An uncommon cause of headache and dizziness after cruise travel: case report of Mal De Debarquement syndrome

Abstract Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS), also known as disembarkment syndrome, is a benign neurological condition characterized by a feeling of rocking, bobbing, or swaying, usually presenting after an individual has been exposed to passive motion as from being on a cruise, long drive, turbulent air travel, or train. Clinical awareness about this condition is limited, as is research; thus, many patients go undiagnosed. In this case report, the authors describe a case of a severe headache as a major presenting symptom of MdDS in a 46-year-old woman who eventually attained full resolution of symptoms. This report aims to highlight this unique presentation and make practitioners more aware of the cardinal clinical features, to assist in prompt diagnosis of this disorder.

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Oral Manifestations in Scurvy Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and a Case Report

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11188323 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (18) ◽

pp. 8323

Author(s):

Maria Francesca Gicchino ◽

Antonio Romano ◽

Speranza Cioffi ◽

Fausto Fiori ◽

Emanuele Miraglia del Giudice ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Case Report ◽

Vitamin C ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Diagnostic Tools ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Pediatric Dentists ◽

Prompt Diagnosis

Scurvy is generated by lack of vitamin C; although it is considered a rare and past disease, scurvy continues to be detected in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and with selective diet habits. Identifying scurvy can be demanding due to the perceived rarity of the condition, and it can become a tricky diagnostic question given to the variety of nonspecific symptoms, including gingival manifestations. This study aims to identify most common clinical features in order to provide a complete picture of the signs and symptoms, and to offer clinicians the diagnostic tools for identifying patients suffering from scurvy. We present a case report of a child affected by scurvy; it has also been performed as a systematic review about scurvy in pediatric population. A search yielded 107 relevant studies since 1990. Most of the identified cases have shown oral, musculoskeletal and cutaneous manifestation that improved within a few days of starting vitamin C therapy. Identifying scurvy’s characteristic clinical features allows a timely diagnosis, thus avoiding invasive investigations. Pediatric dentists should possess adequate knowledge and experience to identify the main characteristics of scurvy. This can help facilitate a prompt diagnosis in order to provide timely intervention to the patient that is relatively ease and safe.

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Ectodermal Dysplasia in two siblings: A Case report.

Clinical Dentistry ◽

10.33882/clinicaldent.13.24907 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

CHAITHRA KALKUR ◽

NILOFER HALIM ◽

ANUSHA RANGARE ◽

Rumisha .

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Key Words ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Ectodermal Dysplasia ◽

Heterogeneous Group ◽

Eccrine Glands ◽

Key Words Ectodermal Dysplasia

Ectodermal dysplasia is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorder affecting two or more ectodermally derived tissues such as skin, hair, nails, eccrine glands and teeth. The disorder is of two types: Hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia/Christ seimens –Touraine syndrome and Hydrotic ectodermal dysplasia/clousten syndrome. Commonly associated signs include hypohidrosis, anomalous dentition, onychodysplasia, hypotrichosis. Multidisciplinary approaches are required for optimal treatment3. Here, we present two cases of 19 and 13 year old male siblings who were diagnosed with the disorder based upon their clinical features. Key Words: ectodermal dysplasia, hypodontia; anomalous dentition.

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Ovarian Torsion in a 5-Year Old: A Case Report and Review

Case Reports in Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/679121 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Matthew F. Ryan ◽

Bobby K. Desai

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Case Report ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Clinical Suspicion ◽

Ovarian Torsion ◽

Surgical Emergencies ◽

High Clinical Suspicion ◽

Tract Infections ◽

Prompt Diagnosis

Ovarian torsion represents a true surgical emergency. Prompt diagnosis is essential to ovarian salvage, and high clinical suspicion is important in this regard. Confounding the diagnosis in general are more commonly encountered abdominal complaints in the Emergency Department (ED) such as constipation, diarrhea, and urinary tract infections and more common surgical emergencies such as appendicitis. Prompt diagnosis can be further complicated in low-risk populations such as young children. Herein, we describe the case of a 5-year-old girl with a seemingly benign presentation of abdominal pain who was diagnosed in the ED and treated for acute ovarian torsion after two prior clinic visits. A brief discussion of evaluation, treatment, and management of ovarian torsion follows.

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Association of a Ganglioneuroma with an Arteriovenous Malformation: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽

10.1227/00006123-198708000-00022 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 241-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

George I. Chovanes ◽

Raymond C. Truex

Keyword(s):

Brain Tumor ◽

Case Report ◽

Arteriovenous Malformation ◽

Ganglion Cell ◽

Severe Headache ◽

Second Procedure

Abstract The unusual concurrence of a brain tumor and an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is discussed in this case report. A 12-year-old child presented with a severe headache, and an intracerebral mass was found on neuroradiological study. At operation, we encountered a superficial AVM, not shown on the computed tomogram or arteriogram. At a second procedure, a ganglioneuroma was removed. The literature on the concurrence of these two entities is reviewed; comments are made on the pathology of ganglion cell tumors.

