ABSTRACT
Mature cystic teratomas are benign unilateral tumors often diagnosed in young females. Carcinoid tumors are slow-growing tumors originating from neuroendocrine cells. A thorough histopathological study of the tumor is mandatory and the surgical treatment is adapted according to the characteristics of the patient. The present case was considered as a primary mucinous carcinoid tumor of the ovary because it was confined to the ovary, had an intact capsule, no vascular invasion, or other suspicious lesions were noted in the abdominal cavity. This case is notable due to the rarity of its occurrence and the age of presentation.
Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/diagnostic imaging , Carcinoid Tumor/diagnostic imaging , Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Ovary/pathology , Teratoma/diagnostic imaging , Abdomen/diagnostic imaging , Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/pathology , Aged , Female , Humans , Ovarian Neoplasms/classification , Ovarian Neoplasms/pathology , Ovarian Neoplasms/surgery , Ovary/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant which is also a Class IB antiarrhythmic. Its common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) include gastrointestinal symptoms, psychiatric disorders, gingival hyperplasia, and rash. Bradycardia and hypotension following intravenous (IV) phenytoin are rare ADRs. We report the case of a 62-year-old female with subarachnoid hemorrhage and right bundle branch block, who developed sinus bradycardia and hypotension on administration of IV phenytoin. This case report serves as a note for caution on patient selection for the administration of phenytoin and highlights the need for specific guidelines on the same.