{"title":"Rapid response to high-dose Anakinra in refractory SLE-associated Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: a case report.","authors":"S Jain, N Soe, K Sandhu, J McNally","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omag130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) causes life-threatening hyperinflammation and has conventionally been treated with glucocorticoids plus additional immunosuppression such as ciclosporin and anakinra. We describe the case of a 47-year-old female who presented to a DGH with HLH secondary to both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Covid infection. Her disease relapsed despite an initial response to first-line treatment including glucocorticoids, ciclosporin, intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) and conventional doses of anakinra. She subsequently responded to a higher dose of anakinra, resulting in sustained remission. This case illustrates the potentially life-saving difference between conventional and higher anakinra doses in severe HLH- an observation that is consistent with other reported cases of HLH with different triggers. We argue, therefore, for high-dose anakinra to be used first-line in refractory HLH, given the high mortality of the disease, while also carefully monitoring for infections post-interleukin-1-blockade. This adds weight to the shifting national treatment paradigm in this direction.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13612240/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149065031","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}
Mohammad Obada Alsadi, Youssef Heikal, Farah Al-Hasani, Dana Al Khasawneh, Aia Nasab, Heba Hrizat, Fatema Almoustafa, Barah Hussain
{"title":"Normal neuroimaging in an infant with SUCLA2-related mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome type 5: a case report of likely pathogenic variant.","authors":"Mohammad Obada Alsadi, Youssef Heikal, Farah Al-Hasani, Dana Al Khasawneh, Aia Nasab, Heba Hrizat, Fatema Almoustafa, Barah Hussain","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag172","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome type 5 (MTDPS5), caused by <i>SUCLA2</i> mutations, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder manifesting as early-onset encephalomyopathy. Clinical diagnosis is challenging due to phenotypic overlap and potentially unremarkable early investigations. We report a male infant of consanguineous parents who presented with progressive hypotonia, global developmental delay, and involuntary nocturnal movements at 3 months. Despite an unremarkable newborn metabolic screen and normal initial brain MRI, the patient demonstrated a significant failure to achieve age-appropriate gross motor milestones, including independent sitting and crawling, by 12 months. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) definitively identified a homozygous likely pathogenic <i>SUCLA2</i> variant (p.Met329Val). Following the initiation of a mitochondrial cocktail, the patient showed substantial clinical improvement. This case emphasizes that MTDPS5 should be considered in infants with unexplained encephalomyopathy, even when initial findings are normal, underscoring the necessity of early WES to guide clinical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13574277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148971538","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}
Olivia M Pupiec, Julie R Levin, Christopher N Cooley, Diane Paratore
{"title":"Recognizing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura beyond the pentad.","authors":"Olivia M Pupiec, Julie R Levin, Christopher N Cooley, Diane Paratore","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag168","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening hematologic disorder characterized by widespread microvascular thrombosis. Classic clinical features include: fever, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction, and neurologic abnormalities, such as altered mental status, confusion, or coma. Prompt recognition and initiation of plasma exchange therapy in the emergency department (ED) are essential for patient survival. We report a case of a 40-year-old female who presented to the ED with a vague complaint of joint pain and no remarkable findings on physical examination. Despite the absence of hallmark features, further evaluation revealed a diagnosis of TTP. This case underscores the diagnostic challenge posed by atypical TTP presentations and highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion, even in the absence of classic clinical signs.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13574272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148971524","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":"Gallbladder cancer presenting with a single giant common bile duct stone in a patient with normal cholestatic function tests: a case report.","authors":"Yitagesu Aberra Shibiru, Shimelis Nigussie, Amanuel Yegnanew, Dawit Dagne Moges","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag173","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present the case of a 65-year-old Ethiopian female with a 10.5 × 4 cm, 150 g giant CBD stone and normal cholestatic function tests. Ultrasound and contrast-enhanced CT scan suggested gallbladder cancer and a CBD stone with dilated intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary trees. The patient was successfully managed with extended cholecystectomy, common bile duct exploration, stone extraction, and choledochoduodenostomy. Histopathology revealed adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder with negative margins. No tumor recurrence was noted on subsequent follow-up of 2 years. Giant CBD stones are rare, especially in Africa. Most patients present with abnormal cholestatic function tests and jaundice; however, presentation with normal cholestatic parameters is uncommon. The coexistence of gallbladder cancer and a giant CBD stone represents longstanding gallstone disease and chronic inflammatory changes that contribute to the development of gallbladder cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13574271/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148971543","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":"Sevelamer carbonate crystal associated colitis in a hemodialysis patient: a case report.","authors":"Omair Bseiso, Ma'moun Qawasmeh, Anas Zahdeh, Obay Isayed, Abrar Omari, Motaz Natsheh","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag175","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sevelamer carbonate, a non-calcium phosphate binder widely used in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is an increasingly recognized but underdiagnosed cause of medication-induced colitis through gastrointestinal crystal deposition. We report a 56-year-old Palestinian male with ESRD on hemodialysis who presented with a one-month history of watery non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and diffuse abdominal pain. He had been repeatedly misdiagnosed with amebic colitis and treated with metronidazole without improvement. Colonoscopy revealed diffuse patchy erythema throughout the colon with right-sided predominance. Histopathology confirmed sevelamer-induced active colitis, demonstrating characteristic