Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports最新文献

{"title":"LIFE-SAVING MANEUVER IN FULL AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION CAUSED BY FOREIGN BODY ASPIRATION : PUSHING THE FOREIGN BODY TO THE RIGHT MAIN BRONCHUS","authors":"Merve Çelenk, Selin Akyüz Oktay, M. A. Oktay","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1314257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1314257","url":null,"abstract":"Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children. Patients with severe respiratory failure and upper airway obstruction who need resuscitation due to FBA apply to emergency services. In this case report, we present a 22-month-old male patient who applied to the pediatric emergency department due to foreign body aspiration, and whose saturation value increased by providing unilateral lung ventilation by pushing the foreign body from the trachea into the bronchi during intubation for advanced airway","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43735539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome","authors":"Fatih Mehmet Aksoy, Erdal Yavuz, Kasım Turgut, Umut Gülaçti, İ. Aydın","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1333411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1333411","url":null,"abstract":"A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome \u0000 \u0000Abstract \u0000Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is a congenital urogenital syndrome. Typical features are unilateral blind-ending hemivagina with uterine didelphy and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Patients usually progress asymptomatically until menarche, and they are diagnosed with radiological imaging by applying to the hospital with these conditions such as abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, primary amenorrhea along with menarche. In this case report, it is aimed to present a patient who applied to our emergency department with abdominal pain and is diagnosed with HWW syndrome. In this case, it is emphasized that emergency physicians should regard to HWW syndrome in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain. \u0000Keywords: Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich, Müllerian Anomaly, Abdominal Pain \u0000 \u0000Introduction \u0000Abdominal pain constitutes an important part of emergency admissions. It has been observed that 40% of these not complying with the known symptoms and concluded any clear and understandable outcome and come up with a spontaneous sight (1). It is very difficult to determine the prevalence and incidence of uterine anomalies due to the use of different classifications, diagnosis with different methods and the absence of symptoms of many anomalies. On the other hand, in all studies conducted between 1950 and 2007, it was determined as 6.7% in the general population and 7.3% in the infertile population and women with recurrent pregnancy loss, this rate varies between 3% and 25% (2). No matter how the exact factors that caused these anomalies are not clear, it has been determined in studies that ionizing radiation, infective processes and some medicine (Diethylstilbestrol (DES), Thalidomide, etc.) exposed during the genital development process causing Müllerian anomalies (3). \u0000Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is among the uterine anomalies and important for early diagnosis of complications and permanency of fertility. Most of the patients consult with these complaints such as abdominal pain, abdominal mass, bloating, inability to menstruate and acute abdominal pain(4). Dysmenorrhea is the main symptom of HWW syndrome and it is usually established after puberty. The increase in pain is related to a rise in the volume of hematocolpus caused by an obstructed hemivagina. Endometriosis, inflammation, twisted cysts, and appendicitis are other differential causes of pelvic pain and these must be excluded. Although it is possible to interfere diagnoses with similar symptoms and there is not a typical examination finding, differential diagnosis can be easily made with scanning methods. Observing unilateral blind-ending hemivagina and uterus didelphy and ipsilateral renal agenesis on computed tomography (CT) or ultrasonography (USG) imaging performed on the patient is important for diagnosis(5). Making diagnosis in time makes it possible to prevent possible complications with further examin","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46899965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recluse Spider Bite (Loxosceles sp.): A case report from Jordan","authors":"H. AL-TALAFHA, Ishraq Abudarweesh, Z. Amr","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1293334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1293334","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Loxosceles is a genus of spiders belongs to the family Sicariidae, known as recluse spiders. These spiders are considered venomous and are distinguished by three pairs of eyes, arranged in triangular pattern. In Jordan, only Loxosceles rufescens was recorded. \u0000Case Report: A 75-year-old female with history of hypertension was bitten by a recluse spider. The case developed cellulitis and secondary infection at the site of the bite. The patient showed no response to the treatment with antibiotics either at home or in the emergency department. She was admitted as an inpatient and given Tinam (Cephalosporin / 4th generation). The patient left the hospital after improvement of the symptoms on day 14. \u0000Conclusion: Bite of Loxosceles spider cause serious poisoning and lead to severe skin infection that needs hospitalization.","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44972678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute Dystonia Due to Pregabalin Abuse in an Adolescent","authors":"Ezgi Çay, İkbal Türker, F. Ekinci, S. Bilen, Ozden OZGUR HOROZ, H. Yılmaz, D. Yıldızdaş","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1252728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1252728","url":null,"abstract":"Pregabalin is a drug used to treat neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia. However, the number of reported cases of pregabalin abuse is steadily growing. This case showed dystonia, an effect not previously documented as a consequence of pregabalin administration. \u0000 A 16-year-old male patient with no known pre-existing medical conditions was admitted to the pediatric emergency department for the first time, complaining of drowsiness caused by