Troponinemia in Patients With Diabetic Ketoacidosis Without Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Ischemic myocardial injury in a diabetes mellitus (DM) patient can be a trigger or a complication of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This case series examines the phenomenon of elevated troponin levels in patients with DKA in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Two out of three cases showed ST-segment elevation on electrocardiogram (EKG).

A Green Surprise: Bilateral Bilious Pleural Effusion Secondary to Esophageal Rupture-A Case Report.

Bilothorax, an exudative pleural effusion due to the accumulation of bile. It is also called cholethorax or thoracobilia and was initially reported in 1971. Here, we report a rare case of an elderly male presenting with bilateral bilothorax due to esophageal rupture.

Shorter antitubercular therapy for extrapulmonary tuberculosis - a case report.

Introduction: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) adds to India's significant economic burden, with pericardial effusion being a potentially fatal complication. This case report highlights the need for early diagnosis and the feasibility of shorter-duration treatment for EPTB in developing countries.

Presentation: This case report describes a 19-year-old male from Southeast Asia who had a history of bronchiectasis involving the left lower lobe and the right middle lobe, which was cystic in nature, as well as multiple episodes of non-tuberculous pneumonia.

Malignant Ossifying Fibromyxoid Tumor of the Chest Wall Metastasized to the Lung Even After Complete Resectioning of the Primary Tumor - A Case Report and a Comprehensive Review.

An ossifying fibromyxoid tumor is a soft tissue neoplasm with ambiguous differentiation and low metastatic potential. Most cases involve the lower extremities, followed by the trunk, the upper extremities, and the head and neck region. It mainly arises in 40-70 years of age, and men dominate the disease's gender distribution.

Atypical Immunologic Manifestations of COVID-19: a Case Report and Narrative Review.

COVID-19 usually presents with classic signs and symptoms, but it can involve multiple systems in atypical cases. SARS-CoV-2 has a complex interaction with the host immune system leading to atypical manifestations. In our case, a 32-year-old male patient presented with fatigue, sores on hands and feet, headache, productive cough with blood-tinged mucus, conjunctival hyperemia, purpuric rash on hands and feet, and splinter hemorrhages of fingernails for 2 weeks.

Uncommon Presentation of Undiagnosed B-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder as Nodular Pulmonary Amyloidosis.

B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders are characterized by the accumulation of mature B lymphocytes in the bone marrow, lymphoid tissues, and/or peripheral blood. They can cause amyloid deposits in the lungs. In rare cases, lung nodules can be the first sign of this disorder.

Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation.

Objectives: To assess the impact of percutaneous dilational tracheostomy in coronavirus disease 2019 patients requiring mechanical ventilation and the risk for healthcare providers.

Design: Prospective cohort study; patients were enrolled between March 11, and April 29, 2020. The date of final follow-up was July 30, 2020.

Novel Percutaneous Tracheostomy for Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19.

Background: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a worldwide pandemic, with many patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Tracheostomy is not recommended by current guidelines as it is considered a superspreading event owing to aerosolization that unduly risks health care workers.

Methods: Patients with severe COVID-19 who were on mechanical ventilation for 5 days or longer were evaluated for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy.

Case of Missing Plastic: Foreign Body Bronchiectasis.

Bronchiectasis is a well-known entity where the airways abnormally dilate losing their natural function. Most common causes of non-cytic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the middle age group include secondary immunodeficiency, aspiration, and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). Obstructive foreign body is an uncommon cause of bronchiectasis and is often a missed diagnosis in a localized disease.