Ectopic parathyroid adenomas can be a cause of recurrent and refractory hyperparathyroidism. Majority of parathyroid adenomas are located in the neck region, however in very few cases they are located within the mediastinum. In such cases excision via cervical approach is not possible and it becomes a diagnostic as well as surgical challenge. Excision via thoracoscopic approach is a preferred approach in this regard. Here we represent a case of ectopic parathyroid adenoma embedded within thymus gland which underwent surgical excision via thoracoscopic approach. Key words: Ectopic, Parathyroid adenoma, Thoracoscopy
Introduction: Mastalgia is a common cause of fear and anxiety in patients especially in south east asia due to high prevalence of breast cancer . Mastalgia is one of the commonest symptom with which women consult a breast clinic. Objective: Aim of this study is to determine risk factors associated with mastalgia,its association with various breast disorders, and various management strategies used for its treatment. Study Design: Prospective Descriptive Study Duration and place of study: This study was carried out at CMH Rawalpindi and Thall over a period of six months from January to July 2017. Materials and Methods: All women presenting to breast surgery clinic with complaints of breast pain, heaviness, and tenderness were included in the study. Patients were initially evaluated at the time of presentation, treatment initiated and then were evaluated after six months of treatment. Results: A total of 93 women presented to our clinic during this period. Cyclical mastalgia was noted in 39.8% (n=37) women while 60.2% (n=56) had non cyclical mastalgia. In 41.9%(n=39) patients no underlying pathology was noted ,49.5%(n=46) patients had benign disorders while 8.6%(n=8) had malignancy. Increased BMI ,lack of exercise were associated with onset of mastalgia while use of OCP was associated with low risk of mastalgia. Of all 45.1%(n=42) responded to measures like reassurance, dietary and lifestyle modifications while 54.9%(n=51) were treated with pharmacological therapy .Those having malignancy were treated according to the underlying malignancy. Conclusion: Careful and thorough evaluation of mastalgia is necessary to rule out any underlying pathology.
Inflammatory fibroblastic tumour of lung is a rare mesenchymal tumour usually affecting the children and young adults. It is usually considered as a benign entity however it has high potential for recurrence and local invasion. Exact pathogenesis of tumour is not known. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Due to high chance of recurrence, patients are usually kept on close follow up. Here we present a case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour of lung , who presented with history of pain and shortness of breath.She was diagnosed a case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour with the help of CT scan chest and CT Guided biopsy.She underwent right sided pneumonectomy and remained symptom free on follow up. Key Words. Inflammatory, Myofibroblasts, Pneumonectomy, Tumour.
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