Kristína Cmarková, Lenka Nosáková, Miroslav Pindura, Martin Vojtko, Peter Bánovčin, Juraj Miklušica
{"title":"Rare Benign Focal Lesions of the Liver: Report of 2 Cases and Literature Review.","authors":"Kristína Cmarková, Lenka Nosáková, Miroslav Pindura, Martin Vojtko, Peter Bánovčin, Juraj Miklušica","doi":"10.1159/000536111","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000536111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Benign lesions of the liver are very common findings, usually randomly discovered, especially during examinations for other indications. The frequent use of imaging modalities may be responsible for the statistical increase in the incidence of these findings.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>In this publication, we present the cases of 2 female patients with benign liver lesions, the occurrence of which is considered rare, and only a few dozen cases have been described worldwide. In both cases, clinical symptoms, diagnostic approach, and surgical treatment are presented.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Due to increasing availability of imaging methods, the occurrence of previously considered rare benign liver lesions increases as well. In many cases, the malignant potential of these findings remains unclear. Decision-making process should include a multidisciplinary board.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"90-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10911787/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140027441","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":"Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia in a Patient with Crohn's Disease: A Case Report and Approach to Investigating Hypophosphatemia.","authors":"Kate Hawke, Anthony Croft, Syndia Lazarus","doi":"10.1159/000536136","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000536136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hypophosphatemia occurs commonly in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and can cause considerable morbidity. The differential diagnoses in IBD include nutritional causes and hypophosphatemia induced by some formulations of intravenous iron infusions.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We present the case of a 37-year-old man with active Crohn's disease, presenting with difficulty walking and fractures of the vertebrae and calcaneus. He had long-standing hypophosphatemia. Nutritional causes for hypophosphatemia were considered in the first instance given the presence of chronic diarrhea and vitamin D deficiency; however, there was minimal response to appropriate supplementation with oral phosphorous and vitamin D. Iron infusion-induced hypophosphatemia was then considered, but the nadir phosphate level preceded any iron infusion. Therefore, work-up was undertaken for less common causes. He was ultimately diagnosed with tumor-induced osteomalacia, caused by excess fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) secretion from a phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor about the knee. He had complete resolution of symptoms and biochemical abnormalities following successful resection of the tumor.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case illustrates the approach to investigation of hypophosphatemia in IBD patients. If the time course and response to phosphate supplementation are not as expected for nutritional or iron infusion-induced hypophosphatemia, less common causes should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"81-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10896610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139970985","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":"Gastric Adenocarcinoma with Enteroblastic Differentiation Resected through Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Case Report.","authors":"Akira Ishikawa, Koki Nakamura","doi":"10.1159/000535954","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000535954","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gastric adenocarcinoma with enteroblastic differentiation (GAED) is a rare histological type of gastric adenocarcinoma that occurs in the stomach and is known for its aggressive behavior. GAED is diagnosed histopathologically and is often advanced at the time of diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We report the case of a 70-year-old male with a 20-mm superficial depressed lesion on the anterior wall of the antrum. Histological examination of the endoscopic submucosal dissection specimen revealed that the tumor was composed of dilated or slit-like branching tubules; additionally, the tumor cells had clear cytoplasm resembling that of the fetal digestive tract. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for Glypican-3 and alpha-fetoprotein. A pathological diagnosis of GAEDs was established. GAED was found in approximately 30% of all the tumor cells and showed lymphatic invasion. The patient has been under recurrence-free follow-up for approximately 1 year after the endoscopic submucosal dissection.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In order to detect a large number of cases, immunostaining should be aggressively performed if morphological findings are suspicious for GAED.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"68-73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10852983/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139706157","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":"Hemostasis with Metallic Stent for Multiple Metastatic Pancreatic Tumors Complicated with Hemobilia.","authors":"Hiroyuki Ito, Yuji Omura, Tomonori Makuuchi, Tsubomi Chou, Ayano Ito, Ryutaro Fujimoto, Masashi Yokota, Shingo Tsuda, Junko Nagata, Shunji Hirose, Hisamichi Yoshii, Hideki Izumi, Tomoko Sugiyama, Takuma Tajiri, Takayoshi Suzuki","doi":"10.1159/000536221","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000536221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hemobilia, which refers to bleeding from the bile duct, is rare and difficult to treat. We report a case of successful hemostasis of a pancreatic tumor complicated by hemobilia.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 76-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a pancreatic head tumor. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasonography-FNA were performed, and the patient was diagnosed with pancreatic metastasis of renal cell carcinoma. After discharge, the patient noted worsening jaundice and progressive anemia and was readmitted. ERCP reveals active bleeding from the duodenal papillae. The patient was placed on a fully covered metallic stent and discharged after confirming hemostasis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Renal cell carcinoma is a tumor with abundant blood flow. If hemobilia occurs, bleeding from pancreatic metastatic tumors should be considered. Additionally, hemostasis using a fully covered metallic stent is useful for treating hemobilia in tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"58-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10846876/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139696942","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}
