临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.8
Balaji Zacharia
{"title":"Idiopathic transient osteoporosis a rare and underdiagnosed entity a case report with a review of the literature","authors":"Balaji Zacharia","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.8","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Idiopathic transient osteoporosis of the hip is a rare but underdiagnosed condition. It is common in middle-aged men and pregnant women. The exact etiology is unknown. Aim. We present a 52-year-old man presented with progressively increasing pain left hip for two months. Description of the case. The radiograph showed osteoporosis localized to the proximal femur. Magnetic resonance imaging showed bone marrow edema. He was diagnosed as a case of idiopathic transient osteoporosis of the left hip (ITOH) after ruling out other causes. He was treated nonoperatively with analgesics and rest. He was given daily calcium and monthly ibandronate 150mg. His symptoms subsided after 3 months. There was no recurrence of symptoms. Conclusion. We present this case to describe the clinical, radiological features, diagnosis, and treatment of ITOH. Idiopathic transient osteoporosis is a rare condition. It is often not diagnosed because of a lack of awareness and also being a self-limiting condition. The radiogram may be normal. So a high index of suspicion is needed for its diagnosis.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85393719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.12
Elżbieta Ostańska, D. Aebisher, E. Kaznowska, D. Bartusik-Aebisher
{"title":"Primary breast angiosarcoma – a case report","authors":"Elżbieta Ostańska, D. Aebisher, E. Kaznowska, D. Bartusik-Aebisher","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.12","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Angiosarcoma is a rare breast cancer that can be primary or secondary after surgery or after breast cancer radiotherapy. It is important that breast angiosarcoma belongs to tumors with a non-specific clinical and radiological picture. Aim. The study of the biopsies contained aggressive vasomotor hyperplasia. Description of the case. The presented case concerns the primary angiosarcoma of the right breast in a 56-year-old woman who had never had a surgical procedure before, nor radiotherapy in the area of the breast. Conclusion. Histopathological examination supported by immunohistochemistry is a reliable and indispensable diagnostic element in the diagnosis of vascular sarcoma.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77783823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.1
C. Simon, Cássio Santos, C. Albuquerque, L. G. Hoffmann, F. Aragão, G. Bertolini
{"title":"Short-term comparison of the 660 and 830 nm laser in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction – a randomized clinical trial","authors":"C. Simon, Cássio Santos, C. Albuquerque, L. G. Hoffmann, F. Aragão, G. Bertolini","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.1","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), 660nm laser with 830nm, in temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Aim. To compare the effect of LLLT 660 nm and 830 nm in treatment of TMD. Material and methods. This is a randomized clinical study, composed of 30 volunteers with TMDs selected and divided into three groups: LLLT 660nm, LLLT 830nm and Sham. After the intervention, the results were reevaluated with the Fonseca anamnestic questionnaire (FAQ), American Academy of Orofacial Pain Questionnaire (AAOPQ), McGill Pain Questionnaire and Visual Analog Scale. Results. Analysis of the results showed that, although all groups had reduced values in the FAQ, only the laser groups presented alterations in the level of classification; for AAOPQ, only the treatment groups had a reduction in the positive responses, variables, the reduction was similar for all groups. Conclusion. LLLT produced a reduction in severity of symptoms but was like the sham for pain.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85061272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.9
Aleksandra Młodożeniec, Paulina Szul, A. Gala-Błądzińska
{"title":"Gastrointestinal symptoms as antecedent signs of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection","authors":"Aleksandra Młodożeniec, Paulina Szul, A. Gala-Błądzińska","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.9","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) is an acute infectious disease of the respiratory system caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS‑CoV‑2). Most patients present with typical, respiratory symptoms. Common signs include cough, fever, dyspnea and shortness of breath. In this case we provide atypical indications of COVID-19, which may occur earlier than respiratory symptoms. Aim. This case is an example of an unusual course of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Description of the case. This article describes a case of a 63-year-old man and his wife, a 60-year old woman who were admitted to the emergency department with a few days’ history of gastrointestinal symptoms. Both patients presented with the digestive symptoms of nausea, diarrhea and loss of appetite. They denied abdominal pain and the loss of smell or taste. Due to suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection a nasopharyngeal swabs of both patients was taken. The results of real- time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction were positive. When the final diagnosis of COVID-19 was established they were transported to another hospital. Conclusion. COVID-19 may manifest with atypical indications such a nausea and diarrhea. An atypical indications of COVID-19 may occur earlier than respiratory symptoms. It is important for clinicians to remain alert.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79669122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.3
