scholarly journals Conservative Management of Ankyloglossia by Diode Laser: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Namrata Gyawali ◽  
Sunanda Sundas ◽  
Barun Kumar Sah ◽  
Neha Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Slight Improvement ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Life Activity ◽  
Tongue Protrusion ◽  
Congenital Condition ◽  
Methods Of Treatment ◽  
Tip Of The Tongue

Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is a congenital condition that results when the inferior lingual frenulum is too short and is attached to the tip of the tongue, limiting its normal movements. Ankyloglossia can lead to different problems such as difficulties in breastfeeding, speech impediments, poor oral hygiene, malocclusion, inability to deglutition, thus being an undesired problem in normal life activity. Among various methods of treatment of ankyloglossia, laser-assisted lingual frenotomy is the simplest, safest, and less traumatic with the most promising results. Here, a case of ankyloglossia and its management by frenotomy with diode laser is reported in a four-year-old female child. After performing partial frenectomy (frenotomy) using a diode laser of 980nm there was an immediate tongue protrusion and slight improvement of phonetics of the patient immediately and altogether improved after six months.

Laron syndrome – A case Report

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-106
Author(s):  
Javaid Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Moomin Hussain Bhat ◽  
Hilal Bhat ◽  
Mona Sood ◽  
Shariq Rashid Masoodi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hormone Receptor ◽  
Growth Hormone Receptor ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Receptor Signaling ◽  
Laron Syndrome ◽  
Rare Genetic Disorder ◽  
Igf I

Background : Laron & colleagues (1966) reported a rare genetic disorder in Israliei Jewish sublings which was characterized by insensitivity to growth hormone due to abnormality in growth hormone receptor or post receptor signaling pathway.Case Report: We hereby report a case of a 5 year old female child who presented to us with features similar to Laron syndrome. The diagnosis was made & confirmed by various Lab. investigations like low IGF-I levels and managed accordingly. JMS 2017; 20 (2):104-106  

scholarly journals Bloodstream infection with Acinetobacter baumanii in a Plasmodium falciparum positive infant: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charity Wiafe Akenten ◽  
Kennedy Gyau Boahen ◽  
Kwadwo Sarfo Marfo ◽  
Nimako Sarpong ◽  
Denise Dekker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Correct Choice ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Microbial Culture ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumanii ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background The increasing incidence of multi-antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, coupled with the risk of co-infections in malaria-endemic regions, complicates accurate diagnosis and prolongs hospitalization, thereby increasing the total cost of illness. Further, there are challenges in making the correct choice of antibiotic treatment and duration, precipitated by a lack of access to microbial culture facilities in many hospitals in Ghana. The aim of this case report is to highlight the need for blood cultures or alternative rapid tests to be performed routinely in malaria patients, to diagnose co-infections with bacteria, especially when symptoms persist after antimalarial treatment. Case presentation A 6-month old black female child presented to the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital with fever, diarrhea, and a 3-day history of cough. A rapid diagnostic test for malaria and Malaria microscopy was positive for P. falciparum with a parasitemia of 224 parasites/μl. The patient was treated with Intravenous Artesunate, parental antibiotics (cefuroxime and gentamicin) and oral dispersible zinc tablets in addition to intravenous fluids. Blood culture yielded Acinetobacter baumanii, which was resistant to all of the third-generation antibiotics included in the susceptibility test conducted, but sensitive to ciprofloxacin and gentamicin. After augmenting treatment with intravenous ciprofloxacin, all symptoms resolved. Conclusion Even though this study cannot confirm whether the bacterial infection was nosocomial or otherwise, the case highlights the necessity to test malaria patients for possible co-infections, especially when fever persists after parasites have been cleared from the bloodstream. Bacterial blood cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be routinely performed to guide treatment options for febril illnesses in Ghana in order to reduce inappropriate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and limit the development of antimicrobial resistance.

Female child with Fabry disease and two other genetic diseases, spherocytosis, and congenital hypothyroidism, A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 132 (2) ◽  
pp. S24
Author(s):  
Magdalena Cerón-Rodriguez ◽  
Daniela Castillo-García ◽  
Carlos Patricio Acosta-Rodriguez-Bueno ◽  
Patricia Baeza-Capetillo ◽  
Jesús Aguirre-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Fabry Disease ◽  
Congenital Hypothyroidism ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Female Child

Camptodactyly: A Finger Deformity in a Young Violinist

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Gerald P Melchor ◽  
Alice G Brandfonbrener
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
General Population ◽  
Surgical Correction ◽  
Flexion Deformity ◽  
Pip Joint ◽  
Congenital Condition ◽  
The Right ◽  
Little Finger

This report documents a congenital condition previously undescribed in a young musician. Uncommon and affecting between 1% and 2% of the general population, camptodactyly is an atraumatic, congenital flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the finger, most often the right little finger, as seen in our patient.1 While this condition is not normally of great significance, except when present as part of a wider syndrome, its occurrence as described in this case report has great implications for musicians in that it may have detrimental effects on their ability to perform. Attempts at surgical correction of such a defect, in itself controversial, might further affect a musician’s ability to return to performance as well as to continue studying his or her instrument.

