scholarly journals A Rare Fungal Infiltration of Lungs in a Healthy Young Girl

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Gupta ◽  
Nidhi Goel ◽  
Anupama Gupta ◽  
K. B. Gupta ◽  
Uma Chaudhary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
Young Girl ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Cunninghamella Bertholletiae ◽  
First Case ◽  
Pulmonary Infiltration

Cunninghamella bertholletiaeis an opportunistic fungal organism found in soil and is a rare cause of human disease. The few reported cases ofC. bertholletiaehave involved immune compromised hosts. We report a case ofC. bertholletiaein an otherwise healthy patient presenting with persistent high-grade fever and pulmonary infiltration resistant to antibiotics. The organism is isolated through bronchoscopy and responded to broad spectrum antifungal. This is the first case ofC. bertholletiaereported in the literature in an immune competent individual.

scholarly journals Giant ovarian cystadenocarcinoma in an adult patient, a rare finding in modern times

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Alejandro Molina ◽  
Alison Nicole Izurieta ◽  
Miguel Angel Moyon ◽  
William G Aguayo ◽  
Fernando X Moyon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Late Stage ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Clinical Behavior ◽  
Rare Finding ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
First Case

Abstract Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women. Regretfully due to its a broad spectrum of clinical behavior and challenging diagnosis most cases are diagnosed at a late stage. On rare occasions, these tumors can grow to massive sizes if left untreated, worsening the prognosis of the patient. Thanks to the advancement of medicine and diagnostic techniques, these rare cases are less frequent. Timely detection and surgery could avoid all these potentially troublesome scenarios. We report the case of a 64-year-old female with a giant 13 kg high-grade papillary serous ovarian cystadenocarcinoma, the tumor grew during a four year period and was adequately treated with surgery and is under close follow up with the oncologist. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a giant ovarian cystadenocarcinoma ever reported in Ecuador.

scholarly journals Cold Induced Sweating Syndrome with Urinary System Anomaly Association

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Aljabari ◽  
Emily Howard ◽  
Todd Bell ◽  
Tetyana L. Vasylyeva
Keyword(s):  
Autosomal Recessive ◽  
Autosomal Recessive Disorder ◽  
Cytokine Receptor ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Facial Features ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Urinary System ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Rare Autosomal Recessive Disorder ◽  
First Case

Mutation in the cytokine receptor-like factor 1 and the cardiotrophin-like cytokine (CRLF1orCLCF1genes) phenotypically presents as cold induced sweating syndrome (CISS), which is a rare autosomal recessive disorder. The syndrome is characterized by paradoxical sweating in cold weather, dysmorphic facial features, musculoskeletal deformities, difficulty in feeding, and unexplained recurrent episodes of high-grade fever. We are presenting the first case of CISS with urinary system anomaly, which might relate to CRLF1/CLCF1 complex role in the embryonal nephrogenesis.

scholarly journals First reported case of penile prosthesis infection from brucellosis: case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Nabil Moohialdin ◽  
Ahmad Shamsodini ◽  
Steven K. Wilson ◽  
Osama Abdeljaleel ◽  
Ibrahim Alnadhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Penile Prosthesis ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Prosthesis Infection ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
First Case ◽  
Milk Ingestion

Abstract Background Infection after the penile prosthesis can be devastating to both the patient and surgeon with various complications and consequences. After introduction of antibiotic-coated implants, the rate of infection has dramatically decreased, but still we see uncommon organisms causing infection. We present a first case report of penile prosthesis infection by brucellosis due to raw milk ingestion. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of brucellosis penile prosthesis infection. Case presentation We present a first case report of penile prosthesis infection by brucellosis due to raw milk ingestion. A 75-year-old, diabetic male patient presented with penile prosthesis infection 5 months post-penile exchange surgery due to mechanical malfunctioning of 2-piece penile prosthesis which was inserted 11 years ago. The initial treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics did not subside the infection. After diagnosis of brucellosis, the antibiotic was changed to anti-brucellosis (Rifampicin + Tetracycline). The patient improved dramatically and was discharged home with smooth follow-up course. Conclusion Brucellosis can cause infection of penile prosthesis and can be treated with anti-brucellosis antibiotics without necessitating surgical intervention and removal of prosthesis.

