Portomesenteric venous thrombosis: a community hospital experience with 103 consecutive patients.

Background: Portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) is uncommon but associated with ischemic bowel and mortality.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of PMVT in a community setting and evaluate current diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Methods: Medical records of consecutive patients admitted to a community-based hospital diagnosed with PMVT were reviewed.

Lamotrigine-induced aseptic meningitis: a case report.

Aseptic meningitis could be a rare side effect of lamotrigine. Aseptic meningitis is a clinical condition where symptoms, signs and laboratory findings are consistent with meningeal inflammation but routine bacterial cultures are negative. Clinical presentation of aseptic meningitis is similar to bacterial meningitis with prominent symptoms of fever, headache and neck stiffness.