scholarly journals 201 Clinical Features and Radiologic Findings in Neonatal Candida Meningitis: A 8-Year Experience

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 389-389
Author(s):  
C S Kim ◽  
S L Lee ◽  
H J Lee
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Radiologic Findings

scholarly journals Clinical Features and Outcomes of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by Haemophilus Influenza

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Shoar ◽  
Fernando H Centeno ◽  
Daniel M Musher
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Pneumococcal Pneumonia ◽  
Severe Infection ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
Equal Frequency ◽  
Haemophilus Influenza ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Viral Coinfection

Abstract Background Long regarded as the second most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), Haemophilus influenzae has recently been identified with almost equal frequency as pneumococcus in patients hospitalized for CAP. The literature lacks a detailed description of the presentation, clinical features, laboratory and radiologic findings, and outcomes in Haemophilus pneumonia. Methods During 2 prospective studies of patients hospitalized for CAP, we identified 33 patients with Haemophilus pneumonia. In order to provide context, we compared clinical findings in these patients with findings in 36 patients with pneumococcal pneumonia identified during the same period. We included and analyzed separately data from patients with viral coinfection. Patients with coinfection by other bacteria were excluded. Results Haemophilus pneumonia occurred in older adults who had underlying chronic lung disease, cardiac conditions, and alcohol use disorder, the same population at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. However, in contrast to pneumococcal pneumonia, patients with Haemophilus pneumonia had less severe infection as shown by absence of septic shock on admission, less confusion, fewer cases of leukopenia or extreme leukocytosis, and no deaths at 30 days. Viral coinfection greatly increased the severity of Haemophilus, but not pneumococcal pneumonia. Conclusions We present the first thorough description of Haemophilus pneumonia, show that it is less severe than pneumococcal pneumonia, and document that viral coinfection greatly increases its severity. These distinctions are lost when the label CAP is liberally applied to all patients who come to the hospital from the community for pneumonia.

scholarly journals Demyelinating lesions as a presenting feature of pernicious anaemia: Case report and literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Rahul Daimari ◽  
Anthony A Oyekunle ◽  
Cassandra A Ocampo ◽  
Lawrence Kwape
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Intrinsic Factor ◽  
Pernicious Anaemia ◽  
Neurological Impairment ◽  
Megaloblastic Anaemia ◽  
Cobalamin Deficiency ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Demyelinating Lesions

Background: Pernicious anaemia (PA) describes megaloblastic anaemia resulting from cobalamin deficiency that is due to the absence of intrinsic factor (IF). Most cases are autoimmune in origin, with antibodies to parietal cells, IF or the cobalamin – IF complex.Methods: We report the clinical features, investigation and treatment of a patient in whom the first presentation of PA was demyelinating brain lesions. She presented with clinical features initially of neurological impairment and subsequently anaemia. Imaging studies were consistent with demyelinating lesions extending from the cortex to the midbrain. Peripheral blood and bone marrow findings were consistent with megaloblastic anaemia, which were confirmed by subnormal serum cobalamin levels. The patient was treated with parenteral cobalamin and oral folic acid.Results: She responded with complete resolution of anaemia and complete clinical neurological response.Conclusion: Clinical, laboratory and radiologic findings are important in the screening of patients presenting with demyelinating lesions, as these may help in the diagnosis of rare cases of PA. These tests are just as relevant even in the young African female population.

scholarly journals Subacute Thyroiditis from COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Akshay Khatri ◽  
Esti Charlap ◽  
Angela Kim
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Subacute Thyroiditis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
History Of

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The novel severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has led to the ongoing Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease pandemic. There are increasing reports of extrapulmonary clinical features of COVID-19, either as initial presentations or sequelae of disease. We report a patient diagnosed with subacute thyroiditis precipitated by COVID-19 infection, as well as review the literature of similar cases. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> A 41-year-old female with no significant personal or family history of endocrinologic disorders presented with clinical features of thyroiditis that began after COVID-19 infection. Clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings were indicative of subacute thyroiditis. Workup for potential triggers other than SARS-CoV-2 was negative. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> We compared the clinical and diagnostic findings of our patient with other well-documented cases of subacute thyroiditis presumed to be triggered by SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. We also reviewed the literature related to the potential mechanisms leading to thyroiditis. Clinicians must be aware of the possibility of thyroid dysfunction after COVID-19 infection. Early recognition and timely anti-inflammatory therapy help in successful management.

scholarly journals Hashimoto encephalopathy: A study of the clinical profile, radiological and electrophysiological correlation in a Tertiary Care Center in South India

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (03) ◽  
pp. 309-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pattanagere Manjunatha Suryanarayana Sharma ◽  
Mahendra Javali ◽  
Rohan Mahale ◽  
Byadarahalli Kempegowda Madhusudhan ◽  
Anas Abdul Majeed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Thyroid Peroxidase ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Hashimoto Encephalopathy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Clinical Series

