{"title":"<i>H pylori</i>-Negative MALT-Associated Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma: A Comprehensive Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Ammar Qureshi, Akash Patel, Adewale B Ajumobi","doi":"10.1177/23247096241238531","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241238531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (ENMZL) of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), a rare subtype of B-cell lymphoma, is typically associated with <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (<i>H pylori</i>) infection, especially in gastric cases. However, this article presents 2 unique cases of <i>H pylori</i>-negative colonic ENMZL, challenging the conventional understanding of the disease. The first case involves an 80-year-old male diagnosed with Stage 1E ENMZL in the descending colon, and the second describes a 74-year-old male with sigmoid colon ENMZL. Both cases lacked <i>H pylori</i> infection, adding complexity to their management. Accompanying these case studies is a comprehensive literature review, delving into the epidemiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of <i>H pylori</i>-negative ENMZL, with a focus on gastrointestinal involvement. This review highlights the importance of considering <i>H pylori</i>-negative cases in ENMZL diagnosis and management, illustrating the need for further research and individualized treatment approaches in this uncommon lymphoma subtype.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241238531"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10946082/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140143673","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":"Pericardial Effusion in Association With Periodontitis: Case Report and Review of 8 Patients in Literature.","authors":"Toshihiko Matsuo, Chie Nakago Matsuo, Nobuhiko Matsuo, Ayano Mori, Masaaki Murakami, Hiroshi Ito","doi":"10.1177/23247096241239559","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241239559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Periodontal diseases are well-known background for infective endocarditis. Here, we show that pericardial effusion or pericarditis might have origin also in periodontal diseases. An 86-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and diabetes mellitus developed asymptomatic increase in pericardial effusion. Two weeks previously, he took oral new quinolone antibiotics for a week because he had painful periodontitis along a dental bridge in the mandibular teeth on the right side and presented cheek swelling. The sputum was positive for <i>Streptococcus</i> species. He was healthy and had a small volume of pericardial effusion for the previous 5 years after drug-eluting coronary stents were inserted at the left anterior descending branch 10 years previously. The differential diagnoses listed for pericardial effusion were infection including tuberculosis, autoimmune diseases, and metastatic malignancy. Thoracic to pelvic computed tomographic scan demonstrated no mass lesions, except for pericardial effusion and a small volume of pleural effusion on the left side. Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography disclosed many spotty uptakes in the pericardial effusion. The patient denied pericardiocentesis, based on his evaluation of the risk of the procedure. He was thus discharged in several days and followed at outpatient clinic. He underwent dental treatment and pericardial effusion resolved completely in a month. He was healthy in 6 years until the last follow-up at the age of 92 years. We also reviewed 8 patients with pericarditis in association with periodontal diseases in the literature to reveal that periodontal diseases would be the background for developing infective pericarditis and also mediastinitis on some occasions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241239559"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10953104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140174979","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}
Lefika Bathobakae, Tiffany Varadi, Rammy Bashir, Atang Koodirile, Ruhin Yuridullah, Kamal Amer, Yana Cavanagh
{"title":"The Silent Band: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Erosion as an Incidental Finding During Endoscopy.","authors":"Lefika Bathobakae, Tiffany Varadi, Rammy Bashir, Atang Koodirile, Ruhin Yuridullah, Kamal Amer, Yana Cavanagh","doi":"10.1177/23247096241281598","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241281598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a bariatric procedure that was introduced in the early 1990s and offers a minimally invasive and reversible option for weight loss. Initially popular due to its simplicity and effectiveness, LAGB's long-term success has been limited by complications such as port-site infection, pouch dilatation, and gastric band erosion. Herein, we describe a rare case of gastric band erosion found incidentally during endoscopy a decade after placement. The eroded band was successfully removed using a combined endoscopic and laparoscopic approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241281598"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11437572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307937","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}
Bibek Saha, Samuel Jang, Joelle N Friesen, Victoria Kalinoski-DuBose, Anjul Verma, William Mundell