Harish Gopalakrishna, Bilal Asif, Anjali Rai, Hari S Conjeevaram, Maria Mironova, David E Kleiner, Alexandra F Freeman, Theo Heller
{"title":"Chronic Liver Disease in Patients with Prolidase Deficiency: A Case Series.","authors":"Harish Gopalakrishna, Bilal Asif, Anjali Rai, Hari S Conjeevaram, Maria Mironova, David E Kleiner, Alexandra F Freeman, Theo Heller","doi":"10.1159/000536117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000536117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Prolidase deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by variants in the <i>PEPD</i> gene. Patients usually have multi-organ involvement and a wide range of clinical features including recurrent skin ulcers, dysmorphic facial features, recurrent infections, intellectual disability, and splenomegaly. Studies have shown that patients with prolidase deficiency may have hepatic manifestations including hepatomegaly and abnormal liver enzymes. However, there is no detailed description of liver disease in this patient population.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>Here, we present 3 patients with prolidase deficiency with varying extents of hepatic involvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Prolidase deficiency patients with liver disease should be followed up long term to understand more about the pathophysiology and the impact of liver disease on long-term outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"49-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10834036/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139671378","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}
Asuka Watanabe, Tsutomu Nishida, Naoto Osugi, Takao Kitanaka, Yutaro Minoura, Satoru Okabe, Naohiro Sakamoto, Yoshifumi Fujii, Aya Sugimoto, Dai Nakamatsu, Kengo Matsumoto, Masashi Yamamoto, Shiro Adachi, Koji Fukui
{"title":"5-Aminosalicylic Acid-Induced Liver Injury in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report.","authors":"Asuka Watanabe, Tsutomu Nishida, Naoto Osugi, Takao Kitanaka, Yutaro Minoura, Satoru Okabe, Naohiro Sakamoto, Yoshifumi Fujii, Aya Sugimoto, Dai Nakamatsu, Kengo Matsumoto, Masashi Yamamoto, Shiro Adachi, Koji Fukui","doi":"10.1159/000536097","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000536097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) associated with 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) is a rare but potentially life-threatening adverse event.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We report the case of a 58-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis who developed DILI after initiating maintenance therapy with the multimatrix system 5-ASA. The patient presented with grade 4 liver enzyme elevation on day 98 after initiating 5-ASA and was admitted to the hospital. Blood tests revealed the mixed liver injury, and imaging studies showed no abnormalities except for mild lymph node enlargement. Liver biopsy revealed acute lobular hepatitis with interfacial activity. The patient's score on the International Autoimmune Hepatitis Group 1999 revised scoring system was a total score of 10, causing a suspicion for the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. The DDW-J 2004 scale calculated a total score of six, indicating a high probability of DILI. We suspected DILI due to 5-ASA, and the 5-ASA formulations were discontinued. The patient was treated with ursodeoxycholic acid and neominophagen C, and her liver function gradually improved without steroid treatment. Finally, we definitively diagnosed DILI based on the pathological findings and clinical course after discontinuation of 5-ASA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case highlights the importance of monitoring liver function in patients receiving 5-ASA therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"39-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10824519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575261","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}
Kaoru Abe, Daisuke Yamai, Chihiro Katsumi, Manabu Oyamatsu, Kenji Sato
{"title":"Incarcerated Small Bowel Herniation in a Stoma Mimicking Sigmoid End Colostomy Prolapse.","authors":"Kaoru Abe, Daisuke Yamai, Chihiro Katsumi, Manabu Oyamatsu, Kenji Sato","doi":"10.1159/000535988","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000535988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>A stoma prolapse is easy to diagnose by visual examination, and it rarely incarcerates. Therefore, manual reduction is usually performed as soon as the diagnosis is made. In this report, we describe a case of stoma prolapse that could not be reduced manually and ruptured because an incarcerated parastomal hernia occurred in the stoma, mimicking stoma prolapse.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 66-year-old woman underwent total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy, omentectomy, resection of dissemination, and low anterior resection with formation of a sigmoid end colostomy for endometrial cancer with infiltration of the rectum. Fourteen months after the initial operation, she presented with stoma prolapse and multiple episodes of vomiting. The prolapsed stoma was 20 cm in length, appeared swollen and edematous, and was somewhat firm. Although it looked viable, some of the mucosa was darkish red, indicating congestion. Therefore, the diagnosis was sigmoid end colostomy prolapse with an ischemic component. An attempt at manual reduction resulted in rupture, so an emergency laparotomy was performed. Intraoperatively, we found that the ileum was incarcerated in the aperture created where the colostomy had been formed. When the incarcerated ileum was released, the stoma prolapse could be reduced easily. The end colostomy was refashioned in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An incarcerated parastomal hernia can mimic stoma prolapse. If the findings differ from those of typical stoma prolapse, imaging should be performed to confirm whether another clinical entity is involved in the stoma prolapse.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"21-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10798682/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139511897","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}
