Publications by authors named "Anca Toma"

Primary liposarcoma of the breast is an uncommon soft tissue malignant tumor, comprising only 0.003% of all malignant breast tumors. The main differential diagnosis of this mass consists of malignant phyllodes tumor and metaplastic breast carcinoma.

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Adderall is one of the most commonly prescribed stimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although safe and effective when clinically indicated at the appropriate dose, stimulant misuse may lead to serious adverse effects. We report a 29-year-old male with a diagnosis of ADHD who took more than the recommended therapeutic dose of Adderall prescribed by his psychiatrist.

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Few existing cases of closed-eye visual hallucinations have been reported. These rare perceptual disturbances are distinct from open-eye visual hallucinations, as observed in Charles Bonnet syndrome. This case report discusses a 35-year-old male who presented with closed-eye visual hallucinations 24 hours before severe alcohol withdrawal.

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The clinical presentations of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and malignant catatonia (MC) are similar, posing a diagnostic challenge. Here, we present a 58-year-old Caucasian male who presented to the emergency department with an altered mental state, fever, tachycardia, and rigidity. Labs were remarkable for elevated creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and leukocytosis.

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Initial coin offerings (ICOs) are one of the several by-products in the world of the cryptocurrencies. Start-ups and existing businesses are turning to alternative sources of capital as opposed to classical channels like banks or venture capitalists. They can offer the inner value of their business by selling "tokens," i.

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