Complex, Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine Section, University of La Laguna, C/Sta. María Soledad, s/n. Apartado 456, Código Postal 38200, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain
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Dalpiaz A, Gandhi J, Smith NL, Dagur G, Schwamb R, Weissbart SJ, Khan SA. Mimicry of Appendicitis Symptomatology in Congenital Anomalies and Diseases of the Genitourinary System and Pregnancy. Curr Urol 2017; 9:169-178. [PMID: 28413377 DOI: 10.1159/000447136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Appendicitis is a prevailing cause of acute abdomen, but is often difficult to diagnose due to its wide range of symptoms, anatomical variations, and developmental abnormalities. Urological disorders of the genitourinary tract may be closely related to appendicitis due to the close proximity of the appendix to the genitourinary tract. This review provides a summary of the urological complications and simulations of appendicitis. Both typical and urological symptoms of appendicitis are discussed, as well as recommended diagnostic and treatment methods. METHODS Medline searches were conducted via PubMed in order to incorporate data from the recent and early literature. RESULTS Urological manifestations of appendicitis affect the adrenal glands, kidney, retroperitoneum, ureter, bladder, prostate, scrotum, and penis. Appendicitis in pregnancy is difficult to diagnose due to variations in appendiceal position and trimester-specific symptoms. Ultrasound, CT, and MRI are used in diagnosis of appendicitis and its complications. Treatment of appendicitis may be done via open appendectomy or laparoscopic appendectomy. In some cases, other surgeries are required to treat urological complications, though surgery may be avoided completely in other cases. CONCLUSION Clinical presentation and complications of appendicitis vary among patients, especially when the genitourinary tract is involved. Appendicitis may mimic urological disorders and vice versa. Awareness of differential diagnosis and proper diagnostic techniques is important in preventing delayed diagnosis and possible complications. MRI is recommended for diagnosis of pregnant patients. Ultrasound is preferred in patients exhibiting typical symptoms.
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- Amanda Dalpiaz
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA
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- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.,Women's Pelvic Health & Continence Center, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.,Department of Urology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA
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Şahin Ç, Taylan E, Akdemir A, Zekioglu O, Seyidova P, Ergenoglu AM. Ovarian serous cystadenoma with ectopic adrenal tissue in a 65-year-old patient: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2017; 33:89-91. [PMID: 28285211 PMCID: PMC5350495 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.02.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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A very rare case of ectopic adrenal tissue (EAT) with ovarian serous cystadenoma is presented. EATs usually disappear by age, however it can remain until old stages of life. Surgically removal of all suspicious lesions is strongly recommended.
Introduction Ectopic adrenal tissue is a very rare entity in adult females, especially in the ovary, and is generally diagnosed incidentally during surgery. Although it can present at various sites during childhood, it becomes atrophic by adulthood due to normally functioning adrenal glands. Patients are predominantly asymptomatic; however, in some cases endocrine symptoms such as hypertension and fasciotruncal obesity due to hormonal activity can be seen or neoplastic transformation can appear. Presentation of case A 65-year-old patient with progressive pelvic pain and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding was evaluated by transvaginal ultrasound, which revealed bilateral adnexal masses measuring 5 cm in size and a normal uterus with an increased endometrial thickness of 7 mm. Initially the endometrial sampling result was reported as benign. The patient underwent abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and the pathological diagnosis was again benign, with serous ovarian cystadenoma being found in both ovaries. The pathologist also reported incidental ectopic adrenal tissue on the wall of the left ovarian cystadenoma. Discussion Ectopic adrenal tissue is infrequent in female genital organs especially at older ages. Only a few cases of ovarian ectopic adrenal tissue have been reported. To the best of our knowledge the present case is the fourth report in the English literature, and is of additional importance given the patient’s age. Conclusion Ectopic adrenal tissues are generally asymptomatic and revealed incidentally during surgery; however some cases have demonstrated the risk of neoplastic transformation. Therefore, surgeons must be aware of this rare entity that bears the risk of malignancy, and should surgically remove all suspicious lesions.
