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Two cases of sigmoid colon cancer with intussusception prolapsing through the anus in adults: consideration of preoperative reduction and surgical approaches: case reports. 两例成人乙状结肠癌伴肠套叠经肛门脱出:术前缩小术和手术方法的考虑:病例报告。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-27 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-24-1
Susumu Doita, Fumitaka Taniguchi, Toshihiro Ogawa, Megumi Watanabe, Kohji Tanakaya, Hideki Aoki
{"title":"Two cases of sigmoid colon cancer with intussusception prolapsing through the anus in adults: consideration of preoperative reduction and surgical approaches: case reports.","authors":"Susumu Doita, Fumitaka Taniguchi, Toshihiro Ogawa, Megumi Watanabe, Kohji Tanakaya, Hideki Aoki","doi":"10.21037/acr-24-1","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-24-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adult intussusception is a rare condition that is often associated with a high incidence of malignancy. The optimal management strategy remains controversial, particularly regarding the necessity for bowel reduction before resection. To date, there is a paucity of data on adult intussusception in the English literature. We present two cases of sigmoid colon cancer with intussusception prolapsing through the anus and highlight the different surgical approaches.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>Case 1: an 84-year-old woman presented with sigmoid colon prolapse and biopsy-confirmed adenocarcinoma. Urgent surgery revealed intussusception. Despite unsuccessful manual reduction, the Hutchinson technique successfully resolved the intussusception. Resection with a temporary colostomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed mucinous adenocarcinoma without metastasis; the patient recovered well. Case 2: a 76-year-old woman with sigmoid colon prolapse presented with abdominal pain and blood-streaked stools. Emergency surgery was performed because of failed reduction attempts and persistent symptoms. Intussusception resolution was achieved through transanal insertion of a circular sizer. Resection with temporary colostomy was performed, after which tubular adenocarcinoma was identified. The patient remains symptom-free 3 years post-surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Choice of the surgical approach depends on the ease of intussusception reduction. In cases wherein reduction is straightforward, routine preoperative examinations are preferred given the low risk of injury or cancer cell dissemination. Conversely, in situations such as ours, gentle reduction under general anesthesia might be crucial. In addition, laparoscopic surgery could be beneficial. Importantly, accumulation of reports on adult intussusception could contribute to the standardization of this approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292061/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876225","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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Fallopian tube wrapping as a cause of catheter malfunction in peritoneal dialysis: a report of two cases and management strategies. 输卵管包裹导致腹膜透析导管故障:两例病例报告及处理策略。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-27 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-201
Xianghui Chen, Zhao Chen, Yan Du, Xuefei Tian, Rongguo Fu
{"title":"Fallopian tube wrapping as a cause of catheter malfunction in peritoneal dialysis: a report of two cases and management strategies.","authors":"Xianghui Chen, Zhao Chen, Yan Du, Xuefei Tian, Rongguo Fu","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-201","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-201","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Catheter malfunction is a common problem following the placement of a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter, and it is characterized by inadequate dialysate drainage, which can also limit infusion. Common causes include constipation, catheter migration, catheter kinking, omental wrapping, and fibrin obstruction. However, catheter obstruction by other intra-abdominal organs has been observed infrequently.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>We present two cases of female PD patients experiencing catheter dysfunction after catheter implantation. The first case involves a 28-year-old female who suffered from problematic drainage and infusion of dialysate 1 month after catheter insertion, evidenced by catheter displacement from the pelvis on abdominal X-ray. The second case concerns a 49-year-old female PD patient who also encountered a bidirectional catheter malfunction 40 days post-implantation. Conservative methods failed to restore the catheter function in both patients. Laparoscopic examination revealed fallopian tube, not the omentum, was tightly wrapped around the PD catheter in both cases. Finally, laparoscopic surgery with catheter fixation restored the catheter function, enabling continued continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) with favorable outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings indicate that healthcare providers should consider fallopian tube wrapping as a potential cause of catheter dysfunction. Prompt consideration and utilization of laparoscopy with catheter fixation can play an important role in restoring catheter function and improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292095/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876219","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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Novel UROD mutation for porphyria cutanea tarda, type 2: a case report. 2 型皮肤卟啉症的新型 UROD 基因突变:病例报告。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-66
Stephen Soufleris, Michelle Moore, John D Phillips, Brian Netzel, Sean Rudnick, Denise Faust, Herbert L Bonkovsky
