Background/objective: A thrombosed internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm mimicking a pituitary adenoma can be catastrophic if unrecognized. We report a unique case of the rare presentation of ICA aneurysms masquerading as pituitary adenomas, which can preserve pituitary function when treated early.
Case Report: A 54-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, aortic valve replacement, and stroke presented with sudden onset severe headache and left eye pain.
Background Patient satisfaction is one of the key indicators of health care quality. We aim to identify patient's needs and expectations in a breast cancer clinic to provide patient-centered care and better overall satisfaction. Methods A 17-item survey was administered to 110 patients at a breast cancer clinic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultiple myeloma (MM) infrequently involves the central nervous system (CNS). The usual sites of involvement are skull and meninges; however, intracranial tumors are exceedingly rare. We report the case of a 60-year-old female who presented to our center for the complaint of recurrent syncope.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF. , an anaerobic Gram-negative bacillus, is a rare cause of opportunistic infections affecting premature infants to seniors. We present a 34-year-old man who was presented for the management of diabetic ketoacidosis and developed bacteremia after one week of hospitalization.
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