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Bone metastasis from lung primary is not uncommon and about one-third of bone metastases originate from lung. However, skull bone metastasis is uncommon from lung carcinoma. Metastasis to skull bone and scalp as an initial presentation of lung carcinoma is a very rare phenomenon. We have diagnosed a case of calvarial metastasis with scalp swelling as an initial presentation of adenocarcinoma of lung by fine-needle aspiration cytology in an aged female. Radiologically, it was suggested as tuberculous lesion but cytology gave the correct diagnosis. Here, we present a rare case of calvarial metastasis as a presentation of adenocarcinoma of lung in an elderly female
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Teratoma constitutes 20% of all ovarian neoplasms .The origin of teratomas has been a matter of interest, speculation, and dispute for centuries. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study is to characterize the clinical and detailed histopathological features of ovarian teratomas.. METHODS: The study was a cross sectional observational study carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Kolkata. The specimens labelled as ovarian tumours were subjected for detailed histopathological examinations with clinical features noted. RESULTS: Out of total 50 cases of ovarian teratomas, 46(92%) were mature cystic teratoma (MCT). The mean age of occurrence is 31.5 years, mostly (64%) presented with pain abdomen. Unilateral (98%) presentation with right ovarian involvement (70%) was noted. Squamous cell Ca is the most common malignant transformation. CONCLUSION: Good grossing and detailed characterisation of histopathology have immense value to choose proper therapeutic approach.
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Primary pelvic hydatid cysts are a rare entity and are often overlooked as a differential diagnosis of a pelvic-space-occupying lesion particularly in non-endemic regions. Unpreparedness and a hasty decision on the surgical approach may end in life-threatening complications and systemic dissemination of the disease. We report the case of a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of two previous unsuccessful surgeries to remove pelvic cystic lesions due to dense adhesions between the surrounding gut wall, bladder, and the cyst wall. Clinical and imaging findings failed to diagnose the nature of the cysts, and a laparotomy was contemplated. On the third surgical attempt, the clinical suspicion was considered and by meticulous dissection the cysts were removed thoroughly without undue complications. In the postoperative follow-up period there was no sign of disease recurrence or dissemination.