Role of neuropsychology in identification of CSWS in a school-aged child with remote history of neurological insult: a Case Report

AbstractA 2 years 3 months male toddler with motor delay and his female sibling with history of marked global developmental regression following an intercurrent febrile illness were both noted to have phospholipase A2G6 (PLA2G6) mutation, confirming the diagnosis of infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy (INAD). This case report attempts to familiarize readers with the pleomorphic presentation of INAD and the role of early clinical identification, examination, and prompt genetic testing in establishing a diagnosis.

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Protective effect of vitrectomy on the course of diabetic retinopathy: A case report

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/1120672120968739 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 112067212096873

Author(s):

Lorenzo Iuliano ◽

Eleonora Corbelli ◽

Francesco Bandello ◽

Marco Codenotti

Keyword(s):

Diabetic Retinopathy ◽

Case Report ◽

Protective Role ◽

Panretinal Photocoagulation ◽

Vascular Abnormalities ◽

Vein Occlusion ◽

History Of ◽

Carotid Circulation

Purpose: To hypothesize the protective role of vitrectomy on the natural course of diabetic retinopathy. Methods: Case report. Results: A 66-year-old lady with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus since the age of 10 was referred for evaluation. She received laser treatment in her left eye for proliferative diabetic retinopathy 6 years earlier, while her right eye underwent vitrectomy for retinal detachment 17 years before. Diabetic retinopathy was found to be substantially asymmetrical, as the vitrectomized right eye had only mild macular edema without significant vascular abnormalities, whereas the left eye had a complete confluent panretinal photocoagulation with advanced atrophic macular changes. Other reasons for this asymmetry, such as axial length disparity, carotid circulation impairment, or history of branch retinal vein occlusion, were not identified. Conclusions: Vitreous removal, performed for a reason other than diabetic retinopathy, may inhibit the retinal complications often associated with longstanding diabetes. Further clinical studies should be considered to ascertain such evidence.

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Diagnosis of Metastatic Breast Cancer—A Case Report Using Molecular Cancer Classification

Oncology & Hematology Review (US) ◽

10.17925/ohr.2011.07.2.116 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 07 (02) ◽

pp. 116

Author(s):

Yogesh Gandhi ◽

Sunil Gandhi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Case Report ◽

Effective Treatment ◽

Cancer Diagnosis ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Metastatic Breast ◽

Complete Response ◽

Molecular Profiling ◽

History Of

An accurate cancer diagnosis is critical as it can direct the use of site-directed, and potentially more effective, treatment options for specific types of cancer. A differential or uncertain diagnosis could prevent cancer patients from receiving optimal treatment, thus affecting their overall prognosis. Advances in molecular technology have led to the development of molecular cancer classifiers that can direct or confirm the diagnosis of metastatic cancers which would otherwise be considered uncertain or unknown. This case report describes the role of molecular diagnostics in the evaluation of a patient with a large pancreatic mass and a history of breast cancer. Results from a 92-gene molecular profiling assay (CancerTYPE ID®) predicted that this new mass was breast cancer. This diagnosis allowed for effective treatment and complete response in this patient.

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Diphencyprone Induced Vitiligo: A Case Report

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/356236 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mohammad Ali Nilforoushzadeh ◽

Gelavizh Keshtmand ◽

Fariba Jaffary ◽

Abbas Kheirkhah

Keyword(s):

Adverse Effect ◽

Case Report ◽

Family History ◽

Hair Loss ◽

Direct Role ◽

Positive Patch Test ◽

Remote Areas ◽

History Of ◽

Dermatological Disorders

Diphencyprone (DCP) is a contact sensitizer which is used to treat dermatological disorders with an immunological origin, such as extensive alopecia areata (AA). Vitiligo is a rare but known side effect of DPCP therapy which is formed in the treatment site or remote areas. In this paper a 37-year-old man developed alopecia totalis with loss of eyebrows and eyelashes who presented some vitiligo patches on his scalp and arm distant from the location of DPCP application and a 42-year-old woman with 25 years history of hair loss and 3 months DPCP application who revealed some vitiligo patches on the scalp with distant to the site of application at the 6th week are reported. Considering the absence of personal and family history of Vitiligo in our two cases, the hypothesis of latent Vitiligo is not proved. The positive patch test in left arm of one of the patients also suggests the direct role of DPCP as the cause of Vitiligo occurrence. As the development of vitiligo by DCP is unpredictable and the depigmentation may persist indefinitely, it is important to inform all patients about this potential adverse effect before starting the treatment.

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The Full Spectrum of Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review

Case Reports in Cardiology ◽

10.1155/2019/7257401 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Aniket S. Rali ◽

Mejalli Al-Kofahi ◽

Nilay Patel ◽

Benjamin Wiele ◽

Zubair Shah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Infective Endocarditis ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Intravenous Drug Use ◽

Full Spectrum ◽

The Past ◽

History Of ◽

Adequate Evaluation ◽

Variable Presentation

Over the past five decades, the incidence of intravenous drug use- (IVDU-) associated infective endocarditis (IE) has been on the rise in North America. Classically, IVDU has been thought to affect right-sided valves. However, in recent times a more variable presentation of IVDU-associated IE has been reported. Here, we report a case of a patient with a known history of IVDU who presented with clinical symptoms concerning for right- as well as left-sided endocarditis. In addition, we also discuss what should be considered adequate evaluation for patients with suspected endocarditis, and more specifically, what should be the role of transesophageal echocardiography in patients with IE noted on transthoracic echocardiography.

