Liquid concrete as a gastrointestinal tract foreign body
We present an unusual case of a 58-year-old construction worker who ingested liquid concrete that risked solidifying in his stomach. Gastroscopy revealed only partial solidification and pyloric obstruction, which were successfully resolved through endoscopic fragmentation and mechanical removal. To protect the gastric mucosa during elimination, liquid paraffin and a cellulose-based formula were administered. Complete gastrointestinal evacuation was achieved within 3 days, with no complications observed. This case emphasises the urgency of the early removal of concrete.PMID:38146189 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220095 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xiaowen Qiu Fengyan Wang Tao Li Source Type: research
Two cases of testicular tuberculosis in HIV patients with distinct clinical presentations
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 25:494755231220400. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220400. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGenito-urinary tuberculosis (TB) corresponds to the second most common cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis EPTB worldwide. It is however rare and is often clinically indistinguishable from testicular malignancy and infarction. HIV hugely increases the risk of TB in unusual sites; we present two such cases of testicular tuberculosis. The diagnosis was based respectively on histopathological findings, acid-bacilli smear of biopsy, semen, and culture.PMID:38146187 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220400 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lu ís Arthur Brasil Gadelha Farias Fab íola Ellen Sales Vitoriano Cassia Kamila Barros Ribeiro Mariana de F átima Marques de Matos Lauro Vieira Perdig ão Neto Roberto da Justa Pires Neto Source Type: research
Liquid concrete as a gastrointestinal tract foreign body
We present an unusual case of a 58-year-old construction worker who ingested liquid concrete that risked solidifying in his stomach. Gastroscopy revealed only partial solidification and pyloric obstruction, which were successfully resolved through endoscopic fragmentation and mechanical removal. To protect the gastric mucosa during elimination, liquid paraffin and a cellulose-based formula were administered. Complete gastrointestinal evacuation was achieved within 3 days, with no complications observed. This case emphasises the urgency of the early removal of concrete.PMID:38146189 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220095 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xiaowen Qiu Fengyan Wang Tao Li Source Type: research
Two cases of testicular tuberculosis in HIV patients with distinct clinical presentations
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 25:494755231220400. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220400. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGenito-urinary tuberculosis (TB) corresponds to the second most common cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis EPTB worldwide. It is however rare and is often clinically indistinguishable from testicular malignancy and infarction. HIV hugely increases the risk of TB in unusual sites; we present two such cases of testicular tuberculosis. The diagnosis was based respectively on histopathological findings, acid-bacilli smear of biopsy, semen, and culture.PMID:38146187 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220400 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lu ís Arthur Brasil Gadelha Farias Fab íola Ellen Sales Vitoriano Cassia Kamila Barros Ribeiro Mariana de F átima Marques de Matos Lauro Vieira Perdig ão Neto Roberto da Justa Pires Neto Source Type: research
Liquid concrete as a gastrointestinal tract foreign body
We present an unusual case of a 58-year-old construction worker who ingested liquid concrete that risked solidifying in his stomach. Gastroscopy revealed only partial solidification and pyloric obstruction, which were successfully resolved through endoscopic fragmentation and mechanical removal. To protect the gastric mucosa during elimination, liquid paraffin and a cellulose-based formula were administered. Complete gastrointestinal evacuation was achieved within 3 days, with no complications observed. This case emphasises the urgency of the early removal of concrete.PMID:38146189 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220095 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xiaowen Qiu Fengyan Wang Tao Li Source Type: research
Two cases of testicular tuberculosis in HIV patients with distinct clinical presentations
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 25:494755231220400. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220400. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGenito-urinary tuberculosis (TB) corresponds to the second most common cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis EPTB worldwide. It is however rare and is often clinically indistinguishable from testicular malignancy and infarction. HIV hugely increases the risk of TB in unusual sites; we present two such cases of testicular tuberculosis. The diagnosis was based respectively on histopathological findings, acid-bacilli smear of biopsy, semen, and culture.PMID:38146187 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220400 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lu ís Arthur Brasil Gadelha Farias Fab íola Ellen Sales Vitoriano Cassia Kamila Barros Ribeiro Mariana de F átima Marques de Matos Lauro Vieira Perdig ão Neto Roberto da Justa Pires Neto Source Type: research
Liquid concrete as a gastrointestinal tract foreign body
We present an unusual case of a 58-year-old construction worker who ingested liquid concrete that risked solidifying in his stomach. Gastroscopy revealed only partial solidification and pyloric obstruction, which were successfully resolved through endoscopic fragmentation and mechanical removal. To protect the gastric mucosa during elimination, liquid paraffin and a cellulose-based formula were administered. Complete gastrointestinal evacuation was achieved within 3 days, with no complications observed. This case emphasises the urgency of the early removal of concrete.PMID:38146189 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220095 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xiaowen Qiu Fengyan Wang Tao Li Source Type: research
Two cases of testicular tuberculosis in HIV patients with distinct clinical presentations
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 25:494755231220400. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220400. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGenito-urinary tuberculosis (TB) corresponds to the second most common cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis EPTB worldwide. It is however rare and is often clinically indistinguishable from testicular malignancy and infarction. HIV hugely increases the risk of TB in unusual sites; we present two such cases of testicular tuberculosis. The diagnosis was based respectively on histopathological findings, acid-bacilli smear of biopsy, semen, and culture.PMID:38146187 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220400 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lu ís Arthur Brasil Gadelha Farias Fab íola Ellen Sales Vitoriano Cassia Kamila Barros Ribeiro Mariana de F átima Marques de Matos Lauro Vieira Perdig ão Neto Roberto da Justa Pires Neto Source Type: research
