[Heart imaging by CT-scan and MRI in cardiac tumors]. / L'imagerie en coupe dans le bilan des tumeurs intra-cardiaques.

The etiology of cardiac masses is often oncological or thrombotic, rarely inflammatory. Among heart tumors, the vast majority are metastatic. We describe the most frequent benign primary cardiac tumors and the most frequent malignant primary cardiac tumors and give information about the advantages of using a multi-modality approach for the accurate diagnosis of a cardiac mass using Computed Tomography Scanner and Magnetic Resonance Investigation.

[Tracheal lipoma: An exceptional cause of tracheal tumors]. / Lipome trachéal : une cause exceptionnelle de tumeur trachéale.

INTRODUCTION: Tracheal tumors are rare, they are most often malignant and can manifest themselves by a non-specific respiratory symptomatology with progressively increasing dyspnea orienting in the first place towards a COPD or even an asthma. Among them, tracheal lipoma is exceptional. Its management is based on removal by rigid bronchoscopy. OBSERVATION: We report the case of a 73-year-old male patient who presented with non-specific dyspnea that progressively worsened over several months. The EFR showed a flattening of the flow-volume curves, the CT scan showed an anterolateral oval tracheal tumor with fatty density, the bronchial endoscopy showed a tumor lesion with stenosis of about 90% of the airway. Management consisted of a rigid bronchoscopy to delete obtruction with biopsies. Anatomopathology concluded to a tracheal lipoma. CONCLUSION: Progressively worsening dyspnea, especially if there are signs of inspiratory dyspnea, required a systematic bronchial endoscopy to avoid the possibility of a tracheal tumor.

[Periungual lipoma: An unusual site]. / Lipome péri-unguéal : une localisation inhabituelle.

BACKGROUND: Lipomas are common benign mesenchymal tumors composed of mature fat cells that may or may not be surrounded by a thin fibrous capsule. Lipomas involving the fingers are extremely rare but must be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of benign soft tissue masses of unusual localization. We describe a case of digital periungual lipoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A 65-year-old Moroccan woman presented with a tumefaction of the right index finger reminiscent of a lipoma. There was no history of nail trauma, other lipomas on the body, or a family history of lipomatosis. She did not complain of any pain, but she had a slight limitation on the movement of the affected finger. Surgical excision was performed. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lipoma. There was no recurrence after one year of follow-up. DISCUSSION: Lipomas of the fingers are extremely rare. To our knowledge, 6 cases of subungual localization and 4 cases in the lateral edge of the nail have been described in the literature. We report another case of unusual posterior periungual localization. In our case, the suspected diagnoses were either neurofibroma, superficial acral fibromyxoma, or giant cell tumor of the synovial sheaths of the tendons. Radiological examinations may be performed to aid diagnosis. Although finger lipomas are rare entities, they must be considered in the differential diagnosis of benign soft tissue masses of the finger.

[Benign tumors of the soft tissue of the hand, about 70 cases]. / Les tumeurs bénignes des parties molles de la main, étude clinique à propos de 70 cas.

Through a retrospective study of 70 cases of benign soft tissue tumors in the orthopedic traumatology department of the military hospital of Tunis over a 12-year period from January 2005 to December 2016, we have compared our findings to those of the literature in an attempt to identify epidemiological notions relevant to daily medical practice as epidemiological data on benign tumors of the soft parts of the hand remain few and sometimes discordant. The authors report a series of 70 active, young adults, mostly female, with a swelling at the level of the hand as the most common reason for consultation. The middle finger and index finger were the most affected fingers at equal frequencies. The key supplementary examination was the ultrasound of the soft parts. All patients were treated with a complete surgical biopsy of their tumor followed by a histological study of the surgical specimen. Three cases of recidivism were noted. Through this study, the frequency of tumors of the soft parts of the hand in a particular population (Tunisian military agents) is emphasized. Moreover, this study allowed us to confirm the data of the literature concerning the dominance of the digital localization. On the other hand, this study reports that the giant cell tumor is the most common histological type in the study population.

[Rare localization of lipoma in the parotid region: about a case]. / Une localisation rare du lipome au niveau parotidien: à propos d'un cas.

