scholarly journals A Case Report on Mephentermine Induced Psychosis with Acute Liver & Kidney Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Manjulika Debnath ◽  

Background: Mephentermine is a sympathomimetic agent derived from methamphetamine. It is a commonly used drug for the treatment of hypotension during anaesthesia. Its abuse has markedly increased especially in the young population due to its stimulant properties and ability to boost performance in competitive sports or bodybuilding. Very few cases of Mephentermine dependence with or without psychosis have been reported from India and worldwide. Case Description: A 24-year-old male presented with a sudden onset of behavioural abnormalities a few hours following the use of Mephentermine. He was very agitated and restless. On physical examination, tachycardia, elevated BP and bilaterally dilated pupils were found. His symptoms remitted within a few hours of using Injection Haloperidol 10 mg with Lorazepam 4 mg once. He was found to have grossly deranged liver and kidney function tests. There was no past and family history of any psychiatric illness. No past history of any physical illness. Conclusion: No previous report of mephentermine induced psychosis with acute kidney and liver injury has been reported in the literature. Cases such as this may be common among the general public. Long term follow-up is required to know the course and outcome in such unusual cases.

Pneumologia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-143
Author(s):  
Oxana Munteanu ◽  
Dumitru Chesov ◽  
Doina Rusu ◽  
Irina Volosciuc ◽  
Victor Botnaru

Abstract Pulmonary sequelae related to tuberculosis (TB) are among the major causes of bronchiectasis in Eastern Europe. The role of bacterial colonisation in the pathogenesis of bronchiectasis has been continuously studied over the last decades, less understood remains the impact of fungal infection, alone or in association with bacterial. Although the data on the development of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) secondary to TB are scarce, recent evidence suggests a higher prevalence of CPA in patients with a past history of pulmonary TB than it was previously estimated. We present a case of natural evolution of CPA, with a radiological follow-up, in a patient with post-tuberculous bronchiectasis.


Pneumologia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-143
Author(s):  
Oxana Munteanu ◽  
Dumitru Chesov ◽  
Doina Rusu ◽  
Irina Volosciuc ◽  
Victor Botnaru

Abstract Pulmonary sequelae related to tuberculosis (TB) are among the major causes of bronchiectasis in Eastern Europe. The role of bacterial colonisation in the pathogenesis of bronchiectasis has been continuously studied over the last decades, less understood remains the impact of fungal infection, alone or in association with bacterial. Although the data on the development of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) secondary to TB are scarce, recent evidence suggests a higher prevalence of CPA in patients with a past history of pulmonary TB than it was previously estimated. We present a case of natural evolution of CPA, with a radiological follow-up, in a patient with post-tuberculous bronchiectasis.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-288
Author(s):  
G. A. Osipyan ◽  
V. M. Sheludchenko ◽  
N. Y. Youssef ◽  
Kh. Khraystin

Purpose — to evaluate the functional results of bandage therapeutic-optical keratoplasty (BTOK) in keratoconus eyes after implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (CRS). Material and methods. The study included 18 patients with stage II and III keratoconus (as per Amsler-Krumeich classification) who had underwent implantation of CRS with unsatisfactory long-term outcomes. The patients were divided into two groups. The first group consisted of 7 patients (7 eyes) of 27 ± 3 years old with had past history of CRS implantation followed by the absence of predicted improvement of visual acuity during the observation period of up to 18 months. The second group included 11 patients (11 eyes) who had visual acuity improvements after CRS implantation, but had regression in the long-term follow-up of 2 to 5 years. The surgical algorithm consisted of two steps: first, all 18 patients had the intrastromal ring segments removed; second, 3 months later they underwent BTOK. Outcomes. After the removal of CRS, patients of both groups showed improvements in central corneal refraction, their visual acuity decreased to 0.07 ± 0.02 and 0.09 ± 0.04, respectively. The 36 months follow-up after BTOK revealed significant improvements in visual acuity — up to 0.48 ± 0.04 and 0.54 ± 0.11, respectively — in all patients in both group due to marked flattening of the cornea in the optical zone. Conclusion. Bandage therapeutic-optical keratoplasty allows treatment of patients with complicated or who had unsatisfactory results after implantation of intrastromal ring segments. The surgery leads to stabilization of keratectasia in keratoconus patients and significantly increases uncorrected visual acuity.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Shaikh ◽  
Natasha Shrikrishnapalasuriyar ◽  
Giselle Sharaf ◽  
David Price ◽  
Maneesh Udiawar ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. AB350
Author(s):  
Achintya D. Singh ◽  
Amit Bhatt ◽  
Abel Joseph ◽  
Neal Mehta ◽  
Gautam N. Mankaney ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Maura Scott ◽  
Grace McCall

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is under-recognised in children and neonates. It is associated with increased mortality and morbidity along with an increased incidence of chronic kidney disease in adulthood. It is important that paediatricians are able to recognise AKI quickly, enabling prompt treatment of reversible causes. In this article, we demonstrate an approach to recognising paediatric AKI, cessation of nephrotoxic medication, appropriate investigations and the importance of accurately assessing fluid status. The mainstay of treatment is attempting to mimic the kidneys ability to provide electrolyte and fluid homeostasis; this requires close observation and careful fluid management. We discuss referral to paediatric nephrology and the importance of long-term follow-up. We present an approach to AKI through case-presentation.


FACE ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 273250162110536
Author(s):  
Joshua Harrison ◽  
Samantha Marley ◽  
Shawhin Shahriari ◽  
Christian Bowers ◽  
Anil Shetty

We report a rare case of an extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) in the frontal sinus with an indolent clinical presentation. Although a history of trauma was absent, the initial diagnosis was a mucocele, based on the radiological findings. Upon surgical excision, the patient was found to have an EMP. EMP, a form of solitary plasmacytoma, has a significantly high rate of conversion to multiple myeloma. This mandates long-term follow-up, even after successful radiotherapy and/or resection. While radiation therapy is generally considered a first line treatment for EMP, surgical intervention may provide optimal treatment in complicated cases. This case presentation highlights the prognosis of patients diagnosed with EMP.


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