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A 23-year-old female with Costello syndrome is presented. She had mental retardation, macrocephalia, "coarse" facial features, deep palmar and plantar creases, hyperkeratosis in palms and soles, hyperpigmentation, curly hair, and cutis laxa, which are among the diagnostic features of the syndrome, and a history of hyperprolactinemia since the age of 16. Her present complaint was weakness and widespread bone-pain. In routine biochemistry, she had an elevated calcium level of 11.1 (8.6-10.2) mg/dl and her DEXA evaluation was consistent with osteoporosis (vertebra and femur T score <-2.5). High PTH levels, 103 (8-78) pg/ml, suggested presence of a parathyroid adenoma. Tc-MIBI scintigraphy revealed two focuses of pathological uptake, one located inferior to left lobe of thyroid and the other in the superior left lobe of thyroid gland. After parathyroid adenomectomy, her serum calcium and PTH levels returned to normal values. This is the first case of parathyroid adenoma and hyperprolactinemia in the literature, reported in a patient with Costello syndrome.
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PMID:A case of Costello with parathyroid adenoma and hyperprolactinemia. 1469 20

Ceruminous adenoma (ceruminoma) of the external auditory meatus is a rare neoplasm with benign clinical behavior. This tumor is mainly composed of the ceruminous gland cells (modified apocrine sweat glands). These glands are localized deep in the skin mostly in the cartilaginous part of the external auditory meatus. The most often symptom of the ceruminous adenoma of external auditory meatus is the unilateral conductive hearing loss. Occasionally symptoms of this tumor (pain, otorrhoea) can result from an otitis externa secondary to meatus obstruction. Ceruminous adenoma should be radical excised with adequate margins of the normal tissues. The prognosis of these tumors is good. The difficulties of nomenclature, histological structure of the auditory external meatus ceruminoma, as well as symptomatology, treatment and clinical behavior are discussed on the basis of the literature. A case of histologically confirmed ceruminoma (ceruminous adenoma) of the external auditory meatus in a surgically treated 53 years old men is presented.
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PMID:[Ceruminous gland adenoma of the external auditory canal: a case report]. 1499 25

Brown tumor is a focal lesion of the bone caused by primary or, less commonly, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism (HPT). While the mandible is the most frequently involved bone in the head and neck region, atypical involvement of the cranium in the area of the sphenoid sinus is exceedingly rare. In the literature, a unique case of brown tumor of the sphenoid sinus was reported in a patient with primary HPT. We present a case of sphenoid sinus and occipital bone brown tumor associated with primary HPT. A 47-yr-old woman presented a 2-yr history of headaches, dizziness, diffuse body and articular pain, fatigue, and a 6-month history of intermittent nausea and vomiting, polydipsia, and polyuria. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated an expansive mass lesion in the sphenoid sinus with erosion of the sellar floor and medial wall of the right orbit, and expansion in the medulla of bone. Examination of biopsy specimens obtained from sphenoid sinus mass confirmed the diagnosis of brown tumor. The biochemical laboratory studies showed elevation of parathyroid hormone and confirmed the diagnosis of primary HPT. Excision of a parathyroid adenoma affected the metabolic status into normalizing. At the follow-up of 12 months postoperatively, the size of sphenoid sinus brown tumor decreased and the mass of occipital bone disappeared. In conclusion, this is a first report of primary HPT masquerading as a destructive fibrous sphenoid sinus brown tumor associated with a mass lesion of occipital bone and hypercalcemia in the literature.
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PMID:Sphenoid sinus brown tumor, a mass lesion of occipital bone and hypercalcemia: an unusual presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism. 1523 58

Parotidectomy is performed for benign or malignant tumors and for selected benign inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Possible associated complications include facial nerve paralysis, pain, loss of sensation, gustatory sweating, and facial scarring. Global quality of life in patients undergoing parotidectomy has not been reported. The implications of facial surgery with the catastrophic potential of facial nerve paralysis may severely affect quality of life. A quality-of-life study was conducted in patients undergoing parotidectomy for benign and malignant diseases to define the significance of associated morbidity and its impact on quality of life. A quality-of-life instrument was specifically created, based on the principles of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire, and mailed to the patients. Questions addressed recognized complications of parotidectomy. Patient group results were compared for age above and below 45 years, sex, benign versus malignant disease, presence or absence of Frey syndrome, and presence or absence of benign pleomorphic adenoma. Forty-six percent of 125 patients meeting the study criteria fully replied to the questionnaire. The global health score was 3.5, corresponding with "good" to "very good." Except for local sensation, which had a score of 50, all other domains scored above 76. Change in appearance, gustatory sweating, and pain were reported by 70 percent, 57 percent, and 30 percent, respectively. Importance attributed to all domains except facial function was low. Pain was encountered significantly less in patients younger than 45 years of age, and scores for appearance were also highly significant in this age group. Postoperative sequelae were noted in the majority of patients. The dominant sequelae were altered sensation, change in appearance, Frey syndrome, and pain. A degree of permanent postoperative facial nerve impairment was reported by 10 patients. Nevertheless, overall, parotidectomy does not seem to severely affect quality of life.
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PMID:Quality of life following parotidectomy for malignant and benign disease. 1545 13

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a hypercalcemic condition generated as a result of overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by one or more of the parathyroid glands. The cause is usually an abnormal group of cells forming a benign adenoma and rarely carcinoma. The condition is usually discovered by routine serum chemistry analysis showing hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and elevated PTH levels. Elevated 24-hour urine calcium provides further confirmation. During the last decade, three procedures have been developed to help diagnose the affected parathyroid gland(s) in preparation for surgical intervention: computerized nuclear scanning with technetium-99-m sestamibi performed preoperatively; radio-guided probes; and rapid PTH assay (RPHA), both used intraoperatively. These three techniques have been reported to reduce the need for immediate frozen section diagnosis; shorten the length of the incision, surgical time, and length of hospital stay; produce less pain and discomfort; reduce surgical cost; and produce a quicker return to normal life. This article follows the surgical experience of a patient with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism and a history of postoperative nausea and vomiting who was scheduled as 23-hour stay.
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PMID:Primary hyperparathyroidism: a case study. 1547 82

