Nodular Infiltrations in Subcutaneous Tissue: Case for Diagnosis

A Nodular Type of Subcutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Case Report

disease of unknown cause that can involve various organs. A diagnosis is usually made when clinical and radiological manifestations are supported by histological evidence of the presence of noncaseating granulomas in one or more tissues (1, 2). Sarcoidosis is well characterized by the presence of hilar lymphadenopathy and pulmonary infiltrates. Extrathoracic organs are also involved, such as th...

Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Healthy Child: An Unusual Clue for the Diagnosis of Foreign Body Aspiration

Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) and subcutaneous emphysema are rare findings in children. Various etiologies have been reported for SPM, such as foreign body aspiration in infants, especially in those aged less than three years. In addition to the complications associated with foreign body aspiration, SPM may also become a life-threatening condition if left untreated. In the pre...

Fine-needle aspiration diagnosis of nodular fasciitis: A case report

A 10-year-old boy presented with a swelling of the left mid upper arm of 1 month duration. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) diagnosis of pseudosarcomatous lesion, suggestive of nodular fasciitis, was made and advised radiological examination. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnosis was benign fibroblastic tumor. Excisional biopsy was done and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of nodular fas...

Subcutaneous nodular synovitis following medial arthrotomy in a case of myxoid liposarcoma of the thigh.

Studies of tissue response to injections of enzymes. V. Development of subcutaneous nodular masses, and plasma and tissue hexosamine changes following subcutaneous injection of streptokinase.