{"title":"Novel <i>UROD</i> mutation for porphyria cutanea tarda, type 2: a case report.","authors":"Stephen Soufleris, Michelle Moore, John D Phillips, Brian Netzel, Sean Rudnick, Denise Faust, Herbert L Bonkovsky","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-66","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-66","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is usually caused by acquired defects in uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (UROD) activity in the liver. This more common form of PCT is called type 1 PCT. Major known risk factors for PCT include iron overload, such as occurs due to mutations in HFE, associated with classical hereditary hemochromatosis, chronic hepatitis C infection, heavy alcohol use, tobacco use, and estrogen therapy. In addition, in about 25% of patients with PCT, namely, those with PCT type 2, an inherited partial defect in UROD activity is found. In such persons, this partial defect, which is found in all cells, including hepatocytes, red blood cells, and others, contributes to the development of biochemically and clinically active disease.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>Herein we describe salient features of a man in his eighth decade of life with onset of clinical PCT. Among risk factors were heavy alcohol and tobacco use. Genetic testing revealed a novel mutation in one of his alleles of the <i>UROD</i> gene, namely, c.224 G>C; p. Arg 75 Pro, and enzymatic testing revealed that red blood cell UROD activity was decreased by 50%. This mutation in the <i>UROD</i> gene is predicted to have a major effect on protein structure and function, confirmed by the 50% decrease in activity of the enzyme.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The previously undescribed mutation in <i>UROD,</i> found in this man, namely, c.224 G>C; p. Arg 75 Pro is pathogenic.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292069/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876171","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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A rare case report of mucinous adenocarcinoma exacerbated by long-standing solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. 一例罕见的粘液腺癌病例报告,病因是长期的单发直肠溃疡综合征。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-207
Qirong Tan, Jiaxin Zhou, Ke Zhao, Shaoyan Lian, Jieying Li, Yuanyan Huang, Chuhui Qiu, Jiang He, Chaoqun Liu
{"title":"A rare case report of mucinous adenocarcinoma exacerbated by long-standing solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.","authors":"Qirong Tan, Jiaxin Zhou, Ke Zhao, Shaoyan Lian, Jieying Li, Yuanyan Huang, Chuhui Qiu, Jiang He, Chaoqun Liu","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-207","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a rare chronic rectal lesion with potential for malignant transformation, although cases of rapid progression to mucinous adenocarcinoma are infrequent. This case report highlights such an instance in a 29-year-old male patient, emphasizing the importance of vigilance among clinicians for detecting canceration in SRUS patients.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>The patient presented with recurrent constipation and anal discomfort, initially diagnosed with SRUS based on colonoscopy and pathological examination. Despite long-term mesalazine treatment, symptoms persisted, and subsequent evaluation revealed the development of mucinous adenocarcinoma within a short period. Surgical resection, combined with adjuvant FOLFOX chemotherapy, effectively controlled cancer progression. Immunohistochemical analysis showed positive expression of MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+), PMS2(+), and HER2(+), providing molecular insights into SRUS-associated mucinous adenocarcinoma.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This case underscores the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding the potential for cancerous transformation in SRUS patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes in SRUS-associated malignancies. Furthermore, this case adds to existing literature by presenting a rare instance of SRUS progressing rapidly to mucinous adenocarcinoma, highlighting the significance of regular monitoring and timely intervention in such cases. Further research is warranted to elucidate underlying mechanisms and risk factors, guiding future clinical practice and treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876214","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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Association between serum albumin and body water using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer: a case report of longitudinal variation in a child with initial idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. 使用生物电阻抗分析仪分析血清白蛋白与体内水分之间的关系:关于一名初发特发性肾病综合征患儿纵向变化的病例报告。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-211
Tomohiko Nishino, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Chiharu Ochiai, Shinya Tomori, Sayaka Ono, Masakazu Mimaki
{"title":"Association between serum albumin and body water using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer: a case report of longitudinal variation in a child with initial idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.","authors":"Tomohiko Nishino, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Chiharu Ochiai, Shinya Tomori, Sayaka Ono, Masakazu Mimaki","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-211","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-211","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a commonly used noninvasive technique for body composition assessment with recently expanded indications. This reproducible measurement method uses electrical conductivity to evaluate body composition, including fluid status. In pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS), albumin leaks into the urine, resulting in dysregulated colloid-osmotic pressure in the blood vessels. This results in decreased circulating blood volume and edema. Blood tests are a useful evaluation method; however, it cannot be performed frequently in children because of their invasive nature. Herein, we present a case of a child with INS demonstrating a longitudinal correlation between serum albumin (S-Alb) levels and extracellular water (ECW)/total body water (TBW) ratio.