Severe facial pain and removal of maxillary sinus mucous retention cyst.

Maxillary sinus retention cysts (MRCs) are typically asymptomatic and require no treatment. An early 30s man presented with a decade-long history of severe left-sided chronic facial pain (CFP). Multiple prior treatments resulted in an edentulous patient with persistent pain. Imaging revealed a dome-shaped radiopaque change in the left maxillary sinus. History and clinical examination suggested persistent idiopathic facial pain, and doubts about the outcome of a surgical intervention were explained to the patient. Surgical removal of the MRC via lateral antrotomy led to complete symptom resolution of CFP. This case substantiates the importance of considering MRCs as a possible cause of CFP. It also emphasises the need for a systematic multidisciplinary approach in cases of unexplained CFP.

HPV related p16INK4A and HSV in benign and potentially malignant oral mucosa pathologies.

BACKGROUND: The association of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Human Syncytial Virus (HSV) infection with inflammatory and potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity (OPMD) is unknown. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to stablish the expression of the p16INK4A and HSV proteins, to test potential correlation between those parameters in biopsies from clinically diagnosed oral lesions. METHODS: Immunochemical analysis of 211 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks from 211 individuals was provided. The clinical diagnosis included in the research were Oral lichen planus (N = 30), Oral Leukoplakia (N = 13) Mucocele (N = 25), Erosion/ulceration/ inflammation of mucosa (N = 8), Overgrowth of mucosa (N = 135). RESULTS: Two hundred eleven analyzed FFPE samples resulted with the median age of 58.5 years (the average age 54.0 years and SD ± 17 years). The female/male ratio was 2.3 (69.7% vs 30.3% respectively). All the samples positive for HSV also expressed p16INK4A (p = 0.000), that's showed various levels of association with the diverse clinical diagnosis reaching the higher level in OM 49.1% (29 positive samples) and OLP 30.5% (18). p16INK4A was associated with OLP at 30.5% (18), and fibroma 30.5%. HSV expression was mostly present in fibroma at 47.6% (10 positive samples). CONCLUSION: HSV and p16INK4A positivity in relation to diagnosis of the biopsies showed statistically most often p16INK4A in OLP and fibroma. The results of co-expression of p16INK4A and HSV in mucocele and fibroma in oral mucosa suggest a cooperation between the molecular alterations induced by these two viruses. Squamous papilloma samples positive for p16INK4A were also positive for HSV, suggesting that the putative pro-oncogenic action of HSV could be an early event.

Concurrent hepatopathy in dogs with gallbladder mucocele: Prevalence, predictors, and impact on long-term outcome.

BACKGROUND: Information is limited regarding the prevalence and importance of hepatic histologic abnormalities in dogs with gallbladder mucocele (GBM). OBJECTIVES: To (a) report prevalence of hepatic histologic abnormalities in dogs with GBM (b) evaluate for association between hepatic abnormalities and outcome in dogs with GBM (c) evaluate whether neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) differs in dogs with GBM with and without specific hepatic lesions. ANIMALS: Fifty-two dogs with grossly and histologically confirmed GBM. METHODS: Multicenter, retrospective study of dogs with GBM undergoing cholecystectomy with concurrent liver biopsy. Archived histological sections of gallbladder and liver evaluated by investigators blinded to data. Proportions of dogs with each histologic abnormality alive vs deceased at 1, 3, and 12 months post-cholecystectomy compared. Mann-Whitney U performed to determine if NLR differed in dogs with or without selected lesions. RESULTS: 51/52 (98%, 95% CI [89%, 99%]) dogs with GBM had at least 1 hepatic histologic abnormality. Hepatic fibrosis (37/51; 73%, 95% CI [59%, 83%]), biliary hyperplasia (29/52; 56%, 95% CI [42%, 68%]), and portal inflammation (25/52; 48%, 95% CI [35%, 61%]) were most common. The proportion of dogs alive vs dead differed based on the fibrosis score at 1, 3, and 12 (P ≤ .04) months post-cholecystectomy. Dogs with hepatic necrosis (P = .006) and cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis (P = .02) had higher NLRs compared to dogs without these lesions. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Histologic abnormalities of the liver are common in dogs with GBM. A higher portal fibrosis score might be associated with shortened long-term survival after cholecystectomy for dogs with GBM. An increase in NLR might predict hepatic necrosis and cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis in dogs with GBM.

