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Open total talus dislocation without concomitant malleoli fracture: a case report. 开放性距骨全脱位且未合并踝关节骨折:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-14 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04632-x
Sameer Lamichhane, Rajiv Maharjan, Pramesh Thapa, Binit Dhakal, Amit Dhungana
{"title":"Open total talus dislocation without concomitant malleoli fracture: a case report.","authors":"Sameer Lamichhane, Rajiv Maharjan, Pramesh Thapa, Binit Dhakal, Amit Dhungana","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04632-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04632-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Total talus dislocation without ankle (malleoli) fracture is a very rare injury with prevalence of only 0.06% of all dislocations and only 2% of talar injuries, and are usually associated with common complications such as infection, avascular necrosis, and posttraumatic arthritis. The treatment usually involves debridement, reduction, stabilization of the ankle joint, and primary or secondary closure of the wound.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We present the case of a 40-year-old South Asian woman who was involved in an accident. She was rushed to our hospital, whereby subsequent examination revealed an open total talus dislocation with the talus being exposed in its entirety from a contaminated wound in the medial side. Furthermore, radiograph confirmed total talus dislocation without concomitant malleoli fracture. She was immediately taken to the operating theater whereby debridement and immediate reduction was performed under anesthesia, and the ankle was stabilized with external fixator for about 6 weeks. She is now able to bear weight on the affected ankle with minimal tolerable pain and has normal range of motion of the ankle.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Open total talus dislocation without concomitant malleoli fracture is a rare injury. Reduction of the talus in combination with complete wound debridement potentially successfully avoids infection, provides early revascularization preventing avascular necrosis, and preserves the normal ankle anatomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11323581/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141975877","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}
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Doege-Potter syndrome due to a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura: a case report. 胸膜单发纤维瘤导致的多伊格-波特综合征:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-14 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04658-1
Juan Estrada-Maya, Juan Sebastián Montejo, Katerin Dayana Báez López, Juan Carlos Garzón
{"title":"Doege-Potter syndrome due to a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura: a case report.","authors":"Juan Estrada-Maya, Juan Sebastián Montejo, Katerin Dayana Báez López, Juan Carlos Garzón","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04658-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04658-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Doege-Potter syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic phenomenon associated with solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura (SFTPs). It is characterized by the presence of severe, sustained, and treatment-refractory hypoglycemia. Hypoglycaemia, which may be the sole symptom at disease onset, is mediated by the secretion of high-molecular-weight insulin-like growth factor (IGF-2). Most tumors exhibit benign behavior, with a 100% survival rate at 5 years. However, 10% of these tumors may display aggressive behavior with local or metastatic recurrence. We present a clinical case of a patient with a benign solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura who presented with symptomatic hypoglycemia and required pulmonary and pleural surgical resection to control the paraneoplastic phenomenon.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A Hispanic 46-year-old man presented with a 15-day history of transient alterations in consciousness worsened by fasting. The relevant medical history included obstructive sleep apnea treated with continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) and previous smoking. In-hospital studies revealed noninsulinemic hypoglycemia and a benign SFTP. Complete surgical resection was performed while the patient received dextrose fluids and corticosteroids perioperatively for hypoglycemia. Subsequently, the hypoglycemia resolved, and the patient was followed-up without disease recurrence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Doege-Potter syndrome is challenging to recognize. However, effective treatment can be achieved with a high survival rate. Raising awareness among healthcare professionals about the recognition of this paraneoplasic syndrome patients will improve diagnostic suspicion, biochemical confirmation, the development of diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, and the creation of predictive indices for aggressive presentations requiring closer monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11323447/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141975845","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}
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Endoscopic detorsion of sigmoid volvulus in a young female: a case report. 一名年轻女性乙状结肠空肠的内窥镜分离术:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-13 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04578-0
Adeel Ur Rehman, Yumna Shahid, Syedda Ayesha
