scholarly journals Anorexia, a First Sign of Diagnosis in Severe Pediatric Disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1698-1702
Author(s):  
Ramona-Mihaela Nedelcuta ◽  
Gigi Calin ◽  
Vlad Dumitru Baleanu ◽  
Dragos Virgil Davitoiu ◽  
Daniel-Iulian Voiculescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Wilms Tumor ◽  
Neuroendocrine System ◽  
Pediatric Pathology ◽  
Alarm Signal ◽  
Complex Control ◽  
Complex Picture ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Cortex System ◽  
Pediatric Disorders

Anorexia, as a symptom, is part of the complex picture of a large pediatric pathology. Through attentive observation, anorexia as a single sign, may announce the onset of serious and particular affections. In all 4 cases, anorexia was a singular sign for a period of time before the complete illness was established. Whether adenoid cyst, cerebral abscess, pontocerebellar atrophy, Wilms tumor, neuroendocrine system of hunger regulation, satiety, complex control achieved through interactions of the limbic-hypothalamus-cortex system, come into operation with the occurrence of organic anorexia, different of the psychogenic anorexia (usually common in adolescents). The study is an alarm signal on the importance of a symptom in early diagnosis, and the rapid establishment of therapy in severe life threatening conditions.

POTT’S PUFFY TUMOR: A CASE REPORT

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
V. Stoyanov ◽  
D. Petkov ◽  
P. Bozdukova
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Frontal Bone ◽  
Frontal Sinusitis ◽  
Subperiosteal Abscess ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Pott’S Puffy Tumor ◽  
Intracranial Complications ◽  
Life Threatening

Pott’s puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare complication of sinusitis characterized by osteomyelitis of the frontal bone with subperiosteal abscess presenting as frontal swelling. It was first described by Sir Percival Pott in 1768 in relation to frontal head trauma. Later, it was established that this entity is more common in relation to frontal sinusitis (1). In this article we report a case of PPT in a 17-year-old boy. CT scan confirmed subperiosteal abscess. At surgery, the subperiosteal abscess was drained and sequestrectomy of the affected frontal bone was done. Broad-spectrum antibiotics were given for 4 weeks. The patient recovered without residual problems and has remained well. PPT is now relatively uncommon and early diagnosis and prompt treatment is necessary to avoid further intracranial complications, which can be life-threatening.

Look at the whole X-ray, not just the bones

2006 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-120
Author(s):  
S. Warwick ◽  
J. E. Smith ◽  
I. Higginson
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Life Threatening

AbstractA case is presented where an incidental finding on a trauma radiograph led to early diagnosis of a potentially life-threatening tumour, highlighting the need to be vigilant when interpreting X-rays.

Clinical presentation and treatment of melioidosis in the head and neck region

2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (9) ◽  
pp. 827-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Mahawerawat ◽  
P Kasemsiri
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Oral Antibiotic ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Indirect Haemagglutination ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening

AbstractBackgroundAlthough melioidosis in the head and neck region is uncommon, it is a potentially life-threatening infection. Thus, early diagnosis and proper management are very important.ObjectivesTo report the clinical presentation and management of melioidosis in the head and neck.MethodA retrospective study was conducted from 1 January 2013 to 31 October 2016 in Mukdahan Hospital, Thailand. Case records of patients who had presented with culture-positive melioidosis were analysed.ResultsMedical records of 49 patients (23 males and 26 females) were analysed. Patients ranged in age from 1 to 75 years. Clinical presentations included 22 parotid abscesses, 16 neck abscesses and 11 suppurative lymphadenitis cases. Only 35 patients (71 per cent) had high indirect haemagglutination assay titres of ≥ 1:160 (95 per cent confidence interval = 45.35–88.28). Almost half of the patients received intravenous ceftazidime and subsequently oral co-trimoxazole. Oral antibiotic regimens were prescribed for mild localised melioidosis. Overall, 95.65 per cent of patients were in remission and no relapses were observed (95 per cent confidence interval = 85.47–98.80).ConclusionCareful clinical correlation and proper investigation are required to establish an early diagnosis of melioidosis and to initiate appropriate treatment.

