scholarly journals Right costophrenic angle abscess due to Salmonella Dublin infection in combination with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 030006052110664
Author(s):  
Nanxi Dong ◽  
Fujun Wang ◽  
Yuekao Li ◽  
Hongfang Ma ◽  
Na Xing ◽  
...  

The main manifestations of type 2 diabetes mellitus are excessive drinking, polyphagia, polyuria and wasting or weight loss in a short period of time, but it is rare to have persistent fever of unknown origin as the main manifestation. This case report describes a 68-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting with unexplained fever with persistent exacerbation and a cystic lesion in the right costophrenic horn on abdominal computed tomography (CT). A cytoculture examination of the puncture fluid suggested that the infection was due to Salmonella Dublin. The patient was treated with drainage of the abscess in the right costophrenic angle area, which then healed successfully. These findings suggest that Salmonella Dublin infection should be considered when a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with an unexplained persistent fever. At the same time, CT-guided abscess puncture can be performed to improve the patient's symptoms, aid diagnosis and improve the quality of life.

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1343
Author(s):  
José Carmelo Adsuar ◽  
Jose Parraca ◽  
Armando Raimundo ◽  
Miguel Angel Garcia-Gordillo ◽  
Patricia Polero ◽  
...  

Background: Reliability studies are used to verify the evaluation accuracy of a given device. Strength is an important factor for the development of daily activities and its correct management is fundamental. The objective of this study was to examine the reliability of a concentric strength test in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Twenty-seven individuals with T2DM performed three repetitions of extension-flexion in concentric-concentric action at 60°/s, for both legs, using an isokinetic dynamometer. For the reliability analysis, we performed an intra-session test retest. Results: The total sample and men sub-group intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) values were excellent for peak torque and work. In the women sub-group, ICC values were excellent for extensors in both peak torque and work; however, concerning flexor, the ICC values were good for peak torque while, for work, they were good for the right leg and moderate for the left leg. Standard error of measurement (SEM) percentage oscillated from 3.85% to 6.80%, with the smallest real difference (SRD) percentage being from 10.66% to 18.86% for peak torque. Furthermore, the SEM (%) was around 5.5% and SRD (%) was around 15% for work. Conclusions: The isokinetic dynamometry had “good” to “excellent” relative reliability for peak torque (0.862–0.983) and work (0.744–0.982) of extension-flexion in concentric-concentric action at 60°/s. In addition, our study showed that, in general, an SRD < 20% could indicate a true change in strength regarding this protocol in T2DM.


ABOUTOPEN ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
Paola Ubaldi

Hypoglycemic therapy over the past 20 years has expanded considerably with the use of new classes of more effective and safer medicines. Alongside the aging of the general population, the survival of diabetic subjects has significantly increased, thus exposing them to a greater risk of developing co-morbidities. This represents a challenge for the diabetologist, who must acquire ever broader concepts for the management of a complex and multi-organ disease. We report the case of a 72-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and pulmonary adenocarcinoma of the right upper lobe with brain and bone metastases who, subjected to innovative and integrated treatments agreed between specialists of different disciplines, is still alive and free of cancer symptoms 23 months after diagnosis (Diabetology)


2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Kornhauser ◽  
Gloria Barbosa-Sabanero ◽  
Noemí Gutierrez-Romero ◽  
Myrna Sabanero ◽  
Elva L. Perez-Luque ◽  
...  

The beneficial effects of a short period of Telmisartan administration were successfully assessed trough pentosidine urinary levels (uPen) and urinary podocyte excretion (UPE), in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) patients. Patients with podocyturia received Telmisartan treatment (80 mg/day) for two months.  uPen were quantified pre and post treatment using HPLC with fluorimetric detection and in-lab synthesized standard. Immunofluorescence method for podocalyxin was used to evaluate urinary excretion of podocytes. uPen and UPE significantly decrease after treatment (p&lt;0.01255 and p&lt;0.005 respectively), as well as serum total cholesterol and LDL levels (p&lt;0.001). These results suggest that podocyte protection by Telmisartan even in the face of deficient metabolic control could be an important matter in the prevention and progression of diabetic nephropathy. This study also strengthens evidence of the promising role of pentosidine as prognostic and diagnostic markers in diabetic nephropathy


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifan Li ◽  
Mingrui Li ◽  
Yue Feng ◽  
Xiaomeng Ma ◽  
Xin Tan ◽  
...  

Objective: We aimed to explore whether the percent amplitude of fluctuation (PerAF) measurement could provide supplementary information for amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) about spontaneous activity alteration in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) subjects without mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Then we further evaluated the synchronization through the method of functional connectivity (FC) to better demonstrate brain changes in a more comprehensive manner in T2DM.Methods: Thirty T2DM subjects without MCI and thirty well-matched healthy subjects were recruited in this study. Subjects’ clinical data, neuropsychological test results, and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data were acquired. Voxel-based group difference comparisons between PerAF and ALFF were conducted. Then, seed-based FC between the recognized brain regions based on PerAF and ALFF and the rest of the whole brain was performed.Results: Compared with healthy group, T2DM group had significantly decreased PerAF in the bilateral middle occipital gyrus and the right calcarine, increased ALFF in the right orbital inferior frontal gyrus and decreased ALFF in the right calcarine. Seed-based FC analysis showed that the right middle occipital gyrus of T2DM subjects exhibited significantly decreased FC with the right caudate nucleus and right putamen. According to the partial correlation analyses, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and immediate memory scores on the auditory verbal learning test (AVLT) were negatively correlated in the T2DM group. However, we found that total cholesterol was positively correlated with symbol digit test (SDT) scores.Conclusion: PerAF and ALFF may have different sensitivities in detecting the abnormal spontaneous brain activity in T2DM subjects. We suggest PerAF values may add supplementary information and indicate additional potential neuronal spontaneous activity in T2DM subjects without MCI, which may provide new insights into the neuroimaging mechanisms underlying early diabetes-associated cognitive decline.