Lipomas localization in the parotid region is very rare. We here report a new case of a 55-year old patient, presenting with a mass in the parotid region that had progressed over the past 4 years and a literature review. A soft, mobile and painless mass was detected on palpation. The patient underwent imaging examinations (ultrasound and MRI), that enabled to retain the diagnosis of parotid lipoma. The patient decided to have conservative treatment.

[Rare benign breast tumors including Abrikossoff tumor (granular cell tumor), erosive adenomatosis of the nipple, cytosteatonecrosis, fibromatosis (desmoid tumor), galactocele, hamartoma, hemangioma, lipoma, juvenile papillomatosis, pseudoangiomatous hyperplasia, and syringomatous adenoma: Guidelines for clinical practice]. / Prise en charge des tumeurs du sein bénignes épidémiologiquement rares de type Abrikossoff (tumeur à cellules granuleuses), adénomatose érosive du mamelon, cytostéatonécrose, fibromatose mammaire (tumeur desmoïde), galactocèle, hamartome, hémangiome, lipome, papillomatose juvénile, hyperplasie stromale pseudo-angiomateuse (PASH), et tumeur syringomateuse du mamelon: recommandations.

OBJECTIVES: To provide guidelines for clinical practice from the French College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF), based on the best evidence available, concerning rare benign breast tumors: Abrikossoff (granular cell tumor), erosive adenomatosis of the nipple, cytosteatonecrosis, fibromatosis (desmoid tumor), galactocele, hamartoma, hemangioma, lipoma, juvenile papillomatosis, pseudoangiomatous hyperplasia, and syringomatous adenoma. METHODS: Bibliographical search in French and English languages by consultation of Pubmed, Cochrane and international databases. RESULTS: For erosive adenomatosis of the nipple, surgical excision is recommended to exclude Paget's disease or cancer (grade C). When surgery is performed for breast desmoid tumor or syringomatous adenoma, free margins are recommended (grade C). Without clinico-radio-histologic discordance, surgical abstention may be proposed for Abrikossoff tumor (granular cell tumor), cytosteatonecrosis, galactocele, hamartoma, hemangioma, lipoma, juvenile papillomatosis, pseudoangiomatous hyperplasia, and syringomatous adenoma (grade C).

[Adipocytic tumors of the salivary glands: A retrospective study]. / Tumeurs adipeuses des glandes salivaires: étude rétrospective.

INTRODUCTION: Adipocytic tumors are the most common soft tissue mesenchymal tumors. Their occurrence in salivary glands is rare. We studied the epidemiology, the diagnostic and the therapeutic features of the salivary adipocytic tumors followed in our department. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted in our department between January 1997 and December 2011. Nine cases of adipocytic tumors of the salivary glands were found. Data were collected from medical records and processed by Excel. RESULTS: Mean age was 44 with a clear predominance of males (sex ratio: 3.5). In 8 cases the tumors were benign (7 lipomas and 1 lipofibroma). The only malignant tumor was a metastatic myxoid liposarcoma. Parotid was the main location (8 cases/9). Ultrasonography and MRI were prescribed. The treatment was tumor and parotid gland removal with conservation of the facial nerve excepted in the malignant case. One transient facial palsy, two earlobe dysesthesia and one retromandibular depression were observed. No recurrence was noted. DISCUSSION: Our study confirmed the epidemiological profile of these adipocytic salivary gland tumors, which are rarely observed, but mainly in the parotid gland. They are often benign and lipoma is the main histological type.

[Adipocytic tumors]. / Tumeurs adipeuses.

Adipocytic tumors are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms, liposarcoma accounting for approximately 20% of soft tissue sarcomas. The differential diagnosis between benign and malignant tumors is often problematic and represents a significant proportion of consultation cases. The goal of this article is to review liposarcoma subtypes, the main benign adipocytic neoplasms: lipoblastoma, hibernoma, spindle/pleomorphic cell lipoma, chondroid lipoma, as well as non adipocytic neoplasms with a lipomatous component such as lipomatous solitary fibrous tumor, emphasizing on practical differential diagnosis issues, and immunohistochemical and molecular tools allowing their resolution.

