scholarly journals A Rare Case of Lymphatic Filariasis

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
J. Vijay ◽  
N. Anuradha ◽  
Viknesh Prabhu ◽  
Patel Harshvardhan Anilbhai
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Brugia Malayi ◽  
Wuchereria Bancrofti ◽  
Pulmonary Eosinophilia ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Systemic Manifestation ◽  
Nephritic Syndrome

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori.Asymptomatic microfilaria, acute lymphatic filariasis, chronic lymphatic filariasis, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia are the different presentations of lymphatic filariasis. Systemic manifestation can involve joint, kidney, heart and nerve. This article is a case report of lymphatic filariasis with a rare presentation of anasarca and nephritic syndrome.

Brugia malayi in Cervical Lymph Node Aspirate: A Rare Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-80
Author(s):  
Abhinav Srivastava ◽  
Shivesh Kumar ◽  
Ranjan Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Cervical Lymph Node ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cervical Lymphadenopathy ◽  
Brugia Malayi ◽  
Wuchereria Bancrofti ◽  
Peripheral Blood Smear ◽  
Cervical Lymphadenitis ◽  
Rare Case Report

ABSTRACT Filariasis is endemic worldwide with the main focus in the tropical areas. Reported cases of filarial lymphadenopathy are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, which is limited to the groin, the femoral triangle, and axilla, causing lymphedema of lower and upper limbs, and is usually diagnosed clinically and by the presence of microfilaria in peripheral blood smear. We are reporting an unusual case of cervical lymphadenitis, which on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) showed microfilaria of a rare species, Brugia malayi. The purpose of this article is to make clinicians aware of this rare disease as one of the differential diagnoses of cervical lymphadenopathy in an endemic country like India. How to cite this article Srivastava A, Mohan C, Kumar S, Agarwal R. Brugia malayi in Cervical Lymph Node Aspirate: A Rare Case Report. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):79-80.

scholarly journals A Case of Epidermal Cyst with Underlying Lipoma on the Back: A Rare Presentation

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Yuichi Kurihara ◽  
Koji Kawamura ◽  
Masutaka Furue
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Skin Tumors ◽  
Epidermal Cyst ◽  
Rare Presentation

The coexistence of epidermal cysts and lipomas at the same site is extremely rare, although epidermal cysts and lipomas are both common benign skin tumors. We present a rare case of an epidermal cyst with underlying lipoma on the back. This case report may simply be a result of coincidence, but the possibility of underlying subcutaneous tumors should be considered before epidermal cyst surgery.

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 Syphilitic Balanitis of Follmann, A Rare Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
Pooja Agarwal ◽  
Ashish Jagati ◽  
Priyanka Vadher ◽  
Malay Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Heterosexual Male ◽  
Primary Syphilis ◽  
Rare Case Report

Syphilitic balanitis of Follmann is a rare presentation of primary syphilis. It can occur before or after the appearance of primary chancre and some time without any associated primary chancre. We are reporting a case of syphilitic balanitis of Follmann, in a 23 years old heterosexual male, who presented with balanitis associated with single indurated lesion over coronal sulcus and few superficial ulcers over prepuce.

scholarly journals Psoriasiform Mycosis Fungoides Involving the Face- A Rare Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 94-99
Author(s):  
N. R. Vignesh ◽  
Shreya Srinivasan ◽  
G. Sukanya ◽  
S. Arun Karthikeyan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Mycosis Fungoides ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Punch Biopsy ◽  
Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Atypical Cells ◽  
The Face

Mycosis fungoides is represented as the most common epidermotropic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, which is mainly characterized by the proliferation of atypical cells within the epidermis. We report a rare presentation of mycosis fungoides in a 60-year-old male presenting with chronic psoriasiform plaque involving the face. Punch biopsy of the lesion from the forehead was taken for routine histological examination and immunohistochemical stains. Results of biopsy and immunohistochemical findings were consistent with mycosis fungoides and diagnosed as psoriasiform presentation of mycosis fungoides involving the face.

scholarly journals Penis wound by scorpion sting

1999 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Scaff Garcia ◽  
Danielo Garcia de Freitas ◽  
Osvaldo de Freitas Filho
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Scorpion Sting ◽  
Systemic Manifestation ◽  
Relieve Pain ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Diffuse Erythema ◽  
Scorpion Stings ◽  
Hands And Feet

