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A Curious Case of Scimitar Syndrome That Defies Embryology.
Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep
December 2024
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Scimitar syndrome is a rare condition described by unique anatomic features that consist mainly of an abnormal connection of the right pulmonary veins to the inferior vena cava and right atrial junction, as well as an anomalous systemic arterial supply to the right lung. We present the case of a 60-year-old man with an atypical variant of scimitar syndrome that was embryologically perplexing and anatomically challenging to correct. We highlight key surgical and procedural considerations for a patient with scimitar syndrome presenting with this complex surgical anatomy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Paradigm Shift in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Recognizing Hypoglycaemia as a Significant Paraneoplastic Syndrome.
Cureus
November 2024
Department of General Medicine, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Recurrent hypoglycaemia is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome associated with several cancers, including renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Here we present a curious case of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who had numerous hospitalisations due to recurrent hypoglycaemia. A well-defined lesion at the lower pole of the right kidney and bilateral pyelonephritis were found during imaging investigations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Curious Case of Multimorbidity in a Patient With Goldenhar Syndrome Presenting With Vomiting.
Cureus
October 2024
Internal Medicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Goldenhar syndrome, also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral dysplasia or hemifacial microsomia, is a rare congenital anomaly involving the first and second branchial arches. In this case report, we present a distinctive instance of a 43-year-old male with Goldenhar syndrome who presented with nausea and recurrent bilious vomiting. Initial diagnostic imaging raised concerns about pancreatitis, leading to a comprehensive evaluation that revealed gallstone pancreatitis as the cause of his symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTricuspid mass-curious case of Li-Fraumeni syndrome: A letter to the editor.
World J Clin Cases
November 2024
Department of Pediatrics, Genetic Unit, Mansoura University Children Hospital, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Article Synopsis
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic condition that increases the risk of various uncommon cancers, particularly in children and young adults.
- Patients with LFS are especially vulnerable to soft-tissue and bone tumors, breast cancer, brain tumors, adrenal cancer, and blood cancers, among others.
- Identifying LFS is essential for families to receive genetic counseling and cancer surveillance for early detection and better management options.
The Tiber Island in the history of dermatology and venereology, including the curious history of "K syndrome," the fictitious disease that scared the Nazis.
Clin Dermatol
December 2024
IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital Vita-Salute, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. Electronic address:
Tiber Island in Rome has a rich history as a center of worship and health care. Its origins date back to ancient times, with the establishment of the Temple of Asclepius marking its role in healing practices. Over centuries, it evolved into a hub for medical innovation and refuge during epidemics and conflicts.
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