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Paroxysmal localized Hyperhidrosis, a case-report: When excessive sweating occurs in combination with severe headaches

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1177/03331024211006843 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 033310242110068

Author(s):

Marleen H van Coevorden ◽

Mariëtte WCJ Schoofs ◽

Jeroen Venhovens

Keyword(s):

Nervous System ◽

Case Report ◽

Autonomic Nervous System ◽

Diagnostic Testing ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

Severe Headache ◽

Excessive Sweating ◽

Autonomic Nervous ◽

Underlying Disorder ◽

System Disorder

Background Paroxysmal localized hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder of the central autonomic nervous system. No association between paroxysmal hyperhidrosis and severe headache has been previously described in literature. Case description: A 65-year-old woman with idiopathic paroxysmal localized hyperhidrosis combined with severe holocranial headache attacks is described in this case report. Extensive diagnostic testing by means of laboratory examinations, 24-hour urinalyses, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography scans, and brain and spinal cord magnetic resonance imaging could not identify an underlying disorder. A diagnosis of idiopathic paroxysmal localized hyperhidrosis was made, and the patient was successfully treated with clonidine 0.075 mg three times a day, without any side effects. Conclusion Paroxysmal localized hyperhidrosis is a rare central autonomic nervous system disorder that can occur in combination with severe headache. Both the headache and paroxysmal hyperhidrosis complaints were treated effectively with clonidine in the patient described in this case-report.

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Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei versus Granulomatous Rosacea: A Case Report

Case Reports in Dermatology ◽

10.1159/000517209 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 321-329

Author(s):

Ji-In Seo ◽

Min Kyung Shin

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Case Studies ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Scar Formation ◽

Accurate Diagnosis ◽

Delayed Treatment ◽

Inflammatory Dermatoses ◽

Granulomatous Rosacea

Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LMDF) and granulomatous rosacea are 2 distinct inflammatory dermatoses with overlapping clinical features: reddish-yellow papular eruptions localized on the central face. Consequently, LMDF can easily be misdiagnosed as granulomatous rosacea or vice versa. Because delayed treatment in LMDF may increase chances of permanent scar formation, accurate diagnosis is important. We therefore analyzed published literature and case studies to organize the essential features differentiating LMDF from granulomatous rosacea. In addition, we report each case of LMDF and granulomatous rosacea for direct comparison.

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Fatal cutaneous anthrax in a heroin user

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215112003210 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 127 (4) ◽

pp. 423-425 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

S Meghji ◽

O Judd ◽

E Carr

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Mortality Rate ◽

Drug Users ◽

Heroin User ◽

Intravenous Drug Users ◽

Cutaneous Anthrax ◽

The Uk ◽

Clinical Awareness ◽

Symptoms And Signs ◽

Typical Picture

AbstractBackground and objective:Cutaneous anthrax usually has a mortality rate of less than 1 per cent. However, since December 2009 there have been more than 13 deaths in the UK due to anthrax-contaminated heroin. We therefore wish to raise clinical awareness of this treatable disease.Case report:We describe the case of a heroin user with an equivocal presentation of cellulitis in the neck. Within 36 hours, this led to death due to cutaneous anthrax.Conclusion:Whilst cutaneous anthrax remains rare, this case report aims to raise awareness of the fact that the symptoms and signs of this condition in intravenous drug users may not always fit the typical picture.

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Micturition-triggered severe headache associated with bladder paraganglioma: A case report

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1177/03331024211036155 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 033310242110361

Author(s):

Yonghui Liu ◽

Tianlu Wei

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Headache Disorder ◽

Severe Headache ◽

Case Description ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Aged Woman ◽

Middle Aged Woman

Background Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors, especially in the bladder. Although many paragangliomas are non-functional, functioning paragangliomas present with many non-specific signs and symptoms, such as hypertension and headache, complicating their diagnosis. Here, we report a case of micturition-induced severe headache associated with a bladder paraganglioma. Case description: This report describes a severe headache disorder triggered by micturition and associated with a bladder paraganglioma in a middle-aged woman. Her pain occurred consistently after micturition, beginning from the left side of the nose and gradually extended to the forehead and the parietal and occipital regions. The headaches lasted 5–10 min. Removal of the paraganglioma completely eliminated the patient’s pain syndrome. Conclusion This case elucidates the association between micturition-triggered headaches and bladder paragangliomas. The presence of a post-micturition severe headache should suggest the possibility of a bladder paraganglioma.

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