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Taking a toy gun to school: a consideration of the determinants of adolescent forensic behavior in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2015-5016 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 225-230

Author(s):

Timothy R. Rice ◽

Leon Hoffman

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Individual Treatment ◽

Forensic Evaluation ◽

Treatment Provider ◽

History Of ◽

Multiple Meanings ◽

Implicit Emotion Regulation ◽

Neurobehavioral Deficits ◽

Sandy Hook

Abstract Adolescent forensic behavior can have a variety of meanings. A consideration of the range of meanings can inform the practice of the psychiatric forensic evaluation. This case report describes the history of an adolescent in individual treatment for disruptive and self-defeating behaviors who brought a concealed toy gun into his high school in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting. The overdetermined nature of this act, as well as a consideration of its multiple meanings in the context of the young man’s psychology, his educational and family systems, and his relationship with his treatment provider, will be described and developed. The discussion will broaden to consider the parameters of indicated therapeutic programs to address this subset of adolescent forensic behaviors. The role of deficient implicit emotion regulation capacities in adolescents and the corrective measures to target these neurobehavioral deficits will be described. The report concludes with implications for primary prevention of future adolescent forensic behaviors.

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Agenesis of the corpus callosum and schizophrenia: a case report

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700007881 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 341-347 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

S. W. Lewis ◽

M. A. Reveley ◽

A. S. David ◽

M. A. Ron

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Family History ◽

Corpus Callosum ◽

Affective Disorder ◽

Causal Inferences ◽

History Of ◽

Neuropsychological Findings

SynopsisClinical, radiological and neuropsychological findings in the first reported case of schizophrenia with complete agenesis of the corpus callosum are described. Although causal inferences were made difficult by the co-existence of a left frontotemporal cyst and a family history of affective disorder, some theories of the role of callosal dysfunction in schizophrenia require revision in the light of this case.

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Short-lasting retroorbital pain attacks as a form of ictal epileptic headache: Case report

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1177/0333102419839792 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (9) ◽

pp. 1195-1199

Author(s):

Pedro F Viana ◽

Harumoto Hasegawa ◽

Josef Jarosz ◽

Ata Siddiqui ◽

Richard P Selway ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Focal Cortical Dysplasia ◽

Epileptic Seizures ◽

Tension Type Headache ◽

Intracranial Eeg ◽

History Of ◽

Ictal Epileptic Headache ◽

Type Headache

Background and objectives Ictal epileptic headache is a rare form of painful seizure, habitually consisting of migrainous or tension-type headache. We describe a case of a patient with short-lasting, severe retroorbital pain attacks caused by frontal lobe epilepsy. Case report A 25-year-old male patient presented with recurrent attacks of paroxysmal, short-lasting, excruciating left periorbital and facial pain mainly occurring from sleep. After intracranial EEG exploration and resection of a right prefrontal focal cortical dysplasia, long-term seizure and headache remission was obtained. Discussion Our case extends the clinical and neuroanatomical spectrum of ictal epileptic headache and suggests that long-term remission can be obtained by resective epilepsy surgery. It also reinforces the role of the prefrontal cortex in the pain matrix and pain generation. Conclusion Despite its rarity, ictal epileptic headache should be suspected in selected patients, particularly those with other ictal symptoms and signs, history of epileptic seizures, or neuroimaging abnormalities.

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Extracranial glomus faciale tumour

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215107000126 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 122 (9) ◽

pp. 986-989 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

S E J Connor ◽

M J Gleeson ◽

E Odell

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Parotid Gland ◽

Facial Nerve ◽

Core Biopsy ◽

Facial Weakness ◽

History Of ◽

Petrous Temporal Bone

AbstractObjectives:To describe a unique presentation of a predominantly extracranial glomus faciale tumour. To discuss the role of imaging in the differential diagnosis and evaluation of a hypervascular parotid mass. To review the previous literature concerning the glomus faciale tumour.Case report:A 54-year-old woman presented with a six-month history of facial weakness, pain and a parotid mass. Ultrasound revealed a hypervascular parotid mass and pre-operative core biopsy suggested a paraganglioma. Computed tomography defined its deep extent and demonstrated involvement of the petrous temporal bone along the descending portion of the facial nerve canal with a pattern of permeative lucency. A tumour was surgically removed which arose from the facial nerve from the second genu to the proximal divisions within the parotid gland and histology confirmed a paraganglioma.Conclusions:A facial nerve glomus faciale tumour should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a hypervascular parotid mass and may present in a predominantly extracranial location. Computed tomography will prove helpful in such a case in order to limit the differential diagnosis and to define the extent of skull base involvement.

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