scholarly journals Pneumatosis Intestinalis: A Case Report and Approach to Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Donovan ◽  
Joseph Cernigliaro ◽  
Nancy Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Bowel Wall ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Pneumatosis Intestinalis ◽  
Rapid Evaluation ◽  
Thought Process ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Clinical Scenarios

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI), defined as gas within the bowel wall, is an uncommon radiographic sign which can represent a wide spectrum of diseases and a variety of underlying diagnoses. Because its etiology can vary greatly, management of PI ranges from surgical intervention to outpatient observation (see, Greenstein et al. (2007), Morris et al. (2008), and Peter et al. (2003)). Since PI is infrequently encountered, clinicians may be unfamiliar with its diagnosis and management; this unfamiliarity, combined with the potential necessity for urgent intervention, may place the clinician confronted with PI in a precarious medical scenario. We present a case of pneumatosis intestinalis in a patient who posed a particularly challenging diagnostic dilemma for the primary team. Furthermore, we explore the differential diagnosis prior to revealing the intervention offered to our patient; our concise yet inclusive differential and thought process for rapid evaluation may be of benefit to clinicians presented with similar clinical scenarios.

scholarly journals Benign pneumatosis intestinalis: a cause of massive pneumoperitoneum in the adult

CJEM ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 5 (06) ◽  
pp. 416-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Liu ◽  
William C. Torreggiani ◽  
Kevin Rowan ◽  
Savvas Nicolaou
Keyword(s):  
Bowel Wall ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Pneumatosis Intestinalis ◽  
Bowel Ischemia ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Distinguishing Features

ABSTRACT Pneumatosis intestinalis (gas in the bowel wall) is often a benign condition, but it may mimic bowel ischemia or infarction and lead to unnecessary surgical intervention, especially when associated with pneumoperitoneum. We present a case of benign pneumatosis intestinalis with massive pneumoperitoneum and discuss various distinguishing features that may aid in its diagnosis.

scholarly journals Tumoral calcinosis, a diagnostic dilemma: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 1286
Author(s):  
Javed Altaf ◽  
Tajamul Rashid ◽  
Musharraf Husain ◽  
Mohammad Arif ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Chronic Renal Failure ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Tumoral Calcinosis ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Biochemical Assessment ◽  
Rare Diagnosis

Tumoral calcinosis is a rare diagnosis characterized by deposition of calcium salts in peri-articular soft tissue regions. It is divided into primary and secondary varieties. The primary tumoral calcinosis is further divided into two types; primary hyperphosphatemic type and primary normophosphatemic type. The secondary variety occurs in association with chronic renal failure. Biochemical assessment and typical radiographic features help in diagnosis. Mainstay of treatment for primary variety is surgical. Secondary variety is mainly treated by medical measures. Surgical intervention is reserved for patients who do not respond to medical therapy.

scholarly journals Delayed Recovery from General Anaesthesia: A Post-operative Diagnostic Dilemma and Implications of ICU Management of Serotonin Toxicity. Case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-178
Author(s):  
Asha Naik ◽  
Cristobal Rincon-Aznar
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Serotonin Syndrome ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Neurological Signs ◽  
Delayed Recovery ◽  
Icu Management ◽  
Serotonin Toxicity

Abstract We report a case of delayed recovery from general anesthesia following a routine parathyroidectomy. Our objectives are to describe the process of establishing a differential diagnosis and subsequent management of a patient presenting with atypical neurological signs from an unknown etiology and to increase awareness about the potential for serotonin syndrome and neurotoxicity due to known interactions between methylene blue and selective serotoninnoradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors. ICU management of Serotonin Toxicity is briefly described.

scholarly journals Invasive Basidiobolomycosis Presenting as Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 535
Author(s):  
Abdulmalek Alsharidah ◽  
Yahya Mahli ◽  
Nayef Alshabyli ◽  
Mohammed Alsuhaibani
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis ◽  
Healthy Woman ◽  
Retroperitoneal Mass ◽  
Cutaneous Infection

Basidiobolomycosis is an uncommon emerging fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum. It frequently causes cutaneous infection, but it rarely infects visceral tissues in humans. Here, a 39-year-old previously healthy woman presented with severe left-sided abdominal pain and weight loss. She had visited several hospitals and had provisionally been diagnosed as having either a retroperitoneal malignancy or retroperitoneal fibrosis before being referred to our hospital. Abdominal computerized tomography and biopsy of the retroperitoneal mass revealed retroperitoneal basidiobolomycosis infection. She was started on antifungal treatment. This led to significant improvement, without surgical intervention. Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis can present in many forms, commonly involving the colon and liver with multifocal inflammatory masses. Nonetheless, retroperitoneal basidiobolomycosis presentation is extremely rare and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a retroperitoneal mass with eosinophilia.