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>A 6-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital for INS treatment after informed consent was obtained. He presented with severe proteinuria symptoms and an increased weight of 3 kg before the onset of INS. Standard treatment with prednisolone (PSL) for 28 days was initiated, and his proteinuria resolved on day 7. During the acute course, albumin replacement was conducted thrice for fluid management purposes and did not cause severe intravascular dehydration. The fluid composition was assessed over time; each measurement lasted for approximately 10 minutes and was performed on the same day as the blood tests. Nine measurements were taken, and S-Alb levels and the ECW/TBW ratio (r=-0.72, P<0.04) exhibited a significant negative correlation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>BIA can potentially predict S-Alb levels objectively and noninvasively within a short period. Although further validation is needed, this measurement can reduce the invasiveness of testing in children with INS.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292089/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876216","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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Progression of gestational diabetes mellitus to pregnancy-associated fulminant type 1 diabetes: a case report. 妊娠糖尿病进展为妊娠相关的暴发性 1 型糖尿病:病例报告。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-24-52
Qun Ji, Haiwei Liu, Fei Wang, Lan Gao, Kaining Chen, Huibiao Quan, Min Lu
{"title":"Progression of gestational diabetes mellitus to pregnancy-associated fulminant type 1 diabetes: a case report.","authors":"Qun Ji, Haiwei Liu, Fei Wang, Lan Gao, Kaining Chen, Huibiao Quan, Min Lu","doi":"10.21037/acr-24-52","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-24-52","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pregnancy-associated fulminant type 1 diabetes (PF) occurs during pregnancy or within 2 weeks of delivery. Although it occurs infrequently, it is associated with high fetal mortality rate. Few studies have examined whether PF is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>A 29-year-old woman diagnosed with GDM at 24 weeks of gestation developed a fever, sore throat, nausea and vomiting at 29 weeks of gestation. Ketoacidosis was considered based on her blood ketone and glucose levels and the results of a blood gas analysis. Since the patient's islet function declined rapidly, fluid replacement, insulin therapy, and other treatments were administered. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with PF, and has required ongoing insulin therapy. She delivered a healthy baby girl by elective cesarean section at 37-week gestation. Her blood glucose has been satisfactorily controlled over the 12 months since her acute presentation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PF is characterized by poor maternal and infant outcomes and a high stillbirth rate. Blood glucose should be regularly monitored in pregnant women with GDM. A sudden increase in blood glucose may indicate the possibility of PF, which needs to be managed in a timely manner to avoid adverse pregnancy outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292075/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876223","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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Myxoid variant of plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor: case report. 丛状纤维组织细胞瘤的肌样变体:病例报告。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-09 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-191
Rana Naous
{"title":"Myxoid variant of plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor: case report.","authors":"Rana Naous","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-191","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor (PFH) is a rarely metastasizing slowly growing neoplasm usually affecting children and young adults. The tumor usually has a dermal-subcutaneous location, is poorly circumscribed, and is comprised of a plexiform or multinodular proliferation of a variable admixture of fibroblasts and histiocytoid cells with a distinctive biphasic morphology. Myxoid change in PFH is extremely rare with only five cases of myxoid variant of PFH reported to date in the English literature.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>In this case report, the author describes a rare case in a 39-year-old man who had presented with a newly developed right forearm mass. Given the tumor's unusual morphology an extensive immunohistochemical and molecular workup was performed to rule out common superficial myxoid neoplasms and potential mimickers. The overall ancillary findings along with the histomorphologic features and immunoprofile of the entirely excised mass were eventually compatible with myxoid PFH.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Myxoid PFH is a rare or underrecognized entity that can present as a diagnostic pitfall and can lead to an erroneous diagnosis especially if the pathologist is unaware of such entity. In this case report the author sheds light on this unique tumor, myxoid PFH, discusses the pitfalls inherent to its differential diagnosis, and reviews the literature on such a rare phenomenon.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141877287","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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Recurrent epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the adrenal gland: a case report and literature review. 肾上腺复发性上皮样血管瘤:病例报告和文献综述。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-05-09 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-189
Zeyu Lin, Zheng Ding, Hongtao Jiang
