Síndrome de Ogilvie asociado a hospitalización prolongada en un paciente con evento vascular cerebral isquémico. Reporte de un caso

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Lino Enrique Ramírez Sosa ◽  
Víctor Samuel Mora Muñoz ◽  
María Fernanda Chimal Juárez ◽  
Juan Manuel Martin Bufajer ◽  
Omar González Méndez
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Emergency Service ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Obstruction ◽  
Motor Innervation ◽  
Prolonged Intubation ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction: Ogilvie’s syndrome or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is the acute dilation of the colon without evidence of mechanical obstruction and is attributed to an autonomic imbalance of motor innervation of the colon. It is common in hospitalized patients with significant comorbidities. Its management is staggered, reserving surgical management for cases refractory to initial medical management or with the presence of complications such as perforation and sepsis data. Case report: We present the case of a 69-year-old male patient who went to the emergency service in the context of a cerebral vascular event. He underwent prolonged intubation, which began 17 days after his admission with abdominal distention refractory to medical management, with significant colonic dilation corroborated by abdominal tomography, so it was decided to manage it surgically. Conclusions: It is important to make an early diagnosis of this syndrome to avoid complications of the disease, as well as surgery. It is important to make a differential diagnosis with other causes of occlusion and have a high index of suspicion since it is a diagnosis of exclusion. Keywords: Colonic pseudo-obstruction; colectomy; cerebral stroke; megacolon

scholarly journals Bilateral Charcot hip Arthropathy Due to Tabes Dorsalis: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Ip Hoi Yeung ◽  
Yeung Yip Kan ◽  
Luk Kristine Shik ◽  
Lam Polly Wy ◽  
Wong Kwok Ho
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
High Index ◽  
Tabes Dorsalis ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

This article illustrates the clinical course of a patient diagnosed to have bilateral Charcot hip arthropathy secondary to tabes dorsalis from delayed untreated syphilitic infection. This differential diagnosis of rapid bilateral hip destruction was a near-extinct entity, and a high index of suspicion is needed to prevent untoward sequelae.

scholarly journals Peritoneal Tuberculosis Presenting as Chronic Ascites With Scrofula: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Galina Bogoslovskaya ◽  
Jose Zaldivar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Ca 125 ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Peritoneal Tuberculosis ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Diagnostic Delays

Peritoneal tuberculosis (PTB) is a common type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis; however, due to variety of clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges do occur. The nonspecific features of this disease can lead to diagnostic delays and the development of complications. In addition, PTB can mimic a malignancy, especially in women who present with ascites and elevated cancer antigen (CA) 125 levels. A high index of suspicion is an important factor in an early diagnosis. Moreover, an early diagnosis and the initiation of antituberculous therapy are essential for preventing morbidity and mortality. Fortunately, most of these patients respond very well to standard antituberculous therapy.Here, we have reported the case of a young female patient who presented with chronic ascites, mild abdominal tenderness, and later, scrofula. Ultimately, she was diagnosed with PTB based on her test results. We expect that this case report will contribute to the existing literature on this subject.

scholarly journals Dieulafoy Lesion of Ileum: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-66
Author(s):  
Prakash Poudel ◽  
Ramesh Dhakwa
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Gi Bleeding ◽  
Mucosal Defect ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Dieulafoy Lesion

Dieulafoy lesion is a rare cause of massive GI bleeding. It’s an abnormal sub-mucosal artery protruding from a minute mucosal defect (≤3 mm). A 31 yearold male presented with complaints of hematochezia. Preliminary investigations failed to locate the exact source of bleed. Enteroscopy suggested distal ileal bleed. At laparotomy, an ulcerated nodular lesion, approximately 0.5 cm was identified in distal ileum. 30 cm of ileum along with mesentery was resected. Histology revealed it to be Dieulafoy lesion. Dieulafoy lesion is uncommon but one of the causes of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding that could result in treacherous and life-threatening gastrointestinal haemorrhage. This lesion is difficult to identify and high index of suspicion is required to make diagnosis. Hence, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of active GI bleeding. The definitive diagnosis is based only on histopathology.

scholarly journals Cyclical hematuria-ureteral endometriosis: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1648
Author(s):  
Sindura Ganga Ravula ◽  
Harish Shetty ◽  
Aparna Rajesh
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Renal Involvement ◽  
High Index ◽  
True Incidence ◽  
Ureteral Endometriosis ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Little attention has been paid for the renal involvement in endometriosis, a rare and silent disorder which ultimately lead to renal failure. Involvement most commonly may be limited to single ureter (left one) and it is usually involvement extrinsically. Although cases have been reported in the literature, true incidence of ureteral involvement is still not known. The diagnosis is difficult as the disease has non-specific symptoms. Only high index of suspicion with radiological support would be helpful in early diagnosis. Early cases may be benefited with progestin or Anti-aromatase therapy, most cases need surgery, either laparoscopically or laparotomy.

