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    Clinical Case Reports: Volume 10, Issue 8

    August 2022

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  • First Published: 25 August 2022
Cover Image Volume 10 Issue 8, 2022

The cover image is based on the Case Study Frontal Sinus Mucocele with Orbital Extension Drained via a Combined Upper Lid Skin Crease and Endoscopic Approach by Kirsty Michelle Clarke et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6206.

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  • First Published: 03 August 2022

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Leser-Trélat syndrome secondary to non-small-cell lung carcinoma

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Leser-Trélat syndrome secondary to non-small-cell lung carcinoma

The Leser-Trélat syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome. However, patients presenting with the sign of LT should be considered to harbor an occult malignancy or a progressive tumor disease until “proven” otherwise, which can lead to an early diagnosis.

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The use of a simultaneous fascia lata-free flap with cochlear implantation after radical Mastoidectomy

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
The use of a simultaneous fascia lata-free flap with cochlear implantation after radical Mastoidectomy

This article presents an alternative technique for patients with prior canal wall down mastoidectomy undergoing cochlear implantation. This novel technique involves a single-stage procedure with the use of a vascularized fascia lata-free flap with cochlear implantation. This technique allows for coverage of the implant and canal closure at the time of implantation.

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Sarcoidosis with multiple organ involvement and uncommon symptoms: A case report

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Sarcoidosis with multiple organ involvement and uncommon symptoms: A case report

A 42-year-old man presented with the complaint of chronic dry cough, fatigue, night sweats, dry eyes and mouth, and impotence. Herein, we report a sarcoidosis case with multiple organ involvement and uncommon presentation of impotence that was misdiagnosed with other diseases prior to presentation to our center.

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Injectable soft tissue filler infection with a similar appearance to an odontogenic abscess

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Injectable soft tissue filler infection with a similar appearance to an odontogenic abscess

The present case report underscores the necessity of comprehensive history taking. Dentists play an important role in the differential diagnosis of non-odontogenic infections which may mimic dental abscesses. In cases with atypical facial inflammation, any previous injection of soft tissue fillers, must be considered as a potential source of infection.

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Gastric glomus tumor presenting with massive upper GI bleeding: A challenging to diagnose and treat tumor

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Gastric glomus tumor presenting with massive upper GI bleeding: A challenging to diagnose and treat tumor

Although very rare, it is possible that gastric glomus tumors present with life-threatening GI bleeding. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastric subepithelial lesions, and the final diagnosis may not be clear until after surgical resection and pathological examination.

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Mucus plugs in peripheral bronchi: An unusual initial manifestation of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Mucus plugs in peripheral bronchi: An unusual initial manifestation of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

We report a 78-year-old woman with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in which mucus plugs in the peripheral and central bronchi in the right lung evolved into consolidation with high-attenuation mucus after one month.

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Adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas: A rare and aggressive variant of pancreatic cancer

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas: A rare and aggressive variant of pancreatic cancer

Adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas is a rare and distinct histopathological variant of pancreatic neoplasms which carries a worse prognosis than conventional ductal adenocarcinoma. Oncological resection is the mainstay of treatment.

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A surgical treatment for frank rupture of acute type a small intramural hematoma

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
A surgical treatment for frank rupture of acute type a small intramural hematoma

Acute type A small intramural hematoma should be aware of fatal complications.

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Allergic contact dermatitis to isothiazolinones in a rubber factory: A case report

  • First Published: 03 August 2022

Isothiazolinones are commonly known as skin sensitizers in both domestic and workplace areas. Rubber manufacturing should be considered as a possible occupational exposure to isothiazolinones. This consideration will facilitate further declaration and recognition of allergic dermatitis related to these substances in this specific workplace.

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Neurodegenerative disorder and diffuse brain calcifications due to FARSB mutation in two siblings

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Neurodegenerative disorder and diffuse brain calcifications due to FARSB mutation in two siblings

Early diagnosis of atypical cases of FARSB mutation in children with multisystem disorders provides the chance to imply novel treatments for them as well as carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis. Therefore, performing genetic test such as Whole Exome Sequencing could help us in this regard.

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A laryngeal foreign body resembling cervical emphysema

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
A laryngeal foreign body resembling cervical emphysema

Laryngeal foreign bodies from the grilled liver can cause chest discomfort and may resemble cervical emphysema on CT images. Carefully taking the patient's history, especially diet, is important to diagnose a laryngeal foreign body correctly.

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Unusual presentation in amyloidosis

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Unusual presentation in amyloidosis

We report an unusual case of multiple myeloma-associated amyloid arthropathy revealed by a osteolytic polyarthritis and atlanto-axial lesion.

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Herpes simplex virus infection: Management of primary oral lesions in children

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Herpes simplex virus infection: Management of primary oral lesions in children

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is common in children and gives rise to a variety of clinical disorders. It should not be misdiagnosed or attributed to teething. Parents should be aware of its contagiousness. Meticulously identifying this pathological entity provides an adequate treatment.

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Cystic fibrosis and jejunoileal atresia: A clinical case

  • First Published: 05 August 2022
Cystic fibrosis and jejunoileal atresia: A clinical case

We document and association between intestinal atresia and CF. In a setting of CF and absence of intestinal passage in the first days of life should have a low threshold to conduct a differential diagnosis with intestinal atresia.