scholarly journals Subepithelial Corneal Deposits Associated with Exemestane

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Annahita Amireskandari ◽  
Elena Nguyen ◽  
David Hinkle ◽  
Thomas Mauger
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Aromatase Inhibitors ◽  
Initial Visit ◽  
Slight Improvement ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Corneal Deposits ◽  
Eye Clinic ◽  
New Onset

This is a case report of corneal deposits noted in a 69-year-old female patient taking the aromatase inhibitor, exemestane, after undergoing a mastectomy and chemotherapy for breast cancer. The patient presented to our eye clinic for a new-onset floater in one eye, and bilateral subepithelial opacities were found incidentally on exam. The patient completed a 5-year course of the medication shortly after her initial visit with us and was noted to have a slight improvement in the density of the opacities on a follow-up visit 3 months later. We believe these corneal changes were most likely secondary to exemestane. The effect of aromatase inhibitors on the eye deserves further exploration as an increasing number of patients are prescribed these medications.

scholarly journals Presternal Thyroglossal Fistula: A Rare Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-94
Author(s):  
Manas Ranjan Rout ◽  
Deeganta Mohanty ◽  
Kamalesh Bobba ◽  
Chakradhar Meta ◽  
Susritha Karri
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Hyoid Bone ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Thyroglossal Cyst ◽  
Neck Movement ◽  
Sternal Notch ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Congenital Condition ◽  
Head Neck

ABSTRACT Thyroglossal cyst is a congenital condition of the neck where the painless swelling is found in the midline of the neck in between the foramen cecum of tongue base and sternal notch. Condition is common in children. Thyroglossal fistula is either secondary to infection or drainage of a misdiagnosed abscess. Here we are presenting a case of thyroglossal fistula with its opening over the chest and a cord extending from the hyoid bone to the chest causing restriction of the neck movement. Thyroglossal fistula opening in the chest, i.e. over the sternum is very rare and not been reported in any literatures. Treatment of this type of thyroglossal fistula is same as other types, i.e. Sistrunk's operation, where tract along with part of the hyoid bone is to be removed to prevent recurrence. We are reporting this case for its rare occurrence. How to cite this article Rout MR, Mohanty D, Bobba K, Meta C, Karri S. Presternal Thyroglossal Fistula: A Rare Case Report. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(2):92-94.

scholarly journals Fourth mandibular molar in a pediatric patient – Case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 229-231
Author(s):  
Atanas Vlaykov ◽  
Dian Sharlanov ◽  
Dilyana Vicheva
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Supernumerary Teeth ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Mandibular Molar

Abstract Background. Supernumerary teeth are described as an excess of the normal teeth number of 20 deciduous and 32 permanent teeth and can occur in any dental region. Material and methods. The authors present the case of a 12-year-old female child with a paramolar in the maxilla, discovered accidentally during an orthopantomogram, emphasising the treatment modality and the complications that can appear. Conclusion. Supernumerary teeth can be present in any region of the oral cavity. Both practitioners and clinicians should be aware of the various types of paramolars and make a treatment plan after an accurate clinical and radiographic examination.

scholarly journals Autotransplantation of Premolars and Esthetic Rehabilitation in a Traumatized Teenage Patient with Challenging Oral Problems: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
Junhee Kho ◽  
Howon Park ◽  
Juhyun Lee ◽  
Hyunwoo Seo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Treatment Alternative ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Minimal Resistance ◽  
Patients With Poor Prognosis ◽  
Viable Treatment

The loosely structured periodontal ligament and low mineralized bone surrounding erupting teeth provide minimal resistance to an extrusive force. The maxillary central incisors are the most frequently avulsed due to trauma. The prognosis of replanted teeth is affected by extra-alveolar period and conditions. Implant-supported restorations are contraindicated in adolescent patients with poor prognosis traumatized teeth. Autotransplantation of premolar to the anterior region provides a viable treatment alternative.<br/>This case report describes the autotransplantation of premolars and esthetic rehabilitation in a teenage patient with traumatized incisors, poor oral hygiene, and severe crowding. Comprehensive and long-term treatments were performed to improve complex and challenging oral problems.

scholarly journals Functioning adrenocortical carcinoma causing virilisation: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 442
Author(s):  
Vivek Parameswara Sarma ◽  
Sunil S. Menon
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Steroid Hormone ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Adrenal Hyperplasia ◽  
Fourth Decade ◽  
Localized Disease ◽  
Uncommon Tumor

Adrenocortical carticnoma (ACC) is an uncommon tumor with an incidence of 1-2 cases/million/year. It has two peak incidences; the first one in the first decade and the second one in the fourth decade. Most patients present with features of steroid hormone excess or abdominal mass effects, but about 15% of ACC are diagnosed incidentally. It is hormonally functional in 80 - 100% patients and the predisposing lesions include congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adenoma. ACC has significant syndromic and genetic association. Surgery offers the best chance of cure, especially in localized disease. Here, we present the case of virilization in a young female child secondary to a functioning ACC. The child had classical hormonal and imaging features of functioning ACC and underwent resection of the tumor (Adrenalectomy) with good outcome.

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