Publications by authors named "Magesh Kumar S"
Acquired Factor XIII (FXIII) deficiency is a rare condition often associated with underlying medical conditions or medications. We present a case of a 23-year-old male, who presented with prolonged bleeding from a traumatic ulcer site on his left leg. Initial laboratory investigations revealed a severe deficiency in FXIII activity (30%) and antigen levels (25%), with no evidence of congenital disorders or other underlying pathologies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological disorder arising from thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, characterized by a classic triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and altered mental status. While it is more common in males, it can occur in various contexts, including pregnancy. Leptospirosis, a zoonotic infection, can co-occur with other illnesses such as scrub typhus.
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- IgA nephropathy, or Berger's disease, is marked by IgA deposits in the kidney and can lead to serious conditions like rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mainly known for liver issues but can also cause renal problems; however, IgA nephropathy linked to HCV is rare.
- A case study of a 24-year-old man with untreated HCV showed serious kidney issues leading to a diagnosis of IgA nephropathy, but treatment improved his condition, highlighting the need for awareness and early intervention in HCV-related kidney complications.
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- - Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) mimics cancer and is a severe kidney infection, while Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (PVS) is characterized by swallowing difficulties, low iron levels, and esophageal webs.
- - A case study of a 53-year-old woman with past kidney stones who exhibited symptoms indicating both XGP and PVS underscores the complexity of diagnosing these overlapping conditions.
- - The case illustrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and management, highlighting the links between chronic infections, malnutrition, and the development of neoplasms.
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- Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disease mostly seen in older people, which can sometimes cause heart problems.
- A 46-year-old woman with high blood pressure got a serious heart issue called complete heart block while also having bullous pemphigoid.
- Doctors treated her by putting in a special device to help her heart and giving her medicine to control her skin condition.