Nasal obstruction in a 14 year old girl caused by a huge middle turbinate mucocele appearing radiologically as an inverted papilloma.

Introduction: We present a case of a fourteen year old girl who presented with a large intra-nasal mass to the ENT team at a district general hospital in the UK. Presentation of case: The girl presented predominantly with nasal obstruction and some symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Imaging revealed a large lesion abutting the skull base and causing bony remodelling with marked septal deviation. Based both on CT and MRI imaging, the reporting (non-head and neck) radiologist suggested inverted papilloma as a differential diagnosis. Intra-operative exploration in fact revealed a very large left middle turbinate mucocele extending to the left frontal sinus. The mass was excised endoscopically without complications. Discussion: Although concha bullosa of the middle turbinate of the nose are common, development of a mucocele within them is far less common and for such a mucocele to develop to this size in a child is extremely rare. The egg shell lining of the lesion can be a tell-tale sign of their aetiology when taken alongside other radiological factors. This case highlights challenges in radiological diagnosis of intra-nasal masses in children, which can lead to delays and increased anxiety. Conclusion: When assessing nasal masses in children it is important to keep a wide differential due to the challenges of diagnosis. A close conversation should be had with local head and neck radiologists and, of course, where there is a unilateral nasal mass tissue sampling is essential and may be taken as part of a full excision where clinically indicated.

The Cancer Diaspora: A Rare Case of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei of Appendiceal Origin.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare clinical entity characterized by widespread mucinous implants in the peritoneal cavity. Commonly seen in females in their 50s, PMP typically originates from ruptured appendiceal mucoceles that find refuge in the peritoneal space. Rarely, PMP may originate from the ovary, stomach, colon, or pancreas. Pseudomyxoma peritonei of colorectal origin is more malignant and has a lower survival rate. We report a case of a 59-year-old Hispanic woman with PMP who presented to the emergency room with a 3-month history of progressive abdominal distention. Pseudomyxoma peritonei was confirmed by computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis and histopathology, and the patient underwent partial cytoreductive surgery. Given her Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 1 despite extensive carcinomatosis, our patient may benefit from hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in the future.

Laparoscopic resection for appendiceal mucocele secondary to endometriosis: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: This case report describes a patient who underwent laparoscopic resection of the mucocele of the appendix secondary to endometriosis, a rarity in clinical practice. PATIENT CONCERNS: The patient was a 38-year-old woman with a history of endometriosis and an ovarian cyst who sought medical advice with a chief complaint of mild right lower abdominal pain. DIAGNOSES: Computed tomography and ultrasonography of the abdomen revealed a cystic lesion at the distal end of the appendix without definitive findings of malignancy. Colonoscopy revealed a submucosal tumor-like elevation at the appendiceal orifice. Appendiceal mucocele was suspected preoperatively. INTERVENTIONS: The lesion was resected laparoscopically. Secondary ileocecal resection with lymphadenectomy was possible if the resected specimen was pathologically diagnosed as a malignant tumor with the risk of lymph node metastasis. OUTCOMES: The resected specimen was pathologically diagnosed as an appendiceal mucocele secondary to endometriosis; therefore, additional surgery was avoided. CONCLUSION: Although appendiceal mucoceles secondary to endometriosis are rare, laparoscopic surgery in which only the lesion was resected is a useful strategy for the treatment and pathological diagnosis of appendiceal mucoceles without findings of malignancy.

Compressive optic neuropathy due to posterior ethmoid mucocele.