Author(s):  
E. N. Kliver ◽  
O. Vasiltseva ◽  
A. G. Edemskiy ◽  
D. S. Grankin ◽  
D. F. Zeinalov ◽  
...  

Metabolic disorders represent a serious medical and social problem and are risk factors for the development of thromboembolic complications. Disturbances of both carbohydrate and fat metabolism contribute to an increase in blood viscosity, creating prothrombotic conditions, which are not always objectively assessed even by specialists. In addition, multiple comorbid conditions usually significantly complicate the prognosis. The article presents a clinical case of recurrent thrombosis of the right atrium and the orifices of the superior and inferior vena cava in a 39-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, arterial hypertension, and varicose vein disease.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1293
Author(s):  
Sathiyanarayanan Janakiraman ◽  
Girija Subramanian

Background: Deficiency of Vitamin D in general population and its association with various disease conditions have been studied worldwide. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate in Indian subcontinent, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to estimate level of Vitamin D and its association with patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus of rural origin. This study objective was to estimate the Vitamin D level of patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and the effect of Vitamin D supplementation on glycemic statusMethods: This study was conducted at the Department of General medicine for a period of 1 year. Eighty patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus were recruited in the study and baseline parameters of glycemic control and Vitamin D levels were assessed. Only 36 patients complied with the recommendation and evaluated further.Results: All the patients included in the study had insufficient or deficient levels of Vitamin D. The mean vitamin D levels before and after supplementation were 17.75±6.30 and 29.33±6.34 respectively. The mean plasma HbA1c level before and after supplementation were 7.78 and 7.30 respectively. Patients after vitamin D replacement showed significant improvement in their glycaemic status.Conclusions: Vitamin D supplementation of 2000 IU/day had shown to improve the glycaemic status. The beneficial effect of Vitamin D on diabetes was evident in a short period of supplementation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
O.O. Prokhorova ◽  
M.S. Brynza

Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important medical, social, and economic problem due to the high prevalence of the disease, which often leads to disability and significantly increases mortality in elderly people. One of the causes of coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with type 2 DM is autonomic cardiovascular neuropathy, which is characterized by damage to the autonomic nervous system and manifests itself in a varying clinical picture, including silent myocardial ischemia (SMI). The prevalence of SMI among patients with type 2 DM is much higher than in people without it. The purpose was to study the cli­nical case of a patient with type 2 DM and CHD, raise awareness of the prevalence and influence of type 2 DM on CHD progression by focusing on diagnostic research and treatment strategies. Materials and methods. The clinical case of the detected silent ischemia in a patient with type 2 DM was analyzed. The complaints were as following: high blood pressure, moderate shortness of breath du­ring walking, pain, and numbness of the lower extremities. Ana­mnesis: type 2 DM over 20 years; endovascular stenting of the right common iliac artery due to obliterating atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities; hypertension over 10 years; obesity. Based on this data, CHD was suspected. Results. The Holter monitoring revealed rare episodes of reversible ischemic repolarization. ECG demonstrated the deviation of the electrical axis to the left, hypertrophy of the left ventricular myocardium, diffuse violation of repolarization processes. Ultrasound of the heart found aortic atherosclerosis, left ventricular myocardial hypertrophy, a moderate decrease in myocardial contractility. Ultrasound of vessels of the lower extremities showed the signs of oblitera­ting atherosclerosis with decompensation of peripheral blood flow. Coronary angiography demonstrated left coronary artery with critical subocclusions (90 %), right coronary artery with chronic occlusion in the middle segment (100 %). There was established the diagnosis: coronary heart disease (silent ischemia); diffuse stenotic atherosclerosis of the coronary artery (coronary angiography May 2019); arterial hypertension II stage, degree 2; HF II stage; II NYHA; type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin-dependent, decompensated; obesity I stage; obliterating atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities (condition after endovascular stenting of the right common iliac artery on January 2018); chronic pancreatitis in remission, peptic ulcer of the duodenum (operated in 1981); chronic cholecystitis in remission. The treatment was prescribed: insulin therapy, nebivolol, eplerenone, candesartan, clopidogrel, rosuvastatin. Coronary artery bypass grafting is recommended. Conclusions. Thereby, timely diagnosis and adequate treatment can avoid complications of type 2 DM and improve quality and lifetime. With type 2 DM, CHD is often masked and remains undiagnosed, leading to complications and death, therefore more attention to such patients is needed.


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