Sarah Aljarad, Ahmad Alhamid, Hamdah Hanifa, Obada Zayegh, Jamal Ataya, Ziad Aljarad
{"title":"Aase-Smith syndrome type 2 with new neurological findings.","authors":"Sarah Aljarad, Ahmad Alhamid, Hamdah Hanifa, Obada Zayegh, Jamal Ataya, Ziad Aljarad","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf006","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aase-Smith syndrome type 2 is a rare genetic disorder that affects erythropoiesis and bone development, causing hypoplastic anemia and abnormalities in the fingers and toes, specifically triphalangeal thumbs. While there is no cure, treatment involves managing symptoms through blood transfusions, surgical intervention, and genetic counselling. A 15-year-old student presented with an unmeasured fever for two months, recurrent lung infections, difficulty in speech, and impaired gait. The patient had multiple congenital malformations including triphalangeal thumbs and a history of mild anemia. Bone marrow biopsy revealed an isolated slowing of erythroid lineage maturation. Radiology studies showed scoliosis, hand deformities, and multiple calcified lesions in the brain. The patient's fever exacerbated, and oxygen saturation deteriorated, necessitating tracheal intubation. Several hours later, the patient passed away.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf006"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952885/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755239","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}
Boujguenna Imane, Mohammed Essaid Ramraoui, Fatima Boukis, Faisal ElMouhafid
{"title":"Unmasking the uncommon: retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcoma case report.","authors":"Boujguenna Imane, Mohammed Essaid Ramraoui, Fatima Boukis, Faisal ElMouhafid","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf002","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Leiomyosarcoma is a rare subtype of soft tissue sarcoma originating from smooth muscle cells. The clinical presentation varies based on the tumor's location. We report the case of a 63-year-old woman with no significant medical history, who presented with persistent epigastric pain. A suspected lymphadenopathy was found on a CT scan. Following surgical excision, histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma, negative for CD117 and Dog1, but positive for H-Caldesmon. Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma is aggressive and rare, making diagnosis difficult prior to histopathology. Complete surgical resection with negative margins is the gold standard of treatment, though it can be challenging to achieve. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial to improve survival and quality of life. The patient is under regular follow-up and remains free of recurrence six months post-operatively.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf002"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952906/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754984","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}
Isaac K S Ng, Christopher Thong, Gaurav Deep Singh, Peter Daniel, Kei Jun Poon, Ching Ching Ong, Adrian C L Kee
{"title":"Diagnostic evaluation and management of pulmonary hypertension with concomitant incidental partial anomalous pulmonary venous return.","authors":"Isaac K S Ng, Christopher Thong, Gaurav Deep Singh, Peter Daniel, Kei Jun Poon, Ching Ching Ong, Adrian C L Kee","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae214","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) is a rare congenital heart condition which is often asymptomatic and hence remains undiagnosed, but could occasionally be detected on thoracic imaging as an incidental finding. For rare cases of newly diagnosed pulmonary hypertension with concurrent PAPVRs, the diagnostic workup and subsequent management are more complicated, requiring a thorough evaluation of secondary causes of pulmonary hypertension, and assessing relative PAPVR shunt contribution to the pulmonary hypertension. We herein report a case of a 74-year-old Chinese male patient, a chronic smoker of 50 pack-years, and past medical history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, who was admitted to our intensive care unit with acute decompensated type 2 respiratory failure, and subsequently found to have newly diagnosed pulmonary hypertension with right heart failure and an incidental PAPVR identified on inadvertent central venous cannulation (CVC) of the anomalous pulmonary vein draining into the left internal jugular vein. There are a few key learning points from this case study: firstly, we profile the characteristics and clinical outcomes of cases of incidental CVC cannulation of undiagnosed PAPVR from a literature review; and secondly, we discuss the diagnostic and management approach to newly diagnosed pulmonary hypertension with concomitant, incidental PAPVR that may be useful for internists and critical care physicians.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omae214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952895/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754697","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}
Emad A Odeh, Jaber H Jaradat, Raghad Amro, Seif Jankhout, Abdulqadir J Nashwan
