Complications of fetal scalp electrode placement: a case report, literature review and summary of case reports

Reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) was first described 50 years ago, but only around 100 case reports in English have been published. Its relation with other inflammatory skin disorders is still being debated. We report a case of REM, including the clinical and histopathological findings. Also, a systematic review of 94 English-language reported cases is provided. The described criteria for clinical and histopathological diagnosis are highlighted in order to REM can be confidently diagnosed.

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Neonatal brain abscess development following fetal scalp electrode placement: a rare complication

Child s Nervous System ◽

10.1007/s00381-021-05150-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

T. Fick ◽

P. A. Woerdeman

Keyword(s):

Brain Abscess ◽

Electrode Placement ◽

Superficial Infection ◽

Skin Site ◽

Scalp Electrode ◽

Large Brain ◽

Fetal Scalp ◽

Asymmetric Growth ◽

Clinical Illness

AbstractA fetal scalp electrode (FSE) is a frequently used investigation during labor. However, it is an invasive procedure which can lead to complications. Our patient developed a very large brain abscess after initial superficial infection of the skin site due to an FSE. The patient was admitted to the hospital after an asymmetric growth of the skull was noticed with no further signs of clinical illness. MRI showed a very large brain abscess which was aspirated and treated with antibiotics for 10 weeks. A 2-year follow-up showed only a slight developmental delay in gross motor skills. Only once before a similar case has been described at which the patient developed a brain abscess after superficial infection of the scalp following an FSE. In both cases, the brain abscess was noticed due to an asymmetric growth of the skull without any further signs of clinical illness. A brain abscess has a high mortality and morbidity rate, and early diagnosis is vital for the optimal outcome. We therefore recommend to organize an out-patient clinical follow-up for every infant with a superficial infection of the skin site after placement of an FSE.

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Isolated lichen planus of the lips: cases reports and literature review

Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery ◽

10.1051/mbcb/2020001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

Maroua Garma ◽

Wafa Hasni ◽

Bechir Annabi ◽

Badreddine Sriha ◽

Souha Boudegga ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Histological Examination ◽

Lichen Planus ◽

Case Reports ◽

Dermatology Department ◽

Lower Lip ◽

Therapeutic Modalities ◽

Rare Lesion ◽

Male Patients

Introduction: Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous dermatosis involving skin, appendages and mucosa. Oral mucosa is the most commonly involved in all its sites, rarely the lips especially when isolated. The aim was to conduct a literature review about isolated lichen planus of the lips and reporting two case reports of this lesion in order to highlight epidemiologic, clinical and histological features and therapeutic modalities of this lesion. Observations: Case report 1: a 34-year-old diabetic male patient consulted for an erosive, crusted and hemorrhagic cheilitis of the lower lip. Clinical and histological examination led to the diagnosis of isolated lichen planus of the lips. Case report 2: a 33-year-old female patient was referred from dermatology department for biopsy of chronic cheilitis of the lower lip. Clinical and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of isolated lichen planus of the lips. Discussion: The review based on 34 case reports of isolated lichen planus of the lips, in addition to literature data confirmed that it is a benign rare lesion affecting mostly male patients having middle age with preponderance of the lower lip, its erosive form is the most frequent and it presents a favorable healing with topical treatment particularly corticosteroids.

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Arthritis in children with LRBA deficiency – case report and literature review

Pediatric Rheumatology ◽

10.1186/s12969-019-0388-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rotem Semo Oz ◽

Melissa S. Tesher

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Rheumatic Disease ◽

Case Reports ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Immune Dysregulation ◽

Joint Involvement ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Minimal Data ◽

Lrba Deficiency

Abstract Background Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-responsive and beige like anchor (LRBA) deficiency is categorized as a subtype of common variable immune deficiency (CVID). A growing number of case reports and cohorts reveal a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and variable phenotype expression, including immune dysregulation, enteropathy and recurrent infections. The association between rheumatic disease and CVID generally has been well established, arthritis has been less frequently reported and minimal data regarding its clinical features and characteristic in LRBA deficiency has been published. This case report and literature review evaluates the characteristics and features of arthritis in LRBA deficiency patients. Case presentation and review results Herein, we describe a unique case of LRBA deficiency first presented with poly articular arthritis. Alongside the report, a literature review focusing on LRBA deficiency, rheumatic disease and arthritis has been conducted. We reviewed 43 publications. Among these, 7 patients were identified with arthritis. Age of first presentation was six weeks to 3 years. Male to female ratio was 4/3. Two patients were diagnosed with polyarticular Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and three with oligoarticular JIA. Each patient was found to have different genomic mutation. The treatment was diverse and included corticosteroids, cyclosporine, methotrexate, adalidumab and abatacept. Conclusion Joint involvement is variable in LRBA deficiency, hence it should always be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis for a patient with combination of juvenile arthritis and clinically atypical immune dysregulation and / or immunodeficiency.