A. Ojoawo, W. A. Fatai
{"title":"Comparative efficacy of kneading massage and pulsed mode ultrasound in the management of chronic knee osteoarthritis","authors":"A. Ojoawo, W. A. Fatai","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.3","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Osteoarthritis of the knee is the most common presentation of osteoarthritis with prevalence between 12% and 35% of general population and is considered the leading cause of musculoskeletal disability in the elderly population worldwide. Aim. The study compared efficacy of kneading massage and pulsed ultrasound on pain, joint stiffness and difficulty in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Material and methods. Fifty subjects with radiological evidence of KOA participated in the study. They were randomly allocated into kneading massage group (KMG) (25) and Ultrasound group (USG) (25). KMG received kneading massage for 7 minutes while USG received pulsed mode ultrasound for 15 minutes. Treatment was twice in a week for six weeks. Pain intensity (PI), joint stiffness and difficulty were assessed pre, 3rd and 6th weeks of treatment session with semantic differential scale and WOMAC. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, alpha level was set at 0.05 Results. There was a significant difference in present PI (F=11.45,P=0.001) and stiffness (F= 11.32, P=0.003) in USG. There was a significant reduction in PI (F=7.95, P=0.001) and joint stiffness (F=8.86, P=0.003) in KMG. At the 6th week, there was a significant differences in PI (t=12.23,P=0.000) and stiffness (t=8.08, P=0.000) when USG (3.00+0.4, vs 7.14+ 1.49) was compared with KMG (3.16+0.5 vs 7.50+1.5). Conclusion. Ultrasound (US) and kneading massage (KM) reduced PI and joint stiffness of KOA effectively; however US reduced PI than KM while KM reduces joint stiffness than US.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82072518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.5
Mahmoud M. Gharaibeh, Ahmed Al Wadiya, A. Gharaibeh
{"title":"Cervical lymphadenitis as a result of (Hijab) pin prick in north of Jordan","authors":"Mahmoud M. Gharaibeh, Ahmed Al Wadiya, A. Gharaibeh","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.5","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Cervical lymph nodes are lymph nodes found in the neck. Hijab is a head cover worn by some Muslim women in the presence of any adult male outside of their immediate family, which usually covers the head, neck and chest. It is strictly forbidden to Muslim woman to unveil any single hair of her head, so they use many pins around the head to fix their Hijab. Often, while using pins they are self-pricked. Aim. The main aim of our work is to reveal a new cause of lymphadenopathy, which is not known till now. Material and methods. Retrospective study during the past five years among seventy-five female outpatients, visited our Oral and Maxillofacial clinic in dental department. Our data was collected according to medical history of patients; all female patients with cervical lymphadenopathy were using (A hijab). Results. Data collected of 75 female patients. Lymphadenopathy causes were various. Most of these causes resulted from nonspecific lymphadenitis (67 patients), 4 tuberculosis, 2 lymphoma, 2 cat scratch disease. Aetiology of 67 nonspecific lymphadenitis was 40 patients of dental cause, 10 of sore throat, 7 of acne vulgaris, 3 of mild facial injuries, and 7 of (Hijab pin pricks). Conclusion. Hijab pin prick cervical lymphadenitis in Islamic communities is not uncommon and, unexplained cervical lymphadenitis should be considered as potential cause.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89351138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.12
Piotr Przyczyna, Elżbieta Trojnar, D. Bartusik-Aebisher, D. Aebisher
{"title":"Metastasis of cancer from Merkel cells to the thyroid gland","authors":"Piotr Przyczyna, Elżbieta Trojnar, D. Bartusik-Aebisher, D. Aebisher","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.12","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer. Aim. Herein described is a case of hypertensive patient, after removal of Merkel cancer of the left gluteus skin (2011), after pulmonary embolism (2013), with degenerative changes of the spine and uterine myoma, chronically treated with Warfarin, because of suspected thyroid cancer. Description of the case. A 70-year-old woman case after removing Merkel cancer of the left buttock skin (2011), after pulmonary embolism (2013), with degenerative changes of the spine and uterine fibroids treated chronically with Warfarin because of suspected thyroid cancer is described. Conclusion. Increasing evidence of Merkel cell carcinoma with immunodeficiency and neoplasia, and the management and outcome of these patients requires study.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87951916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.2
