scholarly journals Rare presentation of Limb Body Wall Complex in a Neonate: Case report and review of literature

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omoloro Adeleke ◽  
Farrukh Gill ◽  
Ramesh Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Body Wall ◽  
Anorectal Malformations ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Normal Male ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Pathological Findings ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Clinical Presentations

The Limb Body Wall Complex (LBWC) aka. Body Stalk Syndrome is an uncommon congenital disorder characterized by severe malformations of limb, thorax, and abdomen, characterized by the presence of thoracoschisis, abdominoschisis, limb defects, and exencephaly. This condition is extremely rare with an incidence of 1 per 14,000 and 1 per 31,000 pregnancies in large epidemiologic studies. Majority of these malformed fetuses end up with spontaneous abortions. We present this rare case with occurrence in a preterm infant of 35 weeks gestation. Our report highlights majority of the clinical presentations as reported in previous literature, but the significant pathological findings of absent genitalia and malformed genitourinary, anorectal malformations make this case presentation an even more rare occurrence. Infant karyotyping was normal male and there is no specific underlying genetic correlation in this condition which has fatal prognosis.

A Case Report on the Surgical Management of Subhepatic Perforated Appendicitis: A Rare Presentation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mumin Hakim ◽  
Rania Mostafa ◽  
Mohammed Al Shehri ◽  
Sherif Sharawy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Perforated Appendicitis ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Case Presentation

Abstract Background: Subhepatic appendicitis is an exceedingly rare presentation accounting for 0.01% of Acute appendicitis. It is of prime importance to be aware of various variants and thereby managing such challenging cases accordingly.Case presentation: We present a middle-aged female patient with subhepatic perforated appendicitis and peritonitis who underwent an exploratory laparotomy and appendectomy.Conclusions: Surgical management of such patients is challenging due to an atypical presentation. The surgical management of such patients is discussed with a brief review of literature.

Variable Clinical Presentations of ABO Incompatibility in Dizygotic Twins

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 317-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia A. Mundy ◽  
Jatinder Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
Hemolytic Anemia ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Abo Blood Group ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Abo Incompatibility ◽  
Dizygotic Twins ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Extreme Variation

AbstractNewborns with ABO blood group incompatibility can have a spectrum of clinical presentations from remaining asymptomatic to severe hemolytic anemia with jaundice. This case presentation discusses dizygotic twins who demonstrated both ends of the clinical spectrum. Similar cases in which there is such extreme variation between twins were not attainable in the current literature, which prompted the authors to present it as a rare occurrence and one that was unexpected based on their past experience with ABO incompatibility both in singletons and in twins.

scholarly journals Giant cardiac hydatid cyst: case presentation with radiologic survey and review of literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Ravinder Kumar ◽  
Amit Kumar ◽  
Neha Singh Argahari ◽  
Gagan Jaiswal ◽  
Jyoti Kundu
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Thoracic Computed Tomography ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
History Of

Hydatid disease is mostly localised to liver and lungs. Cardiac involvement is a rare but potentially very serious complication of echinococcosis, constituting only 0.5–2% of all cases of hydatidosis. Cardiac hydatid cyst is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge on account of highly variable clinical presentations and non-specifi c symptoms and often numerous unpredictable complications. We present a case report of 20-year-old man who was admitted to our hospital with chief complaint of palpitations and shortness of breath. Using baseline investigations like ECG, transthoracic echocardiography, ultrasonography, non-contrast computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, a giant multiloculated cystic lesion (58.4 mm × 43.3 mm) was diagnosed in the apex of left ventricle. Serologic tests (hydatid cyst antibody) confi rmed Echinococcus infection. Thoracic computed tomography with intravenous contrast was not performed because patient reported history of allergy to contrast. This case report is unusual as it is concerned with the description of a rare disease entity (large cardiac hydatid cyst). Its radiological appearances are discussed for early diagnosis and better understanding of the disease, together with a review of the literature.Journal of Kathmandu Medical CollegeVol. 3, No. 4, Oct.-Dec., 2014Page:

scholarly journals Successful laparoscopic resection of ovarian abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a 13-year-old girl: a case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Murata ◽  
Yuta Endo ◽  
Shigenori Furukawa ◽  
Atsushi Ono ◽  
Yuichiroh Kiko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Laparoscopic Resection ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Intact Uterus ◽  
Ovarian Abscess ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Background Ovarian abscesses, which occur mostly in sexually active women via recurrent salpingitis, occur rarely in virginal adolescent girls. Here, we present a case of an ovarian abscess in a virginal adolescent girl who was diagnosed and treated by laparoscopy. Case presentation A 13-year-old healthy girl presented with fever lasting for a month without abdominal pain. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging indicated a right ovarian abscess. Laparoscopic surgery revealed a right ovarian abscess with intact uterus and fallopian tubes. The abscess was caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient recovered completely after excision of the abscess, followed by antibiotic treatment. Conclusions Ovarian abscess may occur in virginal adolescent girls; Staphylococcus aureus, an uncommon species causing ovarian abscess, may cause the infection.