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Acute kidney injury in villous cancer patients treated with vancomycin and tazobactam/piperacillin

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Acute kidney injury in villous cancer patients treated with vancomycin and tazobactam/piperacillin

In this report, we present a 37-year-old woman with villous cancer who developed AKI after co-administration of VCM and TAZ/PIPC. Trough concentration of VCM reach a toxic level. Finally, she recovered on day 17.

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Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible deriving from odontogenic cyst: A case report and review of the literature

  • First Published: 03 August 2022

Treatment of mandibular mucoepidermoid carcinoma central type can be carried out safely and aesthetical valid through a wide segmental mandibular excision with an immediate reconstruction with fibula bone-free flap and a postoperative RT.

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Gingival recessions caused by Herpes Simplex Virus in a patient with COVID-19 infection

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Gingival recessions caused by Herpes Simplex Virus in a patient with COVID-19 infection

This report illustates a case of HSV-1 in a patient with Covid-19 infection, showing the presence of ulcers and vescicles on the gingival margin of naxillary teeth, associated with gingival recession.

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Simultaneous occurrence of subarachnoid hemorrhage and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: A systematic review of cases

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Simultaneous occurrence of subarachnoid hemorrhage and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: A systematic review of cases

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and subarachnoid hemorrhage can occur together and may have a causal relationship. Care needs to be taken to diagnose and treat these conditions when they occur together.

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Interruption of breast cancer care and importance of inter-hospital cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report of advanced breast cancer in Fukushima, Japan

  • First Published: 03 August 2022

Few case-based analyses have been conducted regarding the breast cancer patients who are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This case shows that patients with metastatic disease traveling from remote areas to see their physicians may need specific support so that they can receive uninterrupted care during the pandemic.

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Anaphylaxis to Moringa oleifera in North Africa: A case report and review of the literature

  • First Published: 03 August 2022
Anaphylaxis to Moringa oleifera in North Africa: A case report and review of the literature

Moringa oleifera is widely consumed, both as a vegetable and in herbal medicines. Unfortunately, it could be responsible for of anaphylaxis reactions despite its anti-allergic properties.

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A primary squamous cell carcinoma of the sigmoid colon in a young patient: A case report and literature review

  • First Published: 16 August 2022
A primary squamous cell carcinoma of the sigmoid colon in a young patient: A case report and literature review

We reported a case of colon SCC in young patient to increase the awareness about this rare malignancy among oncologists with quick review about pathophysiology and management.

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Isolated leukemia cutis as extramedullary relapse of acute myeloid leukemia

  • First Published: 05 August 2022
Isolated leukemia cutis as extramedullary relapse of acute myeloid leukemia

The presence of extramedullary disease in AML portends a poor prognosis and a treatment challenge. Leukemia cutis should remain on the differential diagnosis in patients who do not have other areas of clinical disease or relapse.

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Posttraumatic ascending myelopathy after spinal cord injury in a young man: A case report

  • First Published: 05 August 2022
Posttraumatic ascending myelopathy after spinal cord injury in a young man: A case report

Subacute posttraumatic ascending myelopathy (SPAM) is an extremely rare condition, mainly happens in male patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. SPAM has a poor prognosis and no effective treatment for this neurological deterioration.

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Invasive ductal carcinoma of breast with neuroendocrine differentiation: A case report

  • First Published: 05 August 2022

Primary invasive breast carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation is an uncommon presentation. We hereby report a case of invasive ductal carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation who presented with a painless right breast lump. The patient was evaluated with mammography, ultrasound-guided tru-cut biopsy, and CT scan of the chest. Later right mastectomy with frozen section examination of right axillary sentinel lymph node was performed. Finally, a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation was made with the help of the histomorphological evaluation and immunohistochemical study using neuroendocrine markers like CD56 and INSM1. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of invasive breast carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation reported from Nepal and can help better understand the clinical entity, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this rare tumor.

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Ophthalmia neonatorum due to Escherichia coli: A rare cause or an emerging bacterial etiology of neonatal conjunctivitis?

  • First Published: 05 August 2022
Ophthalmia neonatorum due to Escherichia coli: A rare cause or an emerging bacterial etiology of neonatal conjunctivitis?

It is important to develop a diagnostic decision tree for ophthalmia neonatorum secondary to nontraditional bacterial causes such as Escherichia coli and to confidently identify their associated clinical presentations in order to ensure swift treatment and preservation of vision potential among neonates.

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Surgical correction of third eyelid cartilage eversion in an Anglo-Nubian goat: A case report

  • First Published: 05 August 2022
Surgical correction of third eyelid cartilage eversion in an Anglo-Nubian goat: A case report

Third eyelid cartilage eversion is a common clinical disease seen in dogs and cats. This case demonstrates that the disease is also seen in goats. Surgical technique from correction in dogs and cats can be applied with an excellent clinical outcome.