{"title":"Concomitant Sigmoid Diverticulitis and Periampullary Duodenal Diverticulitis Complicated by Lemmel Syndrome: A Case Report.","authors":"Bibek Saha, Samuel Jang, Joelle N Friesen, Victoria Kalinoski-DuBose, Anjul Verma, William Mundell","doi":"10.1177/23247096241253342","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241253342","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diverticular disease is a major cause of hospitalizations, especially in the elderly. Although diverticulosis and its complications predominately affect the colon, the formation of diverticula in the small intestine, most commonly in the duodenum, is well characterized in the literature. Although small bowel diverticula are typically asymptomatic, and diagnosed incidentally, a complication of periampullary duodenal diverticulum is Lemmel syndrome. Lemmel syndrome is an extremely rare condition whereby periampullary duodenal diverticula, most commonly without diverticulitis, leads to obstruction of the common bile duct due to mass effect and associated complications including acute cholangitis and pancreatitis. Here, we present the first case, to our knowledge, of periampullary duodenal diverticulitis complicated by Lemmel syndrome with concomitant colonic diverticulitis with colovesical fistula. Our case and literature review emphasizes that Lemmel syndrome can present with or without suggestions of obstructive jaundice and can most often be managed conservatively if caught early, except in the setting of emergent complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241253342"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095166/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140922454","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}
Nhu Tung Tran, Khac Tuyen Nguyen, Linh Thi Le, Khuyen Thi Nguyen, Cong Thao Trinh, Van Trung Hoang
{"title":"Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.","authors":"Nhu Tung Tran, Khac Tuyen Nguyen, Linh Thi Le, Khuyen Thi Nguyen, Cong Thao Trinh, Van Trung Hoang","doi":"10.1177/23247096241253337","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241253337","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTLP), a unique variant of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, clinically mimics subcutaneous panniculitis. It is typified by the development of multiple plaques or subcutaneous erythematous nodules, predominantly on the extremities and trunk. Epidemiological findings reveal a greater incidence in females than males, affecting a wide demographic, including pediatric and adult cohorts, with a median onset age of around 30 years. Diagnosis of SPTLP is complex, hinging on skin biopsy analyses and the identification of T-cell lineage-specific immunohistochemical markers. Treatment modalities for SPTLP are varied; while corticosteroids may be beneficial initially for many patients, a substantial number require chemotherapy, especially in cases of poor response or relapse. Generally, SPTLP progresses slowly, yet approximately 20% of cases advance to hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), often correlating with a negative prognosis. We report a case of a young male patient presenting with prolonged fever, multiple skin lesions accompanied by HLH, a poor clinical course, and eventual death, diagnosed postmortem with SPTLP. In addition, we also present a literature review of the current evidence of some updates related to SPTLP.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241253337"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140922463","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}
Manel Njima, Bahaeddine Lahbacha, Sadok Ben Jabra, Amani Moussa, Ahlem Bellalah, Nouha Ben Abdeljelil, Seifeddine Ben Hammouda, Leila Njim, Rim Hadhri, Abdelfattah Zakhama
{"title":"Small Intestine Gastrointestinal Clear Cell Sarcoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.","authors":"Manel Njima, Bahaeddine Lahbacha, Sadok Ben Jabra, Amani Moussa, Ahlem Bellalah, Nouha Ben Abdeljelil, Seifeddine Ben Hammouda, Leila Njim, Rim Hadhri, Abdelfattah Zakhama","doi":"10.1177/23247096231225869","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096231225869","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrointestinal clear cell sarcoma (GICCS)/malignant gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor (GNET) is an extremely rare form of cancer with aggressive clinical behavior. It has distinct pathological, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, and molecular features. Herein, we present the case of a 20-year-old woman with no notable medical history who presented to the outpatient department with complaints of abdominal pain and vomiting. Symptoms had been evolving for 3 months. The physical examination revealed slight abdominal tenderness and melena. Biological investigations revealed iron-deficiency anemia. The upper and lower endoscopies showed no abnormalities. Magnetic resonance enterography revealed small bowel wall thickening of 15 mm × 2 mm. Exploratory laparotomy revealed an ileal mass with mesenteric lymphadenopathy. A wide resection of the mass was then performed. The final pathological report confirmed the diagnosis of small bowel GICCS/GNET. After 11 months of follow-up, the patient presented with mesenteric lymph node metastases.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096231225869"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10798064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139478141","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}
Lila H Abu-Hilal, Yumna Njoum, Duha I Barghouthi, Hasan Khatib, Sameer Mtour, Bilal Adwan
