ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of a thoracic lipoblastoma in a 7-month-old infant who presented with respiratory infection, dyspnea, and a right-sided chest wall swelling. Imaging revealed a predominantly fatty mass, and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. A right thoracotomy was performed, resulting in subtotal excision due to the tumor's friability. Two months later, a recurrent tumor was detected and was successfully treated with total excision. This case emphasizes the importance of complete surgical resection and regular follow-up to prevent local recurrence of thoracic lipoblastoma.
ABSTRACT
Gastric volvulus is a rare mode of revelation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. This is an uncommon condition that may be difficult to diagnose in the paediatric population. We here report the case of a three-month-old infant presenting with a rapid worsening of acute dyspnoea. Chest X-ray showed image clarity and ascending gastric air sac. Thoraco-abdominal CT scan showed gastric volvulus complicating left congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Surgical treatment consisted of gastric devolvulation followed by complete reduction of the herniated viscera and closure of the diaphragmatic defect. Patient´s outcome was favourable. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia complicated by gastric volvulus should be considered as a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency due to the risk of life-threatening gastric necrosis.
