scholarly journals Diagnosis and surgical management of congenital intestinal malrotation presenting with midgut volvulus in an adult: high index of suspicion (case report)

Author(s):  
Gezahen Negusse Ayane ◽  
Khutsafalo Kadimo
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Ip Hoi Yeung ◽  
Yeung Yip Kan ◽  
Luk Kristine Shik ◽  
Lam Polly Wy ◽  
Wong Kwok Ho

This article illustrates the clinical course of a patient diagnosed to have bilateral Charcot hip arthropathy secondary to tabes dorsalis from delayed untreated syphilitic infection. This differential diagnosis of rapid bilateral hip destruction was a near-extinct entity, and a high index of suspicion is needed to prevent untoward sequelae.


1970 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-233
Author(s):  
M Mukhtar-yola ◽  
LI Audu ◽  
AT Otuneye ◽  
AB Mairami ◽  
EC Otubelu ◽  
...  

Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI) though said to be the third most common neurocutaneus disorder, is rarely reported in paediatric practice in Africa. A high index of suspicion must be maintained in children with cutaneous lesions as a seizure may be the first symptom that may bring the child to attention. A case of HI in a neonate is hereby reported to sensitize clinicians about this relatively uncommon disorder


Author(s):  
Sindura Ganga Ravula ◽  
Harish Shetty ◽  
Aparna Rajesh

Little attention has been paid for the renal involvement in endometriosis, a rare and silent disorder which ultimately lead to renal failure. Involvement most commonly may be limited to single ureter (left one) and it is usually involvement extrinsically. Although cases have been reported in the literature, true incidence of ureteral involvement is still not known. The diagnosis is difficult as the disease has non-specific symptoms. Only high index of suspicion with radiological support would be helpful in early diagnosis. Early cases may be benefited with progestin or Anti-aromatase therapy, most cases need surgery, either laparoscopically or laparotomy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-111
Author(s):  
Saurav Khetan ◽  
Nikhil Agrawal ◽  
Prakash Rajoli

Anti-NMDA encephalitis is second commonest cause of autoimmune encephalitis among children; however, it is hardly diagnosed and often not considered as one of the differentials when a child presents with encephalitis-related symptoms. In children, it presents mostly with seizures or psychiatric symptoms without prodrome. Here we present a six years old girl who presented with seizures and inappropriate behaviour. We investigated her in the line of viral encephalitis such as Japanese Encephalitis, which is very common in our region. However, results were not suggestive of Japanese Encephalitis and further investigations subsequently lead to diagnosis of anti- NMDA encephalitis. This is probably one of the first case report of this disease in our country. We want to highlight the significance of high index of suspicion for looking out for an organic cause in any child who presents with psychiatric symptoms, along with seizures.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renela Gambito ◽  
Michael Chan ◽  
Mohamed Sheta ◽  
Precious Ramirez-Arao ◽  
Harmeet Gurm ◽  
...  

Gestational diabetes insipidus is a rare, but well recognized, complication of pregnancy. It is related to excess vasopressinase enzyme activity which is metabolized in the liver. A high index of suspicion of gestational diabetes insipidus is required in a correct clinical setting especially in the presence of other risk factors such as preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and twin pregnancies. We are presenting a case of gestational diabetes insipidus in a patient with HELLP syndrome. The newborn in this case also had hypernatremia thereby raising possibilities of vasopressinase crossing the placenta.


Author(s):  
Rekadi Srinivasa Rao ◽  
Senthil Kumar ◽  
R. Anantharamakrishnan ◽  
P. Varadaraju

Introduction: Scrotal tuberculosis (TB) is rare and may present as painful scrotal swelling with ulceration and discharging sinus. Case Report: A 28 years male with 2 months history of swelling and pain over left scrotum. Developed ulcer over the scrotal region with multiple sinus associated with pus discharge. Conclusion: The clinical presentation of TB scrotal ulcer can be atypical and a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis. Diagnosis is by using ultrasonography, microbiology, and biopsy. Treatment requires prolonged ATT for 6 months.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawsan F Almarzouq ◽  
Mohammed A Almarghoub ◽  
Obaid Almeshal

Abstract Actinomyces are Gram-positive branching bacteria that are part of the human gastrointestinal microflora. These organisms can cause actinomycosis, which is a slowly progressive suppurative infection involving the cervicofacial region. Primary involvement of extremities is very rare. Here, we present primary actinomycosis of the lower extremity and a review of related literature. A 35-year-old female from Al-Kharj City (agricultural area) presented to our plastic surgery clinic with complaints of a large mass on the left big toe that caused embarrassment and difficulty in wearing footwear. The patient underwent wide local excision and coverage of the big toe defect with Kutler bilateral V-Y advancement flaps. A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose actinomycosis in subacute or chronic inflammatory soft tissue lesions. Proper surgical intervention and antimicrobial are essential to treat the disease. We conclude that a high index of suspicion is required to diagnose actinomycosis in subacute or chronic inflammatory soft tissue lesions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kashyap Goyal ◽  
Subodh Kumar ◽  
Mayank Mishra ◽  
Ritisha Bhatt ◽  
Adabala Vijay Babu ◽  
...  

Asthma is a common disorder presenting with nonspecific features, which may mimic other conditions such as tracheal tumors. Tracheal tumors are often misdiagnosed as asthma. We report a case of a 38-year female who was being worked up for persistent wheeze that was initially attributed to acute asthma, only to be later discovered as tracheal tumor. A high index of suspicion for alternative diagnoses must be kept in mind while evaluating a patient who presents with clinical features suggestive of asthma, but fails to respond to standard therapy. The present case report emphasizes the fact that not all wheezes are asthma.


2020 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Hassan Dehaini ◽  
Rakan Nasser Eldine ◽  
Samer Doughan ◽  
Mohammad Khalifeh ◽  
Hala Khasawneh ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
pp. 153857442097673
Author(s):  
Amr I. Al Abbas ◽  
Marc Salhanick ◽  
Melissa L. Kirkwood

Uretero-arterial fistula (UAF) is a rare complication of either aneurysmal disease primarily or pelvic inflammation secondary to urologic, oncologic, or vascular interventions. Diagnosis can be difficult to confirm and treatment may need to proceed on high index of suspicion alone. We present the case of a 56-year-old woman suffering from intermittent hematuria after laser lithotripsy leading to UAF between her left ureter and left Dacron aortobifemoral bypass limb. The fistula was successfully treated with endovascular intervention.


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