Case Report: A very rare case of a Pleural Effusion revealing Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple myeloma is a common malignant bone-based disease. Pleural effusions reported in these patients remain rare. It is commonly due to congestive heart disease, pulmonary embolism, nephrotic syndrome or a second neoplasia. The true myelomatous pleural effusion resulting from a direct tumoral invasion of the pleural are extremely rare. We report here the case of a massive pleural effusion revealing multiple myeloma in a 71-year-old patient. The chest ultrasound showed a massive pleural effusion in the left side with a multinodular thickening of the pleura. The medical thoracoscopy showed a grape-cluster appearance. The diagnosis was made by pleural guided biopsy revealing abnormal plasma cells with an intense positive CD 138 (plasma cell marker) and MUM1 (multiple myeloma oncogene1) staining with a light kappa chain in the protein electrophoresis associated with a myeloma. Unfortunately, our patient died one month after the initial diagnosis. We present also a review of the recent literature in order to highlight the clinical presentations of the myelomatous pleural effusion, the diagnostic tools, the therapeutic strategies as well as the outcomes.

Clival chordoma in a young male patient: a case report.

Chordoma is a rare malignant tumor of the spine. We report the case of a 26-year-old man who presented with facial paralysis and upper limbs paresthesia. Cerebral CT-scan and cerebro-spinal MRI revealed a 58mm locally advanced middle clival mass with deviation of median cerebral structures. Endoscopic biopsy concluded to a chondroid chordoma. Skeletal survey and thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT-scan were normal. Treatment consisted in complete surgical removal of the tumor followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient is alive free of disease with a follow up of 12 months.

Pitfall of I-131 whole body scan: a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ovary.

False positive radioiodine uptake following thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer has been reported in some cases. A 57-year-old female patient was referred for ablative radioiodine treatment four weeks after undergoing total thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma. Posttherapeutic I-131 scintigraphy showed uptake in the neck and large focus in the lower abdomen and pelvis. Pathology revealed a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the right ovary.

Urothelial bladder carcinoma in childhood: a case report.

We report an exceptional case of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in a 14-years old boy without personal nor family history who consulted for a total hematuria. Work-up showed a bladder lesion sized 5cm with histology of urothelial cancer. Treatment consisted of a transurethral surgery with carcinologic complete resection. Patient is alive, free of disease with a follow-up of 36 months.

Verrucous Carcinoma of the Nail Bed: A New Case.

Verrucous carcinoma (VC) of the nail bed is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma that is often misdiagnosed as a benign condition. The clinical presentation of this tumor is very similar to that of warts or onychomycosis hence the delayed appropriate treatment. Its association with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has rarely been reported. The treatment of VC of the nail unit depends on the extent of the lesion and the presence or the absence of bone. We here report an unusual case of VC of the nail bed of the left big toe in a man associated with HPV53 infection that had been mistaken for a wart for 1 year. The condition was treated by ray amputation.

Transformation of a prostatic adenocarcinoma into squamous cell carcinoma after luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist and radiotherapy treatment.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate is rare and represents 0.5% to 1% of prostatic carcinomas. Transformation of prostatic adenocarcinoma into squamous cell carcinoma after LH-RH agonist intake has been reported in only 8 cases in the literature. To our knowledge, our case is the second pure squamous cell carcinoma observed after hormonotherapy and radiotherapy. We reported a case of a patient with prostatic adenocarcinoma treated by radical prostatectomy followed by radiotherapy. Eleven years later, he had a vesical recurrence of prostatic adenocarcinoma. Our patient had an endoscopic resection followed by injections of Triptorelin. Six months later, he developed a local recurrence of a squamous cell carcinoma.

Evaluation of concordance of Gleason score between prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy.

BACKGROUND: Histological Gleason score grading is a main determinant of prostate cancer treatment. However, the final histological examination may reveal that concordance rates between biopsy and pathological Gleason sums are inadequate. AIM: To evaluate the concordance of Gleason score between prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy specimen and to study factors predictive of up-grading of Gleason score at radical prostatectomy. METHODS: We conducted a descriptive and retrospective study including cases of patients who underwent  prostatectomy between 2008 and 2015. We proceeded to a histological examination of 30 cases of radical prostatectomy and 17 corresponding biopsies. The data of the remaining 13 prostate biopsies, not performed in our hospital, have been picked from detailed histological reports. RESULTS: Our results showed that the concordance in the Gleason score was 43% (kappa = 0.11, poor agreement).Gleason score was upgraded in 54% of the cases. At radical prostatectomy, it increased by two  points in one case and by one point in 14 cases. The Gleason score was under-graded on prostatic biopsies in an only 1 case. Using the new classification ISUP 2014, the concordance rate was 26% (kappa = 0.04,  very poor agreement). Gleason score was upgraded in 78% of the cases for Group 1 (SG 3 + 3) and 63% for group 2 (SG 3 + 4). The concordance rate was highest for Group 4 (4 + 3). Variables as age, serum PSA (prostate specific antigen) , numbre of cores, percentage of positive cores, or prostate volume were not significant predictors of upgrading of Gleason score on radical prostatectomy specimen. CONCLUSION: Thus, the high rate of discordance of Gleason score between prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy specimen implies an understanding of factors predictive of discordance of this score allowing urologists, pathologists and oncologists to support patients in a more suitable way, choosing the appropriate therapeutic modality for each patient.

