Pub Date : 2025-04-06DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100094
Rashed W. Alweshah , Mustafa Abdo , Ahmed Salah , Shaimaa Moustafa , Ahmed Nagi
Transanal small bowel evisceration is an exceedingly rare and life-threatening condition, predominantly affecting elderly patients with chronic rectal prolapse or pelvic floor dysfunction. However, this case report presents an unusual occurrence in a 30-year-old woman with no prior history of rectal prolapse, anorectal surgery, or other predisposing factors. She arrived at the emergency department with a visible small bowel prolapse through the anus, initially mistaking it for hemorrhoids. Emergent laparotomy was performed, involving the reduction of the prolapsed small bowel through a rectal defect, resection of ischemic segments, and primary anastomosis. A temporary diverting sigmoidostomy was created to protect the rectal repair. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged on postoperative day six. We discuss pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies, emphasizing the role of fecal diversion in optimizing patient outcomes.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-06DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100099
Khaled Demyati , Orabi Hajjeh , Amr Khaled , Usama Al Khuffash , Fathi Milhem , Ameer Awashra , Hanood Abu Rass
Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is a rare premalignant tumor characterized by papillary growth within the bile ducts, predominantly reported in East Asia. We present a 64-year-old male diagnosed with IPNB with focal stromal invasion, managed successfully with surgical resection. The case highlights unique endoscopic, imaging, and histopathological findings, and provides valuable data describing the unusual presentation of the case and the challenges faced in making the diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case from the Middle East, emphasizing the rarity of IPNB in the region. This report underscores the importance of early diagnosis, proper imaging, and clear resection margins for optimal outcomes.
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Chondromyxoid Fibroma (CMF) is an uncommon, slow-growing benign chondroblast tumour with hypocellular or chondromyxoid tissue and multinucleated cells. Similar pathologies to aggressive tumours, such as chondrosarcoma, make CMFs harder to identify. This lesion may cause painful swelling or enlargement for weeks or years or may be identified accidentally during radiological scanning. A 24-year-old girl was diagnosed with CMF affecting the right upper jaw. She came with a developing mass, periodic swelling discomfort, facial asymmetry, and the H/O of surgery at the same region 5 years earlier. The patient had a right-sided Class Ⅲ Maxillectomy performed under General Anaesthesia. There were no immediate post-operative problems however, delayed issues occurred. Chondromyxoid fibroma is uncommon and has various sites, making diagnosis difficult and often exclusionary. However, it has a good prognosis with a recurrence rate of up to 80 % in curettage-only patients and a 2 % chance of malignant transformation. This example emphasizes the importance of a thorough clinical examination and histological comparison of CMFs with comparable lesions for optimal therapy. As shown in our case timely intervention can improve results and quality of life for affected cases.
{"title":"Chondromyxoid fibroma in the oro-facial region: A case report","authors":"H.M. Shahriar Rubel , Mustari Nailah Tabassum , Sadia Sultana Imla , Arpita Biswangree , Esrat Jahan","doi":"10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chondromyxoid Fibroma (CMF) is an uncommon, slow-growing benign chondroblast tumour with hypocellular or chondromyxoid tissue and multinucleated cells. Similar pathologies to aggressive tumours, such as chondrosarcoma, make CMFs harder to identify. This lesion may cause painful swelling or enlargement for weeks or years or may be identified accidentally during radiological scanning. A 24-year-old girl was diagnosed with CMF affecting the right upper jaw. She came with a developing mass, periodic swelling discomfort, facial asymmetry, and the H/O of surgery at the same region 5 years earlier. The patient had a right-sided Class Ⅲ Maxillectomy performed under General Anaesthesia. There were no immediate post-operative problems however, delayed issues occurred. Chondromyxoid fibroma is uncommon and has various sites, making diagnosis difficult and often exclusionary. However, it has a good prognosis with a recurrence rate of up to 80 % in curettage-only patients and a 2 % chance of malignant transformation. This example emphasizes the importance of a thorough clinical examination and histological comparison of CMFs with comparable lesions for optimal therapy. As shown in our case timely intervention can improve results and quality of life for affected cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101189,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Case Reports","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143792284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100096
Paolo Appendino , Luca Guaschino , Marta Bezzi , Luciano Mosso , Ernesto Scatà
