Primary cutaneous nocardiosis in an immunocompetent host
Clinical manifestations of primary cutaneous nocardiosis. Key Clinical MessageNocardiosis is a rare opportunistic infection that is classically observed in immunocompromised patients but can also affect immunocompetent individuals. It tends to involve the lung, central nervous system, and skin and is often misdiagnosed. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shihuan He,
Youkun Lin Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
A rare case of giant mediastinal thymolipoma in an 18 ‐year man
Key Clinical MessageThymolipoma is a rare benign thymic lesion that can manifest as a sizable anterior mediastinal mass. Considering their rarity and challenging preoperative diagnosis, it is crucial to consider these tumors when dealing with anterior mediastinal masses. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hourieh Soleimani,
Behzad Aminzadeh,
Ehsan Hassannejad,
Asma Payandeh,
Batul Oudi,
Neda Karimabadi Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Atraumatic intra ‐articular, extra‐synovial ganglion cyst of the lateral knee deep to the iliotibial band: A case report and review of the literature
We present the first reported case of an atraumatic intraarticular, extra-synovial ganglion cyst of the lateral knee located deep to the iliotibial band that was successfully treated without operative intervention through repeated intra-articular aspirations of the knee. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alvarho Guzman,
Nicholas Williams,
Therese Dela Rueda,
Edward Xiao,
Arina Caliman,
James L. Chen,
Patrick J. McGahan Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of distal trachea: A case report
In this study, I report my experience with a case of unresectable ACC occurring in a distal trachea treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), based on the patient's clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, histopathological findings, treatment modalities, and long-term prognosis. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sang Gyu Choi Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
RETRACTION: “Rare tapeworm segments case report and review of literature” by Ahmed Ali Gaffer, Clin Case Rep. 2023;11:e7167 (https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.7167)
The above article, published online on March 29, 2023 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com) has been retracted by agreement between the journal's Editor-in-Chief, Dr Charles Young, and John Wiley& Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed following an investigation into concerns raised by a third party that the article contains several fundamental scientific flaws. The manuscript was evaluated by a senior editor and by an independent scientific expert who both confirmed that important information contained within the manuscript and its conclusions was inaccurate. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 17, 2024 Category: General Medicine Tags: RETRACTION Source Type: research
Multiple cutaneous myxofibrosarcoma on the right arm: Clinicopathological features and differential diagnosis
Multiple cutaneous myxofibrosarcoma on the right arm. Key Clinical MessageThe clinical presentations and pathological features of low-grade myxofibrosarcoma can be misleading, frequently resulting in diagnostic errors. An accurate diagnosis requires the application of immunohistochemistry techniques and the discerning diagnostic acumen of experienced pathologists. A 62-year-old male patient visited our outpatient clinic with multiple painful and rapidly enlarging subcutaneous nodules on his right forearm. Initially, the condition was misdiagnosed as multiple lipomas. The final pathology revealed characteristics consistent ...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shi ‐Fan Ruan,
Peng Zhang,
Jinwen Huang,
Ting Gong,
Chao Ji Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Association of COVID 19 pneumonitis and acute mesenteric ischemia
Key Clinical MessageD. dimer could be useful as an indicator in diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia in COVID patients. A two staged damage control emergency laparotomy is of good benefits in such patients.AbstractBowel ischemia in COVID 19 patients is extremely rare condition results from migrating thrombus formed by a hypercoagulable inflammatory state that is frequently associated COVID 19 infection. A two staged damage control emergency laparotomy is of good benefits in general especially in those with active COVID 19 infection. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: James Norman,
Mohamed Siddig Mohamed,
Hussam Khougali Mohamed,
Mirza Khurrum Baig Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Congenital lobar emphysema: A diagnostic dilemma with coexistent congenital heart defects
Key Clinical MessageClinicians should think beyond pneumonia and left-to-right shunts when young children have persistent respiratory distress. Congenital lung anomalies, including congenital lobar emphysema, should be considered differential diagnoses. Chest X-ray and CT imaging should be conducted to gain insight regarding and establish diagnosis, respectively.AbstractCongenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare and life-threatening congenital lung anomaly that often poses a diagnostic dilemma. The issue can be further confused with coexistent congenital heart defects (CHDs) with left-to-right shunts. The clinical presenta...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jigar Prabhulal Thacker,
Vishal Vinayak Bhende,
Tanishq Shashikant Sharma Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Forequarter amputation for open scapulothoracic dissociation: A case report and surgical technique