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Primary malignant epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the pleura: A review and report of a novel case

  • First Published: 11 August 2022
Primary malignant epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the pleura: A review and report of a novel case

Primary malignantepithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the pleura in a 68-year-old male. A hypermetabolic nodule in the right lower lobe, adjacent to oblique right fissure with SUV of 4.39 at maximum and hypermetabolic primary tumoral involvement in the right parietal and mediastinal pleura, along with malignant right effusion were noted. Diffuse irregular pleural thickening is noted on the Right side, showing increased FDG activity (SUVmax: up to 7.98).

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Case report: Primary empty Sella causing secondary adrenal insufficiency and severe yet asymptomatic hyponatremia

  • First Published: 08 August 2022

The presence of hyponatremia and lower limb edema usually indicates hypervolemic hyponatremia. However, causes of euvolemic hyponatremia such as adrenal insufficiency should always be considered early in the evaluation process regardless of clinical volume status, in order to not miss important and easily reversible causes of hyponatremia.

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Simultaneous testicle and epididymis vasculitis revealing granulomatosis with polyangiitis

  • First Published: 09 August 2022

Urogenital manifestations in granulomatosis with polyangiitis can be taken for malignancy when occurring at disease onset. In the absence of other signs or ANCA positivity, histopathological findings are crucial to guide diagnosis.

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Premature ventricular complexes as a first manifestation in left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy: A case report and focused review of the literature

  • First Published: 08 August 2022
Premature ventricular complexes as a first manifestation in left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy: A case report and focused review of the literature

Frequent premature ventricular complexes as unique electrocardiographic finding in left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy are rare. Thus, physicians must always pay attention to this “benign” arrythmia in order to allow a proper diagnosis.

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Under-deployed TAVI with occluded left-main and severe aortic regurgitation; bailout chimney-in-chimney stenting and aggressive postdilatation saves the day

  • First Published: 09 August 2022

Under-deployment of a TAVI device in narrow aortic annulus with occlusion of a low-lying dominant left-main coronary system presents a life-threatening event. It requires pre-emptive rapid bailout strategy of chimney stenting, postdilatation, and reballooning or restenting. This, as illustrated, could be very challenging during a cardiac arrest.

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Calcinosis of the internal jugular vein: Interesting presentation of tertiary hyperparathyroidism

  • First Published: 08 August 2022
Calcinosis of the internal jugular vein: Interesting presentation of tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Tumoral calcinosis with calcification of soft tissues is reported in dialysis patients. Changing from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis, discontinuing Vitamin D analogue therapy, changing sevelamer carbonate to lanthan(III)-carbonate, following a low-calcium/low-phosphate diet, and surgery can be treatment options. Parathyroidectomy or excision of calcified tissue are surgical options.

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Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) and Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST): A case series and review of the literature

  • First Published: 08 August 2022
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) and Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST): A case series and review of the literature

CVST should be kept in as a differential diagnosis when patients with COVID-19 present with headache, encephalopathy, seizure, or focal neurologic deficit. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment could contain the mortality rate and improve outcomes.

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Suprachoroidal hemorrhage during phacoemulsification surgery associated with recent COVID-19: A report of two cases

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Suprachoroidal hemorrhage during phacoemulsification surgery associated with recent COVID-19: A report of two cases

COVID-19 may involve vascular-rich tissues such as the choroid, so it is best to postpone elective eye surgeries to prevent suprachoroidal hemorrhage.

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Giant cell myocarditis following COVID-19 successfully treated by immunosuppressive therapy

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Giant cell myocarditis following COVID-19 successfully treated by immunosuppressive therapy

We reported a case of giant cell myocarditis (GCM) following COVID-19 infection. The current report supports the role of autoimmunity and immunosuppressive therapy in COVID-19 myocarditis including the inflammatory ones such as GCM.

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Hiatal hernia presenting as a left atrial mass

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Hiatal hernia presenting as a left atrial mass

Hiatal hernia can present as cardiac mass depending on the size of the hernia. Multimodality imaging helps to identify the cardiac masses accurately.

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Penetrating buttock trauma: A life-threatening injury that highlights the importance of good collaboration with trauma receiving hospitals

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Penetrating buttock trauma: A life-threatening injury that highlights the importance of good collaboration with trauma receiving hospitals

Penetrating buttock trauma should be considered a life-threatening injury and bleeding is the primary concern for mortality (1,2). Consequently, prompt transfer to trauma centers should be arranged for definitive management without delays for scans.

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Improved heart failure after closure of arteriovenous fistula

  • First Published: 08 August 2022

AVF is the gold standard vascular access for hemodialysis. It has the longest potency, is cost-effective, and carries low risk of infections. We present a review of hemodynamic changes after AVF formation and ligation procedure. A decision for vascular access, as well as dialysis modality, should be individualized.

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Severe pulmonary hemorrhage in a 3-week-old neonate with COVID-19 infection: A case report

  • First Published: 08 August 2022
Severe pulmonary hemorrhage in a 3-week-old neonate with COVID-19 infection: A case report

Pulmonary hemorrhage has been reported in adults but rarely in children. To the best of our knowledge, this is the youngest age at which a patient with COVID-19 infection developed pulmonary hemorrhage with no other underlying cause of it.

