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Case Report Open AccessAn Important Differential Diagnosis with Elevated D-Dimer: Acute Pulmonary Embolism or Aortic DissectionEkrem Sahan and Suzan SahanClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) or acute aortic dissection is one of the most serious clinical presentations at emergency department. Chest pain and elevated serum D-dimer level can be found in both APE and AAD. Echocardiography can be used as first line imaging modality for differential diagnosis. Computed tomography angiography is the main diagnostic test for APE and AAD. We aimed to emphasize differential diagnosis of chest pain with this case report. |
Case Report Open AccessSilver Nitrate in the Sphenoid Sinus following Nasal CauterizationJames Jordan Johnston, Dev Tandon, Tary Yin and Paul SimcockClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: A 68-year-old female who underwent bilateral Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in 2000 for chronic rhinosinusitis, presented with a one year history of recurrent headaches. The headaches were located particularly around the eyes, occurred weekly and improved with paracetamol. She also complained of anosmia and purulent rhinorrhea bilaterally. |
Case Report Open AccessAortic Mycotic Aneurysm - A Rare Cause, A Common Clinical PresentationNidia Pereira, Marta Pereira, Liliana Carneiro, Luis Miguel Afonso, Ana veloso and M Catarina TavaresClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Infected (mycotic) aneurysms (MA) are uncommon, and the aorta is the main vessel involved, with gram-positive bacteria being the most frequent causative agent. Their morbidity and mortality are important and an early diagnosis is challenging owing to their unspecified manifestations. |
Case Report Open AccessGallbladder Volvulus: An Uncommon Phenomenon: A Case Report and Review of the LiteraturePadmike Dayananda, Ramsh Dhamodaran Praba and Mohommed Rafaideen BalalClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Gallbladder volvulus (GV) is an uncommon cause for abdominal pain and occurs due to rotation of gall bladder on its mesentery along the axis of the cystic duct and the cystic artery. Although it is often misdiagnosed as acute cholecystitis (AC) before surgery, critical constellation of presenting signs and symptoms which guide the emergency physician and surgeon to accurate and timely diagnosis of GV before surgical intervention. |
Case Report Open AccessIntroduction of a Glove-Finger Extraction Option for Laparoscopic AppendectomyPadmike Dayananda, Jacinta Drew and Jacinta CoverClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: The cost of the procedure of laparoscopic appendectomy is significantly higher than that of open surgery. Costing includes instruments, duration of surgery, and the potential for requiring conversion to open. Reducing procedure costs in simple ways will better enable laparoscopic appendectomy to be cost-effective in Regional Hospitals. |
Case Report Open AccessArrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia with Phasic Elevation in Troponin LevelsApinya Bharmanee, Deemah Mahadin and Harinder R SinghClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is an inherited cardiomyopathy characterized by right ventricular structural abnormalities, dysfunction and ventricular tachycardia (VT) secondary to fibrofatty replacement of the myocardium. We report a male teenager with negative family history, presenting with sustained VT after sports practice. |
Case Report Open AccessA Case of Human Metapneumovirus Associated with Acute Haemorrhagic Oedema of InfancyPadmike Dayananda, Sabrina Barrett and Sathiyaseelan NairClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Acute Haemorrhagic oedema of infancy (AHOI) is a cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis, clinically characterized by the acute development of peripheral oedema and targetoid purpuric lesions on the face and extremities. It is commonly associated with Pneumococcal Bacteremia, CMV infection and Rotavirus infection. |
Case Report Open AccessPulmonary Hyalinizing Granuloma in the Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary CarcinomaFatih Uzer, I. Hicran Ozbudak, omer Ozbudak and Aykut CilliClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma (PHG) which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary nodules of unknown origin is a distinct fibrosing lesion of lung that occurs in middle-aged patients. It has been usually reported as case reports in the literature. Patients are usually symptomatic. We present the case which recognized during operation and determined rarely. |
Case Report Open AccessSunitinib Induced Cytopenia in Metastatic RCCAykut Bahceci, M Metin Seker, Turgut Kacan, Nalan Akgul Babacan, Birsen Yucel and M Asım GedikliClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Most malignant kidney tumors are renal tubular epithelium derived adenocarcinomas and referred to as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Kidney cancer accounts for 3-4% of adult cancers and one third of the overall cases of RCC are diagnosed at the advanced stages of the disease. RCC is a chemo-radioresistant cancer. Therefore, immunomodulatory agents and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) are commonly used in the treatment of mRCC. |
Case Report Open AccessRhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis in Immunocompetent Young Patient: Case ReportRabab Taha, Talal Almteri, Nizar bahabri and Hani AlmoallimClin Med Rev Case Rep Volume 5, Issue 3Abstract: Mucormycosis is an invasive infection in immunocompromised host. It can lead to a devastating rhino-orbital-cerebral involvement with detrimental consequences. This disease is mainly caused by member of the family Mucoraceae that include Rhizopus, Rhizomucor, Mucor and Lichtheimia (formerly Absdia). This infection classically affects immunocompromised patients. The most common site of this infection in immunocompromised patients related to the pattern of the associated disease. In patients with malignancy, the lungs are the more likely to be affected, while diabetic patients are more likely to have sino-orbital disease. |
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