Mucoceles are cystic formations characterized by the presence of mucus-secreting epithelial cells, which enlarge when the excretory duct becomes obstructed. Posterior ethmoidal mucoceles are rare conditions that can lead to severe ocular complications requiring immediate intervention. The close anatomical proximity of posterior ethmoidal mucoceles to the optic nerve underscores their significance. In this case report, we present a case of rapidly progressing compressive optic neuropathy secondary to a posterior ethmoidal mucocele. A previously healthy forty-six-year-old woman presented with sudden visual loss in her left eye, preceded by left-sided headache and periorbital pain. Clinical examination and imaging studies revealed an oval-shaped mass within the posterior ethmoid cell compressing the left optic nerve. Emergency surgery was performed to alleviate optic nerve compression, which successfully relieved periocular pain. However, the patient's visual acuity and visual field defect remained unchanged postoperatively. Thinning of the ganglion cell layer in the macula region was observed during follow-up examinations. The role of corticosteroids and antibiotics in visual rehabilitation and the impact of delayed surgical decompression on visual outcome remain subjects of debate. Additional cases of mucocele-associated optic neuropathy should be published and analyzed to establish optimal treatment approaches.

Appendiceal mucocele as an exceptional cause of ileocecocolic intussusception in adults: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, accounting for 5% of intestinal intussusception and being responsible for approximately 1% of all adult bowel obstructions. Neoplastic origin is the most common etiology of intestinal intussusception in adults, unlike pediatric intussusception, which is usually idiopathic. Intussusception due to the appendiceal mucocele is exceptional, and only a few cases have been reported in the medical literature. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 25-year-old black African male patient with no medical history. He presented to the emergency department for abdominal pain, nausea, and bilious vomiting. The abdominal examination revealed typical signs of acute bowel obstruction. Enhanced abdominopelvic computed tomography showed an invagination of the last ileal loop, cecum, and ascending colon into the lumen of the transverse colon, with a rounded image with hypodense content and some calcifications compatible with an appendiceal mucocele. An emergency exploratory laparoscopy was performed and confirmed the ileocecocolic intussusception. Right hemicolectomy and ileocolic anastomosis were performed. The patient recovery postoperatively was uneventful, and he was discharged 4 days later. Histological examination of the surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of mucinous cystadenoma. CONCLUSION: The symptoms of bowel intussusception with the appendiceal mucocele as the lead point in adults are similar to any other bowel intussusception. Differential diagnosis is often carried out thanks to the injected abdominal computed tomography scan.

[Treatment tactics for patients with retention cysts, odontogenic cysts, mucocele and other pathologies of the maxillary sinuses as preparation for a sinus lift]. / Lechebnaya taktika v otnoshenii retentsionnykh kist, odontogennykh kist, mukotsele i drugikh zabolevanii verkhnechelyustnoi pazukhi pri podgotovke k sinus-liftingu.

OBJECTIVE: The aim the studi. Differential diagnosis of retention cysts of the maxillary sinus with odontogenic cysts, acute and chronic sinusitis, aspergillosis, and mucocele in preparation for sinus-lifting surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The analysis of the case histories of 265 patients aged 18-65 years of both sexes who were treated at the dental clinic «Rudenta Family¼ from 2016 to 2021 was carried out. On the basis of clinical symptoms and data of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), a description of the pathologies of HPV is given for the purpose of differential diagnosis and correct interdisciplinary interaction with ENT doctors for the purpose of dental implantation in the lateral parts of the upper jaw. RESULTS: In 90 (out of 265) patients (34%), a change in the condition of the maxillary sinus mucosa was detected. 18 patients (7%) for preoperative preparation were sent to the ENT department of the FSBI «CCB with polyclinic¼ of the UDP of the Russian Federation with diagnoses: chronic maxillary sinusitis of various etiologies and mucocele. In this group of patients, sinus lifting followed by dental implantation was performed 6 months after endoscopic maxillofacial surgery under the control of CBCT. Retention cyst Retention cysts of the maxillary sinus were of different sizes in 62 (23.4%) patients and, depending on the size and localization of the sinus-lifting was performed with simultaneous removal of the cyst, or without removal of the cyst. CONCLUSION: Retention cysts do not need to be removed as a preoperative preparation for sinus lifting. In the case of large sizes and difficulty in peeling the Schneider membrane, retention cysts are removed by a dental surgeon during antral augmentation as one of the stages of the operation. In such pathologies as odontogenic cyst, acute and chronic sinusitis, aspergillosis, mucocele, interdisciplinary interaction of ENT doctor and dentist is necessary. Differential diagnosis of maxillary snus pathology is carried out on the basis of clinical data and a picture of cone-beam computed tomography.