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Hypertrophic lichen planus on lip mimicking SCC

  • First Published: 08 August 2022
Hypertrophic lichen planus on lip mimicking SCC

Oral, lichen planus is an inflammatory condition with different subtypes that vary greatly in morphology and location; lichen planus on the lip presenting as a verrucous hyperkeratotic plaque has not been previously reported. Familiarity with the different clinical presentations of oral LP and its variants is essential for prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.

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Anal polyp

  • First Published: 08 August 2022

Our case accurately describes a not infrequent finding that is not well understood by endoscopists. Fibroepithelial polyps are benign and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of anorectal polyp.

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Dual BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants in an adolescent with syndromic intellectual disability

  • First Published: 08 August 2022

We discuss the challenges in genetic counseling and cancer risk management of an adolescent with nonverbal intellectual disability and concurrent BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. This rare case highlights the potential increased diagnostic yield of whole-exome sequencing reanalysis and the consequences of secondary medically actionable results in a pediatric patient.

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Asymptomatic mesh infection 6 years after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: A rare case report

  • First Published: 08 August 2022
Asymptomatic mesh infection 6 years after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: A rare case report

This is the first report of delayed asymptomatic mesh infection caused by hernia mesh. The risk of mesh infection after TEP inguinal hernia repair is low, but it can last for more than 6 years and can even be asymptomatic as long as the mesh remains.

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A fatal case of repeated ventricular fibrillation due to torsade de pointes following repeated administration of metoclopramide

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
A fatal case of repeated ventricular fibrillation due to torsade de pointes following repeated administration of metoclopramide

Although metoclopramide has many adverse effects, torsade de pointes (TdP) is rare. Repeated administration of metoclopramide in combination with risk factors for TdP may cause ventricular fibrillation following TdP.

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Status epilepticus and the presence of SARS-COV-2 in the cerebrospinal fluid: A case report

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Status epilepticus and the presence of SARS-COV-2 in the cerebrospinal fluid: A case report

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) can directly target the central nervous system (CNS). Our findings suggest that neurologic symptoms such as seizures may be the initial presentation of COVID-19. Therefore, In patients presenting with seizures and/or status epilepticus, to consider SARS-Cov-2 infection and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is advised.

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Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia of the breast: A case report

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia of the breast: A case report

Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) is a rare breast entity that might mimic malignant lesions. PASH tumors have a broad spectrum of clinical presentations. Histologic assessment is needed for a definite diagnosis. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments have been reported to be effective.

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Broad ligament pregnancy case, the ectopic gestational sac was very close to the ureter

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Broad ligament pregnancy case, the ectopic gestational sac was very close to the ureter

A broad ligament pregnancy had been managed by laparoscopy. A 2-cm ectopic pregnancy sac was located in the posterior lobe of the left broad ligament. We identified and separated the ipsilateral ureter during the operation because the ectopic gestational sac was very close to the ureter.

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Collision lung tumor associating typical carcinoid tumor to sclerosing hemangioma

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Collision lung tumor associating typical carcinoid tumor to sclerosing hemangioma

Collision lung tumor associating a typical carcinoid tumor to a sclerosing pneumocytoma is rare. Clinical features are not specific. Positive diagnosis necessitates a close study of microscopic and immunohistochemical features. This case highlights the diagnostic difficulties in routine practice and the necessity of ruling out multiple differential diagnoses.

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Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease: A case report and differential diagnoses

  • First Published: 10 August 2022
Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease: A case report and differential diagnoses

Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) can also be diagnosed in a resource-limited setting through proper and meticulous clinical analysis. Accurate diagnostic workup and management of patients with rapidly progressive dementia can be done even in countries with limited available tools and where CJD has never been reported before.

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Borderline tuberculoid leprosy misdiagnosed as Cheilitis Granulomatosa Miescher: A case report

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Borderline tuberculoid leprosy misdiagnosed as Cheilitis Granulomatosa Miescher: A case report

Borderline tuberculoid leprosy should be considered as a differential diagnosis of chronic macrocheilia in countries with a high disease burden. A high index of suspicion, microbiological, and histological tests is required for an accurate diagnosis.

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Swallowing difficulties in adolescents: A case report and suggestion of treatment model

  • First Published: 11 August 2022
Swallowing difficulties in adolescents: A case report and suggestion of treatment model

Dysphagia in adolescents requires multi-disciplinary approach for diagnosis and management. Sequential Oral Sensory feeding based on cognitive behavioral therapy is an option for managing behavioral dysphagia.

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SARS-CoV-2 infection with bilateral intralabyrinthine hemorrhage

  • First Published: 09 August 2022

This is a rare case of bilateral intralabylinthine hemorrhage after COVID-19 infection. The mechanism is unclear, but clinicians should keep this case in mind when you see sudden hearing loss with vertigo, and early intervention should be considered.

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Giant internal carotid artery aneurysms and porcelain aorta in an elderly patient with Marfan syndrome

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Giant internal carotid artery aneurysms and porcelain aorta in an elderly patient with Marfan syndrome

Recent medical and surgical management has improved the long-term prognosis of MFS and the number of elderly patients increases. Unfamiliar late arterial complications might be kept in mind including ICAAs, because MFS arteries are considered to be easily affected by lifestyle-related diseases with age.

