scholarly journals A systematic review of case reports of hepatic actinomycosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Chegini ◽  
Mojtaba Didehdar ◽  
Seidamir Pasha Tabaeian ◽  
Amin Khoshbayan ◽  
Aref Shariati
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Night Sweat ◽  
Hepatic Actinomycosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diagnosis Of Infection ◽  
Extensive Surgery ◽  
Overall Mortality

Abstract Background Hepatic Actinomycosis (HA) is one of the infections that causes disorders in patients when diagnosed untimely and inappropriately. Methods Case reports on HA in patients published between 2000 and April 2020 were gathered by carrying out a structured search through PubMed/Medline. Results Through a survey of the Medline database, 130 studies were identified and then, 64 cases with HA were included in the final analysis. Asia had the largest share of cases with 37.5% (24 reports), followed by Europe and the Americas. Affected patients were predominantly males (64%) and the overall mortality rate was 1% with only one male patient in his 50 s dying. Nearly all patients (92%) were immunocompetent. However, in four patients, the use of immunosuppressive medication led to depression of the immune system. Most of the patients (80%) experienced complications. In terms of the complications, the most frequent ones were previous history of abdominal surgery (32%) and foreign bodies in the abdominopelvic region (20%). Actinomyces israelii was the most common pathogen isolated from patients. Abdominal pain (66%), fever (62%), weight loss (48%), night sweat, malaise, and anorexia (14%) over about 3.1 months were the most frequently reported clinical symptoms. Extension to one or more surrounding organs was evident in 18 patients (28%). Histopathologic examination confirmed infection in 67% of the patients and samples obtained from liver puncture biopsy (32%) were most frequently used in diagnosis. Surgery or puncture drainage + anti-infection was the most common method to treat patients and penicillin, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, and ampicillin were the most frequently used drugs to control infection. Conclusion HA should be considered in patients with a subacute or chronic inflammatory process of the liver. With accurate and timely diagnosis of infection, extensive surgery can be prevented.

scholarly journals Subsequent Development of Desmoid Tumor after a Resected Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Areen Abdulelah Murshid ◽  
Hatim Q. Al-Maghraby
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor ◽  
Desmoid Tumor ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Stromal Tumor ◽  
Desmoid Tumors ◽  
Mesenchymal Tumors ◽  
First Case ◽  
History Of

Desmoid tumors (deep fibromatosis) of the mesentery are rare mesenchymal tumors. They are often misdiagnosed, especially with a previous history of resection for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Immunohistochemistry can help differentiate between these two tumors. In this article, we present a case we had encountered: a Desmoid tumor developing in a patient with a history of GIST 3 years ago. It is the first case of GIST with subsequent development of Desmoid tumor to be reported in Saudi Arabia. We discuss the two entities of Desmoid tumor and GIST by comparing their definitions, clinical presentations, histological features, immunohistochemistry stains, molecular pathogenesis, prognosis, and treatment. We also discuss the relationship between GIST and the subsequent development of Desmoid tumors and compare our case with case reports in literature.

scholarly journals Unusual dyspnea in a hemodialysis patient: A case report

10.3823/2607 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Hsiang Wang ◽  
Jenq-Shyong Chan ◽  
Chung-Chi Yang ◽  
Po-Jen Hsiao
Keyword(s):  
Hemodialysis Patient ◽  
Pleural Cavity ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Spontaneous Hemothorax ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of

The typical clinical symptoms of hemothorax include a rapid development of chest pain or dyspnea, which may be life-threatening without immediate management. As we know, spontaneous hemothorax, a collection of blood within the pleural cavity without previous history of trauma or other cause, which usually onsets suddenly. The early and accurate diagnosis of spontaneous hemothorax is imperative in clinical practice. We reported a middle-age male undergoing regular hemodialysis was referred to our emergency department due to unknown cause of dyspnea and acute respiratory failure. Chest radiography revealed bilateral patchy infiltration of lung. Pleural tap analysis showed exudative pleural effusion with numerous red blood cells. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) were performed and confirmed the final diagnosis of spontaneous hemothorax. He was then successfully treated with the surgery of VATS combined chest tube thoracostomy.

