Publications by authors named "Rangin Haji Rahman"

Withdrawal-emergent dyskinesia is a movement disorder that emerges following sudden discontinuation or rapid taper of antipsychotic medication. It is infrequently identified and typically resolves within a few weeks from symptom onset. This case report describes a unique case of reversible oral dyskinesia in a 13-year-old male in the context of concurrent neuroleptic withdrawal and stimulant titration.

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Beer potomania is a unique condition characterized by hyponatremia secondary to excessive beer drinking and low daily solute intake. We report a case of a 41-year-old African American female with multiple comorbidities, notably alcohol use disorder, who was initially treated for hypertensive emergency and was subsequently found to be hyponatremic during the same visit. Beer potomania was suspected as a leading etiology of hyponatremia.

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  • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition where poor blood flow in the legs leads to swelling, discomfort, and various skin issues due to faulty valves in the veins.
  • A case study details a 67-year-old man who came to the emergency room with severe skin problems, including ulcers and thickened skin, resulting from CVI and a secondary infection.
  • The treatment involved prevention measures for blood clots, surgical removal of damaged tissue, and addressing the infection, emphasizing the need for proper long-term care for CVI to avoid serious health complications.
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Lead poisoning is a harmful condition, potentially resulting in irreversible impairments in neurocognition and behavioral development in the pediatric population. Rarely, life-threatening complications may ensue. We report a case of an asymptomatic four-year-old patient presenting with elevated lead levels (74.

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Spigelian hernia is a rare type of ventral hernia with an incidence of 0.1-2%. We report a case of a non-strangulated left lower quadrant spigelian hernia and its management.

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Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI), pneumoperitoneum, and ascites are radiographic findings that may be incidental or associated with severe bowel compromise. Asymptomatic patients with benign PI, pneumoperitoneum, or ascites are often observed or treated conservatively. However, these findings are concerning in symptomatic patients and often require surgical consultation and urgent surgical intervention Approximately 15% of PI cases are idiopathic, and 85% are secondary due to an underlying pathology including but not limited to pulmonary disease, autoimmune disease, drug-induced sources, gastrointestinal disease, infectious sources, and iatrogenic sources.

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