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X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: Case report of late diagnosis and bone pain improvement with targeted treatment

  • First Published: 15 August 2022
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: Case report of late diagnosis and bone pain improvement with targeted treatment

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare disease in which patients present with severe bowing of the legs, joint pain, and mobility problems. XLH has major adverse repercussions on the quality of life. Its diagnosis begins with a clinical suspicion and the onset of phenotypic and laboratory characteristics, but treatment improves the quality of life.

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Silence by the LAMS: Primary lumen-apposing metal stent for a colorectal anastomotic stricture (with video)

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Silence by the LAMS: Primary lumen-apposing metal stent for a colorectal anastomotic stricture (with video)

Lumen-apposing metal stents were initially devised for drainage of pancreatic collections. Repurposed clinical usage for luminal stricture treatment with short postsurgical strictures are emerging, albeit procedural details need to be refined.

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Intermittent chronic telogen effluvium with an unusual dermoscopic finding following COVID-19

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Intermittent chronic telogen effluvium with an unusual dermoscopic finding following COVID-19

Post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium is a diagnosis of exclusion, managed by treating the underlying cause, reassuring the patient, and providing appropriate supplements. We reported a rare case of high-intensity telogen effluvium episodes following even mild upper respiratory infections in an adolescent, and documented bayonet hair as an unprecedented dermoscopic finding.

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Baclofen overdose: A curious case of medical sales representative

  • First Published: 09 August 2022

Baclofen, commonly used muscle relaxant, carries great risk of abuse and poisoning. Baclofen overdose may cause coma, respiratory depression, and cardiovascular abnormalities in severe cases. The management is mainly symptomatic in an ICU setup with respiratory support. The interventions are tailored to each case as specific antidote is not available.

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Neonatal appendicitis in northern Iran: A case report

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Neonatal appendicitis in northern Iran: A case report

Since it is rare and does not have particular signs and symptoms, it is relatively hard to diagnose it preoperatively and mostly diagnosed with delay followed by complications, so we should have it in mind in such simmilar cases.

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Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the cause of non-bilious vomiting of a 3-day-old male infant with situs inversus totalis: A case report

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the cause of non-bilious vomiting of a 3-day-old male infant with situs inversus totalis: A case report

Even non-bilious vomiting can signify a severe underlying condition in newborns and demands careful evaluation.

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Incidental discovery of a Hodgkin lymphoma synchronous to a papillary thyroid carcinoma

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Incidental discovery of a Hodgkin lymphoma synchronous to a papillary thyroid carcinoma

The synchronous occurrence of DTC and HL is an extremely rare condition. It may pose significant diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. It should be kept in mind by both pathologists and clinicians so as not to miss the diagnosis and to properly plan the therapeutic strategy.

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Intestinal tuberculosis—the challenging mimicker—in a young Sudanese patient: A case report

  • First Published: 09 August 2022
Intestinal tuberculosis—the challenging mimicker—in a young Sudanese patient: A case report

This article reported a case of intestinal tuberculosis (ITB)in a young patient. ITB could mimic many other diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease), abdominal lymphoma, and others which make it difficult to differentiate; hence, many ITB patients could get mis-diagnosed and suffer wrong treatment consequences.

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DermatoFibroSarcoma Protuberans: A case report of a complete cure

  • First Published: 10 August 2022
DermatoFibroSarcoma Protuberans: A case report of a complete cure

DermatoFibroSarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare recurrent fibrohistiocytic tumor. Because of the rarity of the disease, non-specific presentation and lack of immunohistochemistry (IHC), its diagnosis is often delayed and prompt treatment is deferred, which can lead to complications such as recurrence and metastasis. Given the limitation of available diagnostic modalities in a resource-poor setting, diagnosis can be confusing. As most of the tumors recur with time, our case of complete cure was an interesting phenomenon observed in our case.

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Small intestinal bleeding and stricture caused by Meckel's diverticulum

  • First Published: 11 August 2022
Small intestinal bleeding and stricture caused by Meckel's diverticulum

Endoscopic images obtained by balloon-assisted enteroscopy showing (A) the diverticulum (arrow) and the intestinal stricture (arrowhead) near the diverticulum (B). Small bowel series during BAE showing the diverticulum (arrow) and small intestine beyond the stricture (arrowhead).

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Atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor of the tongue: A rare entity arising in an unusual location

  • First Published: 11 August 2022

ASCPT is a benign adipocytic neoplasm characterized by the presence of adipocyte cells, lipoblast cells, spindle cells at varying degrees, and a myxoid or collagenous extracellular matrix. Local recurrence is rare but there is no risk for dedifferentiation. The occurrence in the oral cavity and in the tongue is exceptional. The diagnosis in this localization is challenging. The patient has generally an excellent prognosis after a complete excision.

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Unusual manifestation of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis: A case report

  • First Published: 11 August 2022
Unusual manifestation of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis: A case report

This case report highlights the potentially effective and on-time diagnosis and treatment of the aspergillus involvement in a non-immunocompromised patient with COVID-19 admitted with a neurological ischemic symptom.