scholarly journals Epstein-Barr Virus Versus Novel Coronavirus-Induced Hemophagocytic Lymphohistocytosis: The Uncharted Waters

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 232470962095010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawan Amir ◽  
Asim Kichloo ◽  
Jagmeet Singh ◽  
Ravinder Bhanot ◽  
Michael Aljadah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Genetic Mutations ◽  
High Grade ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
First Case ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Virus Versus ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Hemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis (HLH) is a hyperinflammatory syndrome characterized by fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and pancytopenia. It may be associated with genetic mutations or viral/bacterial infections, most commonly Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and cytomegalovirus. As for the novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), also known as COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019), the cytokine storm it triggers can theoretically lead to syndromes similar to HLH. In this article, we report a case of a 28-year-old female who presented with high-grade fevers, found to have both SARS-CoV-2 and EBV infections, and eventually began to show signs of early HLH. To our knowledge, this is the first case reported in literature that raises the possibility of SARS-CoV-2–related HLH development.

Eosinophilic lung disease as a sequela of MSSA pneumonia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e239304
Author(s):  
Syed Muhammad Zubair ◽  
Muhammad Zaid Hamid Hussain ◽  
Ali Bin Sarwar Zubairi
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Bronchoalveolar Lavage ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Rare Group

Eosinophilic lung diseases are a rare group of lung disorders with multiple known and unknown aetiologies and the diagnosis is often challenging. We present a case of a young man who was admitted with pneumonia due to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and was discharged on antibiotics. He presented to the emergency department approximately 2 weeks after discharge with high-grade fever, cough and shortness of breath associated with serum and bronchoalveolar lavage eosinophilia. He was then treated with steroids with complete resolution of disease process.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis following aStreptococcus pyogenesToxic Shock Syndrome in a Previously Healthy Patient: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-François Roussy ◽  
Catherine Allard ◽  
Guy St-Germain ◽  
Jacques Pépin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Opportunistic Infection ◽  
Streptococcus Pyogenes ◽  
Toxic Shock Syndrome ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
Toxic Shock ◽  
Rhizopus Microsporus ◽  
First Case ◽  
Rhizopus Sp

Mucormycosis is an uncommon opportunistic infection and the gastrointestinal form is the rarest.Rhizopus sp. is the most frequent pathogen and infection occurs almost exclusively in immunocompromised patients. We describe the first case of intestinal mucormycosis occurring after aStreptococcus pyogenestoxic shock syndrome in a previously healthy patient caused byRhizopus microsporusvar.azygosporus.

scholarly journals Sepsis after uterine artery embolization-assisted termination of pregnancy with complete placenta previa: A case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 546-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinfeng Wang ◽  
Xiufeng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Severe Sepsis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Uterine Artery Embolization ◽  
Uterine Artery ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Termination Of Pregnancy ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Artery Embolization ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Emergency Cesarean

Uterine artery embolization (UAE)-assisted induction of labor is an alternative method of managing pregnant women with complete placenta previa (CPP). Sepsis secondary to UAE, although rare, is a serious complication. We herein present a case of severe sepsis following UAE-assisted termination of a pregnancy at 27 gestational weeks in a woman with CPP. The woman developed a high-grade fever and elevated inflammatory indices following UAE. She did not recover until the infected tissue was removed by emergency cesarean section. This case suggests that the increasing use of UAE for termination of pregnancy in women with CPP requires awareness regarding the possibility of serious sepsis associated with this procedure.

scholarly journals The Pattern of Day Case (Ambulatory) Percutaneous (PCNL): A Descriptive Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehan Fareed ◽  
Huma Shamim
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Transfusion Rate ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
High Grade ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Access Methods ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Staghorn Stones

