scholarly journals Caplan’s Syndrome (rheumatoid pneumoconiosis), a rare disease entity: case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
Mircea-Constantin Diaconu ◽  
Laura-Georgiana Moise ◽  
Agripina Rașcu
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Crystalline Silica ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Lung Disorder ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Mine Workers

AbstractCaplan’s syndrome, known as rheumatoid pneumoconiosis, was first described by Anthony Caplan in 1953, who identified a rare lung disorder found in coal mine workers with rheumatoid arthritis. Although Caplan’s syndrome was found in patients with a variety of pneumoconioses, it mostly affects individuals with long exposure to crystalline silica. We present a case of Caplan’s syndrome in a patient with advanced stage of rheumatoid arthritis and silicosis.

scholarly journals Abdominal cocoon syndrome, a case report of a rare disease entity causing intestinal obstruction

2021 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 106401
Author(s):  
Farah Mohammed ◽  
Mohamed Abdulkarim ◽  
Ammar Ibn Yasir ◽  
Osman Taleballah ◽  
Dafalla Shani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Abdominal Cocoon

scholarly journals Inguinal canal angioleiomyoma: case report of a rare disease entity within inguinal canal

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianwen Liu ◽  
Rockson Wei ◽  
Xuefei Yang ◽  
Xinping Shen ◽  
Jing Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Disease Entity

scholarly journals Femoral venous aneurysms are rare, yet confer significant mortality risk due to venous thromboembolism; consider in venous thromboembolism of unknown aetiology

JRSM Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 205427042110012
Author(s):  
Bence Csongor Baljer ◽  
Lauren Shelmerdine ◽  
Gerard Stansby
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Mortality Risk ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Unknown Aetiology ◽  
Significant Mortality

Femoral venous aneurysms are a rare disease entity, yet they carry the risk of significant mortality due to venous thromboembolism, as demonstrated by a case report of an otherwise fit and well 74-year-old gentleman.

scholarly journals Primary Nasopharyngeal Tuberculosis: A Case Report Focused on Nasopharyngoscopic Features and CT Findings

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132093195
Author(s):  
Hyun Jin Min ◽  
Kyung Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Radiological Findings

Primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis, defined as an isolated tuberculosis infection of the nasopharynx without systemic or pulmonary disease, is rare, even in areas endemic for tuberculosis. It is challenging for ENT specialists to diagnose primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis at an early stage. In this report, we describe a new case of primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis, focusing on its nasopharyngoscopic features and radiological findings that can help the understanding and aid in accurate diagnosis of this unusual disease entity. Our experience suggests that although primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis is a relatively rare disease, it must be included in the differential diagnosis of various nasopharyngeal lesions, particularly in patients with unusual nasopharyngoscopic and computed tomography findings.

scholarly journals Antiglomerular Basement Membrane Disease in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimal Master Sankar Raj ◽  
Diana Warnecke ◽  
Julia Roberts ◽  
Sarah Elhadi
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Basement Membrane ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Pediatric Patient ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Pulmonary Hemorrhage ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Goodpasture’s syndrome (GPS) remains a very rare disease entity in the pediatric population characterized by the presence of pulmonary hemorrhage and rapidly evolving glomerulonephritis. We hereby describe the case of a 2-year-old girl who presented with renal failure and was diagnosed with GPS. A brief review of the literature in regard to data on demographics, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for renal recovery is also provided.

Chromosomal aberrations in coal mine workers with lung diseases

2020 ◽  
pp. 226-231
Author(s):  
Ya. A. Savchenko ◽  
V. I. Minina ◽  
M. L. Bakanova ◽  
V. P. Volobaev ◽  
A. A. Timofeeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromosomal Aberrations ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Mine Workers

Odontoid cervical gout causing atlantoaxial instability: case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 541-544
Author(s):  
Justin Slavin ◽  
Marcello DiStasio ◽  
Paul F. Dellaripa ◽  
Michael Groff
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Odontoid Process ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Atlantoaxial Instability ◽  
Posterior Stabilization ◽  
Rotatory Subluxation

The authors present a case report of a patient discovered to have a rotatory subluxation of the C1–2 joint and a large retroodontoid pannus with an enhancing lesion in the odontoid process eventually proving to be caused by gout. This patient represented a diagnostic conundrum as she had known prior diagnoses of not only gout but also sarcoidosis and possible rheumatoid arthritis, and was in the demographic range where concern for an oncological process cannot fully be ruled out. Because she presented with signs and symptoms of atlantoaxial instability, she required posterior stabilization to reduce the rotatory subluxation and to stabilize the C1–2 instability. However, despite the presence of a large retroodontoid pannus, she had no evidence of spinal cord compression on physical examination or imaging and did not require an anterior procedure to decompress the pannus. To confirm the diagnosis but avoid additional procedures and morbidity, the authors proceeded with the fusion as well as a posterior biopsy to the retroodontoid pannus and confirmed a diagnosis of gout.

scholarly journals Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermatitis following a long-standing monoclonal gammopathy: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2097956
Author(s):  
Dorsa Zabihi-pour ◽  
Bahar Bahrani ◽  
Dalal Assaad ◽  
Jensen Yeung
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Monoclonal Gammopathy ◽  
Inflammatory Dermatosis ◽  
Case Summary ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Granulomatous Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Biopsies ◽  
Underlying Diseases

Background: Palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis is a rare inflammatory dermatosis with possible underlying systemic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue disease, and malignancies. Case Summary: We report a case of an 84-year-old man presenting with a 3-week eruption of asymptomatic annular plaques on his neck, which progressed to involve his back and legs. Skin biopsies confirmed a diagnosis of palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis, and he was treated with prednisone. Full workup related to potential underlying causes of palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis was completed. Conclusion: Palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis may precede the onset of underlying systemic conditions or occur concomitantly. Following the diagnosis, clinicians should perform a comprehensive focused history, physical examination, and laboratory investigation related to the associated underlying diseases.

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