Cannabis-Associated Pneumothorax: A Case Report.

The use of cannabis for therapeutic and recreational purposes has been on the rise in recent years. This has increased the prevalence of cannabis use disorder across various demographic subgroups. A recent medical literature review describes a few cases demonstrating the association of spontaneous pneumothorax and bullous lung disease in cannabis users without concomitant tobacco use.

Partial Small Bowel Obstruction and Volvulus Due to B-cell Lymphoma in a Common Variable Immunodeficiency Patient.

This case report presents a 43-year-old female with a history of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and a recent diagnosis of mesenteric volvulus. The patient presented with symptoms of partial small bowel obstruction and was diagnosed with obstruction and mesenteric volvulus primarily affecting the proximal jejunum. During the exploratory laparotomy, a probable polyposis syndrome and a possible adenocarcinoma of the small bowel were identified.

The Value of Computer-Assisted Navigation for Glenoid Baseplate Implantation in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Glenoid baseplate malpositioning during reverse total shoulder arthroplasty can contribute to perimeter impingement, dislocation, and loosening. Despite advances in preoperative planning, conventional instrumentation may lead to considerable inaccuracy in implant positioning unless patient-specific guides are used. Optical navigation has the potential to improve accuracy and precision when implanting a reverse shoulder arthroplasty baseplate.

Thyrotoxic Crisis in the Absence of Risk Factors: A Case Report.

Thyrotoxic crisis is a severe, life-threatening form of thyrotoxicosis characterized by elevated circulating thyroid hormone that can lead to profound complications. Early diagnostic interventions include a thorough physical examination, laboratory assessments of thyroid hormone levels, and the utilization of quantifying assessment tools to grade the severity of the condition. A targeted therapeutic regimen involving a combination of thioamides, beta-blocking agents, and iodide therapies is administered to combat each stage of the physiological process involved in a thyroid storm.

Hairy Cell Leukemia: Hepatic Affinity Status Post Splenectomy.

Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare neoplasm of the B-cell lineage that is characterized by an indolent course and infiltration of the spleen, the bone marrow, and the reticuloendothelial system. Splenectomy is considered an effective treatment for peripheral cytopenia in patients with HCL. Hepatic involvement of hairy cells with infiltration of the sinusoidal endothelial cells is rarely reported in the literature and is not well understood.

Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury in an Alcoholic Hepatic Cirrhosis Patient: A Case Report.

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is one of the leading causes of transfusion-related mortality in the United States. It is a rare, potentially fatal complication of blood product transfusion, often seen in one in 5000 transfusion cases. On average, studies show a reported estimated fatality rate of 5-24% with a mortality rate of 12%.