Lipomas, also known as "universal tumours" are benign soft tissue tumour of mesenchymal origin occurring in approximately 1% of the population, 13% of all the lipomas are reported to be in the head and neck region. Knowing the universal nature of the tumour, in most cases there is no diagnostic dilemma and an accurate clinical diagnosis can be made. However, large swelling, especially of the head and neck region arise the suspicion of malignancy. The primary diagnostic challenge is to differentiate a lipoma from other malignant lesions, specially a well-circumscribed liposarcoma. Diagnostic imaging like X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan and MRI are helpful in evaluating these swellings and confirming the diagnosis and deciding the course of further management. In this case series we have reported three cases of giant lipoma of head and neck region.
Pulmonary hydatid cyst disease or echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus. Four species are recognised and the vast majority of infestations in humans are caused by E. granulosus. The classic management of pulmonary hydatid disease is surgical removal of the cysts by means of thoracotomy or sternotomy. With the advent of surgical experience in thoracoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive surgical technique to treat the disease is being developed. In this case report, we have reported video assisted thoracoscopic excision of pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 24 year old female, its post-operative care and recovery.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.