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Locked Wrist: A Case Report and Literature Review on Pisotriquetral Loose Bodies

Journal of Wrist Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1710394 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (06) ◽

pp. 518-522

Author(s):

R. Gil Thompson ◽

George C. Poulis ◽

Gary M. Lourie

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Imaging Techniques ◽

Case Reports ◽

Loose Body ◽

Radiographic Imaging ◽

Loose Bodies ◽

Advanced Imaging ◽

Radiographic Findings ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract Background Pisotriquetral (PT) loose bodies have been described in the literature only a few times as case reports. While PT pathology remains the differential for ulnar-sided wrist pain, it can often be difficult to diagnose, as symptoms can be variable and radiographic imaging may be negative for any findings. Case Description A 24-year-old major league baseball player presented with pain and locking of his wrist during follow through of his bat swing. Plain radiographic imaging, as well as computed tomography (CT) imaging, was negative for any pathology. Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a loose body which entered the PT joint when the wrist was moved into a flexed position. This caused entrapment of the loose body and locking of the wrist. Literature Review A total of 17 reported patients in the literature have been diagnosed with a PT loose body. The clinical examination findings, radiographic findings, and surgical findings are reviewed. Case Relevance PT loose bodies can present a challenging clinical picture to diagnose. The purpose of this case report is to review the appropriate clinical workup, including common examination findings and advanced imaging techniques, to help the clinician with the diagnosis.

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Would you use novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for thromboprophylaxis in patients with an underlying hypercoagulable state? A literature review through a case report

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2020-237238 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. e237238

Author(s):

Bhavika Kakadia ◽

Giselle Alexandra Suero-Abreu ◽

Rrita Daci ◽

Ryna Karina Then

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Arterial Thrombosis ◽

Case Reports ◽

Oral Anticoagulants ◽

Novel Oral Anticoagulants ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Multiple Drug ◽

Autoimmune Condition ◽

Randomised Controlled

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) is an autoimmune condition that predisposes to venous and arterial thrombosis. Warfarin is the agent of choice for anticoagulation. However, a need for routine international normalised ratio (INR) checks and multiple drug interactions are some of the difficulties with warfarin. Currently, there is mixed evidence for and against the use of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for thromboprophylaxis. We present a case report of a patient with APLS on a NOAC for secondary thromboprophylaxis who developed a stroke and discuss current evidence regarding the use of NOACs in patients with APLS. The patient was switched to warfarin for secondary thromboprophylaxis with an INR goal of 2–3. Literature review revealed mixed case reports for and against NOACs for secondary prevention of thrombotic events in patients with APLS. There needs to be further randomised controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of NOACs for thromboprophylaxis in patients with APLS.

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The Foot That Broke Both Hips: A Case Report and Literature Review of Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia

Case Reports in Rheumatology ◽

10.1155/2017/3191673 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Sara Beygi ◽

Alfred Denio ◽

Tarun S. Sharma

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Paraneoplastic Syndrome ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Case Reports ◽

Limited Knowledge

Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by hypophosphatemia and clinical symptoms of osteomalacia. Only discussed as case reports, there is still limited knowledge of this condition as a potentially curable cause of osteomalacia among clinicians and pathologists. In this article, we present a case of tumor-induced osteomalacia in a 59-year-old gentleman followed by an up-to-date review of the existing literature on TIO.

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Obstetric case reports: Alopecia of the vertex possibly caused by a fetal scalp electrode

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ◽

10.3109/01443618609079217 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 265-265

Author(s):

K. W. Cullen ◽

N. R. McLean

Keyword(s):

Case Reports ◽

Scalp Electrode ◽

Fetal Scalp

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Amitriptyline Dependence and Its Associations: A Case Report and Literature Review

Case Reports in Psychiatry ◽

10.1155/2021/6647952 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

T. Umaharan ◽

S. Sivayokan ◽

S. Sivansuthan

Keyword(s):

Central Nervous System ◽

Nervous System ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Case Reports ◽

Drug Dispensing ◽

The Central Nervous System ◽

Psychiatric Conditions

Amitriptyline, the second antidepressant invented next to imipramine, is indicated in many psychiatric conditions as well as for some organic disorders. The drug acts by increasing the availability of monoamines in the central nervous system postsynaptic clefts. Amitriptyline has long been suspected for abusive potential based on a few case reports, and the reports add evidence in favor of the hypothesis. This case report brings such material to the arena of evidence and discusses the probable mechanisms by which patients turn to abusing and be addicted to the drug. The article also argues matters associated with drug dispensing that might raise the risk of misuse of the drug, especially in countries where strict legislation for accessibility of prescribed drugs is not in practice.

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Hemifacial Spasm as a Rare Clinical Presentation of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Case Report and Literature Review

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/0003489420920319 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 129 (8) ◽

pp. 829-832 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Charles B. Poff ◽

Noga Lipschitz ◽

Gavriel D. Kohlberg ◽

Joseph T. Breen ◽

Ravi N. Samy

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Hemifacial Spasm ◽

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Case Reports ◽

English Literature ◽

Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽

First Report ◽

History Of

Objectives: To report a rare case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) presenting with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and review the current literature. Methods: Case report and literature review. The patient’s medical record was reviewed for demographic and clinical data. For literature review, all case reports or other publications published in English literature were identified using PUBMED. Results: A 43-year-old obese female presented with a 2-year history of left HFS. Electroencephalography and head computed tomography were unremarkable. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated bilateral anterior inferior cerebellar artery vascular loops involving the internal auditory canals as well as IIH-associated findings. A lumbar puncture was performed and revealed an elevated opening pressure of 26 cm H20 cerebrospinal fluid. Acetazolamide treatment was then initiated, resulting in complete resolution of the HFS. Conclusion: HFS may be a rare presenting manifestation of IIH, and treatment of IIH may result in improvement of HFS symptoms. This is the first report of IIH presenting with HFS in the absence of headache or visual change. As a result, this is the first report of HFS as a presenting manifestation of IIH in Otolaryngology literature.

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