Venous Aneurysm of the Dorsal Venous Arch

2010 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir H. Sadr ◽  
Trevor R. F. Paes
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Venous Aneurysm ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Pressure Area ◽  
Medical Interest

Isolated venous aneurysms of the foot are rare. We report a case of venous aneurysm of the dorsal venous arch of the foot with an unusual traumatic etiology. This is a case report of a female patient with a gradually enlarging swelling on the dorsum of her foot located over the pressure area of her sandal straps. A clinical diagnosis of venous aneurysm was made, and she was treated with surgery. Most cases of superficial venous aneurysms only arouse medical interest, with few cosmetic complaints and no complications. This case is unique because it describes a traumatic venous aneurysm associated with repeated trauma caused by inappropriate footwear. All clinicians and allied health-care professionals involved in podiatric medicine should be aware of this clinical condition in the differential diagnosis of soft-tissue swellings in the feet. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 100(2): 143–145, 2010)

The Preschool Stuttering Screen for Health Care Professionals

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
Joseph Donaher ◽  
Christina Deery ◽  
Sarah Vogel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Developmental Profile

Healthcare professionals require a thorough understanding of stuttering since they frequently play an important role in the identification and differential diagnosis of stuttering for preschool children. This paper introduces The Preschool Stuttering Screen for Healthcare Professionals (PSSHP) which highlights risk factors identified in the literature as being associated with persistent stuttering. By integrating the results of the checklist with a child’s developmental profile, healthcare professionals can make better-informed, evidence-based decisions for their patients.

Clostridium botulinum and the Clinical Laboratorian: A Detailed Review of Botulism, Including Biological Warfare Ramifications of Botulinum Toxin

2004 ◽  
Vol 128 (6) ◽  
pp. 653-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
James G. Caya ◽  
Rashmi Agni ◽  
Joan E. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Data Synthesis ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Pertinent Data ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis ◽  
Timely Treatment

Abstract Objective.—This review article is designed to thoroughly familiarize all health care professionals with the history, classification, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation (including laboratory-based testing), treatment, and prognosis of botulism. It is especially targeted toward clinical laboratorians and includes a detailed enumeration of the important clinical laboratory contributions to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients with botulism. Finally, the bioterrorism potential for botulism is discussed, with an emphasis on the clinical laboratory ramifications of this possibility. Data Sources.—Included medical periodicals and textbooks accessioned from computerized and manual medical literature searches. More than 1000 medical works published from the 1800s through 2003 were retrieved and reviewed in this process. Data Synthesis.—Pertinent data are presented in textual and tabular formats, the latter including 6 tables presenting detailed information regarding the clinical parameters, differential diagnosis, diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and therapeutic approaches to botulism. Conclusions.—Because botulism is such a rare disease, a keen awareness of its manifestations and prompt diagnosis are absolutely crucial for its successful treatment. The bioterrorism potential of botulism adds further urgency to the need for all health care professionals to be familiar with this disease, its proper evaluation, and timely treatment; the need for such urgency clearly includes the clinical laboratory.

scholarly journals A Solitary Ventral Scapular Osteochondroma causing Pseudo-winging of Scapula: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eknath Pawar ◽  
Nihar Modi ◽  
Amit Kumar Yadav ◽  
Jayesh Mhatre ◽  
Sachin Khemkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Medial Border ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Scapular Region

Introduction: Winging of scapula is defined as a failure of dynamic stabilizing structures that anchor the scapula to the chest wall, leading to prominence of the medial border of scapula. It could be primary, secondary, or voluntary. Primary winging could be true winging due to neuromuscular causes or pseudo-winging due to osseous or soft-tissue masses. A scapular osteochondroma is a very rare presentation site and causes pseudo-winging leading to pushing away of the scapula away from the chest wall presenting as medial border prominence. Here, we are reporting a rare case of a scapular osteochondroma causing a pseudo-winging of the scapula. Case Report: A 2-year-old male child presented with painless, immobile, and non-fluctuant swelling over the left scapular region, insidious in onset and progressive in nature. On examination, a non-tender, immobile swelling was palpable with a painless and unrestricted range of motion at the shoulder joint. After evaluating radiographs and CT scan, the patient was diagnosed to have a ventral scapular osteochondroma leading to pseudo-winging of the scapula. Conclusion: Despite the rarity, a differential diagnosis of a scapular osteochondroma should be kept in mind while examining a young child presenting with a winged scapula. Keywords: Scapula, osteochondroma, pseudo-winging.