CT analysis of predictors for visual acuity in optic neuropathy with mucocele.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the causative and risk factors for optic neuropathy with mucocele via imaging studies. METHODS: We included 21 patients with rhinogenous optic neuropathy with mucocele. We collected data on the sinus involved, age, sex, number of days from the onset of visual impairment to surgery, and computed tomography (CT) imaging findings (bone defects in the lamina papyracea, Onodi cell mucocele, exophthalmos, and optic nerve deviation). The results were compared between two groups, the one having nine patients with pre-operative visual acuity of <0.1 (the poor group) and the other having 12 patients with pre-operative visual acuity of ≥0.1 (the fair group). Whether or not there was a difference in pre-operative visual acuity between patients with and without Onodi cell mucocele was determined. RESULTS: After surgery, visual acuity improved in 16/21 (76.2%) patients, and a correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between pre-operative and post-operative visual acuity. In imaging, the causative sinuses accounted for 85.7% of both posterior ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses. Bone defects of the lamina papyracea at the optic canal and the vertical downward deviation of the optic nerve at each location, especially in 6/9 patients with Onodi cell mucocele, were characteristic in the poor group. In these conditions, increasing the contact areas of the optic nerve and mucocele can leads to more chances of direct downward compression of the optic nerve and infection occurring, and it may lead to severe pre-operative visual impairment. CONCLUSION: Imaging studies of optic neuropathy with mucocele help to determine the risk factors and perform early and precise diagnostic imaging and decision-making for surgery.

Blind loop mucocele of a side-to-end colorectal anastomosis as a rare cause of large bowel obstruction.

Large bowel obstruction (LBO) after colorectal surgery draws wide differentials. To our knowledge, LBO due to blind colonic limb mucocele of a side-to-end colorectal anastomosis has not yet been described. We report a man in his late 50s presenting with pain, abdominal distension and constipation. He had extensive surgical history; notably, a side-to-end colorectal anastomosis was fashioned following Hartmann-type colostomy reversal. CT and MRI suggested a mucus-filled short blind colonic segment compressing the anastomotic site and causing LBO. Flexible sigmoidoscopy under general anaesthesia showed external rectal compression and lumen narrowing. Transrectal needle aspiration of the blind segment yielded 145 mL of mucoid fluid. The patient's symptoms improved and he was discharged with outpatient Gastrografin enema and flexible sigmoidoscopy which confirmed successful blind segment emptying. This case highlights that blind colonic loop mucoceles in colorectal anastomosis can rarely cause obstruction, and endoscopic management is feasible when accurate diagnosis is confirmed on imaging.

Single-incision laparoscopic partial cecectomy for appendiceal mucocele in a patient with porphyria photosensitivity.

Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare hereditary subtype of cutaneous porphyria characterized by photosensitivity. Increased exposure to light irradiation may precipitate acute liver failure, and surgical light-induced intestinal burns and perforations are known to occur. We report a case of EPP in a patient who underwent laparoscopic partial cecectomy for appendiceal mucocele. A 55-year-old man with EPP was presented for treatment of appendiceal mucocele. A light test using two types of laparoscopes (Companies O and S) was performed preoperatively. Light from the laparoscope manufactured by Company O caused photosensitivity; this effect was not observed with light from the laparoscope manufactured by Company S. Therefore, we performed laparoscopic partial cecectomy through a single umbilical incision using the laparoscope from Company S. Except for the incision site, the patient's skin was completely covered using surgical drapes. No intra- or postoperative complications were observed. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen revealed a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm.

