RESUMO
Metacarpal tuberculosis is a rare presentation of the disease; it represents only 1% of all bone sites. The following report documents the case of a 28-year-old female who sought a consultation for a painful right hand following an injury. Radiographs showed a fracture of the distal fifth metacarpal through a lytic lesion. Histology of a biopsy specimen revealed granulomas with caseous necrosis, specific to tuberculosis. The patient experienced a complete recovery with anti-tubercular treatment. This case of an unusual presentation of isolated metacarpal tuberculosis was reported with the intention of highlighting the rarity of this location. It is therefore imperative to bear in mind the possibility of such atypical presentations of tuberculosis when making a rapid and correct diagnosis and prescribing adequate treatment.
RESUMO
Soft tissue metastases from pancreatic adenocarcinoma are rare lesions and can be the source of diagnostic confusion both clinically and pathologically. To our knowledge, one patient has been reported on with soft tissue lesions that ultimately disclose a pancreatic adenocarcinoma. We report here on a patient who presented with a metastatic soft tissue lesion in the trochanter, and the buttocks, as the initial manifestation of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Soft tissue metastasis from pancreatic carcinoma is a rare finding. Clinicians should be aware that metastatic soft tissue lesions could be the initial presenting sign for pancreatic cancer. Also, the immunohistochemical staining for CK 7 and 19 may be helpful for the diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.