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- Çağdaş Şahin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Martí J, Molina V, Santa-Cruz MC, Hervás JP. Developmental Injury to the Cerebellar Cortex Following Hydroxyurea Treatment in Early Postnatal Life: An Immunohistochemical and Electron Microscopic Study. Neurotox Res 2016; 31:187-203. [PMID: 27601242 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-016-9666-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Postnatal development of the cerebellar cortex was studied in rats administered with a single dose (2 mg/g) of the cytotoxic agent hydroxyurea (HU) on postnatal day (P) 9 and collected at appropriate times ranging from 6 h to 45 days. Quantification of several parameters such as the density of pyknotic, mitotic, BrdU-positive, and vimentin-stained cells revealed that HU compromises the survival of the external granular layer (EGL) cells. Moreover, vimentin immunocytochemistry revealed overexpression and thicker immunoreactive glial processes in HU-treated rats. On the other hand, we also show that HU leads to the activation of apoptotic cellular events, resulting in a substantial number of dying EGL cells, as revealed by TUNEL staining and at the electron microscope level. Additionally, we quantified several features of the cerebellar cortex of rats exposed to HU in early postnatal life and collected in adulthood. Data analysis indicated that the analyzed parameters were less pronounced in rats administered with this agent. Moreover, we observed several alterations in the cerebellar cortex cytoarchitecture of rats injected with HU. Anomalies included ectopic placement of Purkinje cells and abnormities in the dendritic arbor of these macroneurons. Ectopic granule cells were also found in the molecular layer. These findings provide a clue for investigating the mechanisms of HU-induced toxicity during the development of the central nervous system. Our results also suggest that it is essential to avoid underestimating the adverse effects of this hydroxylated analog of urea when administered during early postnatal life.
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- Joaquín Martí
- Unidad de Citología e Histología, Facultad de Biociencias, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Unidad de Citología e Histología, Facultad de Biociencias, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Citología e Histología, Facultad de Biociencias, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Citología e Histología, Facultad de Biociencias, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain
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Solitary crossed renal ectopia (SCRE) is a very rare anomaly of urinary tract. Most cases are diagnosed incidentally. We report a case of SCRE associated with vesicoureteric junction obstruction in a 7-year-old child which has not been reported in the literature till date.
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- Raashid Hamid
- Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Filip R, Walczak E, Huk J, Radzki RP, Bieńko M. Heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the gastric cardia: A case report and literature review. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:16779-16781. [PMID: 25469051 PMCID: PMC4248226 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Revised: 07/10/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The heterotopic pancreas, which is usually described as an untypical presence of pancreatic tissue without any anatomic or vascular continuity with the pancreas, is relatively rare. Clinical manifestations may include bleeding, inflammation, pain and obstruction; however, in most cases it remains silent and is diagnosed during autopsy. Here, we report a case of ectopic pancreatic lesion located in the gastric cardia. The patient was a 73-year-old woman who had a history (over four months) of chronic epigastric pain accompanied by heartburn. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed inflammatory changes throughout the stomach and lower esophagus, as well as a flat polypoid mass with benign features located in the gastric cardia, approx. 10 mm below the “Z” line, measuring approx. 7 mm in diameter. Endoscopic biopsy forceps were used to remove the lesion. Histological examination of the lesion revealed the presence of heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the gastric mucosa. On the basis of the presented case, we suggest that pancreatic ectopia should be a part of differential diagnosis, not only when dealing with submucosal gastric lesions, but also with those that are small, flat and/or untypically located.
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Haidar AM, Gharmool BM. Extracorporeal Testicular Ectopia through Inguinal Canal: A Case Report. J Neonatal Surg 2013; 2:10. [PMID: 26023430 PMCID: PMC4420351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2012] [Accepted: 10/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A preterm (36 week) neonate, presented with his left testicle hanging outside through the inguinal canal. The testicle was pexed in a sub-dartos pouch.
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A 71-year-old woman was referred to our department complaining of painless progressive jaundice for the last 3 mo. Magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) showed the ectopic hepatopancreatic ampulla draining into the fourth part of the duodenum adjacent to the duodenojejunal flexure; the irregular morphology of the duodenojejunal flexure likely due to a soft tissue mass. Laparotomy confirmed the presence of the abnormal ampulla of Vater located at the fourth part of the duodenum and a soft tissue tumor about 6 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm with a peduncle adjoining the ampulla. Resection of the tumor, including some peripheral tissue, and a Roux-Y loop anastomosis choledochojejunostomy were performed. Pathological examination indicated an intestinal villous adenoma accompanied by severe dysplasia and focal canceration. Periampullary carcinoma with ectopic ending of the Vater’s ampulla into the fourth part of the duodenum is rather rare. The embryonic genetic background of this anomaly has not yet been fully explained. It is worth mentioning that MRCP is useful for demonstrating anomalies and anatomic variants of the biliary tract system and pancreatic duct.
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