pregabalin abuse. During the patient's follow-up, dystonia was observed, and biperiden was administered at a repeating dose. Subsequently, he was moved to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for further tests and treatment. After three days of follow-up, the patient was discharged due to the absence of complaints. \u0000This case report presents dystonia resulting from pregabalin abuse, a condition that has not previously been documented in the literature.","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43822572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"HSV-2 associated meningitis case: a challenging diagnosis in an immunocompetent woman","authors":"B. Baddal, A. Bostanci, Kaya Süer","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1278277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1278277","url":null,"abstract":"Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) associated aseptic meningitis is rarely seen in healthy individuals. Herein, we report a rare case of meningitis, associated with HSV-2, without the presence of genital lesions. A healthy, 40-year-old female was presented to the emergency service with unremitting headache, vomiting and nausea. Her cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed elevated protein level of 308,2 mg/dL, high leukocyte cell count of 1,118,000 cells/µL with 98% lymphocytes and 2% polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs). The bacterial culture and gram staining of CSF were negative. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) CSF analysis indicated the presence of HSV-2. The cranial MRI revealed meningeal contrast enhancement. The patient was administered acyclovir for 10 days during her hospital stay and she was discharged without any neurological sequela. The patient has a history of herpes infection. This case report shows that HSV-2 meningitis can occur in immunocompetent individuals via re-activation and should always be considered by the clinicians even in the absence of genital lesions.","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43023560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tubal Stump Ectopic Pregnancy with Acute Abdomen: A Rare Case Report","authors":"Cenk Soysal, Ö. Erten","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1289226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1289226","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition in which the gestational sac settles outside the uterine cavity. Here we aim to present a case that underwent unilateral salpingectomy due to ectopic pregnancy five years ago and developed an ectopic pregnancy again in the remnant site of the same tube. Although tubal stump ectopic pregnancy is rarely seen in the literature, maternal mortality and morbidity rates are higher than for other tubal ectopic pregnancies. A woman's history of salpingectomy does not rule out ipsilateral recurrent ectopic pregnancy. This is also the first stump tubal ectopic pregnancy case presented from Turkey. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy, which occurs in 1-2% of all pregnancies, is a leading cause of first-trimester maternal mortality. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy has increased due to factors such as maternal age, pelvic inflammatory disease, and assisted reproductive technology practices. Ipsilateral ectopic pregnancy in the tubal stump after salpingectomy is extremely rare and can cause diagnostic delay and life-threatening intraabdominal bleeding. \u0000 \u0000Case Report: A 26-year-old patient with a history of laparoscopic right salpingectomy due to a ruptured right tubal ectopic pregnancy experienced another ectopic pregnancy in the remaining tube. Emergency laparotomy was performed due to hemorrhagic shock and suspected ruptured ectopic pregnancy. The ectopic pregnancy focus was excised, and the patient was discharged after three days without complications. \u0000 \u0000Conclusion: Recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the remaining tubal stump after salpingectomy can have significant clinical consequences. Diagnosis is difficult, so clinicians should be vigilant, especially during early pregnancy in patients with a history of salpingectomy. Partial salpingectomy is not recommended for women of reproductive age, and all possible precautions should be taken to avoid delay in diagnosing tubal stump ectopic pregnancy and preventing its occurrence. \u0000 \u0000References \u00001. Saraiya M, Berg CJ, Shulman H, Green CA, Atrash HK. Estimates of the annual number of clinically recognized pregnancies in the United States, 1981-1991. American journal of epidemiology. 1999;149(11):1025-9. \u00002. Ko PC, Liang CC, Lo TS, Huang HY. Six cases of tubal stump pregnancy: complication of assisted reproductive technology? Fertility and sterility. 2011;95(7):2432.e1-4. \u00003. Perkins KM, Boulet SL, Kissin DM, Jamieson DJ. Risk of ectopic pregnancy associated with assisted reproductive technology in the United States, 2001-2011. Obstetrics and gynecology. 2015;125(1):70-8. \u00004. Sun F, Yang S, Yang Y, Liu X, Xu H. Laparoscopic Management of 42 Cases of Tubal Stump Pregnancy and Postoperative Reproductive Outcomes. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 2020;27(3):618-24. \u00005. Samiei-Sarir B, Diehm C. Recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the tubal remnant after salpingectomy. Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. 2013;2013:753269. \u00006. Sturlese E, Retto G, Palmara V,","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44949100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Significance of Diffferential Diagnosis for Febrile and Fatigued Patients in an Endemic Area During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Consideration of COVID-19, Brucellosis, and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever","authors":"Orçun Barkay, F. Karakeçili, U. Binay, Betül Sümer","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1258769","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1258769","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Brucellosis and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) are diseases that can present with similar clinical and laboratory findings to those of COVID-19, leading to misdiagnosis or confusion by visiting multiple departments. This can delay diagnosis and increase the risk of nosocomial transmission in the case of CCHF. Although misdiagnosis of Brucellosis and CCHF, and even a case of coinfection have been