Acute Pancreatitis, Shock, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome in Scrub Typhus.

Scrub typhus is an endemic disease caused by the bites of infected chiggers (larval mites) harboring causative bacteria . Acute pancreatitis is a rare but occasionally fatal complication of scrub typhus infection caused by vascular and perivascular inflammation of the pancreas.A 34-year-old female presented with severe epigastric pain and multiple episodes of vomiting.

Esophageal Actinomycosis in an Immunocompetent Patient Mimicking Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Unlabelled: Esophageal actinomycosis is a rare occurrence that presents a diagnostic challenge due to its vague clinical picture. The common symptoms include dysphagia, odynophagia and epigastric pain. These symptoms, although alarming, are usually non-specific.

Multiple Neonatal Teeth in a Preterm Neonate: A Case Report.

Prematurity and low birth weight are significantly associated with delayed dentition. Few cases of the eruption of a tooth immediately at or after birth in preterm neonates have been reported in the literature, although this is a rare presentation. The aetiology of this rare biological aberration is yet to be established but has been associated with hereditary predilection, nutritional factor, endocrine causes, infection, and some syndromes.

Macrophage Activation Syndrome secondary to Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Case Report.

Macrophage activation syndrome is a rare but a life threatening condition commonly associated with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Its clinical presentation includes fever, hepatosplenomegaly, hypertriglyceridemia, hypofibrinogenemia, hyperferritinemia and impaired liver enzymes. The symptoms are alarming yet non-specific and often lead to a delayed diagnosis.

Pneumothorax in a Preterm Neonate: A Case Report.

A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lung and chest wall. Although this condition commonly occurs in adults, it can also present as complication in neonates requiring assisted ventilation and has high morbidity and mortality. Chest tube placement and needle drainage are some common approaches in management.