Life‐threatening ventricular arrhythmia as first presentation of Tuberculosis—Early diagnosis and successful treatment: A case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-422
Author(s):  
Mohan Nair ◽  
Pranav Bhagirath ◽  
Rajesh Gothi ◽  
Gautum Singal ◽  
Pritam Kitey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmia ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Life Threatening

Aicardi syndrome in a prematurely born baby with retinopathy of prematurity: eye as a window to a systemic pathology

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. e235750
Author(s):  
David Aggarwal ◽  
Debasmita Majhi ◽  
Tapas Ranjan Padhi
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Born Baby ◽  
Aicardi Syndrome ◽  
Systemic Pathology ◽  
Systemic Condition

Many of the ophthalmic pathologies can co-exist and when taken together can at times give a clue to a life-threatening systemic condition. Presented here is a case of Aicardi syndrome in a prematurely born baby with retinopathy of prematurity . Early diagnosis by the ophthalmologist helped the baby for a timely neurological attention.

Acute Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients Receiving Thrombolytic Therapy: Case Reports

Neurosurgery ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 867-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott M. Eleff ◽  
Cecil Borel ◽  
William R. Bell ◽  
Donlin M. Long
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Thrombolytic Therapy ◽  
Intracranial Hemorrhage ◽  
Antithrombotic Therapy ◽  
Perioperative Management ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Acute Management ◽  
Anticoagulant Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Uncommon Complication

Abstract Intracranial hemorrhage is an uncommon complication of antithrombotic therapy. We present two patients who suffered life-threatening intracranial bleeding as a complication of thrombolytic/anticoagulant treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment appear to be crucial factors for survival. We suggest an approach to perioperative management for intracranial hemorrhage resulting from antithrombotic therapy.

scholarly journals Master of the Masquerade: An Atypical Presentation of Acute Aortic Dissection

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ramy Mando ◽  
Daniel Tim ◽  
Anthony DeCicco ◽  
Justin Trivax ◽  
Ivan Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Acute Aortic Dissection ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Aggressive Management ◽  
Life Threatening

Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is associated with unacceptably high mortality rate. As such, early diagnosis and aggressive management are essential in order to avoid life-threatening complications. Herein, we report an atypical presentation of AAD and clinical sequelae.

scholarly journals Jejunogastric Intussusception: An Unusual Cause of Hematemesis

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 735-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inian Samarasam ◽  
Sudhakar Chandran ◽  
Uday Shankar ◽  
Biju George ◽  
Ashok Chacko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Jejunogastric Intussusception ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

Jejunogastric intussusception is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of a previous gastrojejunal anastamosis. Although jejunogastric intussusception was first described in 1914, fewer than 200 cases have been reported in the English literature thus far. Awareness of this rare complication would help in early diagnosis and appropriate management. Described here is a case report of a patient who presented with hematemesis due to an acute jejunogastric intussusception associated with gangrene of the intussuscepted jejunum.

Foregut Cysts in Infants and Children

1982 ◽  
Vol 91 (6) ◽  
pp. 622-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seymour R. Cohen ◽  
Kenneth A. Geller ◽  
Jeffrey W. Birns ◽  
Jerome W. Thompson ◽  
Bert W. Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Tracheobronchial Tree ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Pathologic Findings ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Proper Diagnosis ◽  
Cervical Area ◽  
In Infants And Children

The charts of 15 patients with foregut cysts were reviewed. The lesions were intrathoracic in 14 patients and in the cervical area in one child. The importance of early diagnosis and surgical management is stressed. In untreated infants with foregut cysts, severe progressive and life-threatening airway obstruction may develop. Since the symptoms of this congenital lesion may simulate other more common diseases of the tracheobronchial tree and esophagus, the physician should become familiar with this disease entity so that proper diagnosis and surgical treatment will not be delayed. The study includes symptomatology, methods of diagnosis, pathologic findings and classification of the cysts.

scholarly journals Sonographic Evaluation of Acute Appendicitis

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 320-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Sonographic Evaluation ◽  
Surgical Emergency ◽  
Life Threatening

Appendicitis is a surgical emergency that can mimic many other abnormalities. Early diagnosis is critical to reduce the risk of perforation and potentially life-threatening complications. The use of sonography has proven to aid in accurately diagnosing an inflamed appendix without adversely affecting the rate of perforation. However, the accuracy of sonography is highly operator dependent. This case demonstrates the classic clinical presentation of appendicitis with the incorporation of sonographic findings to support the diagnosis.

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