A rare case of concurrent pneumonia, rib osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis, paravertebral and epidural abscesses in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease.

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder that is characterized by deficiencies in the phagocytes capacity to eliminate ingested microorganisms, which frequently causes bacterial and fungal infections. The extensive involvement of the lungs, ribs, and vertebrae that is complicated by multiple abscesses from aspergillosis is rare. in this study, we report a 13-year-old boy with CGD who experienced concurrent pneumonia, rib osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis, paravertebral, and epidural abscesses as a result of infection with associated computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging findings.

Relationship between anthropometric indices and arterial stiffness: Insights from an epidemiologic study.

Background: Obesity and arteriosclerosis are both independently associated with cardiovascular disease risk. Obesity also may increase arterial stiffness.

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the association between anthropometric indices and non-invasive arterial stiffness parameters, using data from a large population-based cohort of seemingly healthy women and men.

An incidental finding of unroofed coronary sinus during angiography confirmed by 3D echocardiography; A case report.

Unroofed coronary sinus (UCS) is an uncommon congenital heart anomaly and the most unusual type of atrial septal defect. This report presents a 71-year-old female with palpitation and dyspnea following an emotional stress, who was referred for ablation of typical atrial flutter. Finally diagnosed with a partially unroofed CS causing a bidirectional shunt.