Sphenoid sinus mucocele causing ptosis with pupil-spared ophthalmoplegia: a hint on carotid artery doppler ultrasound.

OBJECTIVE: Sphenoid sinuses mucocele (SSM) is an uncommon cause of orbital apex syndrome (OAS). Diagnosis of neurological complications in SSM might be delayed when the expansion of mucocele beyond the sinuses is not evident in conventional sinuses imaging. METHODS: We present a case of a 76-years old man with spared-pupil ophthalmoplegia associated with ptosis caused by a unilateral left SSM in which internal carotid artery Doppler ultrasound showed distal sub-occlusion waves pattern. RESULTS: Sinus occupation was noted in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and was further evaluated in computed tomography (CT) scan and MR angiography. Nor CT or MR angiography showed clear evidence of neighboring structures compression. Doppler ultrasound of internal carotid showed high-resistance waveforms and decreased wave velocities helping diagnosis. Structures compression was confirmed intra-operatively and the patient was discharged asymptomatic after sphenoid sinus drainage. CONCLUSION: In this first report of carotid Doppler ultrasound findings in a patient with a neurological presentation of a sphenoid sinus mucocele, a high-resistance waveform of the internal carotid may help differentiate uncomplicated sinusitis from invasive mucocele.

Management of mucocele of the appendix with peritoneal dissemination in pregnant women: a case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: This is the first case report of a patient with a twin pregnancy who developed appendiceal mucocele (AM) with peritoneal dissemination in the context of endometriosis and ovarian hyperstimulation. A review of the literature on AM during pregnancy, with a focus on management, is provided as well. CASE PRESENTATION: A 36-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department for abdominal pain in the right iliac fossa at 17 weeks of amenorrhoea (WA). She was pregnant with twins, achieved by in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and complicated by ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Abdominal ultrasonography indicated a diagnosis of uncomplicated acute appendicitis. However, the histopathological findings revealed low-grade appendicular mucinous neoplasia (LAMN) with peritoneal dissemination of acellular mucin. Maximal cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal mitomycin chemotherapy was performed post-partum. CONCLUSIONS: Specialised management is required for AM during pregnancy and must take into account the progress of the pregnancy, the histology of the AM and the risk of perforation.

Cystic adventitial disease masquerading as ganglion disease: a rare cause of intermittent claudication.

Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is a rare cause of claudication in which a mucinous cyst forms within the adventitial layer of a blood vessel, most commonly the popliteal artery, resulting in luminal narrowing. This paper presents a case of a man in his mid-50s with unilateral lower limb popliteal artery CAD, which was not initially identified on either duplex ultrasonography or CT angiography. He was successfully treated with surgical resection of the affected segment of the popliteal artery and autologous vein grafting.

Nasal Septal Mucocele Causing Saddle Nose Deformity.

Nasal septal mucoceles are a rare occurance, and reports in the current literature are limited. We describe the case of a 73-year-old woman who developed a nasal septal mucocele several days after an episode of angioedema. The lesion was treated with 2 rounds of needle aspiration with antibiotics and the application of silastic splints. There was no recurrence after 1 month, though the patient developed a saddle nose deformity. She ultimately underwent reconstruction with a diced-cartilage dorsal augmentation graft with fibrin glue. We review the learning points of this case and summarize existing literature on this disease.

Clinical relationship between histopathological necrotic/partial necrotic findings and disease condition of gallbladder mucoceles in dogs.

