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Diminutive Ureteral Stone Causing Caylyceal Rupture: Case Report and a Review of the Treatment Options Open
Rupture of the renal collecting system is a rare event, usually occurring at the ureterovesical junction (UVJ). The most common cause is nephrolithiasis, usually directly correlated with the size of the stone. Other causes include bladder …
View article: 1993. Serratia is a rare cause for Infective Endocarditis of the Tricuspid Valve
1993. Serratia is a rare cause for Infective Endocarditis of the Tricuspid Valve Open
Background Serratia marcescens is a Gram-negative motile bacillus that is a facultative anaerobe and non-lactose fermenting. Serratia can be isolated from water, soil, plants, and the intestinal microbiome. Serratia produces a unique Ident…
View article: Coronary Artery Stent Dislodgement and Loss in the Bloodstream: A Case Report and Management Options
Coronary Artery Stent Dislodgement and Loss in the Bloodstream: A Case Report and Management Options Open
BACKGROUND Coronary stent dislodgement is rare but carries serious complications like thrombosis, myocardial infarction, disruption of the systemic circulation, and coronary dissection, which can lead to sudden death. Thus, rapid evaluatio…
View article: A 77-Year-Old Man with Heparin-Induced Aldosterone Suppression Causing Hyperkalemia
A 77-Year-Old Man with Heparin-Induced Aldosterone Suppression Causing Hyperkalemia Open
BACKGROUND Anticoagulation with heparin infrequently causes elevated serum potassium via a reduction in the number and affinity of adrenal angiotensin II receptors, causing reversible aldosterone suppression, thereby leading to enhanced so…
The impact of advancing audio and video recording software on healthcare providers from a resident perspective. Open
The widespread availability of smartphones [4] and patients reportedly use them to record their health providers'.The laws in 39 states do not require physician consent before recording.There is little in the medical literature that provid…
Castleman disease, a dilemma in HIV patients: A clinical presentation and diagnostic approach Open
The first case of CD was described in 1950. Castleman disease (CD) is a rare group of heterogeneous lymphoproliferative disorders that share histopathological features related to the increased release of cytokines, particularly interleukin…
A clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment of lipoid pneumonia Open
Lipoid pneumonia is a rare form of pneumonia caused by the accumulation of exogenous or endogenous lipid in the alveoli and host reaction to inhaled lipid particles; symptoms vary among patients from asymptomatic to acute respiratory distr…
Electronic cigarettes vaping impact on the respiratory system of vapers Open
The use of E-cigarette or vaping has gained popularity in the past decade, especially among teenagers and young people, Also entering the pandemic era with people quarantining at home for long hours and mental health issues associated with…
CLOSED CAPSULE GENTAMICIN LAVAGE AS A SUCCESSFUL UNUSUAL THERAPY FOR PACEMAKER POCKET ABSCESS: A CASE REPORT Open
Introduction: Standard treatment for pacemaker pocket abscess is a surgical complete pacemaker system explantation and prolonged systemic antibiotic therapy.This is expensive and not always feasible.The aim of this study was to describe a …