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Deshmukh, Chetan; Bakshi, Ashish; Bhagwat, R; Kurkure, Purna; Tamay, Zeynep; Güler, Nermin; Öneş, Ülker; Leman, O.; Akçay, Ahmet; Parikh, Tushar; Nanavati, Ruchi; Udani, Rekha H.; Parvathidevi, G. K.; Belagavi, C. S.; Shivaprakash, V.; Swaroop, Rohina; Bhadani, Umesh Kumar; Tripathi, Mukesh; Ramraj, P. N.; Singh, Ishwar

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“…Although immunostaining for AFP has traditionally been considered to support a diagnosis of EST, it is relatively nonspecific. 6 In most of the earlier case reports also, the diagnosis of EST was confirmed on the basis of histological features, presence of diastase resistant PAS stain positive hyaline globules and raised serum AFP 3 , 7 . ESTs are CK7, Leu-M1, and EMA negative, in contrast to clear cell carcinomas 6 , 8 …”

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“…Aberrant migration of germ cells during early embryonic life has been implicated as a possibility of origin. Clinical presentation is with a polypoid vaginal mass, bloody discharge or sometimes even urinary retention if the bladder is compressed 3 . We report two cases of endodermal sinus tumor in infants, located in the vagina, which is a very rare site and serum alpha-fetoprotein level is elevated in both the cases.…”

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Endodermal Sinus Tumor of Vagina in Infants

Chauhan¹,

Nigam

Singh

et al. 2013

Rare Tumors

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Endodermal sinus tumor (or Yolk Sac tumor) of the vagina is a rare malignant germcell tumor which is seen exclusively in children younger than 3 years of age. We report two cases of endodermal sinus tumor of the vagina. In both cases no radiological investigation was done and serum alpha-fetoprotein was elevated. The histopathological examination of both the tumor masses revealed vaginal endodermal sinus tumor. Periodic-acid-Schiff stain with diastase showed diastase resistant hyaline globules. These findings confirmed the diagnosis of endodermal sinus tumor in both cases. Vaginal endodermal sinus tumor is both locally aggressive and capable of metastasis. The serum alpha-fetoprotein level is a useful marker for diagnosis and monitoring the recurrence of vaginal endodermal sinus tumor in infants. Early detection and therapy is important because of its aggressive nature and good response to chemotherapy.

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Endodermal Sinus Tumor of Vagina in Infants

Chauhan¹,

Nigam

Singh

et al. 2013

Rare Tumors

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“…But isolated injury to the face due to low voltage cells exploding is extremely rare in literature. [12]…”

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Blast injury face: An exemplified review of management

Kumar

Singh

Kumar

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Natl J Maxillofac Surg

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Facial injuries are extremely common due to increased incidence of vehicular and industrial trauma and warfare injuries. But isolated injury to the face due to low voltage cells exploding is rare. In blast injury, the force can cause massive soft tissue injury, along with injury to facial fractures and damage to adnexa. Facial injury is not life threatening unless associated with other injuries of the skull and airway. The major risks to airway in facial trauma are due to anatomic alteration of patient's airway through bony and soft tissue disruption and increased chances of aspiration. The past several decades have seen a rapid growth in the range of procedures available for reconstructive purposes. However, the essential preliminary management is a must and needs to be structured. The patient, a 10-year-old boy, was joining three pencil batteries in series and twisting the wire with his teeth when one battery exploded causing severe injuries to midface and mandibular region. After stabilization, the patient was taken up for surgery. A cap splint with zygomatic suspension was done for the maxilla, and wiring of residual mandibular segments with lining and skin cover provided by a deltopectoral flap was done. Reconstructive surgeries for reconstruction of the upper lip and maintenance of oral continence were planned for the future. The present case stresses the importance of educating the masses about unsafe handling of low voltage devices, management of airway, massive soft tissue injury, along with facial fractures and damage to adnexa.

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“…Dusmet et al reported a vestigial tail in an infant with most of the major and minor defects of the VATER syndrome (see Abbreviations) including imperforate anus [3]. A true tail has also been reported in association with sirenomelia including the feature of anal atresia [4,5]. Kahler et al reported a case of pygomelus (a pseudotail variant) in association with lipomyelomeningocele and an incomplete expression of Currarino's triad including anal atresia with recto-vaginal fistula [6].…”

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Imperforate anus with a rectovestibular fistula and pseudotail: a case report

2010

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IntroductionHuman tails and pseudotails are rare sacrococcygeal lesions that are associated with a wide variety of anomalies and syndromes. Anorectal malformations are also relatively uncommon congenital defects that often occur in conjunction with syndromes or other congenital abnormalities. The anomalies associated with both disorders determine the timing and approach to surgical correction. We present an unusual case of a patient with both imperforate anus and a pseudotail in the absence of a syndrome or other associated anomalies and we emphasize the necessity of a thorough preoperative evaluation.Case presentationA Caucasian girl was born at term after an uncomplicated pregnancy and was noted at birth to have a skin-covered posterior midline mass and imperforate anus with a fistula to the vaginal vestibule. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a predominately fatty lesion without presacral extension and ruled out associated spinal and cord abnormalities. The patient underwent diversion with colostomy and a mucous fistula in the newborn period as a fistulogram demonstrated a long fistulous tract to normal rectum and it was anticipated that anoplasty and resection of the mass would require extensive posterior dissection. The sacrococcygeal mass was removed during posterior sagittal anorectoplasty at the age of six weeks which was determined to be a pseudotail because of the composition of brown fat and cartilage. The patient is now 14 months old with normal bowel function after a colostomy takedown.ConclusionA comprehensive preoperative assessment and thoughtful operative plan were necessary in this unusual case because of the extensive differential diagnosis for sacrococcygeal masses in the newborn and the frequency of anomalies and syndromes associated with tail variants and imperforate anus. The pediatricians and neonatologists who initially evaluate such patients and the surgeons who correct these disorders must be aware of the potential pitfalls in their management.

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Endodermal Sinus Tumor of Vagina in Infants

Endodermal Sinus Tumor of Vagina in Infants

Blast injury face: An exemplified review of management

Imperforate anus with a rectovestibular fistula and pseudotail: a case report

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