Liquid concrete as a gastrointestinal tract foreign body
We present an unusual case of a 58-year-old construction worker who ingested liquid concrete that risked solidifying in his stomach. Gastroscopy revealed only partial solidification and pyloric obstruction, which were successfully resolved through endoscopic fragmentation and mechanical removal. To protect the gastric mucosa during elimination, liquid paraffin and a cellulose-based formula were administered. Complete gastrointestinal evacuation was achieved within 3 days, with no complications observed. This case emphasises the urgency of the early removal of concrete.PMID:38146189 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231220095 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 26, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xiaowen Qiu Fengyan Wang Tao Li Source Type: research
Unexpected trends of amoebic encephalitis in Pakistan
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 21:494755231220096. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220096. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnnual reported cases of Naegleria fowleri (NF), popularly known as brain eating amoeba, are becoming a huge challenge for Pakistani health authorities. Karachi has seen cases regularly up till the present but Lahore has not. The spread of this amoeba in non-chlorinated water is a major concern for the authorities. NF is an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater environments such as lakes, hot springs and poorly chlorinated swimming pools. It poses a significant risk during hot weather when water-related recreational act...
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 22, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Muhammad Yasir Fivzia Farooq Herekar Source Type: research
Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic test for the diagnosis of intestinal protozoan infections among patients attending a rural outreach outpatient department in Northern India
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 21:494755231219527. doi: 10.1177/00494755231219527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite great efforts, intestinal protozoan infections remain a significant healthcare concern worldwide. Although many point-of-care (POC) tests are increasingly being used, microscopic examination of stool specimens remains the mainstay for their diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings. We assessed the utility of rapid POC tests based on immunochromatography among patients from rural Northern India. A total of 78 patients were enrolled in the study. Out of nine specimens that tested positive for Giardia duoden...
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 22, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Salman Khan Arghya Das Mukesh Nandal Deepali Vashisth Ashima Jain Vidyarthi Bijay Ranjan Mirdha Source Type: research
Unexpected trends of amoebic encephalitis in Pakistan
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 21:494755231220096. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220096. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnnual reported cases of Naegleria fowleri (NF), popularly known as brain eating amoeba, are becoming a huge challenge for Pakistani health authorities. Karachi has seen cases regularly up till the present but Lahore has not. The spread of this amoeba in non-chlorinated water is a major concern for the authorities. NF is an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater environments such as lakes, hot springs and poorly chlorinated swimming pools. It poses a significant risk during hot weather when water-related recreational act...
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 22, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Muhammad Yasir Fivzia Farooq Herekar Source Type: research
Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic test for the diagnosis of intestinal protozoan infections among patients attending a rural outreach outpatient department in Northern India
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 21:494755231219527. doi: 10.1177/00494755231219527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite great efforts, intestinal protozoan infections remain a significant healthcare concern worldwide. Although many point-of-care (POC) tests are increasingly being used, microscopic examination of stool specimens remains the mainstay for their diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings. We assessed the utility of rapid POC tests based on immunochromatography among patients from rural Northern India. A total of 78 patients were enrolled in the study. Out of nine specimens that tested positive for Giardia duoden...
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 22, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Salman Khan Arghya Das Mukesh Nandal Deepali Vashisth Ashima Jain Vidyarthi Bijay Ranjan Mirdha Source Type: research
Unexpected trends of amoebic encephalitis in Pakistan
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 21:494755231220096. doi: 10.1177/00494755231220096. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnnual reported cases of Naegleria fowleri (NF), popularly known as brain eating amoeba, are becoming a huge challenge for Pakistani health authorities. Karachi has seen cases regularly up till the present but Lahore has not. The spread of this amoeba in non-chlorinated water is a major concern for the authorities. NF is an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater environments such as lakes, hot springs and poorly chlorinated swimming pools. It poses a significant risk during hot weather when water-related recreational act...
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 22, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Muhammad Yasir Fivzia Farooq Herekar Source Type: research
Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic test for the diagnosis of intestinal protozoan infections among patients attending a rural outreach outpatient department in Northern India
Trop Doct. 2023 Dec 21:494755231219527. doi: 10.1177/00494755231219527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite great efforts, intestinal protozoan infections remain a significant healthcare concern worldwide. Although many point-of-care (POC) tests are increasingly being used, microscopic examination of stool specimens remains the mainstay for their diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings. We assessed the utility of rapid POC tests based on immunochromatography among patients from rural Northern India. A total of 78 patients were enrolled in the study. Out of nine specimens that tested positive for Giardia duoden...
Source: Tropical Doctor - December 22, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Salman Khan Arghya Das Mukesh Nandal Deepali Vashisth Ashima Jain Vidyarthi Bijay Ranjan Mirdha Source Type: research