{"title":"An Undiagnosed Shone Complex in a 52-Year-Old Female: A Case Report.","authors":"Lila H Abu-Hilal, Yumna Njoum, Duha I Barghouthi, Hasan Khatib, Sameer Mtour, Bilal Adwan","doi":"10.1177/23247096231218636","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096231218636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Shone complex (SC) is a rare congenital heart disease characterized by four obstructive anomalies, including parachute mitral valve (PMV), left atrial supra-valvular ring, subaortic stenosis, and coarctation of the aorta. Typically, SC manifests early in life. However, we encountered a 52-year-old female with a history of hypertension diagnosed at 26 years and left-sided weakness poststroke. She presented with worsening dyspnea and palpitations, prompting a thorough investigation. Echocardiography revealed a heavily calcified bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis and parachute mitral valve with severe mitral stenosis and preserved ejection fraction, raising suspicions regarding the presence of SC. Cardiac catheterization, aortic-angiography, and noncontrast chest computed tomography (CT) revealed abrupt occlusion of the postductal aorta, giving a picture of aortic coarctation with well-established collateral vessels including prominent right and left internal mammary arteries. So, she was diagnosed with an incomplete SC at the age of 52. Shone complex is a rare congenital heart disease that typically presents in early childhood, but late presentations due to misdiagnosis or incomplete work up are possible. This case emphasizes the rarity of late presentations of SC and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to improve outcomes. An incomplete SC should be considered in adult patients presenting with left-sided obstructive lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096231218636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10829487/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575981","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}
Lefika Bathobakae, Sacide S Ozgur, Arielle Aiken, Anas Mahmoud, Jessica Escobar, Gabriel Melki, Yana Cavanagh, Walid Baddoura
{"title":"Sinistral Portal Hypertension Due to a Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Rare Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.","authors":"Lefika Bathobakae, Sacide S Ozgur, Arielle Aiken, Anas Mahmoud, Jessica Escobar, Gabriel Melki, Yana Cavanagh, Walid Baddoura","doi":"10.1177/23247096241231644","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241231644","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sinistral portal hypertension (SPH), also known as segmental portal hypertension, is a complication of pancreatic disorders and an extremely rare cause of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. SPH is observed in patients without cirrhosis and arises from splenic vein thrombosis. Unmitigated backflow of blood may cause gastric venous congestion and ultimately GI hemorrhage. Herein, we report a rare case of massive hematemesis due to SPH in a male patient with a history of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic pseudocyst. Our patient was successfully treated with endoscopic necrosectomy followed by open splenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, and partial gastric resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241231644"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10865932/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139722980","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":"Using Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration for the Diagnosis and Treatment of a Mediastinal Mass With Eccentric Calcifications: A Case Report.","authors":"Ruba Ghalayni, Satish Gowda","doi":"10.1177/23247096241235534","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241235534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mediastinal masses present a diagnostic challenge due to their similar imaging characteristics, making distinguishing between noninfectious and infectious processes or malignancies difficult. A mediastinal abscess can result in severe life-threatening infections if left untreated. Traditional treatment approaches involve surgical debridement and drainage; however, emerging endobronchial techniques, such as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), offer a less-invasive means of diagnosing and managing abscesses. Herein, we describe a case of a young male patient who exhibited nonspecific symptoms, including pleuritic chest pain, shortness of breath, and fever. Imaging revealed a mediastinal mass with granuloma formation. EBUS-TBNA successfully drained the abscess, and microbiology analysis confirmed the growth of <i>Streptococcus intermedius</i>. Subsequently, his symptoms resolved, and follow-up imaging demonstrated the resolution of the mass and associated calcifications. Further research is warranted to assess the role of EBUS-TBNA in benign mediastinal masses with granuloma formation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241235534"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10916488/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140039509","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":"Scorpion-Induced Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Stinging Complication.","authors":"Arun Katwaroo, Kristianne Austin, Alexandria Bharat, Varun Chatoo, Priya Ramcharan, Valmiki Seecheran, Rajeev Seecheran, Stanley Giddings, Naveen Anand Seecheran","doi":"10.1177/23247096241261255","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23247096241261255","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The <i>Tityus trinitatis</i>, a black scorpion species endemic to the fauna of Trinidad, has been implicated in envenomation with devastating clinical sequelae such as acute pancreatitis and major adverse cardiovascular events. We present the first in-Caribbean case of a 59-year-old Caribbean South Asian male with human immunodeficiency virus who presented with a non-ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome after being stung, which was managed with comprehensive, guideline-directed medical therapy. The clinician should be cognizant of scorpion-induced acute coronary syndrome (ACS) as a potential sequela of envenomation and its clinical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":16198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports","volume":"12 ","pages":"23247096241261255"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11185030/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141331095","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}