Communited fragments of the scapula removed in piecemeal fashion during forequarter amputation for open SD. Key Clinical MessageScapulothoracic dissociation is a rare upper extremity injury caused by high-velocity trauma over anterolateral shoulder leading to disruption of scapulothoracic articulation. It is considered as a limb threatening injury. Very few cases of scapulothoracic dissociation have been reported in medical literature. In this article, we report a unique case of open injury involving laterally displaced and comminuted scapula accompanied by redundant acromioclavicular joint, total brachial plexus injury, a...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Arun Upreti,
Dibya Purush Dhakal,
Subarna Paudel,
Sagar Bishowkarma,
Umesh Ray Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Endodontic treatment of a C ‐shaped mandibular second molar with narrow dentinal thickness: A case report
This report presents endodontic treatment of a C-shaped mandibular second molar diagnosed with pulpal necrosis and asymptomatic apical periodontitis, that initial radiographic assessment revealed extremely thin (0.3 mm) width of the lingual wall of the canals prone to perforation. Mechanical preparation was performed through the anti-curvature technique and basically by chemical irrigation rather than mechanical instrumentation. The C-shaped isthmus was prepared up to 25/02 rotary system without dentinal def ect while maintaining adequate dentin thickness so as to not significantly reduce the strength of the root. Follo...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mina Mehrjouei,
Hamid Jafarzadeh,
Pourya Esmaeelpour,
Maryam Khorasanchi Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Bioprosthetic pulmonary valve dysfunction in a primary cardiac sarcoma survivor: Clinical considerations and treatment options
Key Clinical MessageThe case highlights the good survival after radical surgery and chemotherapy of a cardiac sarcoma, and the need for close follow-up due to possible early postsurgical complications. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Davide Maione,
Antonio De Luca,
Andrea Pezzato,
Giancarlo Vitrella,
Andrea Perkan,
Elisabetta Rauber,
Gianfranco Butera,
Gianfranco Sinagra Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Descending aorta to right atrial fistula: Transcatheter embolization of a very rare anomaly with coils
We present a case report of a trisomy 21 infant with atrial and ventricular septal defects and small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) complicated by the presence of descending aorta to right atrial (RA) fistula with large left to right shunt leading to rapid increase in pulmonary vascular resistance. Transcatheter occlusion of the fistula followed by closure of the PDA with Nit-Occlud coil systems led to decreased pulmonary pressure and resistance permitting successful surgical repair of the patient's intracardiac defects with good outcome over 3 years of follow-up. Descending aorta to RA fistula is a rare and distinct cl...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stefanos Despotopoulos,
Sotiria Apostolopoulou,
George Vagenakis,
Meletios Kanakis,
George Samanidis,
Panagiotis Zachos,
Anastasios Chatziantoniou,
John Papagiannis,
Spyridon Rammos,
Alexandros Tsoutsinos Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Psychosis secondary to COVID ‐19 in pediatric sickle cell disease
This report is the first outline of severe prolonged post-COVID-19 psychosis in a child with sickle cell disease. Given the neurologic vulnerability of children with sickle cell disease, these individuals should be monitored for neuropsychiatric symptoms post COVID-19. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ashish Khanchandani,
Chinonso Onuoha,
Beng Fuh Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Recurrent peri ‐myocarditis: A rarer but unfortunate redundant presentation of thyroid storm
Key Clinical MessageThyroid storm represents a critical and life-threatening complication from hyperthyroidism, with a notable mortality risk. Limited literature reports have explored the correlation between thyroid storm and peri-myocarditis, although the precise pathophysiological underpinnings remain unclear. The pathophysiology of how thyroid storm and peri-myocarditis are associated is not clearly understood; however, unfavorable prognostic factors include atrial fibrillation and recurrent thyrotoxicosis. Here, we present a case concerning recurrent peri-myocarditis concomitant with a thyroid storm. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: K. C. Nabin,
Pratik Bhattarai,
Erum Zahid,
Muhammad Nabeel Pasha Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Trifoliate gallbladder: A rare congenital anomaly masquerading as acute cholecystitis
Key Clinical MessageTriple gallbladder, an extremely rare congenital anomaly, can mimic more common biliary conditions. Accurate diagnosis through imaging and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for timely surgical management, preventing complications, and ensuring better patient outcomes.AbstractThe multiplication of the gallbladder is a congenital malformation with a rare incidence of 1 in 4000 patients, among which the trifoliate gallbladder, even rarer, is included. Gallbladder anomalies are typically discovered incidentally while investigating conditions like gallstones, sedimentation, gallbladder inflammation, ...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Akbar Hussain,
Pugazhendi Inban,
Chinaza Mercy Akuma,
Rohan Raj,
Ogbonnaya Akuma,
Nnamdi Lionel Nwoke,
Anasonye Emmanuel Kelechi Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