{"title":"Endoscopic detorsion of sigmoid volvulus in a young female: a case report.","authors":"Adeel Ur Rehman, Yumna Shahid, Syedda Ayesha","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04578-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04578-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A volvulus refers to the torsion or rotational twisting of a portion of the gastrointestinal tract, with a predilection for impacting the caecum and sigmoid colon, often resulting in the development of bowel obstruction. The risk factors associated are old age, chronic fecal impaction, psychiatric disorders, colonic dysmotility, prior abdominal surgical procedures, diabetes, and Hirschsprung's disease. Elderly are most commonly affected with sigmoid volvulus but there are few cases among young adults that culminate in grave complications. Although it is rare, but young individuals presenting with acute abdomen secondary to sigmoid volvulus need urgent attention. To prevent more invasive surgical procedures, endoscopic detorsion is preferred nowadays with complete recovery of patients. We present a case of young female who was successfully managed with endoscopic detorsion.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>27 years old Asian Pakistani female presented with worsening abdominal distention, constipation and vomiting since 2 days. On examination she was afebrile, vitally stable. Abdomen was distended, tympanic percussion with generalized tenderness. Abdominal radiograph was obtained which showed dilated bowel loops followed by Computed tomography of abdomen which was suggestive of Sigmoid volvulus causing intestinal obstruction. Patient was immediately moved to endoscopy unit and endoscopic detorsion of volvulus was done. For individuals who present with sigmoid volvulus and do not exhibit signs of peritonitis or colonic gangrene, the recommended course of action involves acute endoscopic detorsion, followed by scheduled surgical intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case report emphasizes the significance of clinicians considering sigmoid volvulus as a rare but important cause when evaluating abdominal pain in young and otherwise healthy patients. A delay in diagnosis and treatment extending beyond 48 hours leads to colonic necrosis, amplifying the associated morbidity and mortality. Swift intervention is imperative to mitigate these complications and attain a conclusive remedy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11321015/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141971300","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}
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Hepatocellular adenomas with severe intra-abdominal bleeding, related to an underlying coagulation disorder: a case report. 肝细胞腺瘤伴严重腹腔内出血,与潜在的凝血功能障碍有关:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-13 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04709-7
C A J Oudmaijer, J Sprakel, D Sprengers, K A Wiese, N Vogelaar- Tintel, J I Franken, T Terkivatan, R J Porte, J N M IJzermans
{"title":"Hepatocellular adenomas with severe intra-abdominal bleeding, related to an underlying coagulation disorder: a case report.","authors":"C A J Oudmaijer, J Sprakel, D Sprengers, K A Wiese, N Vogelaar- Tintel, J I Franken, T Terkivatan, R J Porte, J N M IJzermans","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04709-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04709-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hepatocellular adenoma is a rare benign liver tumor. Typically, hepatocellular adenomas are solitary and are found in young women who use estrogen-containing contraceptives. The occurrence of multiple hepatocellular adenoma has been linked to higher body mass index, and as the prevalence of overweight increases, multiple hepatocellular adenomas are seen more often. An hepatocellular adenoma does not always necessitate treatment, as they can regress under conservative strategies. In incidental cases, an adenoma presents owing to bleeding, which is mostly self-limiting. If it is not, embolization of hepatic involved vessels is indicated.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>In this case report, we discuss a 42-year old Caucasian woman with multiple hepatocellular bleeds, treated by multiple endovascular procedures. After the first embolization of an adenoma in the right liver lobe, a second bleed occurred in the left lobe, necessitating additional endovascular intervention. During admittance, treatment was complicated by pulmonary embolism and a pneumonia. During follow-up, our patient was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hepatocellular adenoma is a rare diagnosis that requires centralized expertise. This particular case illustrates the complexity of treatment strategies for associated intra-abdominal bleeding and possible complications. Although liver adenoma is often an incidental finding, it can also result in significant morbidity. Centralization of treatment leads to expertise in managing complex treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11321172/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141971301","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}
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Rib myelolipoma: a case report. 肋骨骨髓脂肪瘤:一份病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-12 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04682-1
André Amate Neto, Felipe Ramos Camargo Preto, Amanda Tollini de Moraes, Sarah Lopes Salomão, Thiago Barreto Frederigue, Mariane Nunes de Nadai, Marcel Koenigkam Santos, Tales Rubens de Nadai
{"title":"Rib myelolipoma: a case report.","authors":"André Amate Neto, Felipe Ramos Camargo Preto, Amanda Tollini de Moraes, Sarah Lopes Salomão, Thiago Barreto Frederigue, Mariane Nunes de Nadai, Marcel Koenigkam Santos, Tales Rubens de Nadai","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04682-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04682-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Myelolipoma is an uncommon benign tumor composed of mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements. These tumors generally affect the adrenal glands, with anomalous presentations being rare and with few cases described in the literature. Most myelolipomas are asymptomatic and discovered incidentally, either through imaging tests or at autopsies. However, depending on the location and size of the lesion, myelolipomas can cause symptoms of mass effect. This article aims to report a very rare presentation of a symptomatic primary myelolipoma affecting the ribs.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 21-year-old white female patient presented with a complaint of burning chest pain over 3 months, with gradual worsening in intensity, accompanied by a progressively growing bulge in the right thoracic wall. The patient underwent thoracotomy of the fifth and sixth ribs with complete excision of the lesion with a safety margin. Thoracic wall reconstruction was performed using a polypropylene mesh. The patient had a good postoperative course and was discharged on postoperative day 3. Histopathological examination revealed a histological image consistent with myelolipoma.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This report underscores the importance of considering a myelolipoma diagnosis for tumor masses in the ribs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11318312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916951","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}
