{"title":"Myoepithelioma of the upper lip: A rare case report with a literature review of diagnostic approaches.","authors":"Farid Ghadyani, Samira Behrad","doi":"10.1177/2050313X241305185","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X241305185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myoepithelioma is an extremely rare salivary gland neoplasm with diverse histological variants. Understanding myoepithelioma's clinical, radiological, and molecular features is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management. We present a case of a 40-year-old Iranian male with a painless, firm, solitary exophytic mass on the upper lip. Surgical excision was curative, with no recurrence at 36 months. Histopathological analysis confirmed myoepithelioma with spindle and plasmacytoid cell variants. Myoepithelioma's rarity is reflected in epidemiologic studies and its features are mainly recognized by the information in the case reports. Majorly it appears at the site of major salivary glands and occasionally the palate. The occurrence at the site of the upper lip is extremely rare and only appeared in a few case reports. Seeking the history of previous exposures to possible etiologic factors might not be a facilitator. Differential diagnosis includes pleomorphic adenoma, myoepithelial carcinoma, and basal cell adenoma. The main diagnostic approach is histopathological analysis. Following that, the tumor's nature, cell variants, and possible transformation could be evaluated. While molecular studies supplement diagnosis, their routine clinical use is limited and their necessity is debated. The application of artificial intelligence could be helpful when uncertainty arises, or for analyzing microscopic images. Surgical excision with healthy margins is curative, and follow-up is essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X241305185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11915260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658552","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}
Paul J Fletcher, Brent Kidd, James T Zorn, John Costello
{"title":"Management of inhalational injury secondary to prolonged anhydrous ammonia exposure with venovenous ECMO: A case report.","authors":"Paul J Fletcher, Brent Kidd, James T Zorn, John Costello","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251327670","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251327670","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ammonia is one of the most commonly produced chemicals in the world, with uses in agriculture, household cleaning, and as an alternative fuel source. While typically encountered in low concentrations, pure anhydrous ammonia in its gaseous form is extremely toxic and a potent caustic. We report the case of a previously healthy 19-year-old with prolonged anhydrous ammonia exposure after a motor vehicle accident caused an inadvertent release of 4000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. Despite optimal initial medical management, he required venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in addition to aggressive multispecialty care to address his extensive injuries. After a prolonged hospitalization, he recovered without the need for lung transplantation and returned to activities of daily living. This case highlights the fastidious care necessary to effectively treat those exposed to anhydrous ammonia, including VV-ECMO as a salvage technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251327670"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11915283/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658551","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}
Jessica L Bennett, Elizabeth A Keene, Anisha Chinthalapally
{"title":"Beyond \"buzzwords\"-updated recommendations for evaluating patients presenting without la belle indifference and diagnosing functional neurological symptom disorder: A case report.","authors":"Jessica L Bennett, Elizabeth A Keene, Anisha Chinthalapally","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251325367","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251325367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>La belle indifference-absence of psychological distress despite presence of significant neurological symptoms-is often highlighted in current literature as a key diagnostic criterion for functional neurological symptom disorder. However, as exemplified with this case, functional neurological symptom disorder may present without la belle indifference more commonly than previously believed. A distressed 60-year-old female presented with abdominal pain, then suddenly lost ability to speak and developed rapid, rhythmic mandible movements. Multidisciplinary examination including diagnostic evaluation of the heart, head, and neck was largely unremarkable. Following her extensive evaluation, it was revealed that she had experienced similar symptoms previously, during times of high psychological stress. A diagnosis of functional neurological symptom disorder was established, and her symptoms resolved with minimal intervention. To best serve our patients, clinicians are encouraged to perform thorough history collection and physical examination prior to obtaining costly and time-consuming diagnostic studies whenever possible. By asking about risk factors of functional neurological symptom disorder early in the patient encounter, clinicians may be able to reduce unnecessary diagnostic testing, thus minimizing patient exposure to potential risks associated with extensive diagnostic evaluation and decreasing healthcare costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251325367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905022/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143625802","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}
