Locked metacarpophalangeal joint of long fingers: Clinical presentation, literature review, and a treatment-oriented classification

: Infective Endocarditis (IE), a known complication of hemodialysis (HD), has recently been categorized as Healthcare-Associated Infective Endocarditis (HAIE). Single pathogen bacteremia is common, polymicrobial endocardial infection is rare in this cohort of the patients. We report a case of endocarditis caused by Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), a first ever reported combination of a usual and an unusual organism, respectively, in a patient on HD. Clinical presentation of the patient, its complicated course ,medical and surgical management ,along with microbial and echocardiographic findings is presented herein. The authors believe that presentation of this case of HAIE may benefit and contribute positively to cardiac science owing to the rare encounter of this organism as a pathogen in infective endocarditis and the difficulties in treating it.

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An Unusual Presentation of Methotrexate-Induced B-Cell Lymphoma of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint: A Case Report and Literature Review

The Journal Of Hand Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.jhsa.2006.05.003 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 31 (7) ◽

pp. 1193-1196 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

J. Woodfin Kennedy ◽

Lesley K. Wong ◽

Behrooz Kalantarian ◽

Leslie Turner ◽

Cauley W. Hayes

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

B Cell ◽

Cell Lymphoma ◽

B Cell Lymphoma ◽

Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽

Unusual Presentation

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A Challenging Case of a Physeal Bar Endoscopic-Assisted Resection in a Short Stature Child: Case Report and Literature Review

Case Reports in Orthopedic Research ◽

10.1159/000516769 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 115-120

Author(s):

Melanie Ribau ◽

Mário Baptista ◽

Nuno Oliveira ◽

Bruno Direito Santos ◽

Pedro Varanda ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Short Stature ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Normal Growth ◽

Limb Length Discrepancy ◽

Complete Excision ◽

Physeal Bar ◽

Surgical Options ◽

The Ideal

Partial physeal bars may develop after injury to the growth plate in children, eventually leading to disturbance of normal growth. Clinical presentation, age of the patient, and the anticipated growth will dictate the best treatment strategy. The ideal treatment for a partial physeal bar is complete excision to allow growth resumption by the remaining healthy physis. There are countless surgical options, some technically challenging, that must be weighted according to each case’s particularities. We reviewed the current literature on physeal bars while reporting the challenging case of a short stature child submitted to a femoral physeal bar endoscopic-assisted resection with successful growth resumption. This case dares surgeons to consider all options when treating limb length discrepancy, such as the endoscopic-assisted resection which might offer successful results.

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Lipoma of the left tonsillar fossa

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100127252 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 108 (6) ◽

pp. 507-508 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

R. Benson-Mitchell ◽

N. Tolley ◽

C. B. Croft ◽

D. Roberts

Keyword(s):

Adipose Tissue ◽

Connective Tissue ◽

Literature Review ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Aerodigestive Tract ◽

Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽

Tonsillar Fossa ◽

Subcutaneous Tissues

AbstractLipomas are common benign connective tissue tumours composed of adult adipose tissue. They are relatively rare in the upper aerodigestive tract, although they occur with considerable frequency in other areas, particularly in the subcutaneous tissues of the neck. Although there are several reports of this tumour occurring in the oropharynx, there is no recorded case of a lipoma of the tonsillar fossa. An 83-year-old man with a left tonsillar fossa lipoma is presented. Clinical presentation, management and a literature review are discussed.

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Epidural hematoma in newborn: literature review

Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽

10.46900/apn.v2i3(september-december).49 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. e402020

Author(s):

Isabela do Prado Nascimento ◽

Gabriela Ferreira Kalkmann ◽

Leticia Adrielle Dos Santos ◽

Letícia Novak Crestani ◽

Carlos Umberto Pereira

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Literature Review ◽

Brain Damage ◽

Epidural Hematoma ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Rapid Identification ◽

Intracranial Hemorrhages ◽

Neurological Sequelae ◽

Type Of Delivery

Introduction: Newborn represent a population at high risk for brain damage. Intracranial hemorrhages in newborn are uncommon, and epidural hematoma (EH) is rare. Material and methods: The authors present a literature review about EH in newborn. Results: EH in newborn occurs in only 2% and is frequently associated with the type of delivery. The clinical presentation is asymptomatic or heterogeneous. The diagnosis is made from anamnesis and imaging exams, and the treatment depends on the size of the EH. Conclusion: The knowledge of neurosurgeons, obstetricians and pediatricians about the occurrence of EH in newborn is extremely important. The rapid identification and management of the case is of paramount importance, to reduce neurological sequelae.

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Clinical Presentation of a COVID-19 Delta Variant Patient: Case Report and Literature Review

Cureus ◽

10.7759/cureus.18603 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Farah Chohan ◽

Angela Ishak ◽

Tyler Alderette ◽

Pedram Rad ◽

George Michel

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Patient Case

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Clinical manifestations of chronic subdural hematoma in the elderly: Literature Review

10.5327/1516-3180.462 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gabriela Ferreira Kalkmann ◽

Carlos Umberto Pereira ◽

Francisco de Assis Pereira ◽

Débora Moura da Paixão Oliveira ◽

Nicollas Nunes Rabelo

Keyword(s):

Early Diagnosis ◽

Literature Review ◽

Subdural Hematoma ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

The Elderly ◽

Study Results

Introduction: The clinical manifestations of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) are often confused with other medical entities in the elderly, making their early diagnosis difficult or difficult. Early diagnosis is important, since its prognosis is directly associated with the preoperative neurological state, thus resulting in a worse vital and functional prognosis. Objectives: Report through a literature review the clinical manifestations of CSDH in the elderly population. Methods: Literature review, with the search terms: “Signs and Symptoms”, “Chronic Subdural Hematoma”, Aged, Diagnosis and Prognosis. In which PubMed, Lilacs, Scielo, Cochrane and TripDataBase data platforms were used. The inclusion criteria were: original studies published in any language. Articles in which full reading was prevented were excluded. With the application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 110 articles were included in the study. Results: Clinical presentation depends on the location, volume of the hematoma, rapid growth, the location of the CSDH, whether unilateral or bilateral, and the clinical conditions of the patient. Because the forms of clinical presentation of CSDH are variable, it is necessary that health professionals linked to the elderly (geriatrician, psychiatrist, general practitioner) have knowledge of this clinical entity. Conclusions: The recognition of classic forms as well as the identification of risk factors in the elderly favors the timely diagnosis and treatment of CSDH in the elderly population.

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