{"title":"Unusual Presentation of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Gastric Lipoma and Concomitant Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Case Report","authors":"Amey Joshi, Rohan Kumar, Maitri Shah, Ryan Mui, Tadd Kaeo Hiatt","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70311","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Active <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (<i>H. pylori</i>) infection may contribute to the ulceration and hemorrhage of otherwise benign gastric lipomas. This case highlights the utility of combining invasive and non-invasive testing of <i>H. pylori</i> in bleeding gastric ulcers and emphasizes the critical role of <i>H. pylori</i> testing and eradication in bleeding gastric lipomas.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70311","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William Ries, Muhammad Faisal, Thomas Kirk, Aqib Hafeez, Laura Vincent, David Clarke, Graham Barker
{"title":"Malignant Arrhythmia and Cardiac Arrest Following Intentional Yew Tree Leaf Ingestion Salvaged by VA-ECMO","authors":"William Ries, Muhammad Faisal, Thomas Kirk, Aqib Hafeez, Laura Vincent, David Clarke, Graham Barker","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70243","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This case emphasizes the role of multidisciplinary involvement and early decision-making in yew tree (<i>Taxus baccata)</i> poisoning. <i>Taxus baccata</i> contains taxine alkaloids that predispose to malignant arrhythmia. Here, we present a case of <i>Taxus baccata</i> toxicity presenting with refractory cardiac arrest, salvaged ultimately by VA-ECMO.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70243","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreas Mussigbrodt, Maria Herrera Bethencourt, Romain Vergier, Marinela Blidar, Alberto Alfie
{"title":"Leaping to Diagnosis: The Frog Sign as a Key Clue in AVNRT","authors":"Andreas Mussigbrodt, Maria Herrera Bethencourt, Romain Vergier, Marinela Blidar, Alberto Alfie","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70248","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The “frog sign,” characterized by prominent cannon A waves, is a critical diagnostic clue for AV-nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). It was confirmed through electrophysiological study and was successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70248","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Banafsheh Mashak, Hawraa Shbeeb, Samaneh Yavari, Mehdi Mirzaee, Reza Saeedinia, Marjan Ghaemi
{"title":"Laryngospasm During Anesthesia in Emergency Surgery for Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report","authors":"Banafsheh Mashak, Hawraa Shbeeb, Samaneh Yavari, Mehdi Mirzaee, Reza Saeedinia, Marjan Ghaemi","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70297","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This case report highlights the challenges of managing laryngospasm during emergency surgery for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Laryngospasm, a serious complication of anesthesia, causes involuntary laryngeal muscle contractions that obstruct the airway and can lead to hypoxemia, unconsciousness, or death if untreated. A 39-year-old obese woman presented with acute abdominal pain and symptoms of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. During anesthesia induction, she experienced laryngospasm, complicating intubation and requiring the use of a laryngeal mask airway. Treatment with subcutaneous epinephrine, nebulized morphine, and aminophylline successfully restored her airway, allowing the surgery to proceed without further complications. This case emphasizes the importance of being prepared to manage laryngospasm, particularly in high-risk patients with factors like obesity, emotional stress, or a history of asthma. It highlights the need for anesthesiologists to remain vigilant and respond swiftly to early signs of airway obstruction. The report underscores the value of teamwork and timely intervention in managing emergencies to ensure patient safety and prevent life-threatening outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70297","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143595054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extremely Rare Isolated Small-Intestinal Polyp Diagnosed by Double-Balloon Endoscopy in an Asymptomatic Adult Patient","authors":"Kentaro Tominaga, Annenkov Alexey, Yuto Tanaka, Osamu Shibata, Yuichi Kojima, Yuzo Kawata, Nao Nakajima, Kazuya Takahashi, Hiroki Sato, Satoshi Ikarashi, Kazunao Hayashi, Ken-ichi Mizuno, Shuji Terai","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70255","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We present the first reported case of an isolated small-bowel intestinal juvenile polyp in an adult. This case is particularly noteworthy as it was asymptomatic, detected via computed tomography, localized by capsule endoscopy, and successfully resected via double-balloon endoscopy before the development of acute symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70255","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143594918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marija Goluza-Sesar, Tanja Zovko, Kristina Galic, Marina Vasilj, Josip Miskovic, Ilija Marijanovic, Benjamin Palic, Gordana Goluza, Stanko Zovko
{"title":"Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration in an Adult Female Patient Mimicking Lung Abscess: A Case Report","authors":"Marija Goluza-Sesar, Tanja Zovko, Kristina Galic, Marina Vasilj, Josip Miskovic, Ilija Marijanovic, Benjamin Palic, Gordana Goluza, Stanko Zovko","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70299","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Congenital lung malformations (CLMs) are rare developmental anomalies of the lung, including congenital pulmonary airway malformations, bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS), congenital lobar overinflation, bronchogenic cyst, and isolated congenital bronchial atresia. CLMs occur in 4 out of 10,000 live births. BPS can be intralobar or extralobar sequestration. The condition is often misdiagnosed; therefore, more research on the clinical characteristics of pulmonary sequestration should be carried out to improve the preoperative diagnosis rate. The goal of our case report is to increase awareness of this condition, to diagnose and treat it early, so that it is resected before the development of complications appear. We presented a case of a 32-year-old female patient who presented with a lung abscess and was diagnosed with pulmonary sequestration.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70299","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143581562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aya Marashli, Mohammad Adi, Zuheir Al-shehabi, Lina Al-Soufi