{"title":"Recurrent epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the adrenal gland: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Zeyu Lin, Zheng Ding, Hongtao Jiang","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-189","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Epithelioid angiomyolipoma (EAML), a subtype of angiomyolipoma, is distinct. It has a biologic behavior of borderline tumor, a malignant tendency, and a risk of metastasis and recurrence. Adrenal EAML is very rare. It is true that only six cases of adrenal EAML have been documented in the English-language literature.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>A 65-year-old man who underwent a laparoscopic left adrenalectomy in July 2022 has adrenal EAML and this is a case report about it. The mass was surrounded by abundant blood vessels and adherence with surround-tissue. Postoperative pathology of the tumor analysis revealed adrenal epithelioid vascular smooth muscle lipoma. The patient underwent left upper abdomen and lumbar pain in July 2022. The enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen showed markedly enhanced masses in and around the left adrenal gland. A second left laparoscopic adrenalectomy was performed under general anesthesia. Postoperative pathology showed two taupe nodules of left adrenal, maximum diameter 0.9 to 1.1 cm. The postoperative pathological diagnosis in combination with immunohistochemistry was EAML. The patient was discharged 10 days later with symptomatic treatment with low molecular heparin.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adrenal EAML has a biologic behavior of borderline tumor with malignant potential and a risk of distant metastasis and recurrence. Therefore, radical surgical resection should be considered as its necessary treatment. Long-term postoperative follow-up is an important part of the treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292067/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876224","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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Improved postural control in a patient having adult spinal deformity and previous thoraco-lumbar scoliosis surgery: a Chiropractic Biophysics® case report. 曾接受过胸腰椎脊柱侧凸手术的成人脊柱畸形患者的姿势控制能力得到改善:脊骨神经学生物物理学®病例报告。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-04-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-183
Paul A Oakley, Jason W Haas, Deed E Harrison
{"title":"Improved postural control in a patient having adult spinal deformity and previous thoraco-lumbar scoliosis surgery: a Chiropractic Biophysics<sup>®</sup> case report.","authors":"Paul A Oakley, Jason W Haas, Deed E Harrison","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-183","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-183","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is evidence indicating patients with spinal deformity have impaired postural control and balance issues. Often, previous surgical intervention excludes the older patient from further invasive procedures leaving them with limited treatment options. The purpose of this case is to report on the clinically significant improvement in postural control as measured by force plate after a multimodal treatment program of Chiropractic Biophysics<sup>®</sup> (CBP<sup>®</sup>) posture rehabilitation as well as balance rehabilitation in an elderly patient with long-standing spinal deformity including thoracic hyperkyphosis and a T10-L4 Harrington rod instrumentation for thoracolumbar scoliosis.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>A 69-year-old female presented with the main complaint of balance and gait impairment as well as back pain and headaches. Balance assessment on a force plate showed impaired balance, in the vestibular challenging condition (eyed closed; standing on foam). Radiography showed a forward stooped posture and surgical hardware. Treatment was directed at posture by CBP methods and balance rehabilitation by a whole-body vibration exercise program. Treatment progressed over a 10-month period. The patient experienced relief of back pains and headaches. There was a clinically significant improvement in posturography including a 102 cm reduction in center of pressure (COP) path length. There was an inch reduction in forward sagittal stoop.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A non-surgical rehabilitation program demonstrated a clinically significant improvement in balance performance in an elderly female diagnosed with osteopenia, spinal deformity, and previous spine deformity surgery. This approach to improving postural stability is important and further investigations should be undertaken.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292062/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876166","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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Idiopathic cardiac ossification with Chiari mesh in the right atrium: a case report and literature review. 特发性心脏骨化伴右心房Chiari网:病例报告和文献综述。
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AME Case Reports Pub Date : 2024-04-17 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-168
Menghan Zheng, Dong Chen, Jiaqi Wang, Jianfeng Shang, Fang Dong
{"title":"Idiopathic cardiac ossification with Chiari mesh in the right atrium: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Menghan Zheng, Dong Chen, Jiaqi Wang, Jianfeng Shang, Fang Dong","doi":"10.21037/acr-23-168","DOIUrl":"10.21037/acr-23-168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Idiopathic cardiac osseous metaplasia in the right atrium of a 9-year-old boy, accompanied by right atrial Chiari network and right pulmonary artery embolism. This case is rare and can easily be misdiagnosed.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>We encountered a case of a 9-year-old boy with a 3.5 cm diameter neoplasm in the right atrium. Preoperative imaging diagnosis could not determine the nature of the tumor, and the initial clinical suspicion of cardiac myxoma. After admission, a cardiotomy to remove foreign bodies and a pulmonary artery thrombectomy were performed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Idiopathic cardiac osseous metaplasia is relatively rare, and it is even rarer to be accompanied by a Chiari network in the right atrium. Due to the location and characteristics of the lesion in this case, it is easy to be misdiagnosed as atrial myxoma in clinical practice. Whether it is idiopathic osseous metaplasia or myxoma, it needs to be performed surgical treatment and pathological examination can easily rule out the diagnosis of myxoma. However, as idiopathic cardiac metaplasia is difficult to encounter in clinical work and there are few reports in the literature, clinicians and pathologists need to consult more relevant literature. Learn to understand and master the disease through multi-party consultation.</p>","PeriodicalId":29752,"journal":{"name":"AME Case Reports","volume":"8 ","pages":"59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292092/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141877286","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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