Tumor mimicking cervicocranial actinomycosis with intracranial extension- a diagnosic dillema-first case report in somalia.

Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection characterized by nonspecific clinical and radiological manifestations. It often presents in cervicofacial, abdominopelvic, and thoracopulmonary forms, with cervicofacial being the most common. The extensive differential diagnosis and vague clinical and radiological features contribute to diagnostic challenges.

Diagnostic Challenges and Management Strategies for Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis Induced by Snake Bite Envenomation: A Case Report from Somalia.

Introduction: Snakebite is a serious and potentially fatal public health concern, especially in tropical and subtropical regions, leading to severe complications. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified snakebite as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) in 2017 and launched a global campaign in 2019 with the goal of halving the number of snakebite-related deaths and disability cases by half by the year 2030.

Case Presentation: A 26-year-old farmer male presented with a snake bite and soon developed neurological complications, including diplopia, seizures, and altered mental status with Glasgow coma scale(GCS) of 11 out of 15.

A challenging case presentation of multiple system atrophy cerebellar type: A rare case report from Somalia.

Multiple system atrophy is a rare and quickly progressing neurological condition characterized by autonomic failure, parkinsonism, or cerebellar ataxia. It is classified into two subtypes: MSA with predominant parkinsonism (MSA-P) and MSA with predominant cerebellar ataxia (MSA-C). We are presenting here a 54-year-old male with parkinsonism, ataxia, and dysarthria.

Perforated Meckel's diverticulum in a 6-day-old neonate: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Meckel's diverticulum is The most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, Meckel's diverticulum, affects around 2 % of the general population. Meckel's diverticulum symptoms in the newborn stage are quite uncommon.

Case Presentation: A male newborn, aged 6 days, was brought to our hospital due to recurrent episodes of vomiting during nursing and fever.

Bilateral supernumerary kidney with an obstructive calculus: An extremely rare case report and literature review.

Bilateral supernumerary kidneys and associated urinary stone disease are rarely seen in clinical practice, and only three cases have been reported in the literature to date. We report a 15-year-old male patient having a bilateral supernumerary kidney with an obstructive left ureteric stone successfully managed with retrograde intrarenal surgery. Stones in such anomalous kidneys pose a challenge for the urologist, and imaging is essential for surgical intervention planning.

Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis in a Healthy Female Child: Case Report.

Mucormycosis is a potentially fatal condition with a high mortality rate, particularly when there is extra nasal involvement, and it is rare for patients with fungal brain disease to survive. It mostly affects patients who are metabolically or immunologically compromised, which constitutes one of the three classical stages of the progression of Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM). Stage I: infection of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses; Stage II: orbital involvement; Stage III: cerebral involvement.

A case report and treatment considerations for pyogenic liver abscess with biliary fistula.

Introduction And Importance: Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the formation of space-occupying lesions within the liver parenchyma. Despite advancements in diagnostic imaging and antibiotic therapies, complications such as biliary fistula formation can arise, posing challenges in management.

Case Presentation: This case study presents a 23-year-old male patient with PLA complicated by a biliary fistula.

Isolated Inferior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis in Young Patient: Rare Case Report.

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a less common type of stroke, mostly in young patients. The majority of these cases are due to thrombosis of superior sagittal sinus and transverse sinus. Isolated thrombosis of the inferior sagittal sinus is very rare.

Lemierre Syndrome: Incidental Finding of Forgotten Fatal Disease as a Complication of Ludwig's Angina.

Lemierre syndrome (LS) is a rare, life-threatening complication of oropharyngeal infections associated with septicemia and internal jugular thrombosis. Internal jugular vein thrombosis is an uncommon disease associated with central vein catheterization, intravenous drug abuse, hypercoagulability, trauma to the neck, infection, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and systemic infections. Here, we highlight a case of a 62-year-old women who presented progressively worsening neck swelling for three weeks, shortness of breath, and fever for four days.

Pattern of Neurological Disorders among Patients Evaluated in the Emergency Department; Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Neurologic disorders are common reasons for emergency consultations. Most neurologic disorders seen in the emergency department (ED) are life-threatening and require urgent treatment. The goal of this study is to investigate the pattern of neurological disorders among patients evaluated in the ED.

Penetrating brain injury caused by tired bullet: First report from Somalia.

Background: Brain injuries caused by a tired bullet can range from headaches to severe brain injury and death. The question which poses a dilemma is whether extraction of retained bullets could decrease the late complications. This study aims to investigate the radiological findings, the neurological status of the patients, and different modalities of management for craniocerebral tired bullet injury.

Lemierre's syndrome with cranial epidural abscess complication: A case report.

Introduction: Lemierre's syndrome is a rare disease typically manifested by thrombophlebitis of the jugular vein and septic embolism following a history of oropharyngeal infection. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the causative agent of Lemierre syndrome, commonly known as post-anginal sepsis.

Case Presentation: We reported a 24-year-old male who came to the emergency department complaining of a history of a sore throat, fever, malaise, fever, and neck swelling with a normal consciousness level.

Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Among Patients with Heart Failure at a Tertiary Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Introduction: Thyroid disease is an independent predictor of heart failure in patients. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among patients with heart failure in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Methods: From January 2019 to January 2021, a total of 250 patients diagnosed with heart failure admitted to the cardiology outpatient and emergency departments were evaluated retrospectively.

Magnetic resonance imaging findings of intracranial tuberculoma patients in a tertiary hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia: A retrospective study.

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a fatal disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.TB) with over eight million annual mortality reported worldwide attributed to the disease's direct or indirect effects. Among the most severe form of M.

Intestinal obstruction in a child with massive ascariasis and associated acute appendicitis: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Ascaris lumbricoides is a parasitic roundworm that spread through feces-oral routes and is endemic in many nations with poor sanitation.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 6-year-old boy who arrived in the emergency room with abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting. Physical examination revealed abdominal distension, absence of bowel sounds, and abdominal tenderness.

A case of sirenomelia associated with atrial septal defect: A rare case report.

Introduction: and importance: Sirenomelia is a life-threatening condition caused by a rare developmental abnormality. According to the research, the incidence of sirenomelia is estimated to be between 1.5 and 4.

Severe Hypercalcemia as an Initial Presentation of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Background: It is extremely rare for hypercalcemia to appear as the first symptom of hepatocellular carcinoma. Instead, it occurs primarily as a paraneoplastic manifestation after the disease is already diagnosed.

Methods: In this report, we describe a 55-year-old woman who presented with symptoms of acute severe hypercalcemia and was negative for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C virus antibodies.

Rare case cystic scrotal lymphangioma presented as a hydrocele.

Introduction And Importance: Cystic scrotal lymphangiomas are very uncommon lesions caused by congenital lymphatic malformation. These tumors are usually located in the neck and axilla, occasionally in the mediastinum, retroperitoneum, and thigh. The scrotum and perineum are the least frequented sites.

Infrequent cause of small bowel obstruction in a child: A lemon.

Introduction: Small bowel obstruction in children induced by phytobezoar impaction is reported here. Bezoars are classified into four types: phytobezoars, trichobezoars, pharmacobezoars, and lactobezoars. We present here the first case of lemon shelves induced by small intestinal obstruction without previous gastrointestinal surgery and diagnosis was made erect abdominal x-ray.

Ovarian Torsion Due to Mature Cystic Teratoma During the Early Postpartum Period: A Rare Case Report.

Mature cystic teratoma (MCT) is a benign and unilateral ovarian neoplasm usually seen in premenopausal women. Its most common complication, torsion, is a well-known cause of acute abdominal pain. However, it is rare in the early postpartum period.

Cancer Incidence and Distribution at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Somalia from 2017 to 2020: An Initial Report of 1306 Cases.

Purpose: To determine the type, frequency and distribution of all cancers in Somalia from 2017 to 2020.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective and descriptive study included the review of a total of 5238 pathology reports obtained from the medical records of the Somalia Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Education and Research Hospital. Patient characteristics, lesion localization, and histopathology were recorded.

An unusual combination of persistent silent truncus arteriosus Type-II with ascending aortic aneurysm.

Truncus arteriosus (TA) is a relatively uncommon cyanotic congenital cardiac anomaly accounting for 1.3% of all congenital cardiac malformations. TA associated with an ascending aortic aneurysm is an extremely rare congenital cardiovascular abnormality.

Doppler ultrasound diagnosis of brachial artery injury due to blunt trauma: A Case Report.

The brachial artery is the most common injured vessel in the upper extremity. Although vascular injury following blunt trauma is rare, it is a condition to be considered because it can easily be overlooked unless the clinician has a high suspicion. In this paper, we present a blunt trauma case with brachial arterial injury, upper extremity ischemia, and the need for urgent management to salvage the limb.