Rémy Hamdan, Cyrielle Chea, Maxime Brisson, Jules Coeur, Carmen Cortes Espejo, Camille Leleu
{"title":"Neck cellulitis complicating spectacle frames' contact dermatitis: A case report.","authors":"Rémy Hamdan, Cyrielle Chea, Maxime Brisson, Jules Coeur, Carmen Cortes Espejo, Camille Leleu","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251324310","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251324310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neck cellulitis occurs as a result of dental, pharyngeal or ear infections or following trauma, but rarely via a cutaneous entry point. A 34-year-old female patient consulted with a left-sided, painful cervical swelling with limited head rotation and trismus, accompanied by a painful, oozing, retroauricular contact dermatitis (CD). Clinical examination confirmed the left cervical cellulitis with superinfected retroauricular CD. A computed tomography scan of the neck revealed no abscess. Systemic antibiotic therapy against streptococci and staphylococci for 8 days, combined with hygiene care for the CD lesions and the avoidance of glasses with metal frames, resulted in complete recovery without recurrence. Patch tests revealed sensitization to several metals, particularly nickel. Eyeglasses may cause allergic CD, an inflammatory skin disease caused by a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction. Metal spectacle frames are particularly prone to causing CD, mainly due to the presence of nickel. Because of the skin breakdown it entails, spectacle frames' CD may lead to skin infections and neck cellulitis. Spectacle frame CD should be investigated in patients presenting with retroauricular eczema. To our knowledge, the case of neck cellulitis induced by spectacle frame-allergic CD has never been reported.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251324310"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866375/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524278","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":"Laparoscopic partial cystectomy using stapling system for inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of urinary bladder: A case report.","authors":"Hiroki Nishiyama, Kozue Ito, Go Hasegawa, Yohei Ikeda, Kyohei Ishida, Noboru Hara, Tsutomu Nishiyama","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251323788","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251323788","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 70-year-old female suffered from gross hematuria and bladder tamponade. She had a solitary non-papillary tumor at the dome of the urinary bladder, underwent transurethral resection of the bladder tumor, and was diagnosed with an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor positive for anaplastic lymphoma kinase proteins in immunohistochemistry. Subsequently, she underwent laparoscopic partial cystectomy using the Signia Stapling System due to the low-grade malignancy of the tumor. The patient has been under outpatient observation with no recurrence for 12 months post-surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251323788"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11863236/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143516625","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":"Low-dose isotretinoin for the treatment of Morbihan's disease in a 69-year-old Asian male: A case report.","authors":"Orhan Yilmaz, Reetesh Bose, Sophia Colantonio","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320214","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Morbihan's disease is a rare form of facial lymphedema often associated with chronic rosacea and other skin diseases such as acne. It presents as indurated erythematous plaques in the upper face, which can be challenging to treat. We report a 69-year-old male of Asian background with a 4-year history of facial swelling and redness, unresponsive to prior treatments. After a clinical diagnosis of Morbihan's disease, the patient was treated with oral isotretinoin 10 mg daily, leading to an 80% reduction in symptoms after 9 months. Mild side effects, including cheilitis and xerosis, were well managed. This case highlights low-dose isotretinoin's potential as a therapeutic option for Morbihan's disease. Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of treating Morbihan's disease with isotretinoin at high doses between 40 and 80 mg po daily for 12-24 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11863241/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143516626","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":"Mini-loop technique for idiopathic isolated tricuspid valve prolapse: A case report.","authors":"Yutaro Matsuno, Shigeru Ikenaga","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251323297","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251323297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We recently performed the mini-loop technique on a 69-year-old woman with idiopathic isolated tricuspid valve prolapse. Although the tricuspid valve leaflets showed no abnormalities, we noted a severely enlarged annulus and posterior leaflet prolapse due to rupture of the posterior papillary muscle. The procedure included four pairs of artificial chordal reconstruction using the loop technique with GORE-TEX® suture CV-4 and the insertion of the 28-mm CE Physio Tricuspid ring. Postoperatively, tricuspid regurgitation was well-controlled below trivial levels. Although the loop technique is typically used in mitral valve plasty, it may also be beneficial for tricuspid valve plasty.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251323297"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846098/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143483959","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}
Isabel Besozzi, Andrea Goldmann, Daniel Button, Stefanie Senn, Caveh Madjdpour
{"title":"Transient unilateral brachial plexus block following landmark-guided superficial cervical plexus block: A case report.","authors":"Isabel Besozzi, Andrea Goldmann, Daniel Button, Stefanie Senn, Caveh Madjdpour","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321658","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of a 61-year-old male patient with impaired function of the contralateral brachial plexus after right parathyroidectomy. The symptoms appeared directly after emerging from general anaesthesia and disappeared completely within 24 h after surgery. The follow-up check after 6 weeks was unremarkable. The patient suffered from asthma, osteoporotic degenerative changes of the spine and a chronic impingement of the left shoulder. He showed no signs of pain or limitations while reclining his neck during pre-operative airway assessment. Before surgery, a bilateral superficial cervical plexus block was performed by the surgeon using the landmark technique. We discuss the positioning of the neck and cervical spine in preparation for surgery and pre-operative superficial cervical plexus block as possible causes for the impaired function of the brachial plexus observed in this patient. We conclude that the latter was the most likely cause in this patient and recommend considering ultrasound guidance for the performance of superficial cervical plexus block.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321658"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11843684/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143483962","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":"Sinus node dysfunction following bariatric surgery: A case report.","authors":"Kristoffer Dahl, Knut Tore Lappegard","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321063","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sinus node dysfunction is often due to degeneration of the heart's impulse-generating system. We report a case of a 40-year-old woman with a recent gastric sleeve surgery, who presented with symptomatic sinus bradycardia following significant post-surgical weight loss. Extensive workup excluded common causes such as electrolyte disturbances, hypothyroidism, or cardiomyopathy. We hypothesize that alterations in leptin metabolism due to weight loss triggered increased vagal stimulation, leading to her bradycardia. The patient was treated with theophylline as a noninvasive alternative to pacemaker implantation. Long-term monitoring showed partial improvement in heart rate. This case highlights the need for vigilance in managing bradycardia as a potential side effect of bariatric surgery-induced weight loss, emphasizing the importance of follow-up and the potential role of leptin in heart rate regulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321063"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11837054/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143459391","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":"Corrigendum to \"Facial vein thrombophlebitis post facial skin infection: a case report and review of the literature\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251321227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1177/2050313X241283265.].</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11840844/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468941","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":"A case report on comparison between PMCT and conventional autopsy approach in traumatic death.","authors":"Arijit Datta, Darshan Galoria, Shridhar Dave, Preeti Tiwari, Srushti Shukla, Viral Patel","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321046","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In cases of traumatic death, precise injury evaluation is crucial for both legal and medical reasons. In the modern era, many scholarly articles recommend postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) instead of routine postmortem practices. This case report compares the findings of PMCT with those of conventional autopsy methods for assessing blunt traumatic injuries. In this case, we received the body of a 16-year-old male who died due to a road traffic accident. Before performing a routine postmortem examination, we performed CT imaging to compare the findings with those of routine procedures. This report highlights the significance of the conventional postmortem approach in identifying soft tissue and bony injuries that are undetectable by imaging techniques. While CT imaging offers noninvasive visualization of injuries, manual examination remains essential for identifying specific injuries, particularly those affecting soft tissues. The combination of CT imaging and conventional autopsy procedures strengthens the precision and dependability of forensic evaluations in cases of traumatic death, especially in intricate situations involving multiple wounds. Recognizing the advantages and constraints of these methods is vital for advancing forensic inquiries and improving legal outcomes in medical contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321046"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11833839/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450113","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}
Ryan Sabour, Sohrab Kharabaf, Eric Frazier, Matthew Nguyen, Dao Le, Jonathan Zuckerman, Ramy Hanna
{"title":"Dasatinib-induced renal (or chronic) thrombotic microangiopathy in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report.","authors":"Ryan Sabour, Sohrab Kharabaf, Eric Frazier, Matthew Nguyen, Dao Le, Jonathan Zuckerman, Ramy Hanna","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251322621","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251322621","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thrombotic microangiopathy encompasses microvascular thrombosis, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and end-organ damage. Secondary thrombotic microangiopathy can result from malignancies, autoimmune diseases, or treatments such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Dasatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in managing chronic myeloid leukemia, has been linked to thrombotic microangiopathy. This report describes a 66-year-old female with chronic myeloid leukemia treated with dasatinib who developed renal-limited thrombotic microangiopathy. Progressive renal dysfunction found in the context of chronic kidney disease prompted extensive lab evaluation and evaluation, with a renal biopsy confirming thrombotic microangiopathy attributed to dasatinib-induced nephrotoxicity. Discontinuation of dasatinib led to a slight improvement in renal function; however, progressive decline necessitated dialysis. This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of dasatinib-induced thrombotic microangiopathy, emphasizing renal biopsy in diagnosis and monitoring. Individualized treatment strategies and further research should be conducted to optimize future outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251322621"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11833818/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450115","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":"Endometriosis-associated obstructive uropathy: A case report.","authors":"Caoimhe Ryan, Michael Burns, Lynn Redahan","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321671","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of premenopausal women, with urinary tract involvement in 1% of cases. Ureteric endometriosis is a rare, typically asymptomatic, cause of obstructive renal failure. We present the case of a 30-year-old woman with stage IV endometriosis and advanced human immunodeficiency virus presenting with acute, severe left flank pain and kidney injury. Imaging revealed severe, bilateral hydronephrosis due to extensive endometriosis deposits obstructing the urinary tract. Recurrent ureteric obstruction by infiltrating endometrial disease necessitated eight procedures (bilateral nephroureteric stent placements and nephrostomy insertions). Despite the severity of the disease surgery was successfully avoided. At the time of discharge and subsequent follow-up, the patient was clinically well with stable renal function (Creatinine 1.33-1.61 mg/dL). This case highlights the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of acute kidney injury in women. It demonstrates successful non-surgical management of severe ureteric disease to prevent irreversible renal damage.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321671"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11833833/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450118","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}