Gallbladder mucocele (GM) is a common extrahepatic biliary disease recognized in dogs and is defined as the expansion and extension of the gallbladder by an accumulation of semi-solid bile or bile acid. Histopathological diagnosis of necrotizing cholecystitis and transmural coagulative necrosis of the gallbladder wall shows poor prognosis. Conversely, histopathological diagnosis with partial necrotic findings is often achieved. We hypothesized that histopathological partial necrosis of the gallbladder wall is the primary lesion of necrotic cholecystitis or transmural ischemic necrosis. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between histopathological necrosis/ partial necrosis findings and their clinical conditions. We retrospectively analyzed 55 dogs diagnosed with GM that had undergone cholecystectomy at the Yamaguchi University Animal Medical Center. The group with histopathological necrosis/partial necrosis of the gallbladder wall showed elevated levels of preoperative white blood cells, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, γ-glutamyltransferase, total bilirubin, and C-reactive protein compared to the non-necrotic group. Partial necrosis of the gallbladder wall may affect the progression of the disease and hematological abnormalities. Additionally, all death cases until 2 weeks were included in the histopathological necrosis/partial necrosis group. In this study, we found that poor prognosis factors were associated with partial necrosis of the gallbladder wall. Furthermore, these cases of partial necrosis showed elevated levels of blood test parameters. These results suggest that necrosis of the gallbladder wall is associated with poor prognosis and poor pathophysiological conditions.

Clinicopathologic parameters and outcomes of mucinous neoplasms confined to the appendix: a benign entity with excellent prognosis.

Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs), characterized by expansile or "pushing" growth of neoplastic epithelium through the appendix wall, are sometimes accompanied by peritoneal involvement, the extent and grade of which largely determine clinical presentation and long-term outcomes. However, the prognosis of tumors entirely confined to the appendix is still debated and confusion remains regarding their biologic behavior and, consequently, their clinical management and even diagnostic nomenclature. We evaluated AMNs limited to the appendix from 337 patients (median age: 58 years, interquartile range (IQR): 47-67), 194 (57.6%) of whom were women and 143 (42.4%) men. The most common clinical indication for surgery was mass or mucocele, in 163 (48.4%) cases. Most cases (N = 322, 95.5%) comprised low-grade epithelium, but there were also 15 (4.5%) cases with high-grade dysplasia. Lymph nodes had been harvested in 102 (30.3%) cases with a median 6.5 lymph nodes (IQR: 2-14) per specimen for a total of 910 lymph nodes examined, all of which were negative for metastatic disease. Histologic slide review in 279 cases revealed 77 (27.6%) tumors extending to the mucosa, 101 (36.2%) to submucosa, 33 (11.8%) to muscularis propria, and 68 (24.4%) to subserosal tissues. In multivariate analysis, deeper tumor extension was associated with older age (p = 0.032; odds ratio (OR): 1.02, 95% confidence intervals (CI): 1.00-1.03), indication of mass/mucocele (p < 0.001; OR: 2.09, CI: 1.41-3.11), and wider appendiceal diameter, grossly (p < 0.001; OR: 1.61, CI: 1.28-2.02). Importantly, among 194 cases with at least 6 months of follow-up (median: 56.1 months, IQR: 24.4-98.5), including 9 high-grade, there was no disease recurrence/progression, peritoneal involvement (pseudomyxoma peritonei), or disease-specific mortality. These data reinforce the conclusion that AMNs confined to the appendix are characterized by benign biologic behavior and excellent clinical prognosis and accordingly suggest that revisions to their nomenclature and staging would be appropriate, including reverting to the diagnostic term mucinous adenoma in order to accurately describe a subset of them.

Ethmoidal mucocele causing proptosis in a pediatric patient with cystic fibrosis: A case report.

In cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, Ear Nose Throat (ENT) pathology is often undiagnosed despite its high prevalence and its possible life-threatening complications. We present the case of an ethmoidal mucocele leading to ocular manifestations in a 2-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis with no previous serious complications. She progressively developed non-axial proptosis, limitation of the adduction and exotropia of her left eye. Paranasal sinus magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed a left ethmoidal mucocele causing displacement of the ocular globe, compression of the medial rectus and the optic nerve. Eye fundus revealed disc edema and diffuse vascular congestion. Endoscopic sinus surgery was performed to remove the mass. The mucocele was drained and the discharge was sent for microbiology assessment. Escherichia coli (E. coli) was found in the culture and treated with cefotaxime and dexamethasone with complete resolution of non-axial proptosis and disc edema.