Quest for a More Accurate Diagnosis of Cellulitis
For most physicians, cellulitis is one of the classic “I know it when I see it” diseases, in which a diagnosis is rendered, antibiotics initiated, and the patient is quickly out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, being common and being simple are not the same, and more than one-third of patients suspected to have cellulitis are incorrectly di agnosed. The cumulative burden of misdiagnosis results in unnecessary antibiotic use, hospitalizations, and tremendous health care expenditures. (Source: JAMA Dermatology)
Source: JAMA Dermatology - March 27, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Thermal Imaging and ALT-70 Prediction Model to Differentiate Cellulitis From Pseudocellulitis
This diagnostic study validates differences in skin surface temperatures between patients with cellulitis and patients with pseudocellulitis, assesses the optimal temperature measure and cut point for differentiating cellulitis from pseudocellulitis, and compares the performance of skin surface temperature and the ALT-70 score. (Source: JAMA Dermatology)
Source: JAMA Dermatology - March 27, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A study on the usefulness of eppikajutsuto for cellulitis
ConclusionEPTJ may be a safe and effective treatment option for cellulitis. Although antimicrobial agents were used in 48.5% of cases, further studies are needed to determine whether the concomitant use of antimicrobial agents is essential or the concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is useful. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hajime Nakae,
Haruka Hikichi,
Hidenori Tanaka Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Epidemiology of Orbital Inflammatory Disease: An AAO IRIS Registry Study
CONCLUSIONS: This study assessed the epidemiology, diagnostic patterns, and treatment patterns for orbital inflammation through the AAO IRIS registry. Practise patterns suggest a relatively low overall rate of imaging and laboratory studies compared to biopsies, although this certainly under-represents the actual number of imaging and laboratory studies and exemplifies the inherent imprecision of using a large database. However, the methodology of this study provides a framework of approaching the IRIS registry for oculoplastic research.PMID:38489590 | DOI:10.1080/09273948.2024.2322013 (Source: Ocular Immunology and Inflammation)
Source: Ocular Immunology and Inflammation - March 15, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Jonathan E Lu Connor Ross Alexander Ivanov Nathan Hall Alice Lorch Joan Miller Michael K Yoon Source Type: research
Congenital liquified subcutaneous fat necrosis in a newborn: an unusual case
We report a case of a full-term newborn with a liquidated area of subcutaneous fat necrosis. A surgical incision was performed because of the discomfort and the lack of regression. Hypercalcemia and nephrocalcinosis appeared afterward. A set of clinical, biological, and histological arguments allows the diagnosis of subcutaneous fat necrosis. Follow-up to early detection and to manage such complications is necessary. (Source: Dermatology Online Journal)
Source: Dermatology Online Journal - March 12, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Regaieg, Chiraz Source Type: research
Ultrasonography as a Diagnostic Tool for Superficial Space Infections: A Prospective Study
ConclusionUltrasonography (USG) is a valuable diagnostic tool for superficial space infections. It is much superior in defining the exact location of an abscess and guides the surgical approach by locating the abscess cavities. It avoids traditional open surgical incision and drainage in incorrectly diagnosed abscess cases and can be used to follow the course of the disease and its response to nonsurgical treatment. (Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - March 1, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
An autopsy case of acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia with periorbital MRSA cellulitis and rheumatoid arthritis
This case report details a 78-year-old male with periorbital MRSA cellulitis whose condition rapidly deteriorated despite treatment. An autopsy confirmed acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP), revealing fibrin ball formation and organizing pneumonia. AbstractThis case report details a 78-year-old male with periorbital Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cellulitis whose condition rapidly deteriorated despite treatment. An autopsy confirmed acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP), revealing fibrin ball formation and organizing pneumonia. While both idiopathic and secondary AFOP cases often e...
Source: Respirology Case Reports - February 28, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Akihiro Hara,
Yutaro Kishimoto,
Toshihiro Shirai,
Akinori Murakami,
Makoto Suzuki,
Osamu Matsubara Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Pediatric orbital lesions: non-neoplastic extraocular soft-tissue lesions
AbstractOrbital pathologies can be broadly classified as ocular, extraocular soft-tissue (non-neoplastic and neoplastic), osseous, and traumatic. In this paper, we discuss the key imaging features and differential diagnoses of congenital and developmental lesions (dermoid cyst, dermolipoma), infective and inflammatory pathologies (pre-septal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis, optic neuritis, chalazion, thyroid ophthalmopathy, orbital pseudotumor), and non-neoplastic vascular anomalies (venous malformation, lymphatic malformation, carotid-cavernous fistula), emphasizing the key role of CT and MRI in the imaging work-up. In add...
Source: Pediatric Radiology - February 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Postoperative Incisional Complications in Gynecologic Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery: Comparing Closure Techniques
CONCLUSION: The incidence of incisional hernia after SILS procedures is low, though it does vary by technique. Tagging apices for closure, regardless of suture type, can mitigate one of the biggest concerns of performing SILS by reducing postoperative incisional hernia risk.PMID:38401880 | DOI:10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102416 (Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC)
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC - February 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sowmya Sunkara Josef Jackson Sarah Casey Hadi Erfani Brooke Thigpen Chunghua Zhang Xiaoming Guan Source Type: research
The Effects of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
Conclusion Our study illustrates that there is an increased risk of postoperative complications associated with higher BMI classes. Understanding these data are imperative for providers to adequately stratify patients and guide the procedural decision-making. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - February 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Garoosi, Kassra Yoon, YooJin Winocour, Julian Mathes, David W. Kaoutzanis, Christodoulos Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
