A&A practice
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Case Reports
Painful Inguinal Angiomyomatous Hamartoma Responsive to Conservative Pain Management: A Case Report.
Angiomyomatous hamartoma (AMH) is a rare and benign mixed-tissue tumor of the lymphatic system. The majority of AMH tumors are removed surgically for cosmetic reasons or during workup of lymphadenopathy. ⋯ Here, we report a unique case of inguinal AMH recurring after surgical excision and causing a painful compression neuropathy. Our report also describes the patient's successful but transient response to nonsurgical pain management.
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been used in multiple clinical settings with increasing frequency. However, its use in improving blood oxygenation for difficult airways has never been a specific consideration. ⋯ In selected cases involving difficult airways, helmet CPAP may have some advantages. Additional studies are warranted to assess the benefits of introducing this device to RRT equipment.