Splenic Infarct Masquerading as Myocardial Infarction.

Splenic infarction is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain. Diabetes increases the risk of blood vessel occlusion and consequent tissue infarction due to blood vessel abnormalities such as atherosclerosis or thrombosis. Systemic thromboembolism secondary to myocardial infarction is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.

Tuberculous meningitis initially manifesting as acute areflexic paraparesis: A case report.

Key Clinical Message: TBM has a very high rate of adverse sequelae if not treated immediately. Diagnosing can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms with other disease processes, and diagnostic tests are often inconclusive.

Abstract: A 20-year-old man experienced progressive paraplegia and urinary retention.