Kinga Szopińska, Karolina Tracz, Żaneta Malczyk, Anna Jarzumbek, Andrzej Grabowski, Katarzyna Bąk-Drabik
{"title":"Trichobezoar Found Accidently while Diagnosing Resistance to Thyroid Hormone.","authors":"Kinga Szopińska, Karolina Tracz, Żaneta Malczyk, Anna Jarzumbek, Andrzej Grabowski, Katarzyna Bąk-Drabik","doi":"10.1159/000534548","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000534548","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Bezoars are masses of indigestible foreign material in the gastrointestinal tract, usually in the stomach. These materials could be indigestible fruits, hair, milk products, or tablets. In children, the most common type of bezoar is trichobezoar (formed from hair).</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We describe a female patient who has been complaining about deterioration of mood, collapse without losing consciousness, scotomas, and cardiac arrhythmia for 2 years. Based on the results of thyroid hormone, resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH) was suspected. Physical examination during hospitalization revealed a palpable upper abdominal mass. Several diagnostic examinations were performed. The abdominal ultrasound showed acoustic shadowing caused by a pathological structure in the upper abdomen. Therefore, the contrast X-ray of the digestive tract revealed a deficit of contrast with an irregular shape in the stomach body and the pylorus region. Due to these results, a gastroscopy was performed, which revealed a large trichobezoar of the stomach. The trichobezoar was surgically removed without complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The case presented shows that these nonspecific symptoms and laboratory test suggesting RTH require multi-path diagnostics and the cooperation of many specialists, ultimately giving a surprising diagnosis. It is crucial to interpret diagnostic examinations with regard to the patient's physical condition. Diagnosis of trichobezoar requires a detailed search of causes to avoid another incident.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"28-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10798683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139511928","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}
Simone A Jarrett, Sahana Tito, Matthew Chan, Dominic E Jarrett, Kevin B Lo, Richard DePalma
{"title":"Gastric Lipomas: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.","authors":"Simone A Jarrett, Sahana Tito, Matthew Chan, Dominic E Jarrett, Kevin B Lo, Richard DePalma","doi":"10.1159/000534973","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000534973","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The purpose of this case series was to review a rare subset of tumors known as gastric lipomas, which are typically found incidentally. The motivation for this study arose from the identification of 2 cases within our institution in a short period.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>The study involved a review of the diagnosis and management of 2 patients presenting with gastric lipomas at our institution after symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding. With the advent of new radiologic investigations such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and advances in endoscopy, there are new approaches to identifying and managing these tumors. On further evaluation of the literature, we found that despite the availability of minimally invasive endoscopic techniques such as mucosal resection and submucosal dissection in the setting of large tumors, most patients tend to have to resort to surgical management.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case series underscores the rarity of gastric lipomas and their often-incidental discovery. Further investigation into endoscopic approaches for managing these tumors is needed, and additionally, there is a need to explore a potential association between gastric lipomas and malignancy, as chronic inflammation of the overlying mucosa may play a significant role.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"14-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10776135/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139401943","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":"A Case of Immune-Related Aseptic Meningitis during Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.","authors":"Hiroki Kawanaka, Kazuto Tajiri, Nozomu Muraishi, Aiko Murayama, Takamasa Nukui, Ichiro Yasuda","doi":"10.1159/000535476","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000535476","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Immune checkpoint inhibitors are sometimes associated with immune-related adverse events during or after treatment. Among these, aseptic meningitis is a rare and serious complication. We report the first case of atezolizumab-induced aseptic meningitis, which occurred during treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 74-year-old woman diagnosed with advanced HCC and treated with first-line atezolizumab plus bevacizumab developed anorexia, fatigue, and fever, after three treatment cycles. Cerebrospinal fluid examination showed slightly increased cell count and protein level but no infection or malignancy. Contrast enhancement along the cerebral sulcus was evident in contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, and the patient was diagnosed with aseptic meningitis associated with atezolizumab. Steroid therapy soon improved her clinical symptoms, and the contrast enhancement along the cerebral sulcus disappeared.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Clinicians should monitor to avoid serious immune-related adverse events, such as aseptic meningitis, in patients during treatment of HCC with immune checkpoint inhibitors and make the diagnosis as soon as possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":9614,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Gastroenterology","volume":"18 1","pages":"8-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766420/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139377233","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}