scholarly journals Orbital Schwannoma: Case Report and Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 199-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Lourenço Caramanti ◽  
Mário José Goes ◽  
Feres Chaddad ◽  
Lucas Crociati Meguins ◽  
Dionei Freitas de Moraes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
High Signal ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
History Of Disease ◽  
Orbital Pain ◽  
History Of ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

AbstractOrbital schwannomas are rare, presenting a rate of incidence between 1 and 5% of all orbital lesions. Their most common clinical symptoms are promoted by mass effect, such as orbital pain and proptosis. The best complementary exam is the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which shows low signal in T1, high signal in T2, and heterogeneous contrast enhancement. The treatment of choice is surgical, with adjuvant radiotherapy if complete resection is not possible. We report the case of a 24-year-old male patient with orbital pain and proptosis, without previous history of disease. The MRI showed a superior orbital lesion compatible with schwannoma, which was confirmed by biopsy after complete resection using a fronto-orbital approach.

Impact of infertility treatment in patients with previous history of borderline ovarian tumors: Results of a multicenter study

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5055-5055
Author(s):  
A. Fortin ◽  
P. Morice ◽  
A. Thoury ◽  
C. Yazbeck ◽  
S. Camatte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Infertility Treatment ◽  
Ovarian Tumors ◽  
Borderline Ovarian Tumors ◽  
History Of

5055 Background: The use of infertility drugs (ID) in infertile patients treated conservatively for ovarian malignancies remains theoretically contraindicated. Few recent case reports seem to suggest that ID could be used in patients treated for a borderline ovarian tumors (BOT). The aim of this multicenter retrospective study was to report the outcomes of the largest series of patients with a previous history of a BOT who underwent the use of ID. Methods: A multicenter retrospective study was conducted among centers which participate in the French National Register on In Vitro Fertilization registry to evaluate the outcomes of patients with a previous history of a BOT treated with ID. Four criteria were defined to select cases: 1. Histologic confirmation of BOT, 2. The use of a conservative surgery, 3. The use of ID and 4. A follow-up ≥ 12 months after the end of infertility treatment. Results: Thirty cases fulfilled inclusion criteria. Infertility therapy began in November 1989. Disease stages were: I (n = 20), II /III with noninvasive implants (n = 8) and unknown in 2 cases. The mean number of cycles of ovarian induction per patient was 2.6 (range,1–10). After a median follow-up of 42 months after infertility treatment, 4 recurrences were observed (all of them were borderline tumors on a remaining ovary treated by surgery alone). All patients are currently disease-free. Thirteen patients have since become pregnant. The median interval between treatment of the BOT and the use of ID is shorter in patients who relapsed compared to patients who did not (5 versus 29 months; p=.07). Conclusions: These results suggest that infertility drugs could be safely used in patients who experience infertility after conservative management of an early-stage BOT. A minimal interval should be respected between treatment of the ovarian tumor and the use of infertility drugs in order to decrease the risk of recurrence. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Measles outbreak in Gothenburg urban area, Sweden, 2017 to 2018: low viral load in breakthrough infections

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicklas Sundell ◽  
Leif Dotevall ◽  
Martina Sansone ◽  
Maria Andersson ◽  
Magnus Lindh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Measles Outbreak ◽  
History Of ◽  
Measles Vaccination

