Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Mimicking Pneumonia in a Young Adult.

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Lung adenocarcinoma is a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer. On computed tomography (CT) it can appear as ground glass nodules, consolidative opacity, or solid mass lesions located in the periphery.

Correction: A Case Report of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy With Myxedema Coma.

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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) With Sigmoid Volvulus (SV): Lost Hours Are Lost Lives.

Normal intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) ranges from 0 to 5, and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) occurs when a sustained IAP >20 mmHg causes organ dysfunction. ACS mainly occurs in patients who are critically ill. It occurs due to an injury or disease in the abdomen or pelvic area, including trauma, abdominal surgery, acute pancreatitis, pancreatic ileus, volvulus, fecal impaction, and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

A Case Report of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy With Myxedema Coma.

The exact pathogenesis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) or broken heart syndrome is unclear. However, it is known to be a stress-induced cardiomyopathy. There are multiple causes of TC, and thyroid dysfunction is supposed to be one of the causes.

A Case of Delayed Treatment in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Presenting as Hemiplegia in an Elderly Female.

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a degenerative disease of the spine that occurs mainly in the elderly, along with age-related changes in the spine. It has a varied presentation, from nonspecific paraesthesia and neck pain to hemiplegia and paraplegia, even quadriplegia, due to the compression of the cervical spine or nerves in the spinal canal or foramina. The diagnosis is often delayed, and cases may present as acute worsening and even hemiplegia mimicking stroke following trauma or neck manipulation.

An Interesting Case of Mixed Dust Pneumoconiosis With Progressive Massive Fibrosis and Cor Pulmonale in a South American Farmer.

Pneumoconiosis is an occupational disease found in workers with environmental exposure to organic and inorganic dust, as in mining, sandblasting, pottery, stone masonry, and farming. The inflammatory response of the lung to respirable dust causes the formation of macules, nodules, and fibrosis, and higher silica content in inhaled dust is associated with increased fibrosis. Mixed dust pneumoconiosis (MDP) is characterized by exposure to dust containing 10-20% silica, and its lung imaging show irregular opacities.

A Case Report of Severe Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Due to Accelerated Hypertension in a Young Patient.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) refers to white matter vasogenic edema primarily affecting the brain's posterior occipital and parietal lobes, causing acute neurological symptoms like headaches, visual symptoms, seizures, and altered mental status. We present the case of a 32-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension, altered mental status, and left-sided weakness. He had a rapid neurological decline, and a computed tomography (CT) head showed blurring of gray-white matter interfaces in the right posterior parietal lobe, suggesting infarction or PRES.

A Rare Case of Horseshoe Kidney With Multiple Atrial Myxomas Presenting as Cerebrovascular Accident.

Myxomas are benign tumors of mesenchymal origin, containing a few pluripotent cells in the myxomatous stroma. They usually present at 30-40 years of age and are more common in females than males. These tumors mostly arise in the atria and protrude into the atrial lumen.

Combined Oral Contraceptives Bringing to Light May-Thurner Syndrome.

May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a relatively uncommon clinical condition characterized by venous blockage in the left lower leg. Compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery and the underlying vertebral body causes obstruction. We report a case of MTS with extensive venous thrombosis in a 44-year-old female who remained clinically silent until she used combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) for more than three years.

Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Life-Threatening Infection Due to Clostridium Species.

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), soft tissue infections, are rare but rapidly progressive and life-threatening infections with high morbidity and mortality rates. Early detection and intervention by physicians are paramount in mortality prevention. We present a case report of a 77-year-old female who presented with extensive NF due to a Clostridium septicum infection.

Statin Induced Autoimmune Necrotizing Myopathy (SIANM): An Alarming Adverse Event of a Familiar Medication.

Statins are a widely prescribed medication that lowers serum cholesterol by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, a rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis. Myopathy is one of the well-known adverse effects of statins, mainly when prescribed with the fibrates. However, statin-induced autoimmune necrotizing myopathy (SIANM) is an infrequent and severe complication.

A Rare Case of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in a Nulliparous Female With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) and Polycystic Liver Disease (PLD).

Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is a condition that most often occurs in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and less commonly as isolated liver disease. The presence of both conditions has proven to be a therapeutic challenge. Patients with ADPKD can suffer from significant renal and extra-renal complications and symptoms as a result of space-occupying cysts from polycystic kidney and liver enlargement.