Publications by authors named "Hasnain Hamid"
A Challenging Diagnosis of Huntington's Disease With Mild Clinical Features: Case Report.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A case study of a 38-year-old Pashtun man illustrates the challenges of diagnosing HD due to his mild symptoms, lack of family history, and the disease's lower prevalence in his region, complicating the clinical picture.
- * This case emphasizes the need for heightened awareness of HD in patients with chorea, regardless of parental history, and highlights the importance of researching HD's prevalence and diagnosis barriers globally, especially in underrepresented areas.
Background: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare hereditary condition characterized by gastrointestinal polyps and pigmented oral lesions. The case contributes to a deeper understanding of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and underscores the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration for accurate diagnosis and tailored therapeutic strategies.
Case Description: We present a case of a 15-year-old Afghan female patient with multiple polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract and mucocutaneous pigmentation.
Introduction And Importance: Chylous ascites, characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the peritoneal cavity, presents a significant diagnostic and management challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 63-year-old female with acute abdominal pain who was initially diagnosed with acute perforated appendicitis. During open surgery, Chylous ascites was found with normal appendix and bulky pancrease with surrounding fluid accumulation.