scholarly journals Emphysematous pyelonephritis with air bubble in the inferior vena cava

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany A. Perkins ◽  
Alberic Rogman ◽  
Murali K. Ankem
Keyword(s):  
Septic Shock ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Air Bubble ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) with gas in the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare presentation and to our knowledge, this is the first case report in the urologic literature. Case presentation A 35-Year-old obese diabetic Hispanic female presented to the emergency room with a clinical picture of septic shock. Prompt computerized tomography scan revealed EPN with gas throughout the right renal parenchyma and extending to the right renal vein, IVC, and pulmonary artery. She died before surgical intervention Conclusion This case demonstrates that patients presenting with severe EPN have a high mortality risk and providers should acknowledge that septic shock, endogenous air emboli, or a combination of both could result in cardiovascular collapse and sudden death.

scholarly journals Solitary fibrous tumor of the greater omentum: case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim M. Eltawil ◽  
Carly Whalen ◽  
Bryce Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Solitary Fibrous Tumor ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Greater Omentum ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team Approach ◽  
Fibrous Tumor

Abstract Background Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare neoplasm of mesenchymal origin occurring most often in the visceral pleura, however, it has been described in almost every anatomic location of the human body. While most SFTs have a benign behavior, they can potentially be locally aggressive and demonstrate a malignant behavior. Case presentation A 63 year-old male patient presented with lower abdominal pain and nausea and was noted on CT to have a large, heterogeneous lower abdominal mass with no evidence of metastatic disease. A surgical resection was performed and the mass appeared to be connected to the greater omentum with a vascular pedicle. It was not invading any intra-abdominal or pelvic organs. Pathology revealed an SFT of omental origin. The mitotic count was less than 4 per 10 high-power fields and all pathologic characteristics did not meet the criteria for a malignant SFT. Conclusions We report an extremely rare case of SFT originating from the greater omentum. A multidisciplinary team approach was followed to plan the patient’s management strategy.

scholarly journals Nasopharyngeal hirudiniasis: a hidden culprit—a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Agarwal ◽  
Nimish Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Natural Water ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Endoscopic Examination ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Case Presentation

Abstract Background Leech infestation in the nose or nasopharyngeal region is a rare occurrence. The most common known cause is drinking water from natural water sources like ponds and rivers. Its hidden location of attachment in the nasopharynx and its uncommon occurrence make it easy to miss during diagnosis. Case presentation We present a case of a 61-year-old male patient with recurrent unilateral epistaxis without any apparent cause. He was diagnosed with leech infestation in the nasopharynx on endoscopic examination. This article reports the management of nasopharyngeal leech infestation and safety measures for this animate foreign body retrieval. Conclusion A vigilant approach, thorough history, and examination are a must. Though leeches are simple to remove most of the time, certain necessary precaution should be kept in mind for better management and prevention of further complications.

scholarly journals Neonate born with ischemic limb to a COVID-19 positive mother: management and review of literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahana Perveen ◽  
Karmaine A. Millington ◽  
Suchitra Acharya ◽  
Amit Grag ◽  
Vita Boyar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Preterm Neonate ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Ischemic Limb ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hand Amputation ◽  
Work Up

AbstractObjectivesTo describe challenges in diagnosis and treatment of congenital neonatal gangrene lesions associated with history of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection.Case presentationA preterm neonate was born with upper extremity necrotic lesions and a history of active maternal COVID-19 infection. The etiology of his injury was challenging to deduce, despite extensive hypercoagulability work-up and biopsy of the lesion. Management, including partial forearm salvage and hand amputation is described.ConclusionsNeonatal gangrene has various etiologies, including compartment syndrome and intrauterine thromboembolic phenomena. Maternal COVID-19 can cause intrauterine thrombotic events and need to be considered in a differential diagnosis.

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