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has experienced remarkable development and alteration since it was first described in 1976 by Fernstorm et al. It has also experienced miniaturization of equipment, improvement in operative systems, and refining renal access methods leading to the achievement of maximum clearance of stone while causing minimal morbidity. For example, in endourological practice, when the patient is subjected to PCNL, he traditionally needs programmed inpatient admission, as part of their recovery, it is applicable as an outpatient method in properly selected cases. Objectives: We aimed at evaluating the safety and applicability of the outpatient PCNL procedure. Methods: This retrospective study was done on 210 cases of tubeless PCNL performed by a single urologist at our institute from January 2016 to January 2019. Patients’ mean age (134 males and 76 females) was 57 ± 11.8 years, and 7 patients aged 8 - 12 years. There were 71 pelvic or calyceal solitary stones, 62 non-complete staghorn stones, 17 ureteral stones, 32 renal + ureteric stones (simultaneous renal and ureteral stones) , and 28 complete staghorn stones. The average stone size was 3.5 ± 2.8 (range: 0.7 to 11.8 cm). Results: The mean operation duration was 85.0 ± 29.4 min, and the mean hospital stay was 21.7 ± 3.4 h. Out of 210 patients, 6 patients had longer stay due to high-grade fever and 3 patients due to severe pain, and also 7 patients refused discharge due to personal and social reasons. Our ambulatory PCNL rate was 97 % ( 194 out of 210). Within 72 h, 5 patients were readmitted due to high-grade fever, 3 patients due to haematuria, and 4 patients due to pain and dysuria, and all patients were discharged 2 - 4 days after conservative treatment. Thus, the readmission rate was 6.18% (12 cases were readmitted out of 194 cases). Patients showed a blood transfusion rate of 1.4 %. Also, 19 cases (9.02%) were found with post-operative fever, and no urosepsis was reported. No pulmonary complications and mortality were noted. No re-exploration was done, and no major leak was noted. The angio-embolization rate was 0.59%. We did not use HEMO-SEAL technology, cautery, or suture in the tracks. Conclusions: In conclusion, the outpatient PCNL procedure is an applicable and feasible procedure under selected criteria; however, more investigations using a larger sample size are needed.

scholarly journals Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed caused by Typhoid Ulcer: Conservative Management

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apoorv Goel ◽  
Roli Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Typhoid Fever ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Young Female ◽  
High Grade ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleed ◽  
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed ◽  
Gi Bleed

ABSTRACT Typhoid fever is caused by gram-negative organism Salmonella typhi. The usual presentation is high-grade fever, but complications like gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage and perforation are also seen frequently. With the advent of antibiotics, these complications are rarely seen now. We present a case of a young female who was admitted with a diagnosis of typhoid fever presented with a massive GI bleed from ulcers in the terminal ileum and was managed conservatively without endotherapy and surgery. How to cite this article Goel A, Bansal R. Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed caused by Typhoid Ulcer: Conservative Management. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2017;7(2):176-177.

scholarly journals Adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccination among health care professionals of Himachal Pradesh- a Rapid Survey.

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 531-533
Author(s):  
Harshvardhan Singh ◽  
Shailja Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Low Back ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Back Ache

Background: The rolling out of the COVID -19 vaccination programme was accompanied by several doubts including the safety and occurrence of adverse effects after the vaccination. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted amongst the health care professionals working in the state of Himachal Pradesh to assess the frequency and types of side effects associated with the administration of Covid-19 vaccines using a semi structured questionnaire floated through a Google form. Result: Of the 187 responses received, after the 1st dose, 37.5% participants reported malaise, 31% myalgia, 36.4% low-grade fever, while 18.5% high-grade fever. Mild reactions at the injection site were reported by 37.5%, headache was reported by 3%, low back ache, drowsiness, giddiness and diarrhea were reported by about 3%. No reactions were reported by 18.5% of the participants. After the second dose, 51.8% did not report any adverse event, 17.1% reported malaise,15.2% reported low grade fever, 3% reported high grade fever, 20.1% reported mild reactions at the site of injection while 4.2% reported drowsiness, breathlessness on exertion, nausea, low back ache and diarrhea. Conclusion: The frequency of adverse events with COVID -19 vaccines is not higher than those observed with other commonly used vaccines.

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