Publications by authors named "Rania Al Asmar"

Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) deposition in the joints, often referred to as pseudogout, can lead to debilitating arthritis. Rare cases of pseudogout associated with bisphosphonate therapy have been reported in the literature, although the mechanism for this remains unclear. We report a case of a 53-year-old female who developed an acute pseudogout attack following administration of zoledronic acid for treatment of osteoporosis.

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Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a virus known to cause mild infection in children. In adults, HHV-6 reactivation has been described in immunocompromised individuals.Rarely, viral reactivation occurs in immunocompetent adults causing significant disease and morbidity.

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Article Synopsis
  • Clopidogrel is commonly prescribed for patients after coronary stenting, but concerns arise regarding its use during thoracocentesis.
  • An 85-year-old male with multiple health issues experienced complications including hemorrhagic shock after multiple small-bore thoracocentesis procedures while on clopidogrel.
  • The case highlights the potential bleeding risks during such procedures and suggests considering alternative strategies or temporary cessation of clopidogrel when necessary.
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Tracheal tumors remain one of the most interesting and challenging respiratory tumors. Usually, with the more invasive histologic subtypes, cancer has already invaded surrounding structures at the time of diagnosis. We present an unusual case of primary tracheal squamous cell carcinoma with an extensive mucosal spread at the time of diagnosis without any invasion of surrounding organs or distant metastasis.

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