Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm without Cutaneous Manifestation: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND As an uncommon malignancy with the highest prevalence in the elderly population, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm or BPDCN is a hematologic disorder with unknown pathogenesis and devastating outcomes. This neoplasm usually manifests in the skin but can also involve the bone marrow, and less frequently the central nervous system (CNS). However, it does not exclude other organs and can even be associated with other malignancies.

Cholecystitis Masquerading as Cardiac Chest Pain: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Cope's sign is the association of bradycardia with symptoms of acute cholecystitis, which can occur due to a vagal cardiobiliary reflex. The clinical and electrocardiographic changes of bradycardia or complete heart block can mimic the presentation of acute coronary syndrome. This report highlights the unique possibility that bradycardia in patients with abdominal pain and gallstones can be due to this reflex.

Presentation of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma with Shoulder Pain: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of aggressive lymphoid malignancy, which can present with an array of clinical features. DLBCL is notorious for having the highest rate of mortality in the developed areas of the world among the non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). Although lymph node involvement is most commonly encountered, extranodal occurrence is also seen in up to 30% of the cases with involvement of structures such as the skin, lung, gastrointestinal tract, and musculoskeletal tissues.

Serum magnesium levels and its correlation with level of control in patients with asthma: A hospital-based, cross-sectional, prospective study.

Context: Magnesium (Mg) is an intracellular cation which takes part in various functions including smooth muscle contractility. Studies have shown that serum Mg level has no significant effect on asthma severity. There are only sparse data on the effect of serum Mg level on asthma control.

Infection at Umbilical Hernioplasty Site.

Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) are a group of rapidly growing mycobacteria and are generally considered to be of low virulence. Of late, there has been an increase in incidence of infections due to these organisms. Among them, are the common species which have been identified.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Myasthenia Gravis: An Unusual Association.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic fibrosing lung condition with high morbidity and mortality, accounting for about 25% of the cases of interstitial lung diseases. It usually has a progressive course resulting in death due to respiratory failure. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease, caused by antibody mediated activity against acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction.