Publications by authors named "J Leoni"
Background: Dural hemangiomas are a relatively rare form of intracranial mass, as hemangiomas tend to present in bone or as intraparenchymal lesions and only around 5%-13% have been reported to originate from the dura mater. Here, the authors present the case of a 46-year-old female who underwent craniotomy for a suspected convexity meningioma resection, which was unexpectedly found to be a dural capillary hemangioma.
Observations: The patient was a 46-year-old female who presented with a left frontal intracranial mass found incidentally and showed significant growth over 4 years.
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- Vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) is a rare but severe spinal infection, accounting for 3%-5% of all osteomyelitis cases, with specific risk factors like age, diabetes, and IV drug use.
- A 54-year-old woman with several health issues developed VO after a fall, initially treated with IV antibiotics, but ultimately required complex surgery due to her deteriorating condition.
- The case emphasizes the necessity for tailored surgical techniques and interdisciplinary care in managing VO, particularly for high-risk patients with complicated medical histories.
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- * A study conducted at Luigi Sacco Hospital from May 2021 to September 2023 reviewed 1802 VAD placements, identifying 54 CRBSI cases, with Candida spp. detected in about 30% of those infections, indicating a prevalence of 3.05%.
- * The findings revealed a concerning link between Candida spp. CRBSIs and higher rates of COVID-19
Background: Heart transplant recipients are at a high-risk of complications from the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) infection. Heart transplant recipients are a special group of persistently immunosuppressed people, and COVID-19 may cause them to experience an unpredictable course of infection, with a risk of hospitalization occurring well beyond their initial infection period. The seriousness of COVID-19 disease in heart transplant recipients emphasizes how vital it is to refer patients promptly and early to specialized heart transplant centers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) is a rare disorder characterized by persistent elevation of eosinophils, leading to multi-organ infiltration and damage. Eosinophilic Myocarditis (EM) is one of its severe complications contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Herein, we describe the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of EM, emphasizing the significance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management.
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