Dengue is a significant global health concern, primarily prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, affecting approximately 400 million people annually worldwide. This case report highlights the emergence of dengue in South Florida and raises concerns about the possibility of a local transmission. Unlike most cases, the patients discussed had not recently traveled, prompting the need for further investigation into the local transmission of dengue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntussusception in adults is rare and is often associated with a pathologic lead point. While colonic adenocarcinoma is a common cause, well-differentiated colonic neuroendocrine tumors are exceedingly rare. We present a unique case of an ileocolic intussusception due to a distal ascending colonic neuroendocrine tumor, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges and importance of prompt intervention.
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