Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare and debilitating condition characterized by severe facial pain, often caused by the compression or irritation of the trigeminal nerve. Although trigeminal neuralgia caused by petrous bone lesions is uncommon, it can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. In this case report, we describe a 40-year-old female with a five-year history of severe facial pain diagnosed as trigeminal neuralgia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbdominal compartment syndrome is a rare emergency condition characterized by the development of organ dysfunction due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Gynecologic conditions are an uncommon etiology of abdominal compartment syndrome. We report a case of a 35-year-old woman who presented with severe abdominal pain and vomiting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Thyroid nodules are very common. However, the majority of thyroid nodules are benign. Ultrasound is the first-line imaging investigation of choice for thyroid nodules.
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