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Uveal colobomas with pseudo-duplication of the optic disc in both eyes: imaging by ultra-widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography: a case report. 葡萄膜胶质瘤伴双眼视盘假性重复:超宽视场扫源光学相干断层血管造影:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-12 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04676-z
Sizhu Chen, Xinyue Liu, Jie Zhong
{"title":"Uveal colobomas with pseudo-duplication of the optic disc in both eyes: imaging by ultra-widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography: a case report.","authors":"Sizhu Chen, Xinyue Liu, Jie Zhong","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04676-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04676-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Duplication of the optic disc is a rare phenomenon. Differentiating between true duplication and pseudo-duplication requires a comprehensive set of diagnostic procedures. Advancements in imaging provide new insights into this condition.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>This report details a unique case involving an 8-year-old Han Chinese girl diagnosed with uveal colobomas and pseudo-duplication of the optic disc in both eyes. The extensive multimodal examination included assessments of vision, fundus examination, fundus photography, B-scan ultrasonography, ultra-widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography, fundus fluorescein angiography, fundus autofluorescence, and magnetic resonance imaging.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ultra-widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography proves to be a vital tool for examining and monitoring uveal colobomas with pseudo-duplication of the optic disc.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11318245/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916952","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}
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Acute acquired comitant esotropia associated with Lhermitte-Duclos disease: a case report. 与 Lhermitte-Duclos 病相关的急性获得性合并内斜视:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-11 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04683-0
Junya Ota, Ryo Ando, Hiroaki Motegi, Hirokazu Sugino, Tomoko Mitsuhashi, Susumu Ishida
{"title":"Acute acquired comitant esotropia associated with Lhermitte-Duclos disease: a case report.","authors":"Junya Ota, Ryo Ando, Hiroaki Motegi, Hirokazu Sugino, Tomoko Mitsuhashi, Susumu Ishida","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04683-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04683-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute acquired comitant esotropia caused by prolonged near work, such as the use of digital devices, has been frequently reported in recent years. However, intracranial examination is necessary even for patients with nonparalytic comitant esotropia. Lhermitte-Duclos disease is a rare tumor that grows in layers in the cerebellum. Among those with this disease, cases of esotropia have been reported due to abduction limitation of the eye, but there have been no reports of comitant esotropia. Here, we report the case of a young woman with acute acquired comitant esotropia who was found to have Lhermitte-Duclos disease.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 16-year-old Japanese female patient, whose ethnicity was Asian, was referred to our hospital for acute acquired comitant esotropia. Fundus examination revealed papilledema in both eyes, and magnetic resonance imaging of the head revealed a cerebellar tumor in the right cerebellum with obstructive hydrocephalus. She underwent partial tumor resection, and a histopathological diagnosis of Lhermitte-Duclos disease was obtained. However, comitant esotropia status remained unchanged, and she underwent strabismus surgery. Finally, diplopia disappeared completely.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Neurological and intracranial imaging examinations are essential when acute acquired comitant esotropia is observed. Acute acquired comitant esotropia by Lhermitte-Duclos disease did not improve with partial tumor resection and required strabismus surgery, but good surgical results were obtained.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11316971/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141912977","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}
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Treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in adults using a novel anatomical locking plate on the anterior distal humerus: a case report. 使用新型肱骨前远端解剖锁定钢板治疗成人肱骨髁上骨折:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-10 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04700-2
Baoxin Zhang, Wanxiong He, Hao Wu, Ting Hao, Xiaolong Yang, Jie Cheng, Chao Ma, Guanghui Liu, Jianzhong Wang
{"title":"Treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in adults using a novel anatomical locking plate on the anterior distal humerus: a case report.","authors":"Baoxin Zhang, Wanxiong He, Hao Wu, Ting Hao, Xiaolong Yang, Jie Cheng, Chao Ma, Guanghui Liu, Jianzhong Wang","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04700-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04700-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Due to its unique anatomical characteristics, supracondylar fractures of the humerus are often difficult to achieve firm fixation with internal fixation equipment, resulting in delayed functional exercise, often leaving cubitus varus deformity, elbow stiffness, contractures, and other complications. Here, we report an adult patient with a supracondylar fracture of the humerus who underwent internal fixation through an anterior median incision in the humerus with our self-developed anterior anatomical locking plate of the distal humerus.