A 22-year-old male presented with a nodular subcutaneous lesion on the left upper lip. Ultrasound examination of the superficial tissues (Ecography) revealed a heterogeneously hyperechoic formation with small-caliber, high-flow vessels embedded in a probable adipose component. The suspected diagnosis was a hemangiomatous neoplasm. Given the lesion’s vascular nature and its location in a highly delicate area, a percutaneous embolization was performed prior to surgical excision to reduce intraoperative bleeding risk. Surgery was subsequently carried out without complications. Post-operative istopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH), a benign vascular tumor that primarily affects the skin and mucous membranes. LCH is often associated with local trauma and is characterized by rapid growth, which may raise suspicion for malignancy. While surgical excision remains the definitive treatment, the vascular nature of the lesion poses a risk of significant hemorrhage, particularly in highly vascularized regions such as the face and oral cavity. This case highlights the importance of preoperative embolization as a valuable adjunct in the surgical management of LCH. By reducing blood flow to the lesion, embolization minimizes intraoperative bleeding, facilitates complete excision, and improves surgical outcomes. The use of this technique is particularly advantageous in challenging anatomical sites where excessive bleeding could complicate the procedure. Further studies are warranted to explore the broader applicability of embolization in the treatment of vascular tumors in sensitive regions.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-31DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100101
Rebecca L. Schwartz, Jessica E. Taylor
Introduction
Internal hernias through the foramen of Winslow are a rare pathology.
Case presentation
We present the case of a patient with a strangulated cecum and terminal ileum secondary to an internal hernia through the foramen of Winslow into the lesser sac.
Conclusion
Foramen of Winslow hernias are an uncommon cause of internal hernias and may be misinterpreted or not clearly delineated on imaging; prompt operative exploration is indicated.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a tumor of the subcutaneous tissue that grows slowly and invades locally, rarely spreading to other parts of the body but often recurring after surgery.
Case presentation
This case report presents a 59-year-old man with a recurrent, large Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) tumor. The tumor had grown significantly, extending from the anterior chest wall into the mediastinum through the foramen of Morgagni and into the left chest cavity, directly invading the left anterior chest wall. The mass was surgically removed, and the resulting chest wall defect was repaired using a latissimus dorsi muscle flap and a split-thickness skin graft. The patient was successfully discharged 10 days after surgery, following the healing of the wound and skin graft.
Clinical discussion
DFSPs represent less than 1 percent of all soft tissue tumors. Over 90 % of DFSP tumors have the chromosomal translocation t(17;22). Typically, Mohs micrographic surgery with continuous histological margin control is needed to reduce local recurrence rates. Adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be useful.
Conclusion
Surgical approaches such as Mohs micrographic surgery or wide local excision with 5 cm negative margins are essential to prevent recurrence and minimize the overall impact of the disease. Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized technique that aims for complete tumor removal while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-27DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100098
Hannah Dunlop, Simon Mbarushimana, Kevin Etherson, Palanivelraju Gopalakrishnan
We present a rare case of a breast abscess communicating with the thoracic cavity. This was discovered intra-operatively during incision and drainage of the abscess by the general surgery on-call team because of raised inflammatory markers and pyrexia. A chest x-ray was obtained intra-operatively and chest drain inserted, before transfer to cardiothoracics. The patient was subsequently discharged with no further interventions but failed to attend breast care services for follow up. This case highlights the importance of referring all breast abscesses to acute secondary care for assessment and immediate intervention if required. Onward referral to breast outpatient clinic is only appropriate in patients who are clinically well. It also raises the question of whether further imaging should be undertaken in high-risk patients before surgical intervention of acute breast abscesses. While breast abscesses are typically managed successfully in outpatient settings, rare complications, such as intra-thoracic extension into the intrapleural space, can occur. Irrespective of the underlying aetiology, this case report highlights the importance of considering rare complications in the management of breast abscesses, particularly in patients with a history of systemic upset and atypical symptoms. Prompt diagnosis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and timely surgical intervention are crucial in achieving successful outcomes in such challenging scenarios. Further studies and reports on similar cases will contribute to a better understanding of this rare complication and aid in optimising treatment strategies.