scholarly journals Report from the 20th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; 28–29 September 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Le ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
B. Brunet ◽  
J. Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Colorectal Cancers ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancers ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Conference

The 20th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 28–29 September 2018. This interactive multidisciplinary conference is attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers. In addition, invited speakers from other provinces participate. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, and allied health care professionals participated in presentations and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of colorectal cancers.

scholarly journals Giant gastric lipossarcoma: case report and review of the literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Matone ◽  
◽  
Samuel Okazaki ◽  
Gabriel Naman Maccapani ◽  
Thiago Trolez Amancio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Genetic Causes

ABSTRACT Liposarcoma is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults, occurring in 15 to 20% of all patients with sarcoma. Primary liposarcoma of the stomach is rare. We report a case of patient with giant gastric liposarcoma who underwent surgery after a gastrointestinal bleeding. Preoperative hystopathological diagnosis was not established, even after three biopsy attempts. We discuss differential diagnosis, genetic causes, diagnosis strategies and treatment.

scholarly journals A Large Rice Body-Containing Cyst Mimicking Infection following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Wael Bayoud ◽  
Maroun Rizkallah ◽  
Samuel Georges ◽  
Tonine Younan ◽  
Gaby Haykal
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Soft Tissue Mass ◽  
White Female ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Rice Body

Introduction. Soft tissue mass following total hip arthroplasty raises several differential diagnoses not limited to infection, hematoma, wear debris, malignancy, and bursitis. Rice body formation in the hip region is an uncommon process denoting a chronic inflammation. We report here the second case of its kind in the medical literature of a wide symptomatic rice-like body cyst complicating a total hip arthroplasty. Case Presentation. This is the case of an 82-year-old white female, presenting with a warm, red, and inflated groin five years after revision of right total hip arthroplasty. Surgical intervention reveals a large well circumscribed cyst containing well-organized rice-like bodies. This eventuality was never reported in differential diagnosis of hip periprosthetic soft tissue masses before. Conclusion. This case report helps widening the array of the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with a slow growing soft tissue mass following total hip arthroplasty, making rice-like bodies cyst a valid one to consider.

scholarly journals Extensive amalgam tattoo (amalgam pigmentation) on the palatal mucosa: a short case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Fiqhi Mohammed Kamal ◽  
Mohammed Amine Essaoudi ◽  
Lahcen Khalfi ◽  
Karim Elkhatib
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Palatal Mucosa

Introduction: An amalgam tattoo is the most common form of exogenous oral pigmentation caused by the diffusion of dental amalgam into the soft tissue. Observation: Here we describe a case of diffuse pigmentation of amalgam on the hard palate. Discussion: Mucosal hyperpigmentation can occasionally be confused with melanotic lesions, thereby requiring a biopsy for differential diagnosis. Once the diagnosis of an amalgam tattoo has been established, the removal of the lesion is not necessary, except for aesthetic reasons.

scholarly journals Tardive Akathisia in an Adult on Long Term Metoclopramide

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. CR1-CR3
Author(s):  
Subhshankar Prassad ◽  
Ron Meadows ◽  
Narayan Kamate
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adverse Event ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Delayed Gastric Emptying ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Loss Of Appetite ◽  
Tardive Akathisia ◽  
Neurological Adverse Event

Metoclopramide is prescribed to subjects dealing with gastrointestinal issues like delayed gastric emptying, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite. It is also used to treat chemotherapy and surgery related nausea and vomiting.  Although it is very effective in targeting stomach related illnesses, severe adverse drug reactions can occur in those who take metoclopramide.  This case report describes a 32-year-old female who suffered from tardive akathisia while being treated with long-term metoclopramide. Long term exposure to causative medication leads to evolution of Tardive akathisia and this can stay for a lifetime. It is important to restrict the exposure duration of triggering drug. Health care professionals and patients should be well aware of this neurological adverse event of metoclopramide.

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