scholarly journals COVID-induced pancreatitis: case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed-Naguib Wifi ◽  
Ahmed Nabil ◽  
Abeer Awad ◽  
Reham Eltatawy

Abstract Background Although the frequent respiratory affection in COVID-19, it is well established that it could be presented with a wide variation of gastrointestinal symptoms; however, it is the effect on the pancreas remains unclear. Case presentation We report a case of female patient, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. A week later, the patient developed an attack of acute pancreatitis. Other causes of acute pancreatitis were excluded. Therefore, this was attributed to SARS-COV2 infection. Conclusion The case raises awareness about the possibility of acute pancreatitis in COVID-19. Also emphasize the importance of measuring serum amylase and lipase in patients with COVID-19.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Zhao ◽  
Junwei Su ◽  
Kaijin Xu ◽  
Yu Shi ◽  
Yunqing Qiu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is mostly causes lung damages, but also lead to gastroenterology injury. SARS-CoV-2 - associated acute pancreatitis has been reported, however, clearance of SARS-CoV-2 and the pancreatitis was not clear.Case presentation: A 62 year old diabetic female patient suffer from coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) and detection of SARS-CoV-2 turned negative on day 11 and day 12 in sputum. Two days latter, the patient was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Through the support treatment, the patient got better and discharged from our hospital 18 days later.Conclusions: Our case provided an initial view of SARS-CoV-2 infection with acute pancreatitis and the acute pancreatitis may occur in COVID-19 patients with clearance of SARS-CoV-2 in lung.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mumin Hakim ◽  
Rania Mostafa ◽  
Mohammed Al Shehri ◽  
Sherif Sharawy

Abstract Background: Subhepatic appendicitis is an exceedingly rare presentation accounting for 0.01% of Acute appendicitis. It is of prime importance to be aware of various variants and thereby managing such challenging cases accordingly.Case presentation: We present a middle-aged female patient with subhepatic perforated appendicitis and peritonitis who underwent an exploratory laparotomy and appendectomy.Conclusions: 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 literature.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugo N. Chikani ◽  
Ijeoma N. Ohuche ◽  
Ada I. Bisi-Onyemaechi

Abstract Background Becker’s nevus syndrome is a syndrome characterized by the presence of a Becker’s nevus with ipsilateral breast hypoplasia or hypoplastic defects of the muscle, skin, or skeleton. The nevus usually consists of a circumscribed, unilateral, irregularly shaped hyperpigmented macule, commonly occurring around the anterior upper trunk, with/without hypertrichosis and/or acneiform lesions. This rare syndrome has not been reported in our locality to the best of our knowledge. Case presentation We report the case of a 15-year-old Igbo female patient who presented to our pediatric endocrinology clinic, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, with complaints of asymmetry of the breasts and hyperpigmented macules on the side. Based on her symptoms, diagnosis of Becker’s nevus syndrome was made. The diagnosis of Becker’s nevus syndrome is mostly clinical, based on the presence of a Becker’s nevus with ipsilateral breast hypoplasia or hypoplastic defects of the muscle, skin, or skeleton. In our patient, there was a Becker’s nevus with ipsilateral breast hypoplasia. This syndrome, belonging to the class of epidermal nevus syndromes, is very rare, and is usually benign. She was placed on spironolactone tablets 50 mg daily, which have been associated with an improvement in the size of the hypoplastic breast, and her fears were allayed. Conclusion This syndrome has not been reported in our locality to the best of our knowledge and, therefore, has a propensity for misdiagnosis by clinicians because of its rarity. We therefore report this to create awareness among clinicians regarding this condition that is associated with much psychosocial trauma among patients, and that can be easily managed with oral spironolactone.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Aurora Alessandrini ◽  
Giancarlo Brattoli ◽  
Bianca Maria Piraccini ◽  
Ambra Di Altobrando ◽  
Michela Starace

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare, X-linked, hereditary disorder of keratinization, characterized by skin involvement and progressive scarring alopecia of scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. The diagnosis is helped by the particular clinical features, but pathology is mandatory. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We described a case of a female patient referred to the outpatient’s hair consultation of our department, in which we performed trichoscopy as a very useful tool for the diagnosis, followed by pathology that confirmed KFSD. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In our article, we underlined the importance of trichoscopy for the diagnosis of this hair disease, with also a review of the literature on diagnosis and treatment.


Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
pp. 797
Author(s):  
Kyoung Ree Lim ◽  
Jun Seong Son ◽  
Soo-youn Moon

Background: Kytococcus species has not been considered a pathogen, but infections caused by this species are increasing. There are several cases of infections caused by Kytococcus sedentarius, but no case of infectious spondylitis has been reported yet. Case presentation: A 79-year-old female patient was hospitalized because of back pain for several months. She was diagnosed with infectious spondylitis, and K. sedentarius was cultured from the pus and specimen obtained during the surgical procedure. The patient recovered completely without recurrence after 6 months of treatment with ciprofloxacin alone for 8 weeks. Conclusion: This is the first case report of infectious spondylitis caused by K. sedentarius.


Author(s):  
Koichi Sugihara ◽  
Risa Wakiya ◽  
Hiromi Shimada ◽  
Mikiya Kato ◽  
Tomohiro Kameda ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Tocilizumab has been shown to be effective for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of interstitial lung disease occurring shortly after tocilizumab infusion in a patient with JIA. Case presentation A 14-year-old female patient with polyarticular JIA developed interstitial lung disease after intravenous and subcutaneous administration of tocilizumab. Her condition improved with glucocorticoid therapy. Conclusion Our results suggest that increased interleukin-6 levels in the blood following tocilizumab treatment may be linked to development of interstitial lung disease.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junyi Tang ◽  
Wencan Li ◽  
Fanli Jiang ◽  
Tao Wang

Abstract Background: A newly infectious diseases named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in China and now has spread in many countries, and constituted a public health emergency of international concern. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as salvage therapies in critical COVID-19 patients with respiratory/cardiac failure. Case presentation: A 49-year-old female patient was diagnosed with COVID-19 and progressed to critical cases, she was successfully treated with the application of awake extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This case is the first reported successfully treatment of application awake ECMO in critical COVID-19 patient in China.Conclusions: Here we present the first reported successfully treatment of application awake ECMO in critical COVID-19 patient, however, whether awake ECMO can be widely used in the treatment of critical COVID-19 patients need more practice.


Author(s):  
A. Lalawmpuii ◽  
Vaishali Taksande ◽  
Manjusha Mahakarkar

Introduction: The uterus is normally held in place inside the pelvis with various muscles, tissue, and ligaments. But because of pregnancy, childbirth or difficult labor and delivery, in some women the muscles become weaken. And also, as the woman ages and also with a natural loss of the hormone oestrogen, the uterus can drop into the vaginal canal, this cause the condition which is known as prolapsed uterus. There are different degrees, in which the fourth degree the entire uterus is outside the vagina and this condition is also called procidentia, which is caused by weakness in all of the supporting muscles [1]. Case Presentation: A female patient of 70 years was admitted to Gynae Ward, AVBRH on 2nd June 2021 with a known case of Grade IV Utero Vaginal Prolapse (procidentia) for further management and known case of hypertension and type II diabetes melitus for 22 years. Patient came with a complain of something coming out of vagina for 5 years, increased frequency of micturition for 5 years and also complain of white discharge for 1.5 months.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junyi Tang ◽  
Wencan Li ◽  
Fanli Jiang ◽  
Tao Wang

Abstract Background A newly infectious diseases named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in China and now has spread in many countries, and constituted a public health emergency of international concern. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as salvage therapies in critical COVID-19 patients with respiratory/cardiac failure. Case presentation A 49-year-old female patient was diagnosed with COVID-19 and progressed to critical cases, she was successfully treated with the application of awake extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This case is the first reported successfully treatment of application awake ECMO in critical COVID-19 patient in China. Conclusions Here we present the first reported successfully treatment of application awake ECMO in critical COVID-19 patient, however, whether awake ECMO can be widely used in the treatment of critical COVID-19 patients need more practice.


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