scholarly journals Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy Associated With Cervical Spondylosis: A Case Report and Brief Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117954412097784
Author(s):  
Eric Chun-Pu Chu ◽  
Arnold Yu-Lok Wong ◽  
Andy Fu-Chieh Lin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cervical Spondylosis ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Chronic Injury ◽  
Exercise Rehabilitation ◽  
Neurological Conditions ◽  
Myopathic Changes ◽  
Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy

Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is manifested as the inability to maintain the head in an upright posture. It has been associated with a wide spectrum of myopathies and neurological conditions. Isolated neck extensor myopathy (INEM) is one of many potential causes of DHS. This is a case report of a 72-year-old man who presented with degenerative cervical spondylosis and DHS for 2 years. He had previously failed to achieve a positive outcome to medication, cervical collar and exercise rehabilitation. However, he was able to regain his voluntary head control after a 4-month chiropractic program. It is believed that INEM is caused by isolated myopathic changes from chronic injury and overloading of the cervical muscles. Cervical spondylosis has been attributed as the cause of DHS secondary to denervation of the cervical extensors. While INEM associated with degenerative spondylosis is not medically treatable, manipulative therapies may be adopted before considering surgical intervention.

scholarly journals Primary Sternal Tuberculosis Osteomyelitis: A Case Report and Discussion

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. e181-e184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miten Vasa ◽  
Christine Ohikhuare ◽  
Leslea Brickner
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Antituberculous Therapy ◽  
Sternal Osteomyelitis ◽  
The World

As immigration to the United States from countries endemic for tuberculosis (TB) increases, the incidence of pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB disease may increase. Primary tuberculous sternal osteomyelitis is one form of extrapulmonary TB that is exceedingly rare throughout the world, and falls under the differential diagnosis for chest wall masses. Management involves standard antituberculous therapy with antibiotics similar to treating other forms of extrapulmonary TB, as well as consideration of surgical intervention depending on the extent of osteomyelitis. A typical case of primary sternal TB osteomyelitis is reported, and the epidemiology, differential diagnosis, clinical manifestations and management are reviewed.

Stafne's Defect: a case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
A.I. Yaremenko ◽  
M.O. Ilukhina ◽  
I.N. Kalakutsky ◽  
A.Y. Razumova
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Diagnostic Measures ◽  
Timing Of Treatment

The article reports on the clinical case of a patient with a diagnosis of "Stafne cyst", who was treated in the oncology department No. 8 of the Pavlov PSPbSMU. The features of differential diagnosis and diagnostic measures necessary to clarify the diagnosis are given. The situations when it is possible to avoid additional traumatic tests, as well as indications for the choice of surgical intervention or the possibility of refusing it, are analyzed. The presented data can be useful when creating algorithms for the diagnosis and treatment of a Staph cyst and making recommendations on the timing of treatment.

Chronic tophaceous gout. A case report

1991 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
TA Graefen ◽  
J Stern ◽  
M Joyce ◽  
A Sion
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Joint Destruction ◽  
Severe Case ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Intractable Pain ◽  
Tophaceous Gout ◽  
Loss Of Motion

A review of gout is presented, followed by a discussion of the current medical literature on diagnosis, differential diagnosis, staging, and treatment. Chronic tophaceous gout is not as prevalent as it once was because of early diagnosis and treatment, but it is still encountered in the podiatric practice. A severe case of chronic tophaceous gout is presented. The patient was successfully treated by surgical intervention. Although surgery may be avoided in most cases, it is indicated when intractable pain, loss of motion, and massive joint destruction are present.

Primary Ewing's Sarcoma of the Mandibular Ramus: A Case Report

1980 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diran O. Mikaelian ◽  
Stuart A. Scherr ◽  
Leopoldo E. Delucca
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Ewing’S Sarcoma ◽  
Ewing's Sarcoma ◽  
Mandibular Ramus ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Rare Finding ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Histopathologic Findings ◽  
Microscopic Findings

Primary Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible is an exceedingly rare finding in the practice of otolaryngology. A case of this neoplasm occurring as a parotid mass is presented. It represented a diagnostic dilemma because of its elusive histopathologic findings. The gross and clinical appearances, microscopic findings, differential diagnosis, and prognosis of this neoplasm are discussed.

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