scholarly journals Disseminated Histoplasmosis in an Elderly Man Presented with Fever, Weight loss, Abdominal Pain and Haemoptysis - A Case Report with Literature Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-85
Author(s):  
Mohammad Robed Amin ◽  
Farzana Shumi ◽  
Hasibuddin Khan ◽  
Syed Ahmed Abdullah ◽  
Shafiul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Disseminated Histoplasmosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Background History ◽  
Recurrent Haemoptysis ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

An elderly patient presented with prolonged fever, gross weight loss, recurrent haemoptysis and abdominal pain. He had a background history of adrenal tuberculosis with completion of treatment without any obvious improvement. Clinically he was diagnosed as a case of adrenocotical insufficiency. Evaluation including histopathology revealed the diagnosis as disseminated histoplasmosis involving adrenal gland and lungs. The disease is a rarity without any underneath immunosuppression and hence high index of suspicion with appropriate steps for investigation is the key to achieve a diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis in Bangladesh. Keyword: . DOI: 10.3329/jom.v12i1.6936J Medicine 2011; 12 : 81-85

scholarly journals Abdominal intussusception associated with coeliac disease: case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashid Hameed ◽  
Noshine Irrum ◽  
Subodhini P. Arachchige ◽  
Edwin Tan ◽  
Jacinta Tobin
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Coeliac Disease ◽  
Recurrent Abdominal Pain ◽  
Immune Infiltration ◽  
Disease Case ◽  
Classical Pattern ◽  
History Of

In genetically susceptible individuals, gluten ingestion triggers and immune infiltration and bowel damage in the classical pattern of coeliac disease, with variable symptoms. Intussusception is a condition where one segment of intestine ‘telescopes’ inside of another portion of intestine, which may cause symptoms of abdominal pain due to obstruction. Intussusception has been associated with coeliac disease. We report a 4-year-old girl presented with recurrent abdominal pain of variable severity and found to have intussusception on two occasions, which on both occasions reduced spontaneously during ultrasound examinations. She was later diagnosed with coeliac disease. This case highlights the importance of considering coeliac screening in patients with a history of recurrent abdominal pain and intussusception.

scholarly journals Retained Surgical Items in Inguinal Canal: A Case Report and Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2165-2167
Author(s):  
Amer Hashim Al Ani ◽  
Mohammad Bakri Hammami ◽  
Obaidah M. Mukhles Adi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

BACKGROUND: Retained surgical items (RSI) are rare medical challenges with serious complications and medicolegal implications. Knowledge and preventive measures for these rare events are currently not sufficient to limit their increasing incidence. Gauzes and sponges constitute most of RSI. Forceps, needles and pins may be found too. Diagnosis of these events is challenging and often missed due to nonspecific clinical findings. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present here a 49-year-old patient who presented to the clinic with a history of chronic scrotal sinus on the same side of a repeatedly repaired inguinal hernia 4 months before admission. He underwent exploration of the inguinal canal as elective surgery. Exploration of the inguinal canal revealed missed surgical gauze left during the previous hernia repair. The gauze was removed, and the inguinal canal was repaired. The postoperative period was uncomplicated. CONCLUSION: Retained surgical items are completely preventable near-events. Although they are rare entities, clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for any postoperative, in patients presenting with pain, sinus or palpable masses.

scholarly journals Acute Renal Infarction Presenting with Acute Abdominal Pain Secondary to Newly Discovered Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report and Literature Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherif Ali Eltawansy ◽  
Shil Patel ◽  
Mana Rao ◽  
Samaa Hassanien ◽  
Mihir Maniar
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Renal Infarction ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
Routine Treatment ◽  
Recurrent Diverticulitis ◽  
History Of

We report an 85-year-old female with known history of recurrent diverticulitis presented with abdominal pain. It was believed that the patient again needed to be treated for another diverticulitis and was started on the routine treatment. The initial CT scan of abdomen showed renal infarcts bilaterally that were confirmed by a CT with and without intravenous contrast secondary to unknown cause. An ECG found accidentally that the patient was in atrial fibrillation, which was the attributed factor to the renal infarctions. Subsequently, the patient was started on the appropriate anticoagulation and discharged.

scholarly journals Thermal burns on lower limb resulting from laptop use: A case report and review of literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (03) ◽  
pp. 441-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nebu C. Jacob ◽  
Adel Zarugh ◽  
Khushroo H. Suraliwala
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Thermal Burn ◽  
Thermal Burns ◽  
History Of ◽  
Background History ◽  
Second Degree

ABSTRACTWe report a case of a 29-year-old man with a background history of incomplete quadriplegia, who sustained a second degree thermal burn of the lower limb from prolonged proximity to the extractor fan of his laptop. We have also reviewed all other reported cases of thermal burns associated with laptop use. This literature review highlights the variability in the extent of injury and the subsequent management of laptop induced burns.

scholarly journals Subhepatic appendix: an ectopic topography not to be disregarded: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdoul Kadir Ibrahim Mamadou ◽  
Souleymane Mounkaila ◽  
Nouhou Hama Aghali ◽  
Mahaman Laouali Harouna Amadou ◽  
Ousseini Adakal
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Quadrant Pain ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Perforated Appendix ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right