reported in the literature, no case report mentioning CCHF and Brucellosis coinfection hospitalized with the pre-diagnosis of COVID-19 was found. \u0000Case Report: A 35-year-old female patient presented to the emergency service with complaints of fever and fatigue. The patient was evaluated in the emergency triage and was taken to the area where COVID-19 pre-diagnosed patients were being examined. A thorax computed tomography (CT) without intravenous contrast usage was reported as normal, and the patient was discharged after being informed about COVID-19 transmission routes. The patient re-applied to the emergency service with complaints of fever, fatigue, headache, and myalgia four days later. The laboratory findings showed a white-cell count of 1600/mm³, haemoglobin of 12.8 g/liter, platelet of 146000/mm³, urea of 21.5 mg/dl, creatinine of 0.81 mg/dl, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of 134 U/liter, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) of 303 U/liter, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) of 714 U/liter, creatine kinase (CK) of 1796 U/liter, C-reactive protein (CRP) of 3 mg/liter, D-dimer of 2000 µg/liter, and a thorax CT showed minimal ground-glass opacity. The patient was hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of COVID-19 by the chest diseases clinic. \u0000Conclusion: A patient with Brucellosis and CCHF coinfection was hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of COVID-19. This case highlights the importance of considering other diseases with similar clinical and laboratory findings in endemic regions of Brucellosis and CCHF to avoid misdiagnosis and delay in treatment. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving patient outcomes and preventing nosocomial transmission. \u0000References: \u00001. Zhu J, Ji P, Pang J, et al. (2020), Clinical characteristics of 3,062 COVID‐19 patients: a meta‐analysis. J Med Virol. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/jmv.25884 \u00002. Özer S, Oltan N, Gencer S. Bruselloz: 33 olgunun değerlendirilmesi. Klimik Derg 1998; 11(3): 82-4. \u00003. Karakecili F, Cikman A, Aydin M, et al. Evaluation of epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics and mortality rate of patients with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the North east region of Turkey. J Vector Borne Dis 2018;55:215-221. \u00004. Young EJ. Brucella species. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Mandell, Douglas and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia, 2005:2669-74. \u00005. Almış H, Yakıncı C. A case of brucellosis misdiagnosed as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Mikrobiyol Bul 2012;4","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42876169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"RARE CASE OF CORONARY ANOMALY, OVERVIEW OF HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY WITH A DIFFERENT PRESENTATION","authors":"İrem Oktay, Serhat Kesri̇kli̇oğlu, A. Soylu","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1268972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1268972","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract; \u0000Coronary artery anomalies are uncommon cardiac diseases. It is mostly detected incidentally in the adult population as well as being usually asymptomatic. Although its prevalence is low, its association with atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is important for sudden cardiac death. According to the literature, the association of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with the coronary anomaly is rare. No case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy accompanied by the absence of the left anterior descending artery has been reported. Therefore our case is special and valuable.","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48818251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Upper Extremity Injury Related to Wheeled Recreational Device-Hoverboard:A Case Report","authors":"Ali Sağlik, T. Gi̇ray, H. Çabuk, T. Ocak","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1221602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1221602","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT \u0000Hoverboards were designed for making our Daily life easier. However, lots of patients admitted to emergency services due to. These devices require a high level of balance, coordination and strength. Traumatic injuries are more common especially in children and young adults. Forearm fractures are one of the important trauma outcomes in the pediatric age group. Although supracondylar or forearm fractures are common, we rarely encounter a combination of both, defined as floating arm fractures. A 9-year-old boy falling from a hoverboard had supracondylar humerus fractures accompanied by olecranon and distal Radius fractures in the same arm. A temporary long arm splint was applied to the patient who was transferred to the orthopedic clinic and surgical operation was planned for stabilization. In our case, we aimed to discuss the coexistence of olecranon and distal radius fracture accompanying ipsilateral supracondylar humerus fracture in a child hoverboard user.","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45851357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Case Report of Metformin Related Lactic Acidosis","authors":"I. Akbas, Caner Akufuk, Muhammet Mustafa Yilmaz, Atilla Eren Kurt, Fatih Coşkun","doi":"10.33706/jemcr.1294738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1294738","url":null,"abstract":"Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug of the biguanide classused in type 2 diabetic patients with normal renal function. The mortality rate is high in cases of lactic acidos is developing in metformin intoxication. In the emergency department, metformin intoxication should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients whouse metformin and have high anion gap metabolic acidosis (lactic acidosis). The most important and effective treatment with early diagnosis is correction of metabolic acidosis with hemodialysis or hemofiltration methods, bicarbonate treatment, adjustment of blood glucose level. Cardiovascular system support therapy significantly reduces morbidity/mortality. In this case report, we present the early diagnosis and successful treatment of a patient with lactic acidosis due to metformin intoxication.","PeriodicalId":41189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45132632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}