CONTEXT: The majority of scorpion stings are oligosymptomatic, occurring mainly on the hands and feet. Fatality is rare. CASE REPORT: A 33-year old man suffered a severe sting on his penis from a scorpion of the species Tytius trivittatus. Alcohol and salt were used without success in an effort to relieve pain. Medical assistance was sought 4 hours after the event, at which time diffuse erythema, edema and punctiform injury on the glans penis were observed, with no systemic manifestation. Intravenous meperidine was administered with immediate relief of the pain. The local signs disappeared within 48 hours, with the patient remaining asymptomatic.

scholarly journals Hydatid Disease of the Liver Presenting as Spontaneous Cutaneous Fistula

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Ghabisha ◽  
Faisal Ahmed ◽  
Saleh Al-Wageeh ◽  
Ebrahim Al-Shami ◽  
Khalil Al-Naggar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hydatid Cyst ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Liver Surgery ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Fistula Tract ◽  
Cutaneous Fistula ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Larval Phase

Hydatid cyst (HD) disease is a parasitic infection produced by cysts containing the Echinococcus granulosus larval phase. Patients with HC are typically asymptomatic until incidentally diagnosed or when complications occur. A rare presentation of liver HC is spontaneous cutaneous fistualization; we report a 63- year-old female patient admitted in the hospital in 2019 (Al-Thora General Hospital, Ibb, Yemen) with an infected cutaneous fistula induced by a ruptured HC. The patient underwent laparotomy and partial cystectomy with excision of the fistula tract. The main purpose of this report is for physicians to consider this diagnosis when they face an unusual cutaneous fistula near HC common involved organs, especially in areas where the prevalence of this disease is high. We also briefly discuss the management and outcome of this disease. Keywords: Case Report; Complications; Cutaneous Fistula; Echinococcosis; Liver; Surgery.

scholarly journals Systematic Review: Comparison of triple drug therapy versus double drug therapy for Lymphatic Filariasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
I Gusti Agung Ari Kusuma Yana
Keyword(s):  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Wuchereria Bancrofti ◽  
Geographical Variations ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Vector Identity

Background: Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by nematodes such as filaria Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These parasites can be transmitted through mosquito bites such as several species of mosquitoes, particularly Anopheles, Aedes, Culex, and Mansonia with geographical variations in the dominant vector identity. The main strategy used consists of community-wide mass drug administration (MDA) for the entire population at risk to stop disease transmission and prevent infectious morbidity. WHO recommends the use of annual medication in combination with the triple drug ivermectin therapy. Objective: To compare DEC and albendazole (IDA) versus the two drugs albendazole and diethycarbamazine or albendazole and ivermectin therapy. Methods: The literature search was carried out independently by the researcher using the Sciencedirect, Pubmed, and Cochrane online databases without limiting the type of study or the year of publication. The keywords used in this study were combined with the Boolean operator, namely "AND" namely ((((Lymphatic filariasis) AND (albendazole)) AND (diethylcarbamazine)) AND (ivermectin)) AND (compare). Results: Where triple drug therapy was significantly better in reducing and clearing microfilariae and worm nests in patients with lymphatic filariasis compared to two drug therapy alone. However, side effects occur more frequently in the combination of three therapies. The average side effects were low, such as headaches, joint pain, fatigue, and nausea. Conclusion: although it has relatively low side effects that occur in three drug combinations rather than two drug combination therapy, triple therapy combination therapy is more effective than two drug therapy in treating lymphatic filariasis disease.

scholarly journals Hypercalcemia in a patient with SLE and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: a rare case report from Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-37
Author(s):  
G Dewan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Primary Hyperparathyroidism ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Antiphospholipid Antibody ◽  
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Initial Report ◽  
Rare Case Report

Association of hypercalcemia with SLE is very rare. Since initial report in 1991 only hand full cases have been described mainly in adult patients sporadically. Three pattern observed in this rare presentation. Commonly it is associated with serositis and lymphadenopathy or lymphedema known as hypercalcemia-lymphadenopathy SLE {HL-SLE) or hypercalcemia- lymphedema syndrome. Second group do not show this particular association. Concomitant primary hyperparathyroidism is responsible for third variety. This report describes a case of hypercalcemia associated with SLE from Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i1.10490   Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2014) Vol.2(1): 35-37

scholarly journals A STUDY ON A CASE OF SPINAL NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS: A RARE CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-45
Author(s):  
Piyush Modi ◽  
Rajeev Kumar Singh ◽  
K.S Shahi ◽  
Prateek Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system worldwide. However , cysticercosis affecting the spine is considered extremely rare. We report one case of spinal cysticercosis with review of literature.

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