Roland Csorba, Antonella Iannaccone, Panagiotis Tsikouras, Saed Almasarweh
{"title":"Uncomplicated full-term birth after laparoscopical salpingotomy as organ-preserving therapy of naturally conceived heterotopic pregnancy: A case report.","authors":"Roland Csorba, Antonella Iannaccone, Panagiotis Tsikouras, Saed Almasarweh","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251325121","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251325121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heterotopic pregnancy, the simultaneous occurrence of intrauterine and extrauterine gestations, is a rare phenomenon, especially without a history of assisted reproduction. This case report describes a 33-year-old woman presenting with severe abdominal pain at 7 weeks of pregnancy. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed an intrauterine singleton pregnancy and an adnexal mass, highly suspicious of an ectopic pregnancy, along with significant intraperitoneal fluid. Emergency laparoscopy confirmed intra-abdominal hemorrhage and a near rupture of the left fallopian tube. A laparoscopic salpingotomy successfully resolved the ectopic pregnancy while preserving the intrauterine pregnancy. Postoperative course was uneventful. The patient later delivered a healthy infant at term. This case highlights the importance of considering heterotopic pregnancy in patients with confirmed intrauterine pregnancy, even in the absence of assisted reproductive technologies and other risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251325121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905025/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143625804","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}
Nada Alghamdi, Haya Alzammami, Maryam Mohammed Alfaraj
{"title":"Melano-erythrodermic folliculotropic mycosis fungoides misdiagnosed as a case of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis: A case report.","authors":"Nada Alghamdi, Haya Alzammami, Maryam Mohammed Alfaraj","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320468","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320468","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mycosis fungoides is the most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, with its folliculotropic variant being more aggressive and often misdiagnosed. We present a case of a 38-year-old woman initially diagnosed with severe atopic dermatitis, who later experienced generalized itching, hyperpigmentation, alopecia, and palmoplantar keratoderma over several years. A skin biopsy revealed atypical lymphocytic infiltration with folliculotropism, confirming the diagnosis of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides. This case underscores the diagnostic challenges of this condition, which shares features with common dermatological disorders, leading to delayed diagnosis and worse prognosis. Early detection is crucial for improved treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320468"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905076/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143625803","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}
{"title":"Combined autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CD19 CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with <i>TP53</i> mutation: A case report.","authors":"Ziyi Cai, Dongmei Zou, Qiang Ma, Wanling Sun, Yixian Guo","doi":"10.1177/2050313X241306236","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X241306236","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite advancements in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, including CAR T-cell therapy, <i>TP53</i> mutations remain a significant negative prognostic factor in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The combination of autologous stem cell transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy may enhance long-term prognosis and reduce adverse effects, including severe cytokine release syndrome. This case report presents a 41-year-old man with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma harboring <i>TP53</i> mutations who underwent autologous stem cell transplantation combined with CD19 CAR T-cell therapy. Two years posttreatment, the patient remains in sustained complete remission, highlighting the potential efficacy of this combination approach for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with <i>TP53</i> mutation.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X241306236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898238/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617014","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}
Kerman Sekhon, Yvette Miller-Monthrope, Christian Murray, Michael Weinberg
{"title":"Atypical giant proliferating cystic pilomatrixoma: A case review.","authors":"Kerman Sekhon, Yvette Miller-Monthrope, Christian Murray, Michael Weinberg","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320195","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320195","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pilomatrixoma, or calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a rare and benign tumour. Typical presentation of pilomatrixoma is solitary, firm lesions found in the head and neck regions. Pilomatrixoma are often misdiagnosed due to their clinical presentation, which is synonymous with other cutaneous pathology. The reported and true incidence of pilomatrixoma are 1% and 16%, respectively. Cystic pilomatrixoma is a unique variant that presents without the pathognomonic feature of a firm lesion. This study presents the case of a 52-year-old man with a