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Systemic lupus erythematosus associated with development of macrophage activation syndrome and disseminated aspergillosis
CONCLUSIONS: Four features of this case merit discussion, including the: 1) infrequent association of SLE with MAS; 2) short interval between SLE diagnosis and critical illness; 3) manifestation of fungal tracheobronchitis with airway obstruction; and 4) lack of response to antifungal treatment while receiving ECMO.PMID:37349668 | DOI:10.1007/s12630-023-02506-2
Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - June 22, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Vorakamol Phoophiboon Paula Brown Karen E A Burns Source Type: research

Recurrent cerebellar infarction associated with hereditary heterozygous protein C deficiency in a 35-year-old woman: A case report and genetic study on the pedigree.
In conclusion, the clinical manifestations of hereditary PROC deficiency may vary between individuals. The heterozygous mutation locus c.565C>T on the PROC gene is associated with thrombophilia. Awareness of the association between natural anticoagulants and thrombophilia may promote the prevention and therapy of stroke. PMID: 30210609 [PubMed]
Source: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine - September 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Exp Ther Med Source Type: research

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in A Patient with Sj ögren's Syndrome with Atypical Antibodies: A Case Report.
CONCLUSION: This case reports the relationship between cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and Sjögren's syndrome. It is necessary to screen autoimmune disorders in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis that present with no common risk factors of venous thrombosis in order to prevent inappropriate management, and potentially adverse outcomes. PMID: 27854095 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - November 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Acta Neurol Taiwan Source Type: research