In an outbreak of measles in Gothenburg, Sweden, breakthrough infections (i.e. infections in individuals with a history of vaccination) were common. The objective of this study was to compare measles RNA levels between naïve (i.e. primary) and breakthrough infections. We also propose a fast provisional classification of breakthrough infections. Medical records were reviewed and real-time PCR-positive samples genotyped. Cases were classified as naïve, breakthrough or vaccine infections. We compared clinical symptoms and measles RNA cycle threshold (Ct) values between breakthrough and naïve infections. Sixteen of 28 confirmed cases of measles in this outbreak were breakthrough infections. A fast provisional classification, based on previous history of measles vaccination and detectable levels of measles IgG in acute serum, correctly identified 14 of the 16 breakthrough infections, confirmed by IgG avidity testing. Measles viral load was significantly lower in nasopharyngeal samples from individuals with breakthrough compared with naïve infections (median Ct-values: 32 and 19, respectively, p < 0.0001). No onward transmission from breakthrough infections was identified. Our results indicate that a high risk of onward transmission is limited to naïve infections. We propose a fast provisional classification of breakthrough measles that can guide contact tracing in outbreak settings.

scholarly journals Atypical Kawasaki Disease after COVID-19 Vaccination: A New Form of Adverse Event Following Immunization

Vaccines ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Ana Lilia Peralta-Amaro ◽  
Melina Ivone Tejada-Ruiz ◽  
Karen Lilian Rivera-Alvarado ◽  
Orestes de Jesús Cobos-Quevedo ◽  
Patricia Romero-Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
Viral Vector ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Immunoglobulin Therapy ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy ◽  
American College Of Rheumatology ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
History Of

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a medium-vessel vasculitis that is typically presented during childhood; fewer than 100 cases of KD have been reported worldwide in adult patients who met the criteria according to the American College of Rheumatology. This study presents the case of an 18-year-old patient with no previous history of any disease, who presented atypical KD with liver and kidney dysfunction, with a good response to intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The symptoms began 22 days after the application of the COVID-19 vaccine (nonreplicating viral vector Vaxzevria), and other conditions were ruled out. The term Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)encompasses all the reactions that follow the application of any vaccine with no necessary causal relationship and can be due to the vaccine product, quality of the vaccine, immunization errors, or anxiety or just happen to be coincident events. These reactions should be reported so that clinicians can identify compatible cases and consider that the presentation of this disease, despite being atypical, can be manifested in adult patients. Likewise, case reports are an important basis for the pharmacovigilance of vaccines.

scholarly journals Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Neal Singleton ◽  
Matthew Bowman ◽  
David Bartle
Keyword(s):  
Medical Condition ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Foraminal Stenosis ◽  
Phrenic Nerve Palsy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Cervical Spine Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hemidiaphragm Paralysis

Introduction. Hemidiaphragm paralysis secondary to phrenic nerve palsy is a well-recognised medical condition. There are few case reports in the literature documenting resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following cervical spine surgery. This case report documents our experience with one such case. Case Presentation. A 64-year-old man was referred to the orthopaedic service with right hemidiaphragm paralysis. He had a previous history of asbestos exposure and polio and was initially seen and investigated by the respiratory physicians. He also reported intermittent neck pain and an MRI scan showed right-sided cervical foraminal stenosis. He underwent posterior right C3/4 and C4/5 foraminotomies, and by three months postoperatively, his hemidiaphragm paralysis had resolved and his shortness of breath had also improved. Conclusion. This report documents a unique case of resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following posterior unilateral cervical foraminotomies.

scholarly journals The Regularity of the Site of Impaction in Recurrent Gallstone Ileus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reported Cases

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nasser A. N. Alzerwi ◽  
Bandar Idrees ◽  
Saeed Alsareii ◽  
Yaser Aldebasi ◽  
Afnan Alsultan
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Gallstone Ileus ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Pooled Analysis ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Overall Mortality