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 29-year-old male patient of Chinese ethnicity with trauma-induced right supracondylar fracture of the humerus and multiple soft tissue contusions, without nerve damage, blood vessel damage, or other injuries, underwent an internal incision in our hospital using a new anatomical locking plate for the anterior distal humerus fixed treatment. During the 16-month follow-up period, the patient's elbow range of motion was almost completely restored, functional scores were excellent, and there were no minor or major postoperative complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, we propose a surgical reconstruction strategy for adult patients with supracondylar humeral fractures. Through the anterior median incision of the humerus, open reduction and internal fixation were performed with an anatomic locking plate on the anterior side of the distal humerus to restore and fix the structure of the distal humerus, and satisfactory clinical results were achieved in our case.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11316439/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141912978","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}
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Primary aldosteronism with hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis: a case report and review of the literature. 原发性醛固酮增多症伴有低钾横纹肌溶解症:病例报告和文献综述。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-09 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04708-8
Pingan Shi, Chao Wang, Yuanjun Lyu
{"title":"Primary aldosteronism with hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis: a case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Pingan Shi, Chao Wang, Yuanjun Lyu","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04708-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04708-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis is a rare clinical manifestation of primary aldosteronism, making its diagnosis challenging, particularly when it becomes the primary presenting symptom. Herein, we present a case of primary aldosteronism with hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis and conduct a related literature review.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We report the case of a 54-year-old Chinese male patient who presented with intermittent weakness over the past year and was admitted with sudden limb paralysis for 2 days. The final diagnosis was primary aldosteronism accompanied by hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis syndrome. By reviewing the related Chinese and English literature, we noticed that only a few cases were published since 1978. After excluding irrelevant literatures, we summarized and analyzed 43 patients of with primary aldosteronism accompanied by hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis syndrome. All patients showed good recovery, with normalized blood potassium levels, and a majority achieved normalized blood pressure. Some patients still required medication for blood pressure control.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Primary aldosteronism rarely causes rhabdomyolysis; the occurrence of severe hypokalemia and rhabdomyolysis should prompt consideration of primary aldosteronism in the differential diagnosis. Early detection and treatment are crucial for determining patient prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11313000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141906805","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}
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Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome mimicking pulmonary embolism in adults: a case report. 模仿成人肺栓塞的 Swyer-James-Macleod 综合征:病例报告。
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Journal of Medical Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-08 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04680-3
Girma Deshimo Lema, Ermiyas Endewunet Melaku, Haile Abebe Tekle, Getachew Bizuneh Aydagnuhm, Enguday Demeke Gebeyaw
{"title":"Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome mimicking pulmonary embolism in adults: a case report.","authors":"Girma Deshimo Lema, Ermiyas Endewunet Melaku, Haile Abebe Tekle, Getachew Bizuneh Aydagnuhm, Enguday Demeke Gebeyaw","doi":"10.1186/s13256-024-04680-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13256-024-04680-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome (SJMS) is a rare lung condition characterized by a unilateral lung hyperlucency and reduction in the pulmonary vasculature, with or without the presence of bronchiectasis. In the 1950s, Swyer, James, and Macleod simultaneously characterized the syndrome for the first time. It is typically diagnosed in childhood. Adult-onset cases are extremely rare, with little literature available on its clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges. Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome can mimic other lung disorders, resulting in misdiagnosis and improper treatment.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 49- year-old woman from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, presented to the emergency department of Hakim Gizaw Teaching Hospital with symptoms and radiographic findings mimicking acute pulmonary embolism. On the basis of the clinical presentation and radiographic findings, the patient was first treated as a probable case of pulmonary embolism. Anticoagulant therapy and oxygen support were initiated. Nevertheless, additional testing using a chest computed tomography angiography revealed left lung hyperlucency, decreased vascularity, bronchiectasis, and a negative result for pulmonary embolism. As a result, Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome was diagnosed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The symptoms of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome can be mistaken for pulmonary embolism, which could lead to ineffective treatment and needless expenses. In individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism, this case emphasizes the significance of considering Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome as a differential diagnosis, especially in the absence of established risk factors for pulmonary embolism.</p>","PeriodicalId":16236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Case Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11308721/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141902002","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}
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