Maryam Tavakoli; Yalda Fallah Rastegar; Ali Feyzi Laein; Donya Farrokh
Volume 20, Issue 3 , 2018, Pages 1-5
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Introduction: A hydatid cyst of the breast is an extremely rare condition caused by Echinococcus granulosus, even in endemic coun- tries, which accounts for 0.27% of all cases. Only a few reports have been published in the literature about breast hydatid cysts. Patients usually present with a palpable ...
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Introduction: A hydatid cyst of the breast is an extremely rare condition caused by Echinococcus granulosus, even in endemic coun- tries, which accounts for 0.27% of all cases. Only a few reports have been published in the literature about breast hydatid cysts. Patients usually present with a palpable and painless lump in the breast. Clinically, it is difficult to differentiate breast hydatid cysts from more common breast lesions. However, imaging plays an important role, and often helps to distinguish this rare cystic disease of the breast from other breast masses. Case Presentation: Iran is an endemic area for Echinococcus granulosus, and we present six cases of primary breast hydatid cysts which were diagnosed over the course of 10 years in our institution. We aimed to present the mammographic and ultrasonographicfindings for these patients. Conclusions: Hydatid cysts should be considered in the diagnosis of cystic lesions of the breast, particularly in endemic areas
Donya Farrokh; Masoud Pezeshki-Rad; Hamidreza Reihani; Reza Akhavan; Bita Abbasi
Volume 19, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 1-4
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Introduction: Renal angiomyolipoma (RAML), is a rare, benign tumor arising from renal mesenchymal cells. Frequently, it is asymptomatic and found incidentally. Spontaneous rupture with consequent retroperitoneal hemorrhage is an uncommon but catastrophic complication of RAML.Case Presentation: Herein, ...
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Introduction: Renal angiomyolipoma (RAML), is a rare, benign tumor arising from renal mesenchymal cells. Frequently, it is asymptomatic and found incidentally. Spontaneous rupture with consequent retroperitoneal hemorrhage is an uncommon but catastrophic complication of RAML.Case Presentation: Herein, we report a case of a ruptured RAML with a massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage, seen at the emergency department following a minor trauma. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed a left RAML with retroperitoneal hemorrhage. An angiography was performed and then a transarterial embolization. Cessation of bleeding and clinical stabilization occurred without deterioration of renal function.Conclusions: In hemodynamically stable patients with a ruptured RAML, early detection by CT followed by selective arterial embolization may be lifesaving