post-auricular pilomatrixoma. It is erythematous, soft, mobile, and 4 cm in diameter. Its size categorizes the lesion as a giant pilomatrixoma. These pilomatrixoma pose a diagnostic challenge as they mimic malignant lesions. It was highly erythematous and mimicked Merkel cell carcinoma in on initial presentation. It was a sebum-filled lesion, which is quite atypical for pilomatrixoma. A previous study finds that only three cases of cystic pilomatrixoma have been reported in the literature previously. This case study presents the case of an atypical variant of a rare tumour. There is a paucity in the literature on cystic pilomatrixoma. Giant proliferating cystic pilomatrixoma has not previously been described in a case report in the literature, as to our knowledge. This study highlights the diversity in the clinical presentations of pilomatrixoma to improve our clinical sensitivity to pilomatrixoma.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320195"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524276","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}
{"title":"Successful treatment of pediatric patient with Dravet syndrome with cenobamate: Case report.","authors":"Oleg V Lobanov, Mary Bertrand","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251324079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251324079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dravet syndrome, also known as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy, is an epileptic encephalopathy characterized by severe epilepsy accompanied by impaired psychomotor and neurologic development. Onset is in the first year of life in apparently healthy infants. Seizures in Dravet syndrome are highly pharmacoresistant, and the SUDEP mortality rate is high. Here, we present the first case of the successful use of cenobamate in a pediatric patient (9-year-old female) with Dravet syndrome and pharmacoresistant epilepsy despite the prior use and failure of typical medications for Dravet syndrome, including fenfluramine, valproate, and clobazam, among others. At 6-month follow-up, the frequency of generalized tonic-clonic seizures decreased from 8 per month to 1 per month upon reaching a daily dose of 50 mg (1.9 mg/kg/day), which represents an 87.5% reduction. No side effects were reported. Given the single-patient case report nature of this study, further investigations are needed to extrapolate the usefulness of cenobamate across different age groups and genetic variants.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251324079"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11869260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543375","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}
Aanchal Amit Shah, Jorge Salazar, Prabhava Bagla, Aparna Das
{"title":"A case of altruistic suicide by severe carbon monoxide poisoning.","authors":"Aanchal Amit Shah, Jorge Salazar, Prabhava Bagla, Aparna Das","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321064","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbon monoxide poisoning (CO) is a lethal form of suicide. We present a case of a 52-year-old otherwise healthy male who attempted suicide by CO poisoning due to altruistic intentions. The patient survived and was doing well on follow-up over 2 months after discharge. The aims of this case report are to discuss the psychiatric and medical sequelae of CO poisoning and to revisit the sociological concept of suicide, focusing on altruistic suicides.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321064"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866384/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524274","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}
Rémy Hamdan, Cyrielle Chea, Maxime Brisson, Jules Coeur, Carmen Cortes Espejo, Camille Leleu
{"title":"Neck cellulitis complicating spectacle frames' contact dermatitis: A case report.","authors":"Rémy Hamdan, Cyrielle Chea, Maxime Brisson, Jules Coeur, Carmen Cortes Espejo, Camille Leleu","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251324310","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251324310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neck cellulitis occurs as a result of dental, pharyngeal or ear infections or following trauma, but rarely via a cutaneous entry point. A 34-year-old female patient consulted with a left-sided, painful cervical swelling with limited head rotation and trismus, accompanied by a painful, oozing, retroauricular contact dermatitis (CD). Clinical examination confirmed the left cervical cellulitis with superinfected retroauricular CD. A computed tomography scan of the neck revealed no abscess. Systemic antibiotic therapy against streptococci and staphylococci for 8 days, combined with hygiene care for the CD lesions and the avoidance of glasses with metal frames, resulted in complete recovery without recurrence. Patch tests revealed sensitization to several metals, particularly nickel. Eyeglasses may cause allergic CD, an inflammatory skin disease caused by a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction. Metal spectacle frames are particularly prone to causing CD, mainly due to the presence of nickel. Because of the skin breakdown it entails, spectacle frames' CD may lead to skin infections and neck cellulitis. Spectacle frame CD should be investigated in patients presenting with retroauricular eczema. To our knowledge, the case of neck cellulitis induced by spectacle frame-allergic CD has never been reported.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251324310"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866375/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524278","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}