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Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in a 32-week pregnant woman treated with Remdesivir-Dexamethasone combination therapy: A case report

  • First Published: 11 August 2022
Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in a 32-week pregnant woman treated with Remdesivir-Dexamethasone combination therapy: A case report

This study shows that remdesivir and dexamethasone combination therapy can be considered as a suitable treatment choice for pregnant women infected with COVID-19. It is worth mentioning that more studies are required to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of remdesivir monotherapy and its combination with dexamethasone during pregnancy.

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Imaging evaluation of a persistent left superior vena cava and its importance in electrophysiologic procedures

  • First Published: 14 August 2022
Imaging evaluation of a persistent left superior vena cava and its importance in electrophysiologic procedures

A persistent left superior vena cava is a relatively common vascular abnormality, which should be kept in mind and further evaluated during cardiac electrophysiology procedures.

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Cavitary lung opacity of unusual cause during Behçet disease

  • First Published: 14 August 2022
Cavitary lung opacity of unusual cause during Behçet disease

Hemoptysis is an alarming symptom, especially in Behçet disease patients, which requires looking for pulmonary artery aneurysms.

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Multiple rib fractures confused with loss of lung volume on chest X-ray

  • First Published: 14 August 2022

Multiple rib fractures without a history of injury can present with similar findings to severe trauma on chest X-ray. Physicians should carefully check chest X-rays because findings of a thoracic deformity can be confused with pleural diseases.

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Recalcitrant giant orf recurrence after amputation: A case report and review of the literature

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Recalcitrant giant orf recurrence after amputation: A case report and review of the literature

Orf disease might recur even after digital amputation in immunesuppressed patients and topical imiquimod cream in conjunction with systemic subcutaneous interferon alfa-2a is a good treatment option.

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Giant retrocrural plasmacytoma as a relapse of multiple myeloma

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Giant retrocrural plasmacytoma as a relapse of multiple myeloma

Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) as a relapse of multiple myeloma is rare. EMPs tend to have a poor prognosis with little overall survival. Variable sites of EMP were described. We present a unique case of EMP involving the retrocrural space.

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Severe mucosal leishmaniasis with torpid and fatal evolution

  • First Published: 14 August 2022
Severe mucosal leishmaniasis with torpid and fatal evolution

Chronic inflammatory process with lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates, presence of amastigotes inside the histiocyte in the nose tissue of the patient.

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Case report of experience of misdiagnosis of Currarino syndrome as ovarian cyst

  • First Published: 14 August 2022
Case report of experience of misdiagnosis of Currarino syndrome as ovarian cyst

Currarino syndrome is a rare disease and has female pelvic mass, sacral malformation, and congenital anorectal malformation. The clinical manifestations are nonspecific and generally do not affect menstruation and ovulation, but the enlargement of mass may lead to premature delivery, so early diagnosis and treatment are needed. It is not suitable to been punctured before a clear diagnosis and needed a neurosurgeon for treatment.

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Laparoscopic diverticulectomy of perforated right-sided colonic diverticulitis

  • First Published: 14 August 2022
Laparoscopic diverticulectomy of perforated right-sided colonic diverticulitis

The right-sided colonic diverticulitis (RSCD) is a differential diagnosis for patients presenting with appendicitis. Laparoscopic visualization and repair of RSCD is a feasible method to make an accurate diagnosis and prevent catastrophic complications in such rare cases.

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Two connected large epiploic appendixes make a loop: A case report

  • First Published: 18 August 2022

Internal small bowel hernia between two connected large epiploic appendixes is a rare occurrence; despite its rarity, a surgeon should consider it as a possible diagnosis in setting of small bowel obstruction.

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Rare case of aspergillus brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Rare case of aspergillus brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient

Early diagnosis and aggressive antifungal therapy accompanied by neuronavigation-guided surgery can increase the chance of recovery in immunosuppressed patients with aspergillus brain abscess.

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Frontal sinus mucocele with orbital extension drained via a combined upper lid skin crease and endoscopic approach

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Frontal sinus mucocele with orbital extension drained via a combined upper lid skin crease and endoscopic approach

This case report discusses the ophthalmic complications of frontal sinus mucoceles in a 47-year-old female and describes the favorable long-term surgical outcomes of a combined endoscopic and upper-lid skin crease drainage approach carried out jointly with oculoplastics and otorhinolaryngology.

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Congenital self-healing reticulohistiocytosis: An atypical presentation acquired in a 10-month-old

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Congenital self-healing reticulohistiocytosis: An atypical presentation acquired in a 10-month-old

Congenital self-healing reticulohistiocytosis (CSHR) presents at birth; however, in this case, it is acquired at 10 months of age which is atypical. CSHR is benign and it must be differentiated from malignant form of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.

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Rare presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis due to faulty catheter insertion

  • First Published: 18 August 2022

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe necrotizing infection that occurs predominately among individuals with diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is >10% only medical therapy. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, precipitated by faulty catheter insertion. The patient recovered after the replacement of catheter and administration of antibiotics.