G. Sukgen, O. Kaya
{"title":"The predictive value of fetal middle cerebral artery/descending aorta ratio doppler parameter in the evaluation of perinatal results of intrauterine growth restriction","authors":"G. Sukgen, O. Kaya","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2020.4.2","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Although there are various reasons for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), the main cause is inadequate utero- placental and feto-placental circulation. Aim. To determine the predictive values of fetal middle cerebral artery/descending aorta (MCA/DA) Doppler parameter in the evaluation of perinatal outcomes in pregnancies with IUGR. Material and methods. 15 with IUGR and 35 normal newborn, who were born at the 34th gestational week or over included into the study. Doppler ultrasonography (US) measurements were performed. The ratio of pulsatility index/resistive index (PI/ RI) from MCA, umbilical artery (Umb), DA was determined. Neonatal characteristics such as Apgar scores, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) requirement, weight and sex were also recorded. Results. In the IUGR group, mean MCA/DA RI-PI, MCA/UmB RI-PI were 0.88±0.19, 0.86±0.28, 1.22±0.18 and 1.55±0.39, respectively. In the control group, mean MCA/DA RI-PI, MCA/UmB RI-PI were 1.15±0.13, 1.09±0.41, 1.37±0.35 and 1.82±0.44, respectively. There were statistically significant relationship between MCA/DA PI with cord blood pH value and NICU requirement, age with gravida, parity, MCA/UmB RI, MCA/UmB PI; gravida with age and parity; parity with age, gravida, weight, MCA/DA RI, PI ratios. Conclusion. Intrauterine MCA and DA Doppler US parameters of IUGR can be used safely in predicting perinatal outcomes in pregnancies with IUGR over 34 weeks.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85012061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.10
G. Pasternak, D. Bartusik-Aebisher, D. Aebisher, R. Filip
{"title":"Crohn’s disease complicated with a bladder-fistula – a case report","authors":"G. Pasternak, D. Bartusik-Aebisher, D. Aebisher, R. Filip","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.10","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Entero-bladder fistula (fistula entero-vesicalis) is a pathological connection between the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract and the bladder. Entero-bladder fistulas are not a common condition. The main reason for the formation of entero- bladder fistulas are intestinal diseases occurring within the intestinal loop adjacent to the bladder resulting in the formation of an abnormal channel, the connection between the above structures Aim. The aim is to present the causes of the fistulas can be divided into congenital and acquired (intestinal infection, cancer, Crohn’s disease, resulting from trauma and iatrogenic). Clinical manifestations of the biliary-bullous fistulae may be from the digestive or urinary tract. The most characteristic ailments are pneumaturia, fecuria, urge to urinate, frequent urination, lower abdominal pain, hematuria, urinary tract infection. Description of the case. The article discusses the case of a patient with Leśniowski-Crohn disease complicated with a bladder- fistula. The treatment of entero-bladder fistulas is primarily surgical, it consists in resection of the fistula together with resection of the affected intestine and bladder wall fragment. Conclusion. The test confirming the presence of an entero-bladder fistula is a test with oral administration of poppies, although it happens that the test result may be negative, especially in the case of a bladder-follicular fistula. Among the tests useful in the diagnosis of entero-bladder fistula include abdominal ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopic tests (colonoscopy or cystoscopy).","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88708772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
临床和实验医学杂志Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.14
G. Pasternak, D. Bartusik-Aebisher, D. Aebisher, R. Filip
{"title":"Crohn’s disease – a case study","authors":"G. Pasternak, D. Bartusik-Aebisher, D. Aebisher, R. Filip","doi":"10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15584/EJCEM.2021.1.14","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Surgical treatment of patients with Crohn’s disease can be a big challenge, due to the high risk of complications that is associated with chronic inflammatory process, immunosuppressive, biological treatment, malnutrition, patient’s wasting or prone to recurrence of inflammatory changes. Aim. The aim of this work ist o present the case of patient underwent surgery, resection of the terminal ileum, right hemicolectomy and segmental jejunum resection. Description of the case. In this case patients with Crohn’s disease were accompanied by progressive nutritional deficiencies and cachexia. Conclusion. Crohn’s disease can lead to very severe abdominal and septic complications that require long-term treatment, repeated surgery, and open belly therapy with the use of vacuum therapy.","PeriodicalId":15378,"journal":{"name":"临床和实验医学杂志","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84459718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}