scholarly journals Envenomation by neotropical Opisthoglyphous colubrid Thamnodynastes cf. pallidus Linné, 1758 (Serpentes:Colubridae) in Venezuela

2004 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 287-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fresnel Diaz ◽  
Luis F. Navarrete ◽  
Jaime Pefaur ◽  
Alexis Rodriguez-Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Middle Finger ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Venomous Snake ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
At Home

This is a case report of a "non-venomous" snake bite in a herpetologist observed at the Sciences Faculty of the Universidad de los Andes (Mérida, Venezuela). The patient was bitten on the middle finger of the left hand, and shows signs of pronounced local manifestations of envenomation such as bleeding from the tooth imprint, swelling and warmth. He was treated with local care, analgesics, and steroids. He was dismissed from the hospital and observed at home during five days with marked improvement of envenomation. The snake was brought to the medical consult and identified as a Thamnodynastes cf. pallidus specimen. This report represents the first T. pallidus accident described in a human.

scholarly journals Envenomation by the neotropical colubrid Boiruna maculata (Boulenger, 1896): a case report

2000 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 283-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina dos SANTOS-COSTA ◽  
Arlete Ballestrin OUTEIRAL ◽  
Fernanda Maurer D'AGOSTINI ◽  
Lize Helena CAPPELLARI
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Porto Alegre ◽  
Left Limb

This is a case report of a Boiruna maculata snake bite in a child admitted to the Hospital Municipal de Pronto Socorro de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. The patient was bitten on the lower left limb, and exhibited pronounced local manifestations of envenomation. She was treated with Bothrops antivenom and was discharged from the hospital five days later with marked improvement of envenomation.

scholarly journals Venomous Snake Bite in Children: A Case Report from Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Blessing Abhulimhen-Iyoha ◽  
Chinwe Oguejiofor ◽  
Ejiro Ogonor
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Venomous Snake

scholarly journals Outcome of neglected versus treated tuberculous dactylitis in the same patient. A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oussama Mansour ◽  
Ryan Bou Raad ◽  
Zaynab Khalaf ◽  
Ahmad Ghabcha ◽  
Rima Moghnieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Bone Cancer ◽  
Middle Finger ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Lytic Lesion ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction: Skeletal tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. When tubular bones are affected, it is called tuberculous dactylitis (TD). This rare entity can be seen in the hand or foot and has been mentioned in a handful of case reports. Case Report: A 56-year-old female patient presented to our clinic for left hand middle finger swelling and pain of 1-year duration. Her medical history was relevant for 15 years history of progressive 4th and 5th fingers malformations that were attributed to “sarcoidosis,” and for which she was treated with anti-inflammatory and low dose steroids therapy. At our clinic, physical examination was consistent with a swelling of the base of the middle finger associated with tenderness and decreased range of motion. Radiographs of the hand showed a lytic lesion involving the distal half of the first phalanx, along with blurred limits of the bone surfaces involved. An magnetic resonance imaging was ordered and showed hyper-intense signal of the first phalanx, along with subcutaneous enclosed collections on both sides of the phalanx. Surgical debridement with open biopsy and culture was done. Pathology results showed caseating granulomas, and cultures confirmed the diagnosis of TD. A computed tomography scan of the chest was done postoperatively; where few calcified nodules were noted. She also received a 9-months course of anti-tuberculous drugs and had complete cure by 9 months postoperatively. Conclusion: TD of the hand is a very rare entity of the spectrum of extrapulmonary M. tuberculosis infection. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion concerning this pathology not to delay the diagnosis, which could lead to permanent deformity. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve outcomes. Keywords: Tuberculous dactylitis, finger deformity, bone cancer, hand infection.

Individualised Homoeopathy in the Treatment of Onycholysis: An Evidence-Based Clinical Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 227-234
Author(s):  
Dhiraj Debnath ◽  
Abhiram Banerjee ◽  
Md Mostafijur Rahaman ◽  
Gurudev Choubey
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Nail Plate ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Middle Finger ◽  
Final Visit ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Main Complaint

Abstract Introduction Onycholysis is a chronic nail disorder characterised by the progressive separation of the nail plate from the underlying nail bed. Apart from causing pain and discomfort, it affects the quality of life of an individual due to its visualised cosmetic appearance. Case Summary A 45-year-old female presented with complete loss of nail plate of the left middle finger for 1 month. At the first visit, homoeopathic medicine Tuberculinum bovinum was prescribed and the patient was followed up periodically for 4 months. A series of photographs captured at the first visit and in subsequent visits objectively document the gradual regrowth of her nail plate. Various aspects of her subjective improvement were documented by three validated outcome measurement scales. The patient herself assessed that, after 4 months of follow-up, she is ‘back to normal’ for her main complaint as well as for the overall well-being, which is documented as a +4 score in ‘Outcome in Relation to Impact on Daily Living’ (ORIDL) scale. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score was reduced from 20 at the first visit to 1 after 4 months of treatment. Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy (MONARCH) score recorded at the final visit (+8 in ‘-6 to +13’ scale) is suggestive of a high likelihood that the improvement in the patient can be attributed to the homoeopathic treatment provided. Conclusion This clinical case report is presented here to critically document the effect of individualised homoeopathic treatment in onycholysis within a plausible timeframe.

scholarly journals Acute MI in a stented patient following snake bite-possibility of stent thrombosis – A case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roplekar Satish ◽  
Roplekar Kanchan ◽  
Rajebhosale Yashawant ◽  
Deshpande Ashish ◽  
Roplekar Kedar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Stent Thrombosis ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Acute Mi

scholarly journals Excellent Functionality Despite Clinico-Radiological Deformity in Osteomyelitis Variolosa - A Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119
Author(s):  
Aakash Mugalur ◽  
Sunil M Shahane ◽  
Ashwin Samant ◽  
Aditya C Pathak ◽  
Rajeev Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Elbow Joint ◽  
Cortical Thickening ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Articular Surfaces ◽  
The World ◽  
Radiological Abnormality ◽  
Endemic Areas ◽  
The Right

Despite the eradication of smallpox from the world in 1980 the osteo-articular sequelae of smallpox are still occasionally noticed in previously endemic areas. The sequelae of osteomyelitis variolosa may raise a diagnostic challenge to the untrained eyes of the surgeon. We present a case of “osteomyelitis variolosa” in a 70 years old patient. The patient had bilateral dislocation of the elbow joint with multidirectional instability. There was distortion of the articular surfaces and ankylosis of the bilateral proximal radio-ulnar joint. Hypoplasia of the right ulna with short fourth and fifth metacarpals of the left hand and hypoplasia of right fourth metacarpal with cortical thickening was noted radiologically. The patient had minimal disability of his elbows despite the striking radiological abnormality and was functionally independent.

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