Abstract Introduction Subhepatic appendix is most often due to an anomaly of rotation of the primary intestine occurring during embryogenesis. This ectopic topography associated with advanced age can be a serious diagnosis problem at the stage of appendicitis or appendicular peritonitis. Case presentation We report the case of a 60-year-old melanoderm man, with a history of urinary pathology and peptic ulcer, referred from a health district for abdominal pain of the right hypochondrium evolving for about 5 days, secondarily generalized, in whom we suspected peritonitis, the etiology of which remains to be determined. During the surgical intervention, after preoperative resuscitations measures, a phlegmonous perforated appendix was found under the liver. No postoperative complication was noted, and he was discharged home 8 days after his operation. Conclusion Subhepatic appendicular peritonitis occurring in an elderly patient poses enormous diagnostic problems. When faced with right upper quadrant pain, considering acute ectopic appendicitis would significantly reduce complications.

scholarly journals Simultaneous Diagnosis of Acute Crohn’s Disease and Endometriosis in a Patient Affects HIV

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
S. Casiraghi ◽  
P. Baggi ◽  
P. Lanza ◽  
A. Bozzola ◽  
A. Vinco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Right Hemicolectomy ◽  
Ascending Colon ◽  
Intestinal Endometriosis ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain ◽  
Diseased Segment ◽  
History Of

This is the case report of a 45-year-old woman affected by HIV, who was hospitalized for diffuse abdominal pain, constipation, and weight loss present for over one month. A colonoscopy showed the presence of a nontransitable stenosis of the ascending colon. A right hemicolectomy was performed. The histological examination reports CD with outbreaks of endometriosis. CD and the HIV infection may coexist in the same individual and it seems that HIV reduces the relapse rate in IBD patients. CD and intestinal endometriosis can also occur simultaneously. The diagnosis is often only made after surgical resection of the diseased segment. These patients were more likely to have stricturing CD but endometriosis does not seem to impact the natural history of CD.

scholarly journals Primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma: Case report and literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Maciel De Lima Jr ◽  
Mario Maciel De Lima ◽  
Fabiana Granja
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Mucinous Cystadenoma ◽  
Uneventful Recovery ◽  
Therapeutic Outcomes ◽  
Testicular Trauma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Radical Orchiectomy ◽  
Mucinous Cystadenomas ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Testicular mucinous cystadenomas are rare in urological practice, and their histogenesis, course and management are debated. We report a primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma in a 54-year old male who presented with left testicular swelling and pain. He denied having a history of cryptorchidism, testicular trauma, infections, urinary complaints, or febrile illnesses. He did not have diabetes, but was on treatment for hypertension. The patient underwent a left inguinal radical orchiectomy, and histological examination of the resected tumour confirmed a primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma. The patient had an uneventful recovery, and is being followed up. Conclusively, urologists need to maintain a high index of suspicion of these tumours and their differentiation from metastatic tumours to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.

scholarly journals Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Coronavirus Disease-19 Patients: A Report of Two Cases from Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (T1) ◽  
pp. 272-275
Author(s):  
Tekobo Abiodun Gbenga ◽  
Taofeek Oloyede ◽  
Olayinka Rasheed Ibrahim ◽  
Abdallah Sanda ◽  
Bello Muhammed Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
First Case ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Despite the concern on the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 on tuberculosis (TB), there is a paucity of information from the developing countries inclusive of Nigeria. CASE REPORT: Hence, we report two cases of Nigerian’ adults with coinfections of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The two cases were males and aged 30 and 33 years, respectively. They presented with cough, fever, and weight loss with features of acute respiratory symptoms and a history of contact with a confirmed COVID-19. The GeneXpert for MTB detected was high, and chest radiographs showed both features suggestive of TB, and COVID-19. They both received quadruple anti-TB regimen, along with lopinavir/ritonavir. The first case was discharged after 15 days, while the second patient died 6 days into the admission. CONCLUSION: This case reports showed that COVID-19 superimposed on TB may not be uncommon in our environment and may have a poorer outcome. Hence, there is a need for a high index of suspicion for TB infection in endemic area during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An unusual presentation of epigastric pain due to thrombophlebitis of a recanalised umbilical vein – case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 326-327 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Inflammatory Changes

Introduction: The umbilical vein can become recanalised due to portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis but the condition is rarely clinically significant. Although bleeding from this enlarged vein is a known complication, the finding of thrombophlebitis has not been previously described. Case report: We report the case of a 62-year-old male with a history of liver cirrhosis due to alcoholic liver disease presenting to hospital with epigastric pain. A CT scan of the patient’s abdomen revealed a thrombus with surrounding inflammatory changes in a recanalised umbilical vein. The patient was managed conservatively and was discharged home the following day. Conclusion: Thrombophlebitis of a recanalised umbilical vein is a rare cause of abdominal pain in patients with liver cirrhosis.

CASE REPORT: RARE FORM OF HIRSCHPRUNG’S DISEASE

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 82-84
Author(s):  
Ilja Skalskis
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Hirschsprung Disease ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Total Colonic Aganglionosis ◽  
Sphincter Function ◽  
Anal Sphincter Function ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Hirschsprung disease (HD) is a developmental disorder characterized by the absence of ganglia in the distal colon, resulting in a functional obstruction. Incidence of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is 1 in 500 000 and it accounts for 5-10% of all cases of HD. HD should be suspected in patients with typical clinical symptoms and a high index of suspicion is appropriate for infants with a predisposing condition such as Down Syndrome (DS), or for those with a family history of HD. The treatment of choice for HD is surgical, such as Swenson, Soave, and Duhamel procedures. The goals are to resect the affected segment of the colon, bring the normal ganglionic bowel down close to the anus, and preserve internal anal sphincter function. We present a clinical case report of TCA in a child with Down syndrome (DS) and review of literature.

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