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A massive colorectal lithobezoar in a 32-year-old woman

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
A massive colorectal lithobezoar in a 32-year-old woman

A massive colorectal lithobezoar with intestinal obstruction as in our case is extremely rare in adults. Treatment based on laxatives and rectal enema is usually insufficient, and manual extraction under general anesthesia is frequently needed.

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Unilateral mixed adenoma of the third eyelid lacrimal gland in a boxer dog

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Unilateral mixed adenoma of the third eyelid lacrimal gland in a boxer dog

The features of this mixed lacrimal adenoma are similar to those previously reported for mixed adenomas of other tissues, and a mixed adenome included in the differential diagnoses for firm-to-hard masses expanding the third eyelid in dogs.

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Spinal Paget's disease with bilevel cord compression and ischemic non-compressive myelopathy treated with zoledronic acid

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Spinal Paget's disease with bilevel cord compression and ischemic non-compressive myelopathy treated with zoledronic acid

Cord compression and ischemic myelitis are a complication of spinal Paget's disease which usually touches a single spine level. We report an unusual case with bilevel spinal cord compression and dysfunction successfully treated with zoledronate.

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Counting gross fetal movement using a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder in two fetuses with gastroschisis

  • First Published: 18 August 2022
Counting gross fetal movement using a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder in two fetuses with gastroschisis

We used a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder and showed that two fetuses with gastroschisis had gross fetal movement that was no different from that of normal fetuses, which suggested normal fetal movement could indicate reassuring status also in fetuses with malformation when they have normal neurological developments.

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Managing vertical dimensions in patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A case report

  • First Published: 22 August 2022

Progressive loss of OVD is a common problem in patients with AI. This results in challenges in restoring aesthetics and function. To mitigate this, protection and restoration of the OVD should be prioritized in the dental management of patients with AI.

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Pallister–Hall syndrome diagnosed in a young man after an acute adrenal crisis

  • First Published: 22 August 2022
Pallister–Hall syndrome diagnosed in a young man after an acute adrenal crisis

Pallister-Hall syndrome may be misdiagnosed given its extremely low prevalence. This syndrome can be revealed by an acute adrenal crisis.

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Omalizumab for the treatment of severe allergic asthma in children: A tale of two

  • First Published: 22 August 2022
Omalizumab for the treatment of severe allergic asthma in children: A tale of two

The impact of severe asthma on a child cannot be underestimated. Omalizumab can have a significant positive effect in selected individuals. Assessment of endotype and phenotype is essential. Stepwise care remains the bedrock of asthma management.

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Otologic complications of temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis due to arteriovenous fistula

  • First Published: 22 August 2022
Otologic complications of temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis due to arteriovenous fistula

Hearing loss as a result of an Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare sequela following temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis but can be readily managed with prompt diagnosis and embolization of the AVF.

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Prenatal overgrowth and polydramnios: Would you think about Noonan syndrome?

  • First Published: 22 August 2022
Prenatal overgrowth and polydramnios: Would you think about Noonan syndrome?

This report expands the phenotypic spectrum of Noonan syndrome, because it is the first Italian case carrying a pathogenic variant in the NRAS gene associated with megalencephaly and overgrowth, without any anomaly in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.

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Multidisciplinary approaches to gliosarcoma: A case report and review of the literature

  • First Published: 23 August 2022
Multidisciplinary approaches to gliosarcoma: A case report and review of the literature

It is important to consider a multidisciplinary approach when treating highly invasive tumors such as GS and to be mindful of mechanisms of spread while planning resection in index surgeries.

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Clinical and radiographic outcomes of maxillary lateral incisors rehabilitation using Morse taper connection extra-narrow implants at 12-month follow-up: A case report

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Clinical and radiographic outcomes of maxillary lateral incisors rehabilitation using Morse taper connection extra-narrow implants at 12-month follow-up: A case report

Prosthetic rehabilitation of maxillary lateral incisors is challenging due to limited space for the insertion of implants, however, the clinical case suggests that the use of extra-narrow Morse Taper implants with hybrid design and hydrophilic surface is a reliable alternative with good outcomes.

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Splenogonadal fusion: A case series of two challenging diagnoses

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Splenogonadal fusion: A case series of two challenging diagnoses

Splenogonadal fusion is a rare, benign congenital abnormality. It must be kept in mind to avoid an unnecessary orchiectomy in young patients.

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Protein S gene mutation c.946C > T (p.R316C) contributed to ischemic stroke in a man with von Willebrand disease type 3 caused by two novel VWF gene mutations, c.2328delT (p.A778Lfs* 23) and c.6521G > T (p.C2174F)

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Protein S gene mutation c.946C > T (p.R316C) contributed to ischemic stroke in a man with von Willebrand disease type 3 caused by two novel VWF gene mutations, c.2328delT (p.A778Lfs* 23) and c.6521G > T (p.C2174F)

Patients with VWD were thought to have a reduced risk of ischemic stroke (IS) from deficient VWF activities. We report a type 3-VWD patient who experienced an IS. NGS study identified double heterozygosity for two novel VWF mutations, and a protein S PROS1 mutation which might have contributed to IS.

