Remission of Recurrent Cochlear Hydrops Associated With Bromocriptine Treatment for Macroprolactinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 548-552
Author(s):  
Andro Košec ◽  
Ivan Kruljac ◽  
Jakov Ajduk
Keyword(s):  
Dopamine Receptors ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Endolymphatic Hydrops ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Oral Steroid ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Diuretic Treatment ◽  
Potential Therapeutic Role ◽  
Transient Improvement ◽  
Systemic Glucocorticoids

Objective Current recommendations for cochlear hydrops treatment include systemic glucocorticoids and diuretics. Cochlear cells express dopamine receptors, although their role is unknown in the pathophysiology of cochlear hydrops. Case Description We report the case of remission of recurrent right-sided cochlear hydrops in a young male patient treated with bromocriptine due to pituitary macroprolactinoma. Transient improvement was observed after oral steroid and diuretic treatment, but cochlear hydrops recurred until the dose of bromocriptine was increased to 10 mg daily. Conclusion Bromocriptine may stimulate dopamine receptors in cochlear cells with potential therapeutic role in patients with cochlear hydrops. There are no widely accepted and effective treatments for endolymphatic hydrops, and identifying potential new and efficacious therapeutics is of high relevance.

scholarly journals Attenuation of COVID-19-induced cytokine storm in a young male patient with severe respiratory and neurological symptoms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Muschitz ◽  
Anita Trummert ◽  
Theresa Berent ◽  
Norbert Laimer ◽  
Lukas Knoblich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Cytokine Storm ◽  
Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
The Central Nervous System

SummarySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiological agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), produces protean manifestations and causes indiscriminate havoc in multiple organ systems. This rapid and vast production of proinflammatory cytokines contributes to a condition termed cytokine storm. A 35-year-old, otherwise healthy, employed, male patient was tested positive for COVID-19. He was admitted to the hospital on disease day 10 due to retarded verbal reactions and progressive delirium. On account of these conditions and the need for noninvasive/invasive ventilation, a combination treatment with baricitinib and remdesivir in conjunction with standard of care was initiated. The cytokine storm was rapidly blocked, leading to a vast pulmonary recovery with retarded recovery of the central nervous system. We conclude that the rapid blockade of the COVID-19-induced cytokine storm should be considered of avail as a principle of careful decision-making for effective recovery.

scholarly journals Extreme hypereosinophilia in a young male patient presenting with palindromic morphoea

Rheumatology ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 1158-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. W. Fadilah ◽  
S. K. Cheong ◽  
S. Shahdan
Keyword(s):  
Male Patient ◽  
Young Male

Acute Myopericarditis Complicating Acute Tonsillitis: Beware the Young Male Patient with Tonsillitis Complaining of Chest Pain

2008 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoav Talmon ◽  
Peter Gilbey ◽  
Nancy Fridman ◽  
Alice Wishniak ◽  
Nathan Roguin
Keyword(s):  
Chest Pain ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Acute Tonsillitis

scholarly journals A Young Male Patient Presented with Dyspnea, Cough, and Bilateral Pulmonary Infiltrations: What is Your Diagnosis?

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
Sinem Iliaz ◽  
Ece Yurtseven ◽  
Benan Niku Caglayan
Keyword(s):  
Male Patient ◽  
Young Male

scholarly journals Rare case of solitary plasmacytoma of the skull in a young male patient

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Swati Singh ◽  
Vaishali Upadhyaya ◽  
Rajat Agarwal ◽  
Ratni B. Gujral
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Osteolytic Lesion ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Axial Skeleton ◽  
Solitary Plasmacytoma ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Rare Entity

Solitary plasmacytoma of bone without signs of multiple myeloma is a rare entity. It usually presents as an osteolytic lesion in the axial skeleton of an elderly patient. Here, we report a case of solitary plasmacytoma in the skull of a young male patient which emphasises the need to consider it in the differential diagnosis of a destructive calvarial mass lesion even in this age group.

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