{"title":"Zosteriform Dissemination of Molluscum Contagiosum Infection Diagnosed in an Immunocompetent Girl: A Rare Clinical Presentation","authors":"Aya Marashli, Mohammad Adi, Zuheir Al-shehabi, Lina Al-Soufi","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70301","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign, self-limiting infectious lesion that primarily affects children and young adults, especially those with immunodeficiency. MC is caused by a poxvirus from the Molluscipoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, with lesions presenting as dome-shaped, spherical, solid, flesh-colored, pearly papules with central umbilication. MC commonly appears on the limbs, face, trunk, and axillary regions. The differential diagnosis includes inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic causes, varying by age and immunological condition. This case report presents a rare zosteriform distribution of MC infection in an immunocompetent girl, a presentation described only twice in medical literature. The unusual distribution resulted from scratching, a process known as the Koebner phenomenon (pseudo-koebnerization).</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70301","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143571393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unexpected Primaquine-Induced Hemolysis in a G6PD-Normal Patient: A Case Report From Nepal","authors":"Aarju Khadka, Sachet Subedi, Nisha Lama, Indu Bhattarai, Chandrashekhar Deuba, Uttam Khatri, Nisha Regmi","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70303","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Primaquine, an antimalarial drug, is essential for preventing relapses of <i>Plasmodium vivax</i>. However, it poses a risk of hemolytic anemia, particularly in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient patients. This case report details a 27-year-old male with normal G6PD levels who developed hemolytic anemia following primaquine therapy for <i>P. vivax</i> malaria. Despite a normal quantitative G6PD analysis, the patient experienced a significant drop in hemoglobin, necessitating early discontinuation of the drug. This case highlights the potential for hemolysis in G6PD-normal patients, underscoring the importance of close monitoring and the limitations of current G6PD screening methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70303","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143571361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fatemeh Afra, Mohammad Rahimi, Mahboobeh Hemmatabadi, Somayeh Mohammadi, Nooshin Shirzad
{"title":"Pheochromocytoma-Induced Reversible Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review","authors":"Fatemeh Afra, Mohammad Rahimi, Mahboobeh Hemmatabadi, Somayeh Mohammadi, Nooshin Shirzad","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.70241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70241","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pheochromocytoma is a rare, primarily benign tumor that arises from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. It is known for causing excessive secretion of catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. This condition poses significant health risks due to its potential to cause severe cardiovascular complications, including hypertension, stroke, and various forms of cardiomyopathy. A 29-year-old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension presented with symptoms suggestive of an infection related to an intrauterine device (IUD). However, persistent symptoms following the removal of the IUD and further diagnostic evaluations revealed dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) secondary to catecholamine excess, which led to the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. This diagnosis was confirmed through comprehensive laboratory testing and imaging. The surgical removal of the tumor resulted in significant improvement in her cardiac function and the resolution of both hypertension and DM. This case highlights the importance of considering pheochromocytoma in the differential diagnosis of unexplained cardiac symptoms, particularly in young patients with hypertension. The varied clinical presentation can complicate the diagnosis; however, early detection and appropriate management, including surgery, can lead to complete recovery. This case also underscores the potentially reversible nature of catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy when the underlying tumor is treated effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.70241","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143565010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Justin Nguyen, Chris Cramer, Steven Park, Hayden Jones, Ivan Alpizar, Man Hung
{"title":"Effect of Temporary Anchorage Devices on class II anterior open bite malocclusion patient","authors":"Justin Nguyen, Chris Cramer, Steven Park, Hayden Jones, Ivan Alpizar, Man Hung","doi":"10.1002/ccr3.9435","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9435","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Key Clinical Message</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Temporary Anchorage Devices-supported molar intrusion can be an effective non-surgical alternative for treating Class II anterior open bite in skeletally mature patients, resulting in an improved occlusal relationship and enhanced chin projection through forward autorotation of the mandible.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <p>Temporary Anchorage Devices are titanium alloy miniscrews utilized to provide maximum orthodontic anchorage during the correction of various malocclusions. This case report examined the use of TADs to support posterior intrusion while correcting a patient's Class II anterior open bite malocclusion in support of the patient's request to avoid surgical intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10327,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Case Reports","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ccr3.9435","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143571391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}