Publications by authors named "John Allonce"
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are rare benign mesenchymal neoplasms composed of myofibroblastic cells intermixed with an inflammatory infiltrate of cells including plasma cells, lymphocytes, and histiocytes. These tumors are commonly seen in children and are rare in adults. Management of these tumors is challenging due to their unpredictable behavior.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtypical Presentation of Ziprasidone-Induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Report.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The patient exhibited atypical NMS symptoms, lacking classic signs like high fever and very high creatine kinase levels, which delayed his diagnosis and required extensive testing.
- * Treatment with lorazepam proved effective, emphasizing the need for awareness of unusual NMS presentations when using second-generation antipsychotics and the importance of personalized treatment strategies.
() has evolved as a prominent pathogen, with nontypeable strains (NTHi) emerging as a leading cause of invasive disease, particularly among the elderly. Since the introduction of B (Hib) vaccine, invasive infection has shifted from children with Hib to the elderly with NTHi. NTHi affects those primarily with predisposing factors such as an immunocompromised state, CSF leakage, or ENT infections.
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