A rare case of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome relieved by hot water bathing

Introduction: Several forms of cannabinoids are currently being used to manage nausea and vomiting (N/V). Emerging cases of refractory N/V, associated with chronic cannabis use among adults and older patients have been reported named cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). CHS is a condition that leads to repeated and severe N/V in long-term users of cannabinoids. Objective: To outline current treatments for the management of CHS. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, EMBASE and Google Scholar. Databases were used to search for articles on CHS published from January 2009 to June 2021, yielding 225 results of which 17 were deemed relevant and underwent review by two separate reviewers. Results: The duration of cannabis administration ranged between six months to 11 years may precipitate symptoms of CHS. The Rome IV diagnostic criteria of CHS requires cannabinoid use and persistence if N/V symptoms for at least the past six months. Cannabis cessation is noted to be the most successful management, but other treatments also demonstrated symptom relief and included hot water hydrotherapy, topical capsaicin cream, haloperidol, droperidol, benzodiazepines, propranolol and aprepitant administration. Conclusion: Overall future research on CHS is needed which enhance knowledge translation, education and creates awareness of the medical community about the side effects of cannabinoids and propose the best treatment options.

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Aspergillus fumigatus as an agent of cutaneous aspergillosis in immunocompetent patient: A rare case

Dermatology Reports ◽

10.4081/dr.2019.8089 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Trisniartami Setyaningrum ◽

Karina Dyahtantri Pratiwi

Keyword(s):

Aspergillus Fumigatus ◽

Rare Case ◽

Secondary Infection ◽

Rapid Test ◽

Immunocompetent Patient ◽

Hot Water ◽

Negative Results ◽

Primary Focus ◽

Dark Green ◽

Surface Examination

Cutaneous aspergillosis occurs relatively less frequent and therefore remains poorly characterized. Previous reports have described cutaneous aspergillosis as primary or secondary infection. Primary cutaneous aspergillosis usually involves sites of skin injury, at or near intravenous access catheter sites, at sites of traumatic inoculation, and at sites associated with occlusive dressings, burns, or surgery. Primary cutaneous aspergillosis almost always seen in immunocompromised patients and the skin involvement occurs due to hematogenous dissemination from a primary focus or contiguous spread from underlying infected tissues. This is a rare case of an-56-years-old-immunocompetence man with chief complaint of wound and swelling at left leg since 1 year ago that worsen in last 2 months. He got a history of scalded by hot water at his left leg 1 year ago and became swollen with multiple wound on its surface. Examination on regio pedis sinistra there is tumor with verrucous surface 10 cm in diameter, hard with multiple uneven edge ulcer 5 cm in diameter and hyperpigmentation macule unsharply marginated arround. Potassium hydroxide examination showed conidiophores dichotomously branching and septated hyphae that suitable with Aspergillosis sp. From cultures there is velvety-dark-green growth. The microscope findings from the culture specimen showed conidophore, metula, vesicle, phialde, and chains of pigmented conidia that suitable with Aspergillus fumigatus. Blood culture examination showed no growth of fungi. HIV rapid test negative results obtained. Patients treated with Itraconazole 2 x 200 mg for 12 weeks and obtained satisfactory result.

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Life threatening deep scald burns in a neonate: A rare case report

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.4103/0970-0358.113732 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 46 (01) ◽

pp. 130-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vijay Y. Bhatia ◽

Susant Mishra ◽

Pramod A. Menon ◽

Nidhish Nanavati

Keyword(s):

Physiological Response ◽

Rare Case ◽

Fluid Overload ◽

Ventilatory Support ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Hot Water ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Immature Immune System

ABSTRACTDomestic burns in neonate are rare in literature. Neonates are high risk for burns because of their thin and fragile skin, fluid overload or dehydration as the fluid balance range is small and immature immune system leading to septicaemia. Neonates are not small adults, owing to their different physiological response makes the management of neonates challenging as the clinical signs are different from the adults and the resuscitation protocols or end points are also different. We present a case of 11 days old neonate, who sustained 51% scald burns when the hot water bag being used by her mother accidentally burst, the youngest reported case of domestic scald burns with such high percentage. The baby was managed by fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, dressings, ventilatory support for septicaemia and subsequently homograft application. The neonate was discharged with completely healed areas after 35 days of burns and is on regular follow up and no complications have been observed.

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Identification of Pulmonary Deposits from a Sandpaper Worker: A Study by Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100053061 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 40 ◽

pp. 52-53

Author(s):

S. K. Peng ◽

M.A. Egy ◽

J. K. Singh ◽

M.B. Bishop

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Environmental Pollution ◽

Rare Case ◽

Interstitial Fibrosis ◽

X Ray ◽

Documented Case ◽

Etiologic Agents ◽

Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis ◽

Gold Miners ◽

Pulmonary Changes

Electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis (EDXA) are found to be very useful tools for identification of etiologic agents in pneumoconiosis or interstitial pulmonary disorders. Pulmonary interstitial fibrosis and granulomatosis are frequently associated with occupational and environmental pollution. Numerous reports of pneumoconiosis in various occupations such as coal and gold miners are presented in the literature. However, there is no known documented case of pulmonary changes in workers in the sandpaper industry. This study reports a rare case of pulmonary granulomatosis containing deposits from abrasives of sandpaper diagnosed by using EDXA.

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