scholarly journals Pleural effusion as an atypical presentation of Kawasaki disease: a case report and review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elif Arslanoglu Aydin ◽  
Selcan Demir ◽  
Orkun Aydin ◽  
Yelda Bilginer ◽  
Seza Ozen
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Involvement ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Multisystem Disease ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis

Abstract Background Kawasaki disease is an acute, febrile vasculitis of childhood that affects medium-sized arteries, predominantly the coronary arteries. It is a multisystem disease; therefore, it may present with non-cardiac findings of disease. Case presentation Here, we report the case of 7-year-old Turkish girl who presented with symptoms of fever, chest pain, and vomiting, who was diagnosed as having Kawasaki disease. We also present a literature review on pulmonary involvement due to Kawasaki disease. Conclusion Pediatricians should consider the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in the presence of pneumonia and pleural effusion that is nonresponsive to antibiotic therapy. This will prevent delay in diagnosis and the adverse consequences of the disease.

scholarly journals Case report: Pediatric patients with COVID-19 presented as multi-system inflammatory syndrome

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Saeed ◽  
anahita sanaei ◽  
shabnam Hajiani Ghotbabadi ◽  
Eslam shorafa
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
World Health ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Myocardial Involvement ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Inflammatory Syndrome

Abstract Background COVID-19 in pediatric patients is typically associated with minimal manifestations and is less severe than adult patients. Recently, there are reports of children with COVID 19 and myocardial involvement from Europe and America that first were assumed to be Kawasaki disease or its atypical presentation. However world health organization has set a new designation for this state; “multi-system involvement syndrome” in children with COVID-19; (MIS-C). Case presentation: Here we report two COVID-19 pediatric patients (two girls aged 10 and 13 years old) with MIS-C. Conclusion Presence of Kawasaki like signs in COVID 19 patients should be an alarming point to consider multi-system inflammatory syndrome; a syndrome with extensive organ involvement and yet indistinct exact pathophysiology.

scholarly journals Surgical management of subhepatic perforated appendicitis: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mumin Hakim ◽  
Rania Mostafa ◽  
Mohammed Al Shehri ◽  
Sherif Sharawy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Perforated Appendicitis ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Case Presentation

Abstract Background Subhepatic appendicitis is an exceedingly rare presentation, accounting for 0.01% of acute appendicitis cases. It is of prime importance to be aware of variants and manage such challenging cases accordingly. Case presentation We present a case of a middle-aged Saudi woman with subhepatic perforated appendicitis and peritonitis who underwent an exploratory laparotomy and appendectomy. Conclusions The initial diagnosis and surgical management of such patients is challenging due to an atypical presentation. The surgical management of such patients is discussed with a brief review of the literature.

Extensive Extraneural Metastases of Cerebral Glioblastoma in a Pediatric Patient: An Extreme Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kadir Oktay ◽  
Dogu Cihan Yildirim ◽  
Arbil Acikalin ◽  
Kerem Mazhar Ozsoy ◽  
Nuri Eralp Cetinalp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Extraneural Metastases

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Extraneural metastases of glioblastoma are very rare clinical entities, especially in pediatric patients. Because of their rarity, they can be confused with other pathological processes. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of 16-year-old boy with extensive extraneural metastases of glioblastoma. Lung, liver, cervical lymph nodes, skin, and bone metastases were detected in the patient. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We describe the presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of this rare condition with regard to pertinent literature.

Retropharyngeal abscess: An unusual presentation of Kawasaki disease. Case report and review of the literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elena Cavicchiolo ◽  
Paola Berlese ◽  
Silvia Bressan ◽  
Elena Trincia ◽  
Ingrid Inches ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Retropharyngeal Abscess ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disease Case

scholarly journals Rapidly Progressive Lung Cysts and Pleural Effusion: A Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Olsen ◽  
Charlene Molloy ◽  
P. S. Sriram
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Cells ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Lung Cysts ◽  
Pulmonary Cysts ◽  
Thin Walled

Angiosarcoma is a rare but highly malignant tumor arising from vascular endothelial cells. Angiosarcoma commonly arises from the heart, liver, breast, and skin including the scalp. Angiosarcoma metastasizing to the lungs can present as either pneumothorax, hemothorax, or pleural effusions. They can rarely present as rapidly enlarging thin-walled pulmonary cysts. A review of the literature is included.

scholarly journals Giant dermoid cyst mimicking posterior fossa tumors in a child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2(May-August)) ◽  
pp. e452020
Author(s):  
Leopoldo Mandic Ferreira Furtado ◽  
José Aloysio da Costa Val Filho ◽  
Bruno Lacerda Sandes ◽  
Plínio Duarte Mendes ◽  
Patrícia Salomé Gouvea Braga
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Dermoid Cyst ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Posterior Fossa Tumors ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
High Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Neuroimaging Data ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Introduction: Intracranial dermoid cysts are rare, congenital and, benign lesions. The etiology of these lesions is related to an embryonic defect during neurulation. Case presentation: The present study describes a case of a 3-year-old girl with a giant cerebellar dermoid cyst, which initially manifested as hydrocephalus. Discussion: We discuss its epidemiological characteristics as well as diagnostic and therapeutic management. The combination of high clinical suspicion, anamnesis, thorough physical examination, and adequate interpretation of neuroimaging data is crucial for the early diagnosis and timely therapeutic intervention for such cysts. Conclusion: Surgical approach involving complete lesion resection considerably improves prognosis.

Multilocular Thymic Cyst in a Patient with Untreated HIV/AIDS: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M Czech ◽  
William Ogden ◽  
Rashmi Batra ◽  
Joseph D Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Radiographic Imaging ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Presumptive Diagnosis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Thymic Cysts ◽  
Multilocular Thymic Cyst

Background: Multilocular thymic cysts (MTCs) in adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are rarely reported. Case Presentation: We describe a case of symptomatic MTC in a male with untreated HIV. A presumptive diagnosis was established based on radiographic imaging and biopsy. Pathologic diagnosis and exclusion of malignancy were ultimately confirmed the following thymectomy. In conjunction with starting antiretroviral therapy, the patient recovered well post-operatively with a resolution of his presenting symptoms. Conclusion: Our case report and review of the literature serve to highlight MTCs as an important clinical entity occurring in persons with HIV.

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