[Fatty tumors of the jaws]. / Tumeurs adipeuses des mâchoires.

Intraosseous lipoma is a benign tumor of the bone. It is mostly seen in the metaphyses of the long bones and calcaneus. There are few documented cases of intraosseous lipomas in the jaw. Clinically, the lesion is usually silent and radiologically it appears as a radiolucent area rarely including some radio-opacities. Diagnosis is based on clinical, radiological and histopathological features. Surgical removal of the lesion is the recommended treatment.

Fibrolipoma gigante de la espalda / Fibrolipome géant du dos / Back giant fibrolipoma

Introducción: en el cumplimiento de una misión internacionalista en la Clínica del Colaborador, ubicada en La Paz, Bolivia, se presentó una niña de 12 años de edad, portadora de una gran tumoración en la espalda, acompañada de otras deformidades, que no había sido tratada por carecer de recursos económicos. Los médicos que la habían visto antes habían expresado que al realizar una cirugía, único modo de resolver la situación, no se garantizaba la vida de la menor y también por el hecho de residir en una región intrincada del país. El objetivo de esta comunicación es mostrar un caso poco común en la práctica diaria y el resultado de su tratamiento. Descripción: el tratamiento realizado fue eminentemente quirúrgico, apoyado en un tratamiento higiénico-dietético adecuado y la posterior rehabilitación. Los resultados fueron excelentes; finalmente pudo restituirse a la paciente a su lugar de residencia, su escuela y la sociedad. Conclusiones: la tumoración gigante de la espalda, acompañada de otras deformidades en la paciente, se resolvieron después de un tratamiento adecuado(AU)

Introducción: in the fulfilment of an internationalist mission in the Clinic of Collaboration located in La Paz, Bolivia, the Cuban physicians received the case of a girl aged 12 carrier of a big back tumor, together with other deformities, never before treated due to a lack of economic resources. The previous physicians had expressed that the surgery was the only way to solve the situation but without to guarantee the life of patient and also due to she lives in a dense region of the country. The objective of this communication is to show a uncommon case in the daily practice and the result of its treatment. Description: the treatment applied was totally surgical, supported by a proper hygienic-dietetic treatment and its latter rehabilitation. Results were excellent; finally it was possible to refer patient to her place of residence, its school and the society. Conclusions: the giant back tumor, together with other deformities in the patient, disappeared after an appropriate treatment(AU)

Introduction: pendant une mission de collaboration médicale en Bolivie, on a pu constater le cas d'une fille âgée de 12 ans atteinte d'une tumeur dorsale, accompagnée d'autres difformités, et sans traitement-faute de ressources économiques pour se faire soigner, ayant été assistée à la Clinique du collaborateur, à La Paz. D'autres médecins l'ayant vue auparavant avaient déconseillé le traitement chirurgical, seule solution à son problème, à cause du risque pour sa vie et de l'éloignement de son domicile. Le but de ce travail est de rapporter un cas peu fréquent dans la pratique quotidienne, et le résultat de son traitement. Description: le traitement a été certainement chirurgical, soutenu par une hygiène et une diète de qualité, et une bonne rééducation. Les résultats ont été excellents, la patiente a pu se réincorporer à son milieu familial, à son école et à la société. Conclusions: la tumeur géante du dos, accompagnée d'autres difformités, a disparu après l'application du traitement approprié(AU)

Hibernoma: Presentación de un caso / Hibernoma: Case report / Hibernome: Présentation d´un cas

Se presenta un paciente portador de un hibernoma del muslo izquierdo, raro tumor benigno derivado del tejido adiposo pardo. Se expone el cuadro clínico y la terapéutica efectuada. Se revisa la literatura.

A patient with a hibernoma of the left thigh, which is a rare benign tumor derived from the brown adipose tissue, is presented. The clinical picture and the therapeutics applied are explained. Literature is reviewed, too.

Un patient porteur d´un hibernome de la cuisse gauche, une raretumeur benigne résultant du tissu adipeux brun, est présenté. Le tableau clinique et la thérapeutique effectués sont exposés. La littérature est mise en revue.