brownish fish scale-like crystals with active neutrophilic infiltrate. Sevelamer carbonate was discontinued with subsequent clinical improvement. This case highlights a clinically important diagnostic pitfall in resource-limited settings where amebic colitis is endemic and empiric metronidazole is commonly the first-line response to chronic diarrhea in dialysis patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13574273/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148971707","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":"Endoscopic submucosal dissection for a colorectal tumor with coexisting muscle-retracting sign and underlying diverticulum: the first reported case.","authors":"Taiji Yoshimoto, Daisuke Matsuyama, Ayaka Nakanishi, Kei Nakatani, Kosuke Nagakura, Hiroo Ishii, Hiroshi Takihara","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag169","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag169","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for colorectal lesions becomes particularly challenging in the presence of the muscle-retracting sign (MRS), and the risk of perforation is further increased when a diverticulum underlies the lesion. We report a case of ESD for a 25-mm Paris type 0-Is tumor in the sigmoid colon surrounded by multiple diverticula. During ESD, a broad MRS obscured the appropriate submucosal plane. Careful dissection revealed a diverticulum directly beneath the lesion, indicating a focal defect of the muscularis propria. Subsequently, an intraoperative perforation occurred but was immediately detected and successfully closed using endoscopic clips, allowing completion of en bloc resection. Postoperative computed tomography demonstrated minimal free air, and the patient recovered uneventfully with conservative management. This case highlights that even in an extremely high-risk situation involving both an MRS and an underlying diverticulum, careful dissection and prompt endoscopic closure may avoid surgery and achieve curative resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13553002/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148913794","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":"Selective cTACE to a segment target hepatocellular carcinoma lesion during atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy achieving delayed hypovascularization and shrinkage of non-target intrahepatic lesions: a case report.","authors":"Hidenobu Hara, Hiroaki Matsumoto, Ami Yoshinaga, Hikari Ishii, Kei Onodera, Yoko Henta, Risa Katsumata, Ryosuke Fujii, Harujiro Yamamoto, Tomohisa Ashikawa, Kazuomi Sakaki, Shiori Ito, Takehito Asakawa, Kohei Yoshino, Shinya Sakita","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag171","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (Atez/Bev) is the standard first-line systemic therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We report HCC with intrahepatic progression during Atez/Bev in which selective conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) to a single lesion was followed by non-target lesion shrinkage. An 82-year-old woman with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was diagnosed with BCLC stage B hepatocellular carcinoma in segments 5/7. After TACE, residual viable tumor persisted in segment 5, and Atez/Bev was initiated. After 4 cycles, a new intrahepatic lesion appeared in segment 8, and after 7 cycles, lesions in segments 5/7/8 enlarged, meeting the mRECIST progressive disease criteria. Systemic therapy continued, and selective cTACE for the segment 5 lesion was added. At 3 months post-cTACE, segment 5 viability decreased, but overall mRECIST remained progressive disease. At 6 months (November 20XX + 1), arterial enhancement in segment 5 resolved and non-target segment 7/8 lesions became hypovascular and shrank, achieving partial response.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13553004/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148913780","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}
Philipp Widmer, Flavia A Miesch, Barbara Scotti, Gian Erni, Roland Sperb
{"title":"Co-amoxicillin-induced reactivation of auto-brewery syndrome in a patient treated for community acquired pneumonia: a clinical case report.","authors":"Philipp Widmer, Flavia A Miesch, Barbara Scotti, Gian Erni, Roland Sperb","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag167","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare metabolic condition characterized by endogenous ethanol production through fermentation of ingested carbohydrates by intestinal microorganisms. Clinical manifestations resemble alcohol intoxication, including ataxia, dysarthria, gastrointestinal symptoms, and altered mental status, despite the absence of alcohol intake. We report a case of a patient in his mid-40s who developed ABS reactivation following treatment with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid for community-acquired pneumonia. The patient was successfully managed with targeted antimicrobial therapy, dietary carbohydrate restriction, and probiotic supplementation, resulting in clinical improvement. This case highlights a rare instance of antibiotic-associated ABS relapse and underscores the diagnostic challenge of this unrecognized microbial condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13553005/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148913712","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 jaw-dropping complication of Epilepsia Partialis continua following Opercular seizure.","authors":"Sunil Munakomi, Naphibanroi Lamar, Ishan Shrestha","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag170","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag170","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13553001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148913726","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}
Adeel Anwaar, Inam Ul Haq, Abdul Munim Khan, Farooq Hameed, Aymar Akilimali
{"title":"Retrograde intrarenal surgery in a non-fused left crossed ectopic kidney with large renal calculus: a case report and review of literature.","authors":"Adeel Anwaar, Inam Ul Haq, Abdul Munim Khan, Farooq Hameed, Aymar Akilimali","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omag162","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omag162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Crossed renal ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly, with non-fused variants being exceptionally uncommon. The management of nephrolithiasis in such kidneys is challenging due to the abnormal anatomy, malrotation, and altered ureteral course. We report a case of a non-fused left crossed ectopic kidney with a 21 × 14.5 mm with density of 1250 HU renal calculus successfully managed with retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), achieving complete stone clearance (SC). This case highlights the feasibility of RIRS, even in complex renal anomalies with a significant stone burden. A review of the existing literature further supports the expanding role of RIRS in anomalous kidneys.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2026 9","pages":"omag162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13537518/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148881645","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}