Culture and mental disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S517-S517
Author(s):  
A. Adrián ◽  
C. Noval Canga ◽  
H. Rebeca ◽  
S. Isabel ◽  
G. Sofía ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnosis ◽  
Emergency Service ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Sexual Content ◽  
Competing Interest

ObjectivesShow with a case report how psychiatric pathology may face differential diagnosis problems when sociocultural aspects are involved.Methods and materialsSeventy-three year old man, born in Colombia. During the last two months, he had come many times to the emergency service due to behavioural changes. He does not have previous psychiatric history. His daughter refers that one of the patient's sisters has been diagnosed of “mystical madness”. The previous days he abandoned his medical treatment saying that he “gets in touch with his wife and that he wants to meet her”. Since his wife's dead, he had presented an excessively adapted behaviour, without grief symptoms. The first hospitalization day he said we wanted to get married with one of his daughters, with a sexual content speech, being able to get emotional when he spoke about his dead wife. Now the patient is under frequent reviews, and it is thought the differential diagnosis of depression with psychotic symptoms, due to the lack of symptoms remission.ConclusionWhenever we face different psychiatric diagnosis we don’t keep in mind some sociocultural factors, which could be masked and raise different doubts. It is important to keep in mind that each country or ethnical have their own cultural habits which are going to deeply influence patient's personality.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Scrotal Ulcer is a Rare Presentationof TB Epididymis in Young Male

2021 ◽  
pp. 146-149
Author(s):  
Rekadi Srinivasa Rao ◽  
Senthil Kumar ◽  
R. Anantharamakrishnan ◽  
P. Varadaraju
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Young Male ◽  
High Index ◽  
History Of ◽  
Scrotal Swelling ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction: Scrotal tuberculosis (TB) is rare and may present as painful scrotal swelling with ulceration and discharging sinus. Case Report: A 28 years male with 2 months history of swelling and pain over left scrotum. Developed ulcer over the scrotal region with multiple sinus associated with pus discharge. Conclusion: The clinical presentation of TB scrotal ulcer can be atypical and a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis. Diagnosis is by using ultrasonography, microbiology, and biopsy. Treatment requires prolonged ATT for 6 months.

scholarly journals Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction in newborn: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1431
Author(s):  
Mahmoud M. Osman ◽  
Ahmed Hassan Sherif ◽  
Mohammed Saleh Alissa ◽  
Suzan Abdel Hamid ◽  
Adel Abdelsalam Alatar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Mechanical Obstruction ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Primary Defect ◽  
Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Rare Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a rare and serious disorder of the gastrointestinal tract motility with the primary defect of impaired peristalsis. Symptoms are consistent with a bowel obstruction, although mechanical obstruction cannot be identified. It is a rare differential diagnosis for neonatal intestinal obstruction. Herein we report a case of neonate with non-resolving intestinal pseudo-obstruction, presenting since birth as progressive abdominal distention. The diagnosis was made by exclusion of mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction via thorough imaging studies.

A CASE REPORT: KAZABACH-MERRITT SYNDROME (KMS)

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Г.Ж. Бодыков ◽  
Г.Н. Балмагамбетова ◽  
С.А. Лисогор ◽  
В.М. Шмонин
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Vascular Anomalies ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Pediatric Practice

Синдром Казабаха - Мерритта в детской практике встречается крайне редко. Клинические проявления многообразны, что затрудняет своевременную диагностику и лечение данного заболевания. Цель: привлечь внимание неонатологов и педиатров к своевременной диагностике редких гематологических синдромов. Материалы и методы. Проведено расширенное обследование ребенка и тщательная дифференциальная диагностика с другими сосудистыми аномалиями. Результаты. На основании оценки анамнеза, клинико - лабораторных и инструментальных методов обследования установлен диагноз СКМ. Выводы. Постановка диагноза СКМ требует проведения расширенного обследования ребенка и тщательной дифференцировки с другими сосудистыми аномалиями. Kazabach-Merritt syndrome is extremely rare in pediatric practice. Clinical manifestations are diverse- and this fact complicates the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.Purpose: to draw the attention of neonatologists and pediatricians to the early diagnosis of rare hematological syndromes.Materials and methods. An extended examination of the child and a thorough differential diagnosis with other vascular anomalies were carried out. Results. The KMS was diagnosed on the base of: the assessment of the anamnesis, clinical - laboratory and instrumental examination methods.Conclusion. The diagnosis of KMS requires an extended examination of the child and careful differentiation of other vascular anomalies.

Mucormycosis of the sphenoid sinus in an otherwise healthy patient. Case report and literature review

1996 ◽  
Vol 110 (5) ◽  
pp. 471-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Del Valle Zapico ◽  
A. Rubio Suárez ◽  
P. Mellado Encinas ◽  
C. Morales Angulo ◽  
E. Cabrera Pozuelo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Sphenoid Sinus ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

AbstractParanasal and rhinocerebral mucormycosis refers to uncommon opportunistic fungal infections, reported to occur especially in association with diabetic acidosis (the most common), immunosuppressive therapy, malignancy, or other chronic debilitating disorders. However, patients who have no underlying disease have occasionally been affected. According to the literature reviewed, only 13 well-documented cases without any predisposing factor have been previously reported. We describe a unique case of sphenoidal mucormycosis in an otherwise healthy individual, and the first patient to present with headache as the only symptom. We emphasize the importance of a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis and prompt management.

scholarly journals Advancing Mandibular Swelling: A Diagnostic Dilemma

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 754-758
Author(s):  
KF Basavaraj ◽  
AU Madihalli ◽  
Abdul Mujeeb ◽  
Samir Mansuri ◽  
Mohammed Abid Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Radiological Features ◽  
The Face

ABSTRACT Asymmetrical swelling of the mandible in adolescence may pose a significant diagnostic dilemma. The differential diagnosis ranges from traumatic, infectious, and metabolic processes to benign and malignant tumors. Also may present with similar clinical and radiological features, making an accurate diagnosis quite difficult. This is an illustrative case involving a 30-year-old female who initially presented with complaint of pain and swelling in the lower left side of the face for 2 months. Multiple investigations and several biopsies were required to arrive at a diagnosis. This paper deals with a case report of a fibrosarcoma involving the mandible highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment planning. How to cite this article Basavaraj KF, Madihalli AU, Mujeeb A, Mansuri S, Hussain MA. Advancing Mandibular Swelling: A Diagnostic Dilemma. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(4):754-758.

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