Publications by authors named "A Hokama"
Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare cause of surgical emergency and is difficult to diagnose. We present a case of IFTT in a 14-year-old girl who presented with an acute abdomen. Based on the clinical and computed tomographic findings, an initial diagnosis of ovarian torsion was considered.
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- A 36-year-old man experienced severe abdominal pain after eating raw fish, leading to a CT scan which indicated thickening of the gastric wall, raising suspicion for gastric anisakiasis.
- The endoscopy confirmed the presence of three Anisakis larvae in the gastric wall, which were successfully removed, alleviating the man's symptoms.
- Anisakiasis is an increasing global concern caused by consuming undercooked seafood; awareness among healthcare providers and proper seafood preparation is essential for prevention.
Amyloid light chain and amyloid A protein, two types of gastrointestinal amyloidosis.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
December 2024
We have encountered rare cases of two types of gastrointestinal amyloidosis, amyloid light chain (AL) type and amyloid A protein (AA) type. Case 1: An 83-year-old man developed hematochezia after percutaneous coronary intervention. CT scans showed wall thickening of the colon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn 82-year-old woman presented with painless hematochezia. Colonoscopy revealed a submucosal tumor-like mass in the cecum. The appendiceal orifice was identified in the center of the prominence, showing the volcano sign.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 17-year-old man with ulcerative colitis (UC) presented to our hospital with neck pain and fever after vomiting. On examination, a snowflake sensation was noted in the neck. A chest radiograph showed extensive subcutaneous emphysema in the chest.
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