Yolk sac tumors of the ovary are rare entities that account for 2% - 5% of all ovarian tumors. They represent the second most common histological variant of malignant germ cell tumors of the ovary after dysgerminomas....Yolk sac tumors of the ovary are rare entities that account for 2% - 5% of all ovarian tumors. They represent the second most common histological variant of malignant germ cell tumors of the ovary after dysgerminomas. Yolk sac tumors are most commonly encountered in women in the second and third decades. Microscopically, they are highly polymorphic and can present in a pure form or associated with another contingent of germ cell tumor. We report the case of a 26-year-old woman, who underwent surgery for a large right ovarian tumor rupturing into the peritoneal cavity. The ovarian tumor was revealed by ascites of great abundance and abdomino-pelvic pain. On histological examination, the diagnosis of yolk sac tumor in its pure and polyvesicular vitelline pattern was made. Through this observation, we propose to discuss the anatomoclinical particularities of these tumors by emphasizing the importance of histology for the diagnosis as well as the need of an early and appropriate management.展开更多
Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the colon (NLHC) is an uncommon pathology in adults. The disease can be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally or symptomatic, which is often manifested by abdominal pain and motility...Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the colon (NLHC) is an uncommon pathology in adults. The disease can be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally or symptomatic, which is often manifested by abdominal pain and motility disorders (diarrhea, constipation). The clinical presentation can also be alarming with rectal bleeding and obstructive symptoms that may be misinterpreted as a neoplastic process. In this paper, we report the case of a 58-year-old female patient with a previous history of appendicetomy. She presented with persistent abdominal pain, chronic constipation and black colored stools, following Covid-19 infection. The physical examination was unremarkable. Colonoscopy examination found a bulging, non-ulcerated mass, measuring 3.5 cm in greatest dimension, located at the right colic angle. Thoraco-abdomino-pelvic computed tomography was performed and showed right colonic wall thickening and enhanced nodule formation. Furthermore, metastatic localization was not detected. After a multidisciplinary meeting, a laparotomy with right hemicolectomy was performed. Histopathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed nodular lymphoid hyperplasia with CD20+, CD5−, CD10+ and BCL2−phenotype on immunohistochemistry. Besides, lymphocytes in interfollicular area are CD3+ T cells. Patient outcome was favorable after surgery and no additional treatment was necessary. Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the colon is a benign process whose endoscopic appearance can sometimes raise suspicion of malignancy. The diagnosis can only be established by histological evaluation. Immunohistochemistry is also essential to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out low-grade lymphoma. Clinical evolution is often favorable. However, endoscopic follow-up is necessary in all cases.展开更多
Although COVID-19 clinical manifestations are mostly respiratory gastrointestinal manifestations may also be encountered in some instances. However, at the time of our writing, little is known about COVID-19, associat...Although COVID-19 clinical manifestations are mostly respiratory gastrointestinal manifestations may also be encountered in some instances. However, at the time of our writing, little is known about COVID-19, associated pathologic changes in the digestive system. We describe a case of COVID-19 disease with digestive manifestations that demonstrated specific pathologic changes in the gastrointestinal tract. Histological examination of endoscopic biopsy samples from duodenum was performed in combination with a review of the literature. According to our literature review, digestive histopathologic changes have been reported in 14 cases of COVID-19 patients. Pathological findings were generally nonspecific in all these cases and ranged from epithelial damage, lymphoplasmacytic and macrophages infiltrates, prominent endothelitis and ischemic enterocolitis. In our patient, histological features were more specific, characterized by several viral cytopathic effects associated with mucosal damage, numerous microthrombi and positive staining of ACE2 on various enterocytes. Histological analysis is not a practical option for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections but could help to elucidate pathophysiology of the disease. Those changes may be specific in the GI tract and related clinical manifestations should not be overlooked. Furthermore, preventive measures for oral-fecal transmission should not be minimized.展开更多
文摘Yolk sac tumors of the ovary are rare entities that account for 2% - 5% of all ovarian tumors. They represent the second most common histological variant of malignant germ cell tumors of the ovary after dysgerminomas. Yolk sac tumors are most commonly encountered in women in the second and third decades. Microscopically, they are highly polymorphic and can present in a pure form or associated with another contingent of germ cell tumor. We report the case of a 26-year-old woman, who underwent surgery for a large right ovarian tumor rupturing into the peritoneal cavity. The ovarian tumor was revealed by ascites of great abundance and abdomino-pelvic pain. On histological examination, the diagnosis of yolk sac tumor in its pure and polyvesicular vitelline pattern was made. Through this observation, we propose to discuss the anatomoclinical particularities of these tumors by emphasizing the importance of histology for the diagnosis as well as the need of an early and appropriate management.
文摘Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the colon (NLHC) is an uncommon pathology in adults. The disease can be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally or symptomatic, which is often manifested by abdominal pain and motility disorders (diarrhea, constipation). The clinical presentation can also be alarming with rectal bleeding and obstructive symptoms that may be misinterpreted as a neoplastic process. In this paper, we report the case of a 58-year-old female patient with a previous history of appendicetomy. She presented with persistent abdominal pain, chronic constipation and black colored stools, following Covid-19 infection. The physical examination was unremarkable. Colonoscopy examination found a bulging, non-ulcerated mass, measuring 3.5 cm in greatest dimension, located at the right colic angle. Thoraco-abdomino-pelvic computed tomography was performed and showed right colonic wall thickening and enhanced nodule formation. Furthermore, metastatic localization was not detected. After a multidisciplinary meeting, a laparotomy with right hemicolectomy was performed. Histopathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed nodular lymphoid hyperplasia with CD20+, CD5−, CD10+ and BCL2−phenotype on immunohistochemistry. Besides, lymphocytes in interfollicular area are CD3+ T cells. Patient outcome was favorable after surgery and no additional treatment was necessary. Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the colon is a benign process whose endoscopic appearance can sometimes raise suspicion of malignancy. The diagnosis can only be established by histological evaluation. Immunohistochemistry is also essential to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out low-grade lymphoma. Clinical evolution is often favorable. However, endoscopic follow-up is necessary in all cases.
文摘Although COVID-19 clinical manifestations are mostly respiratory gastrointestinal manifestations may also be encountered in some instances. However, at the time of our writing, little is known about COVID-19, associated pathologic changes in the digestive system. We describe a case of COVID-19 disease with digestive manifestations that demonstrated specific pathologic changes in the gastrointestinal tract. Histological examination of endoscopic biopsy samples from duodenum was performed in combination with a review of the literature. According to our literature review, digestive histopathologic changes have been reported in 14 cases of COVID-19 patients. Pathological findings were generally nonspecific in all these cases and ranged from epithelial damage, lymphoplasmacytic and macrophages infiltrates, prominent endothelitis and ischemic enterocolitis. In our patient, histological features were more specific, characterized by several viral cytopathic effects associated with mucosal damage, numerous microthrombi and positive staining of ACE2 on various enterocytes. Histological analysis is not a practical option for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections but could help to elucidate pathophysiology of the disease. Those changes may be specific in the GI tract and related clinical manifestations should not be overlooked. Furthermore, preventive measures for oral-fecal transmission should not be minimized.