Supplementation of grape seed and skin extract to orlistat therapy prevents high-fat diet-induced murine spleen lipotoxicity.

Spleen is the largest lymphoid organ and obesity is related to an elevated risk of immunity dysfunction. The mechanism whereby fat adversely affects the spleen is poorly understood. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of grape seed and skin extract (GSSE) and orlistat (Xenical, Xe) on high-fat diet (HFD)-induced spleen lipotoxicity. Obese rats were treated either with GSSE (4 g/kg body weight) or Xe (2 mg/kg body weight) or GSSE+Xe and monitored for weight loss for 3 months. Animals were then sacrificed and their spleen used for the evaluation of lipotoxicity-induced oxidative stress and inflammation as well as the putative protection afforded by GSSE and Xe treatment. HFD induced body weight gain and glycogen accumulation into the spleen; ectopic deposition of cholesterol and triglycerides and an oxidative stress characterized by increased lipoperoxidation and carbonylation; inhibition of antioxidant enzyme activities, such as catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase; depletion of zinc and copper; and a concomitant increase in calcium. HFD also increased plasma pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-6, IL-17A, tumour necrosis factor alpha, and C-reactive protein, and decreased plasma IL-10 and adiponectin. Importantly, GSSE counteracted all the deleterious effects of HFD on spleen (i.e., lipotoxicity, oxidative stress, and inflammation) and the best protection was obtained when combining Xe+GSSE. Combining GSSE with Xe prevented against fat-induced spleen lipotoxicity, oxidative stress, and inflammation; this combination may be beneficial in other diseases related to the spleen.

Paratesticular Angiomyofibroblastoma-Like Tumor: Unusual Case of a Solidocystic Form.

The angiomyofibroblastoma-like tumor of the male genital tract is a rare benign tumor. A total of 34 cases have been reported in the literature. We herein report an exceptional case of solidocystic form in its paratesticular location, in a 79-year-old man. Clinical examination objectified a right testicular induration. Macroscopic examination of the orchidectomy objectified a paratesticular solidocystic tumor formation. Microscopically, the solid area was composed of vessels with small caliber and turgidity of endothelial cells. These vessels were surrounded by clusters of epithelioid cells, sometimes having the appearance of giant cells. They were associated with spindle cells. The cystic area was uncoated. Immunohistochemically, the fusiform cells expressed Desmin and Smooth Muscle Actin. Endothelial cells and clusters of cells surrounding large vessels expressed CD34. The expression of receptors for estrogen and progesterone was negative. To our knowledge, this is the second solidocystic case of angiomyofibroblastoma-like tumor of male genital tract.

Cholestatic hepatitis due to Ecballium elaterium ingestion.

Ecballium elaterium is an herbaceous plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. This plant is fairly common in the Mediterranean regions. It is frequently consumed in infusion, mixture of fruit or even in aerosol in cases of fever or flu. This plant is known for its respiratory and ocular toxicity. Hepatotoxicity has never been described in the literature. We report a case of acute cholestatic hepatitis due to Ecballium elaterium in a 39 years old patient, with no past medical history.

Human papillomavirus prevalence and prognostic implication in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas.

BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is associated with favorable survival. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and prognostic significance of the HPV infection through both the p16 expression status and the oncogenic HPV DNA viral load. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was conducted on all patients treated for oropharyngeal SCC between January 2007 and June 2009. P16 expression status by immunohistochemistry and HPV DNA viral load by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) were evaluated on routine pretreatment tumor samples. RESULTS: One hundred thirty-three patients (94 men and 39 women) were included in the study. Mean age was 59 years. One hundred twenty-two lesions (92%) were localized to lymphoid areas. Sixty-seven patients (50%) were p16+, and 87 patients (65%) harbored HPV DNA. The p16+/HPV DNA+ profile (48%) was associated with the most favorable prognosis. HPV16 was responsible for the majority of the infections (89%). CONCLUSION: HPV is common among oropharyngeal SCC in France, and acts as an independent prognostic factor.