Wasef Alhroub, Maaweya Jabareen, Haya Abu-Mayyaleh, Bayyena Abu-Radwan, Mustafa Shehadeh, Ali Abu-Farah, Talha Isayed
{"title":"Severe left main coronary artery disease and STEMI in a 19-year-old without traditional risk factors: A rare case of premature coronary artery disease.","authors":"Wasef Alhroub, Maaweya Jabareen, Haya Abu-Mayyaleh, Bayyena Abu-Radwan, Mustafa Shehadeh, Ali Abu-Farah, Talha Isayed","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321041","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Premature coronary artery disease (CAD) is defined by the early onset of significant atherosclerotic narrowing of the coronary arteries, generally occurring before age 55 in men and 60 in women. This condition is an increasing concern in cardiovascular medicine due to its impact on younger populations, resulting in greater morbidity, diminished quality of life, and a substantial economic burden. Common risk factors include dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and genetic predispositions such as familial hyperlipidemia. This case report describes a 19-year-old male with no known cardiovascular risk factors who presented with an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and ventricular tachycardia caused by left main coronary artery disease including the left anterior descending artery and the left circumflex artery. Despite lacking common risk factors, he underwent successful coronary artery bypass grafting with two grafts.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321041"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11833817/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450122","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":"IL-23 blockade in a patient with psoriasis and <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> reactivation history: Case report and review.","authors":"J Dagher, J Ringuet","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320196","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> infection can lead to severe disease in immunocompromised patients. Current systemic therapies in psoriasis rely on varying degrees of immunomodulation. Few studies have investigated the involvement of key cytokines targeted by these novel therapies (interleukins 23 and 17) in the immune response against <i>T. gondii</i>. We describe a case of a patient with severe plaque psoriasis and a history of frequent ocular toxoplasmosis reactivations successfully treated using anti-IL-23 therapy without <i>T. gondii</i> reactivation. A brief scoping review of the literature is presented to address current data on toxoplasmosis and biologic therapy for psoriasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11833812/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450120","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 rare epidermal growth factor receptor T790M/cis-C797S/L718Q compound mutation in a lung adenocarcinoma patient who did not derive any benefit from combination therapy with afatinib and bevacizumab.","authors":"Xiaopeng Meng, Jingyi Liu, Xiaohui Wu, Pei Peng","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251319381","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251319381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The most common mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor (<i>EGFR</i>) are exon 19 deletions and exon 21 L858R mutations, both of which respond effectively to <i>EGFR</i> tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, the efficacy of <i>EGFR</i> tyrosine kinase inhibitors against rare <i>EGFR</i> mutations remains controversial. Many patients eventually develop resistance to <i>EGFR</i> tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Here, we encountered the case of a 62-year-old male with lung adenocarcinoma and a history of hypertension, who harbored a rare EGFR L858R/T790M/cis-C797S/L718Q compound mutation and showed resistance to osimertinib. The patient showed a partial response to treatment with a combination of afatinib and bevacizumab lasting 2 months. Although this case did not demonstrate a clear benefit from dual therapy with afatinib and bevacizumab, it provides a valuable therapeutic reference for patients with rare compound <i>EGFR</i> mutations and offers insights for future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251319381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11831635/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143441720","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":"An uncommon presentation of discoid lupus suggesting systemic evolution.","authors":"Ariana Nateghi, Julie Desrochers","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320480","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition primarily affecting the head and neck, with palmoplantar involvement (ppDLE) being an uncommon presentation. We present a case of a 46-year-old male with ppDLE and rare perineal involvement, confirmed through biopsy and serological findings, including positive RNP and Sm antibodies. This case underscores the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of DLE, which may indicate a higher risk of systemic progression and require tailored management strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320480"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11831634/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143441725","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":"Primary low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma of the ovary with mesenteric metastasis: An unusual case report.","authors":"Jun Yuan, Yajun Fu, Xiaohong Jiang, Na Li","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251321044","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251321044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGESS) accounts for only 0.2% of gynecological malignancies. Primary low-grade extrauterine endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGEESS) is rare, and its morphology varies according to the tumor's location, posing a significant diagnostic challenge for clinical pathologists. A 46-year-old female patient with bilateral ovarian cysts and multiple uterine fibroids underwent ovarian cystectomy and uterine myomectomy in 2013. Color Doppler ultrasound showed multiple uterine fibroids and bilateral ovarian cysts (left: 74 × 74 × 64 mm, right: 26 × 22 mm). Laboratory tests indicated an elevated squamous cell carcinoma associated antigen. The patient subsequently underwent a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Intraoperative pathological results were diagnosed as benign ovarian cysts. Combined with the morphological, immunohistochemical, and molecular results from the paraffin section, LGEESS was determined to be the final diagnosis. We prepared a comprehensive case report on the clinicopathological features of LGEESS to provide clinical pathologists with references that can help avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnoses.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251321044"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11829283/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433616","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":"Early disseminated cutaneous Lyme disease with SIADH, transaminitis, and pancytopenia: A case report.","authors":"Louis Deschênes, Philippe Jutras, Janie Bujold","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320186","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease predominantly caused by <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> in Canada. Early disseminated disease is challenging to diagnose and requires treatment to prevent severe sequelae. We report the case of a 71-year-old woman who was admitted for a fever. Her blood tests showed a syndrome of antidiuretic hormone secretion, transaminitis, and pancytopenia. During hospitalization, the patient was noted to have an initial annular patch, which was followed by multiple diffuse erythematous patches. After a comprehensive medical history by a dermatology consultant highlighting an exposure to a tick bite, early disseminated disease was diagnosed, and a complete remission was obtained with Doxycycline. Dermatologists must maintain a high clinical suspicion for Lyme disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11815786/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143410069","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":"Recalcitrant vulvar lichen planus cleared on abrocitinib: A case report.","authors":"Celina DeBiasio, Carly Kirshen","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251320469","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251320469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disorder, with vulvar variants often resistant to multiple treatments. The primary therapeutic goals for vulvar lichen planus are to prevent scarring and the development of squamous cell carcinoma. Management also involves treating associated symptoms such as pruritus and pain. This report describes a 50-year-old female with treatment-resistant hypertrophic and erosive vulvar lichen planus. Despite extensive trials of various therapies, the patient experienced symptoms of pruritus, pain, and repeated flares, significantly affecting her quality of life. Abrocitinib, a highly selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, was added to her treatment regimen, leading to a 95% resolution of lesions and substantial improvement in quality of life. This case highlights the potential of abrocitinib as an effective, novel off-label treatment for recalcitrant vulvar lichen planus.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251320469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11815809/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143410131","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":"Cerebral hypoperfusion due to rapid blood pressure control in a patient with type B aortic dissection: A case report.","authors":"Yikun Zhao, Heng Li, Yuanyuan Guo","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251316985","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251316985","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type B aortic dissection represents a life-threatening cardiovascular event, necessitating a comprehensive treatment approach that includes anti-impulse therapy for blood pressure and heart rate control, movement restriction, analgesia, sedation, and consideration of subsequent endovascular or open surgery. Management of acute aortic dissection involves stringent blood pressure control to prevent extension of the dissection, which is critical in both surgical preparation and conservative treatment strategies. While the treatment regimen is relatively well-established, and early and long-term follow-up results are promising, there have been reports of adverse events during treatment. In this context, we present a case of a 40-year-old male with acute type B aortic dissection who developed cerebral hypoperfusion as a consequence of rapid blood pressure reduction, underscoring the need for balanced hemodynamic management. Following thoracic endovascular aortic repair surgery and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the patient fully recovered 6 months later with no lingering sequelae. While current guidelines emphasize specific numerical values for blood pressure control in type B aortic dissection, the case underscores the potential need for a more individualized approach tailored to the unique characteristics of each patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251316985"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11808746/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143391674","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":"Beyond the surface: A case study about nevus sebaceous removal for cosmetic concerns.","authors":"Joshua Lewis, Jatinder P Singh, Ernst J Nicanord","doi":"10.1177/2050313X251317802","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X251317802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nevus sebaceous, a benign scalp birthmark, typically presents without immediate health concerns but may require removal as it becomes bothersome with age. Symptoms are typically cosmetic, lacking pain or bleeding. Clinical presentation varies with age, initially appearing as a smooth, hairless yellowish patch, later evolving into an elevated lesion after the onset of puberty. We report a case of a 25-year-old female with nevus sebaceous. Despite its benign nature, the patient opted for excision due to cosmetic concerns and the potential for malignancy. Surgical removal was successful without complications. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to alleviate discomfort and potential malignancy. While rare, malignant transformation can occur, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and timely surgical intervention, particularly during pre-puberty stages. Treatment should prioritize removal to prevent malignant progression and address cosmetic concerns. Further research is needed to refine management strategies for nevus sebaceous.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X251317802"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11808742/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143391673","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}
Haisheng Lan, Tishang Yang, Li Zhou, Jiansheng Lv, Xvsen Huang
{"title":"Eosinophilic gastroenteritis without identifiable allergens in an adult: A case report.","authors":"Haisheng Lan, Tishang Yang, Li Zhou, Jiansheng Lv, Xvsen Huang","doi":"10.1177/2050313X241312935","DOIUrl":"10.1177/2050313X241312935","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eosinophilic gastrointestinal is an uncommon disorder affecting all tissues of the digestive tract. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis presents with a complex clinical profile, lacks specificity, and is prone to misdiagnosis in patients without evident allergens. In some instances, it is mistaken for an acute abdomen or a gastrointestinal tumor, potentially leading to unnecessary surgical interventions. We present the case of a 21-year-old female with eosinophilic gastroenteritis whose primary clinical manifestations were abdominal pain and ascites.</p>","PeriodicalId":21418,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Medical Case Reports","volume":"13 ","pages":"2050313X241312935"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792021/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143189980","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}