Abstract Background: Hashimoto encephalopathy (HE) is a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed entity with variable clinical spectrum. There are many uncertainties that still remain about this condition and the pathological significance of thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody. Objective: To characterize the clinical, laboratory and radiologic findings in patients with HE. Design: Retrospective analysis of clinical features and diagnostic test data. Main Outcome Measures: Clinical features, laboratory, radiologic, electroencephalography (EEG) findings associated with HE and therapeutic outcome. Results: Thirteen consecutive patients were identified as having HE. The median age at onset was 48.5 years (range, 19-62 years). There was a female preponderance (76.9%). Clinical manifestations were cognitive impairment and behavioral changes in 10 (76.9%), sleep disturbance in 9 (69.2%), seizures in 6 (46.1%), headache in 4 (30.8%), psychosis or paranoia in 5 (38.5%), transient symptoms in 6 (46.1%), myoclonus in 4 (30.8%), ataxia or gait disorder in 4 (30.8%). The most frequent laboratory abnormalities were increased TPO (n = 13) in all cases, increased thyroid stimulating hormone levels (n = 6), and increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (n = 5). The cerebrospinal fluid protein level was elevated in 8 of 9 patients (88.8%). Magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities were present in 2 patients (15.4%). EEG changes were seen in 7 patients (53.8%). All but two patients showed significant therapeutic benefit with steroids. Conclusions: HE has a wide range of clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings. All patients with an unexplained encephalopathy should be screened for this condition as treatment response is excellent. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest single center clinical series of HE from the Indian subcontinent.

Uncommon gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation: Radiologic findings and clinical features

2013 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Heon-Ju Kwon ◽  
Kyoung Won Kim ◽  
Gi-Won Song ◽  
Shin Hwang ◽  
Hyun Kwon Ha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complications ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Radiologic Features

There are various uncommon gastrointestinal complications, as liver transplantation becomes increasingly popular as the only curative method for patients with end-stage liver diseases. It is important for radiologists evaluating postoperative liver transplantation recipients to have a perspective on the possible gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation and their radiologic features for early detection and early treatment. This article illustrates radiologic findings and clinical features of various uncommon gastrointestinal complications after liver transplantation.

Clinical Features, Radiologic Findings, and Surgical Outcomes of 65 Intracranial Psammomatous Meningiomas

2017 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 395-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiqin Lin ◽  
Meng Zhao ◽  
Xiaohui Ren ◽  
Junmei Wang ◽  
Zongze Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Radiologic Findings

scholarly journals Case of Massive Hydatid Pulmonary Embolism Incidentally Discovered in a 56-Year-Old Woman with Posttraumatic Abdominal Pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Zied Mezgar ◽  
Mariem Khrouf ◽  
Houda Ben Soltane ◽  
Mohamed Mahjoub ◽  
Sihem Ben Fredj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Venous Circulation ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hepatic Echinococcosis

Hydatid pulmonary embolism rarely occurs. It arises from the rupture of a hydatid heart cyst or the opening of a visceral hydatid cyst into the venous circulation. We report a case with pulmonary hydatidosis resulting in a massive bilateral pulmonary embolism in a 56-year-old woman with history of hepatic echinococcosis. A brief overview of clinical features and radiologic findings is presented.

scholarly journals Clinical features and disease severity in an Iranian population of COVID-19 patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shima Nabavi ◽  
Zahra Javidarabshahi ◽  
Abolghasem Allahyari ◽  
Mohammad Ramezani ◽  
Mohsen Seddigh-Shamsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Severity ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Radiologic Findings ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
Lung Ct

Abstract Objectives: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can present with a variety of symptoms. Severity of the disease may be associated with several factors. Here, we review clinical features of COVID-19 patients with different severities.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in Imam Reza hospital, Mashhad, Iran, during February-April 2020. COVID-19 patients with typical computed tomography (CT) patterns and/or positive reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were included. The patients were classified into three groups of moderate, severe, and critical based on disease severity. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings were collected and compared. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Overall, 200 patients with mean age of 69.75±6.39 years, of whom 82 (41%) were female were studied. Disease was severe/critical in the majority of patients (167, 83.5%). Disease severity was significantly associated with age, malignant comorbidities, dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, confusion, respiratory rate, pulse rate, O2 saturation, extent of CT involvement, serum C-reactive protein (CRP), pH, pO2, and aspartate transaminase (P<0.05). Moreover, complications including shock, coagulopathy, acidosis, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and intubation were significantly higher in patients with higher severities. O2 saturation, nausea/vomiting, and extent of lung CT involvement were independent predictors of severe/critical COVID-19 (OR=0.342, 45.93, and 25.48, respectively; P<0.05).Conclusions: Our results indicate O2 saturation, nausea/vomiting, and extent of lung CT involvement as independent predictors of severe COVID-19 conditions. Serum CRP levels and pO2 were also considerably higher patients with higher severity and can be used along with other factors as possible predictors of severe disease in COVID-19 patients.

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