1.Conjunctival Myxoma-A Case Report
Anuradha Calicut Kini Rao ; Bhavna Nayal
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 2013;20(1):91-93
Ocular myxomas are rare neoplasms. We report a case of conjunctival myxoma in a 33-year-old male. Clinically, it was diagnosed as a conjunctival cyst. Histopathological findings revealed spindle, and fusiform cells in loose myxoid stroma with cystic change. There were no systemic abnormalities detected.
2.Spontaneous Resolution of Emphysematous Gastritis with Vaso-occlusive Disease–A Case Report
Rajesh Nair ; Saurabh Aagrawal ; Bhavna Nayal
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 2013;20(3):68-70
Emphysematous gastritis secondary to vaso-occlusive disease is a surgical emergency. It is a rare yet severe form of widespread phlegmonous gastritis. It is caused by corrosive ingestion, alcohol abuse, and on rare occasions, infections. The clinical presentation is diagnostic with supportive information from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the abdomen and gastroduodenoscopy. Here, we describe a case of emphysematous gastritis with spontaneous vaso-occlusive disease that was successfully managed without surgery.
Hepatic Insufficiency
3.Pure Red Cell Aplasia Following Thymothymectomy: A Case Report
Anuradha Ck Rao ; Bhavna Nayal ; Chethan Manohar
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 2013;20(5):83-85
Thymoma, a rare epithelial neoplasm, is the most common anterior-superior mediastinal tumour. Thymoma can occur sporadically or in association with other conditions, such as myasthenia gravis, pure red cell aplasia (PRCA), and hypogammaglobulinemia. Only 5% of thymoma cases develop PRCA; however, 10–50% of patients presenting with PRCA have an associated spindle cell type thymoma. Thymoma complicated by PRCA is associated with a poor outcome. We report the case of a 38-year-old female who presented with chest pain, and was diagnosed with an anterior mediastinal mass. A thymectomy was performed, and histopathological examination revealed mixed thymoma; two months later, the patient developed PRCA. The present case reinforces the need for clinicians to be vigilant with thymoma patients, even following thymectomy.
Erythropoiesis
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Mediastinum
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Red-Cell Aplasia, Pure
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Thymoma
4.Case of Benign Phyllodes Tumour Associated with Hypoglycemia
Saurabh Agrawal ; Rajesh Nair ; Bharath Malali ; Bhavna Nayal
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 2013;20(2):67-69
Benign phyllodes tumour is a rare non-cancerous growth of the breast characterized by a solitary unilateral tumour in one breast, or rarely multifocal in one or both breasts. It is diagnosed on the basis of physical examination, imaging studies, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. In this report, we present a case of benign phyllodes tumour with an unusual presentation of recurrent attacks of hypoglycemia, which can be attributed to secretion of insulin-like growth factor II from the tumour.