Objective. Due to the rarity of recurrent gallstone ileus (RGSI), its epidemiological and clinical features are elusive. With a focus on mortality and the site of impaction, this study consolidates the key clinical characteristics of index GSI (IGSI) and RGSI. Methods. A meta-analysis of cases reported on RGSI was performed. Risk factors for mortality and site of impaction were examined, and a subgroup analysis was performed for age, sex, and site of impaction (jejunum, ileum, or others). Results. In the final analysis, 50 (56 individual cases) studies were included. The paired data for the site of impaction was available for 45 patients. Women accounted for 87.3% of all RGSI cases included in the pooled analysis. The median age (interquartile range, IQR) of the patients was 70 (63–76) years, and the median time of recurrence (IQR) was 20.5 (8.5–95.5) days. The overall mortality rate was 11.8%, without correlation between the mortality rate and age, the time of recurrence, or the site of impaction. The region in which the stone was found in RGSI and IGSI was similar in most cases p = 0.002 . Logistic regression also revealed a higher probability of stone impaction in the ileum in RGSI if it was the site of impaction in IGSI. In most cases, enterolithotomy was the preferred method. Conclusions. A high index of suspicion for RGSI should be maintained for older women with a history of GSI. The region where the stone was impacted during IGSI should be investigated first in such patients.

scholarly journals Anaphylaxis after jellyfish ingestion with no history of stings: a pediatric case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitsuru Tsuge ◽  
Masanori Ikeda ◽  
Osamu Mitani ◽  
Masato Yasui ◽  
Hirokazu Tsukahara
Keyword(s):  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Challenge Test ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Food Challenge ◽  
Basophil Activation Test ◽  
Skin Reactions ◽  
Prick Test ◽  
Ige Reactivity ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Jellyfish stings are known to induce allergic skin reactions; however, case reports of anaphylaxis after jellyfish ingestion have been increasing, especially in Asian countries. Some cases of anaphylaxis after jellyfish ingestion have been reported in patients with a previous history of frequent jellyfish stings. Herein, we report a pediatric patient with anaphylaxis after jellyfish ingestion with no history of jellyfish stings. Case presentation A 14-year-old girl developed two episodes of anaphylaxis, and her diet diaries revealed that edible jellyfish was common to the meals in both the anaphylaxis events. A skin prick test using five types of edible jellyfish products revealed a positive reaction to some jellyfish, and anaphylaxis was observed after the ingestion of jellyfish in an oral food challenge test. She had no history of jellyfish stings or frequent swimming in the ocean. The basophil activation test showed positive results on stimulation with extracts from various types of edible jellyfish. We observed serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) reactivity to purified jellyfish collagen and jellyfish acid-soluble extracts. Moreover, immunoblotting analysis showed IgE reactivity to two bands at approximately 40 and 70 kDa using purified jellyfish collagen, which may be a causative antigen. Conclusions Edible salted jellyfish can be one of the causative foods of anaphylaxis. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of anaphylactic reactions due to jellyfish ingestion even without a history of jellyfish stings.

scholarly journals Complete Atrioventricular Block in Pregnancy

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christin Wigin ◽  
Erdwin R Hasibuan ◽  
Soetikno Soetikno ◽  
Yoga Yuniadi ◽  
Liva Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Atrioventricular Block ◽  
Heart Block ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Conduction Block ◽  
Complete Atrioventricular Block ◽  
History Of ◽  
Total Atrioventricular Block ◽  
Complete Atrioventricular ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: Complete heart block is an extremely rare and serious complication in pregnancy. Pregnancy outcome in patients with atrioventricular conduction block are unknown, with only a limited number of case reports published. This paper is aimed to report our case and review the available background literature. Method: Case report. Case: A twenty‐nine years old primigravida in labor presented at 38 weeks of gestation with referral from the primary health center due to bradycardia and her previous history of cardiac problem. Patient has been diagnosed with total atrioventricular block since 2 years ago. Electrocardiography assessment showed the presence of complete heart block. She was then planned for an emergency Caesarean section and later a temporary transvenous pacemaker was implanted. Conclusion: Management of complete atrioventricular block in pregnancy requires a good team consisting of obstetrician, anesthesiologist and cardiologist. Keywords: atrioventricular, bradycardia, heart block, pacemaker, pregnancy

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