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Hernia formation after single-stage umbilical vein marsupialization in three Percheron foals diagnosed with septic omphalophlebitis

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Hernia formation after single-stage umbilical vein marsupialization in three Percheron foals diagnosed with septic omphalophlebitis

This case series highlights hernia formation as a potential complication following one-stage umbilical vein marsupialization in foals diagnosed with septic omphalophlebitis and should be considered as a possible postoperative complication

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Near-Complete tracheal obstruction due to mucormycosis: A report of two cases

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Near-Complete tracheal obstruction due to mucormycosis: A report of two cases

Initial bronchoscopy demonstrating (A) obstructing creamy necrotic mass in the distal part of the trachea, carina, and proximal part of right main bronchus; (B) Gross view of the creamy necrotic mass diagnosed as mucormycosis; (C) follow up bronchoscopy 2 months later: main carina deformity and severe right main bronchus narrowing.

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Midfacial development and the wisdom of teeth: A case series

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Midfacial development and the wisdom of teeth: A case series

This case series describes the use of a non-surgical, biomimetic midfacial development protocol to illustrate successful patterns of third molar eruption.

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Unusual complication after augmentation genioplasty: Odontogenic infection requiring implant removal

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Unusual complication after augmentation genioplasty: Odontogenic infection requiring implant removal

Odontogenic infection can result in adverse outcomes following augmentation genioplasty and uncommonly may require implant removal. Comprehensive preoperative dental evaluation is recommended to prevent undue patient morbidity.

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Inoperable poorly differentiated SCC to vertex of scalp progressing into sagittal sinus treated with palliative Cemiplimab

  • First Published: 24 August 2022

Advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC)* is rare, and difficult to treat. Cemiplimab, an antiPD-1** monoclonal antibody, is the only approved agent for patients with local or metastatic cSCC. We report a unique case of inoperable cSCC of the scalp extending into the sagittal sinus, initially diagnosed as cyst. It reinforces the importance of early diagnosis and the role of cemiplimab as a safe and effective 1st line treatment option.

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Sonographic findings of acute hepatitis in the emergency department

  • First Published: 24 August 2022

There has long been a description of alternative etiologies of gallbladder wall thickening and edema within the radiology body of literature including acute hepatitis; this knowledge has not been disseminated in the emergency medicine literature.

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Re-expansion pulmonary edema after chest tube drainage of malignant pleural effusion

  • First Published: 24 August 2022

Re-expansion pulmonary edema is an uncommon complication of chest tube drainage. Early recognition of re-expansion pulmonary edema is critical because it is a potentially fatal complication of chest tube drainage.

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Pure small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of urinary bladder: A case report

  • First Published: 24 August 2022
Pure small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of urinary bladder: A case report

In patients with high-grade poorly differentiated neoplasms of bladder, small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma should be ruled-out through comprehensive immunohistochemistry evaluation considering the different work-up approach and treatment regimens.

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Cardiorenal syndrome type I recovery following heart rate correction: Cardiac output is not only stroke volume

  • First Published: 26 August 2022
Cardiorenal syndrome type I recovery following heart rate correction: Cardiac output is not only stroke volume

Bradyarrhythmias can result in a low cardiac output state despite having a normal left ventricular ejection fraction and stroke volume. Because cardiac output is defined as the product of heart rate and stroke volume, a low cardiac output state caused by bradyarrhythmias may result in type I cardiorenal syndrome.

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Actinomycosis of the middle turbinate

  • First Published: 26 August 2022

The diagnosis of nasal and paranasal actinomycosis should be kept in mind even though it is a rare condition. It has no specific clinic presentation nor pathognomonic scanographic features. The confirmation of the diagnosis is microbiological. Histology examination is useful. Its treatment is Surgical and medical, combined. A minimum of two to six weeks of general antibiotic therapy is needed. Follow-up care is essential.

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Mitral valve plasty in a patient with multiple cerebral cavernous malformations: A case report

  • First Published: 26 August 2022
Mitral valve plasty in a patient with multiple cerebral cavernous malformations: A case report

When patients with brain tumors undergo cardiac surgery, cerebral hemorrhage or edema may occur. However, with a thorough preoperative evaluation and strict perioperative management, it is possible to complete the surgery without complications.

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Key steps to reduce the aerosolized risk related to total laryngectomy in COVID-19 era: A case report

  • First Published: 19 June 2021
Key steps to reduce the aerosolized risk related to total laryngectomy in COVID-19 era: A case report

Laryngectomy surgery is a highly aerosolizing procedure, and we document the key steps, including the addition of a novel Perspex shield, which can be enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce risk to the patient and healthcare professional.

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Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of the ethmoid sinus with orbital extension and metastasis to the pancreatic body

  • First Published: 04 May 2021
Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of the ethmoid sinus with orbital extension and metastasis to the pancreatic body

This case report highlights the need for clinicians to monitor patients with rhabdomyosarcoma for pancreatic metastasis to ensure that proper treatment is quickly provided, thereby improving outcomes.

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Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and ablation of concomitant atrial fibrillation in a patient with severe hemophilia A

  • First Published: 07 May 2021
Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and ablation of concomitant atrial fibrillation in a patient with severe hemophilia A

Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and ablation of atrial fibrillation, combined with FVIII level-controlled replacement therapy, can be safely performed in patients with severe hemophilia.