We report the case of 19-year-old man with pituitary gigantism due to growth hormone-producing pituitary macroadenoma. The patient complained of recurrent headache and excessive growth spurt since age 15. Octreotide administration was initiated following transsphenoidal pituitary adenomectomy. Octreotide injection for 4 years efficaciously reduced the size of remnant adenoma as well as serum growth hormone levels. Notably, octreotide exhibited a potent analgesic effect on his intractable cluster headache that has continued even after reduction of the adenoma volume. The analgesic effect lasted 2 to 6 hours after each injection and no tachyphylaxis to octreotide appeared during 4-year treatment. To characterize the headache and the pain intensity, analgesic drugs including octreotide, lidocaine, morphine and thiopental were tested using a visual analogue scale (VAS) evaluation, with the result that octreotide exhibited a prompt and complete disappearance of the headache. Headache relief was in part reproduced by morphine injection (56% reduction) but not by lidocaine or thiopental. The present case suggests that the intractable headache associated with pituitary gigantism is possibly related to the endogenous opioid system. Thus, the headache control by octreotide is clinically helpful for continuation of the self-injection regimen.
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PMID:Long-term effects of octreotide on pituitary gigantism: its analgesic action on cluster headache. 1551 76

A 56-year-old female patient displayed an increased volume of her left lacrimal gland with pain and inflammation. On CT scan, a hyperdense lacrimal mass was found in the left lacrimal fossa. Observation was the first course, for no steroid therapy could be applied because of evolving digestive ulcers. After 9 months of observation, the gland was surgically removed en bloc through a wide anterolateral approach. Pathological analysis of the gland showed a pleomorphic adenoma. This case illustrates the advantage of a wide surgical approach in treating lacrimal gland tumors, in order to avoid or limit the risk of recurrence.
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PMID:[Pleomorphic adenoma mimicking dacryoadenitis]. 1568 37

The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) to solitary benign thyroid nodules in 232 patients (213 women and 19 men) in whom other treatments were refused or contraindicated. Patients were divided into two groups. Group I was comprised of 155 women and 17 men in state of euthyreosis, with cystic or solid nodules. Group II was comprised of 58 women and 2 men with pretoxic adenoma (TSH < 0.1 microIU/ml, T3 and T4 within normal limits). Sterile 96% ethanol was injected under sonographic guidance to the nodule bi-weekly so that the final dose did not exceed 1.5 ml of ethanol per 1 ml of nodule volume. TSH and T4 or T3 concentration was measured and USG was performed at the study entry and after 3, 6 and 12 months from the last PEI. After 12 months in group I a significant (73.8%) reduction of nodule volume was achieved (from 9.9 +/- 12.6 ml to 1.9 +/- 2.3 ml). In group II PEI proved similarly effective, as a significant (76.7%) nodule shrinkage was observed (from 7.0 +/- 6.8 ml to 1.4 +/- 1.0 ml). In this group 97.7% patients achieved normalization of TSH level. Side effects, mostly pain and low grade fever, were mild and resolved spontaneously. It is concluded that PEI appears an effective alternative in patients with pretoxic adenoma and solid or cystic nodule.
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PMID:[Efficacy of treatment of benign thyroid nodules by percutaneous ethanol injection]. 1576 52

A 72-year-old female complained of acute pain on left eye movement followed by progressive exophthalmos. Neuroimaging revealed a large well-demarcated lesion consisting of solid and cystic parts, as well as bone destruction and hemorrhage, within the left orbital cavity. The preoperative diagnosis was pleomorphic adenoma with or without malignant transformation, or cavernous angioma. En bloc excision including adjacent tissues was planned to resolve the progressive symptoms and to obtain a histological diagnosis. The transcranial route was chosen since tumor invasion to the cranial base was possible. The histological diagnosis was pleomorphic adenoma. Pathological and preoperative radiological examinations indicated that repeated intratumoral hemorrhage had caused the orbital bone destruction and acute orbital pain. Neoplasms should be differentiated from a wide spectrum of other possible pathologies. Accurate clinical diagnosis of neoplasm in the orbital cavity is important for correct therapeutic management. Malignancy is generally suspected if painful and progressive signs and symptoms are associated with an orbital mass lesion. The present case suggests that pleomorphic adenoma should also be considered in the differential diagnosis. The therapeutic strategy for lacrimal gland tumors remains controversial, so a flexible management approach is required.
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PMID:Unusual progression of pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland: case report. 1612 59

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) is an uncommon disease in children and adolescents. The association between PHP and slipped capital femoral epiphysis is rare, and so far only four cases have been reported in the literature. Herein, we report a case of PHP due to a parathyroid adenoma, with several painful skeletal deformities and associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis in an 18-year-old male patient. Laboratory evaluation showed: calcium of 13.6 mg/dL, parathyroid hormone of 1,524 pg/mL and alkaline phosphatase of 3,449 U/L. Deformities were caused by late diagnosis during the growth spurt, and this association is the result of combinations between metabolic and mechanical factors. The patient underwent parathyroidectomy and, in agreement with the literature, since the removal of the adenoma is followed by prompt resolution of the slipped capital femoral epiphysis we decided for a conservative approach. We observed improvement of the pain and normalization of calcium and parathyroid hormone levels.
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PMID:[Primary hyperparathyroidism associated to slipped capital femoral epiphysis in a teenager]. 1618 63


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