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View article: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Epilepsy: A Systematic insight into the Existing Literature from 2000-2023
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Epilepsy: A Systematic insight into the Existing Literature from 2000-2023 Open
Background & Objective: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), manifests as left ventricular dysfunction triggered by physical or emotional stress. It leads to higher morbidity in epileptic patients and can progress to complications. To find out …
View article: Environmental and occupational determinants of myelodysplastic syndrome: A case–control study from Pakistan
Environmental and occupational determinants of myelodysplastic syndrome: A case–control study from Pakistan Open
Background Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are heterogeneous group of haematopoietic stem cell disorders and have variable reduction in the production of red cells, platelets and mature granulocytes. Aim We conducted a case–control study e…
View article: DSPECT-specific normal limits for LV measurements: a new approach to derivation
DSPECT-specific normal limits for LV measurements: a new approach to derivation Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Differences in spatial resolution and image filtering between the solid-state DSPECT and traditional Anger SPECT (A-SPECT) cameras are likely to result in differences in LV…
View article: Hepatocellular Carcinoma: First Manifestation as Solitary Humeral Bone Metastasis
Hepatocellular Carcinoma: First Manifestation as Solitary Humeral Bone Metastasis Open
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) most commonly presents with abdominal pain or mass, fever of unknown etiology, weight loss, and decompensation of known liver disease or at an asymptomatic stage through surveillance. Rarely, presenting sympt…
View article: A Case of False-Positive HIV Test in a Patient With Newly Diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma and Literature Review
A Case of False-Positive HIV Test in a Patient With Newly Diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma and Literature Review Open
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is one of the non-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining cancers (NADCs). HIV testing has become a part of routine testing in HL because of commonly anticipated association. Here we report an unusual case …
View article: Valacyclovir-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Valacyclovir-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Open
Valacyclovir is a well-tolerated antiviral drug. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare adverse effect of valacyclovir therapy. Mostly, it has been reported in clinical trials and case reports in patients with high dose or low dose …
View article: Increased risk for thionamide-induced agranulocytosis in elderly patients: a case presentation and literature review
Increased risk for thionamide-induced agranulocytosis in elderly patients: a case presentation and literature review Open
Thionamides, such as methimazole and propylthiouracil, are used for the management of hyperthyroidism. Agranulocytosis is a rare adverse effect of thionamides and elderly patients are especially vulnerable. Here we discuss a case of an 80-…
View article: Adenocarcinoma of Lung Presenting as Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Adenocarcinoma of Lung Presenting as Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Open
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a paraneoplastic neuromuscular junction disorder. LEMS presents with muscular weakness and fatigability, mainly involving the proximal lower limbs. There are 2 types of LEMS depending on the etio…
View article: Persistent Hematuria Caused by Renal Cell Carcinoma After Aortic Valve Replacement and Warfarin Therapy
Persistent Hematuria Caused by Renal Cell Carcinoma After Aortic Valve Replacement and Warfarin Therapy Open
Hematuria is a common finding in renal cell carcinoma, and persistent hematuria, even in those receiving anticoagulation, warrants workup. We present a case of a patient with persistent hematuria who was found to have a renal mass that was…
View article: A Case of Miller Fisher Syndrome and Literature Review
A Case of Miller Fisher Syndrome and Literature Review Open
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) was first recognized by James Collier in 1932 as a clinical triad of ataxia, areflexia, and ophthalmoplegia. Later, it was described in 1956 by Charles Miller Fisher as a possible variant of Guillain-Barré synd…
View article: Angioedema in a patient with neuroendocrine tumour
Angioedema in a patient with neuroendocrine tumour Open
We present a case of a man aged 60 years, who was transferred to intensive care unit (ICU) due to labile blood pressure and a failed extubation trial after right carotid endarterectomy. His medical history was remarkable for symptomatic ri…
View article: Post-Colonoscopy Colonic Perforation Presenting With Subcutaneous Emphysema: A Case Report
Post-Colonoscopy Colonic Perforation Presenting With Subcutaneous Emphysema: A Case Report Open
Colonoscopy is performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic indications. Although rare, associated complications can be quite serious. The frequency of these complications depends mainly on the skills of the physicians doing the procedure…
View article: Nodular Esophageal Xanthoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Nodular Esophageal Xanthoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Xanthomas are localized nonneoplastic lesions within tissues that may manifest as papules, plaques, or nodules. These lesions can be found anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, commonly in the stomach and colon, and rarely in the smal…
View article: Concurrent Primary Gastric and Pulmonary Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Concurrent Primary Gastric and Pulmonary Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
The primary pulmonary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PPDLBCL), a kind of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, itself is a rare entity. Its association with primary B-cell gastric lymphoma has not been established yet. Herein we present a case of PPDLB…