Spontaneous Hemothorax and Neurofibromatosis: A Review of a Lethal Combination

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn M Fedoruk ◽  
John English ◽  
Guy J Fradet
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Surgical Mortality ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Spontaneous Hemothorax ◽  
Significant Mortality

We present a case report of spontaneous hemothorax associated with neurofibromatosis. On review of the literature, a significant mortality rate of 36% is revealed in addition to a surgical mortality of 33%. Treatment options are reviewed and potential management strategies are discussed.

scholarly journals Bacteremia Due to Clostridium Difficile: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. CCRep.S2204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherag Daruwala ◽  
Giancarlo Mercogliano ◽  
Gary Newman ◽  
Mark J. Ingerman
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
First Case ◽  
Polymicrobial Bacteremia ◽  
Overall Mortality ◽  
Significant Mortality

Objective The purpose of this study is to report a case of C. difficile bacteremia in a Crohn's disease patient and to review the literature on previously reported cases. Methods Searches of MEDLINE and PubMed databases were made. Results We report the first case of C. difficile bacteremia in a Crohn's disease patient. There are 15 other reported cases of C. difficile bacteremia reported in the literature. We found that the majority of patients (10 of 15 patients) had polymicrobial bacteremia and that the overall mortality rate is significant, with 6 of 15 reported patients dying. Conclusion In conclusion, we find that C. difficile bacteremia is associated with a significant mortality rate and it would seem prudent to consider aggressive antibiotic therapy.

Treatment options and long-term outcomes in pediatric spinal cord vascular malformations: a case report and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 3147-3152
Author(s):  
Helen J. Zhang ◽  
Nicole Silva ◽  
Elena Solli ◽  
Amanda C. Ayala ◽  
Luke Tomycz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Vascular Malformations ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Long Term Outcomes

Pyogenic Granuloma of the Foot with Satellitosis: A Role for Conservative Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-60
Author(s):  
Janice Bacher ◽  
Dalal Assaad ◽  
David N. Adam
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Pyogenic Granuloma ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Atypical Case ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Rule Out

Background: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) with satellitosis is a rare phenomenon that typically occurs in children and teenagers. It can be seen after excision or trauma to the original lesion. Objective: The aim is to review an atypical case of PG with satellitosis and to highlight a conservative approach to management. Methods: This article includes a case report of a 48-year-old woman developing PG with satellitosis in her right foot and includes a review of the literature. Results: There are few cases of PG with satellitosis in the literature. Our patient differs from most given her age and the location of the lesions. She was managed differently with a conservative observational approach, and, over time, her symptoms abated. Conclusion: PG with satellitosis can occur in varying patient populations with varying presentations. Although several treatment options exist, managing patients conservatively should be considered an approach to management. Early investigations should be conducted to rule out more sinister items in the differential diagnosis.

Ureteroarterial fistula: A review of the literature

Vascular ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhil Das ◽  
Patricia Lewandoski ◽  
Dean Laganosky ◽  
John Walton ◽  
Patrick Shenot
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Endovascular Stenting ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Recent Treatment ◽  
Significant Mortality

Ureteroarterial fistulas are rare, erosive defects that occur between the distal segments of the ureter and the adjacent blood vessels in individuals with urologic and vascular comorbidities. Characterized by diffuse, pulsatile bleeding into the urinary tract, this condition carries a significant mortality rate in the absence of early recognition. Recent treatment efforts have focused on use of endovascular stenting techniques as an alternative to open surgical closure of the underlying defects in hemodynamically stable patients. We provide a literature review detailing the characteristics, mechanism, and management of ureteroarterial fistulas.

scholarly journals Wandering Spleen and Organoaxial Gastric Volvulus after Morgagni Hernia Repair: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Noemi Cantone ◽  
Caterina Gulia ◽  
Vittorio Miele ◽  
Margherita Trinci ◽  
Vito Briganti
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Diagnostic Assessment ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Morgagni Hernia ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Wandering spleen and gastric volvulus are two rare entities that have been described in association with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The diagnosis is difficult and any delay can result in ischemia and necrosis of both organs. We present a case of a 13-year-old girl, previously operated on for anterior diaphragmatic hernia and intrathoracic gastric volvulus, that presented to our service for a subdiaphragmatic gastric volvulus recurrence associated with a wandering spleen. In this report we reviewed the literature, analyzing the clinical presentation, diagnostic assessment, and treatment options of both conditions, in particular in the case associated with diaphragmatic hernia.

Poststreptococcal Reactive Arthritis

2006 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Logan ◽  
Patrick J. McKee
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Rheumatic Fever ◽  
Reactive Arthritis ◽  
Acute Rheumatic Fever ◽  
Streptococcal Infection ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Poststreptococcal Reactive Arthritis

Acute rheumatic fever is a delayed inflammatory disease that follows streptococcal infection of the throat. Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis is a sterile arthritis associated with antecedent streptococcal infection in patients not fulfilling the Jones criteria for acute rheumatic fever. Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis has been reported to have lower-extremity predominance and, therefore, should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with lower-extremity arthritis. A review of the literature, distinguishing poststreptococcal reactive arthritis from acute rheumatic fever, and treatment options are discussed here. A case report is also presented. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 96(4): 362–366, 2006)

scholarly journals Acquired Form of Angioedema of the Head and Neck Related to a Deficiency in C1-Inhibitor: A Case Report with a Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassel Hallak ◽  
Propser Konu ◽  
Florian Lang ◽  
Christian Simon ◽  
Philippe Monnier
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Enzyme Inhibitor ◽  
Laryngeal Edema ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Inhibitor Protein ◽  
C1 Inhibitor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
First Case ◽  
Causative Factors

Angioedema related to a deficiency in the C1-inhibitor protein is characterized by its lack of response to therapies including antihistamine, steroids, and epinephrine. In the case of laryngeal edema, mortality rate is approximately 30 percent. The first case of the acquired form of angioedema related to a deficiency in C1-inhibitor was published in 1972. In our paper, we present a case of an acquired form of angioedema of the oropharyngeal region secondary to the simultaneous occurrence of two causative factors: neutralization of C1-inhibitor by an autoantibody and the use of an angiotensin convertin enzyme inhibitor.

Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens in an 18-Year-Old Aboriginal Canadian Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishi Varshney ◽  
Anwar Al Hammadi ◽  
Hakeem Sam ◽  
A. Kevin Watters
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
African American ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Canadian Patient

Background: Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens (PCAS) is a suppurative process that involves the scalp, eventually resulting in extensive scarring and irreversible alopecia. This condition often presents in males of African American origin. Objective: This article describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of an Aboriginal Canadian male suffering from PCAS. A literature review on the etiology, pathology, differential diagnosis, and management is also discussed. Conclusion: Careful analysis of the pathology and clinical presentation can aid in the timely diagnosis and management of this challenging condition. The clinician dealing with patients suffering from PCAS has several treatment options available to help successfully manage patients with straightforward or recalcitrant disease.

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