我们介绍了一例罕见的乳腺脓肿与胸腔相通的病例。由于炎症指标升高和发热,普外科值班团队在术中切开并引流脓肿时发现了这一情况。术中进行了胸部 X 光检查,并插入胸腔引流管,然后转至心胸科。患者随后出院,没有接受进一步干预,但没有到乳腺护理服务机构接受随访。该病例强调了将所有乳腺脓肿转诊至急诊二级医疗机构进行评估并在必要时立即进行干预的重要性。只有临床状况良好的患者才适合转诊至乳腺门诊。这也提出了一个问题:在对急性乳腺脓肿进行手术治疗前,是否应对高危患者进行进一步的影像学检查。虽然乳腺脓肿通常都能在门诊得到成功治疗,但也会出现罕见的并发症,如胸腔内扩展到胸膜腔内。无论病因如何,本病例报告强调了在治疗乳腺脓肿时考虑罕见并发症的重要性,尤其是对于有全身不适史和非典型症状的患者。在这种具有挑战性的情况下,及时诊断、跨学科合作和及时手术干预是取得成功结果的关键。对类似病例的进一步研究和报告将有助于更好地了解这种罕见的并发症,并有助于优化治疗策略。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-23DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100095
Maria Mourão , Raquel Lalanda , Vítor Correia , Filipa Nogueira , Pedro Marques , Olavo Gomes
Barium poisoning can progress from gastrointestinal hypermotility (vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea) to flaccid paralysis, areflexia, respiratory failure, and cardiovascular dysfunction. This report aims to present a case of a 25-year-old woman with severe obesity, who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy complicated by a suture line leak and subsequent gastric stenosis. Following the resolution of the stenosis, the patient experienced recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms without an apparent cause, accompanied by hypokalemia. Over time, she developed generalized muscle weakness. The patient presented to the ED with altered mental status, nystagmus, generalized muscular weakness, and hypokalemia (2.7 mmol/L). A thorough etiological investigation of neurological symptoms was initiated. Testing revealed elevated urinary barium levels (43.9 µg/L) 12 days after admission, suggesting that higher levels would have been identifiable at admission and may have contributed to vomiting and muscular weakness.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-14DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100090
Luis Eduardo Rentas , Karla C. Maita , Gustavo Huaman , Sacha Scott , Ricardo Castrellon
Objective
Meshed split-thickness skin grafts (mSTSG) are frequently used to address skin defects. Effective fixation methods are crucial for optimizing graft integration and minimizing complications. This case report demonstrates the role of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in managing recurrent axillary hidradenitis suppurativa.
Methods
A 65-year-old male with recurrent axillary hidradenitis suppurativa underwent mSTSG placement, followed by NPWT to support graft integration. The initial graft failed due to necrotic hypergranulation, necessitating regrafting and personalized postoperative care.
Results
Initial graft failure occurred due to necrotic hypergranulation at the graft site. After regrafting, NPWT facilitated granulation tissue formation and enhanced healing. Complications such as hypergranulation required continuous monitoring and intervention. The patient ultimately showed significant clinical improvement with successful graft integration.
Conclusion
NPWT can enhance graft survival and wound healing in complex cases of recurrent axillary hidradenitis suppurativa. However, vigilant monitoring is essential to manage complications such as necrotic hypergranulation. Personalized postoperative care and timely interventions are key to overcoming graft failures and achieving optimal outcomes. Tailoring treatment strategies to individual wound healing dynamics is crucial for long-term success.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-03DOI: 10.1016/j.sycrs.2025.100091
Kyra Sage Hunsberger , Burke DeLange
We present the case of a 72-year-old female diagnosed with low-grade malignant mesothelioma initially suspected to be a benign left inguinal hernia. The patient presented with progressive left lower extremity swelling and a reducible inguinal mass. Imaging suggested a cystic lesion in the groin, prompting surgical exploration. Pathological findings revealed mesothelioma involving regional lymph nodes. With this case, we aim to highlight an exceedingly rare extra-thoracic presentation and underscore the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis for groin masses. Surgical biopsy and histopathological evaluation remain critical in diagnosing atypical malignancies with unique presentation.
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