{"title":"Case report of atypical presentation of Bartter's syndrome: hypertension and Hypokalemic nephropathy in a female patient.","authors":"Emad A Odeh, Jaber H Jaradat, Raghad Amro, Seif Jankhout, Abdulqadir J Nashwan","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae215","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bartter's syndrome (BS) is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by tubulopathies that affect salt reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of the Henle's loop. While BS typically presents with electrolyte imbalances and normal blood pressure, atypical presentations can complicate its diagnosis and management. We report the case of a 21-year-old female with BS diagnosed clinically at birth who presented with cough, vomiting, and elevated blood pressure. Despite a positive family history of BS, her presentation was unique with hypertension and hypokalemic nephropathy. Diagnostic evaluations during hospital admission revealed electrolyte imbalances, kidney dysfunction, and renal histopathological findings that were consistent with hypokalemic nephropathy. This case highlights the diverse clinical manifestations and potential complications of BS and emphasizes the importance of thorough evaluation and multidisciplinary management. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms linking BS with hypertension and hypokalemic nephropathy, and to guide targeted therapeutic strategies for complex presentations.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omae215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952896/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754696","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}
Richard Shamoon, Osman Elhassan, Lujain Al-Emadi, Abdulwahab Zabara, Mahir A Petkar, Sarah Sayed, Osama H Mohammad
{"title":"Neuroendocrine carcinoma causing common bile duct obstruction: a case report.","authors":"Richard Shamoon, Osman Elhassan, Lujain Al-Emadi, Abdulwahab Zabara, Mahir A Petkar, Sarah Sayed, Osama H Mohammad","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf011","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 46-year-old male with no comorbidities was referred to our hospital because of jaundice and elevated LFT markers. After further investigations, he underwent magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), which revealed a hypo-enhancing periampullary mass measuring 15 mm in size causing common bile duct (CBD) dilatation of 12 mm in cross diameter with intrahepatic biliary obstruction, which explained the patient's symptoms. Side-view endoscopy was performed to obtain a specimen of the mass. Further histopathological workup revealed poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). A multidisciplinary team (MDT) was conducted, and the patient was planned to undergo positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scan to investigate any further organ metastasis. Unfortunately, the patient missed his upcoming appointments and was lost to follow-up. Nevertheless, more research is needed to understand pathogenesis and the best course of management for small periampullary NETs.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf011"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952893/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754980","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":"Bilateral breast lymphoma in lactating woman: rare and particularly aggressive entity.","authors":"Fatima Ezzahra Lahlimi, Ouadii Abakarim, Ibtissam Mhirig, Illias Tazi","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf014","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is seldom encountered in breast. Primary malignant lymphomas of the breast in pregnant or lactating women are more uncommon with massive bilateral breast enlargement rapidly followed by widespread dissemination to several organs. Its diagnosis is often delayed, its treatment still be defined, and its prognosis is particularly poor. We report the case of a 20-year-old Moroccan woman with bilateral primary diffuse B-cell lymphoma of the breast, treated with chemotherapy without a favorable response, progressed to deterioration then death. This case highlights the management difficulties of this group of very high-risk lymphomas.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf014"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952889/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754583","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}
Ivy Wen, Lawrence H Kim, Matt Wong, Shannon di Lernia, Fiona Maclean, Allen Lee, Adrian Lee, Anu Ganapathy, David Chan
{"title":"Renal mucinous cystadenoma in the context of lynch syndrome and colonic neuroendocrine neoplasm: a case report.","authors":"Ivy Wen, Lawrence H Kim, Matt Wong, Shannon di Lernia, Fiona Maclean, Allen Lee, Adrian Lee, Anu Ganapathy, David Chan","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf012","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Renal mucinous cystadenoma (RMC) is an exceptionally rare finding with a poorly understood pathogenesis. Links between RMC and other malignancies are not well described, nor are there known associations with familial cancer disorders. We present the first case of RMC associated with Lynch syndrome (LS) and neuroendocrine neoplasm. A 56-year-old woman presented with iron deficiency leading to a diagnosis of a colonic mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine carcinoma. After initial surgery, she experienced local recurrences at 6 and 12 months, treated with resection and adjuvant chemotherapy. Tumours displayed deficient MMR proteins with <i>BRAF</i> positivity, and germline testing confirmed LS. Surveillance subsequently revealed a complex cyst arising from a horseshoe kidney, for which she underwent a partial nephrectomy. Histopathology confirmed this to be renal mucinous cystadenoma arising from the pelvicalyceal system. This case underscores the need for further investigation into RMC pathogenesis and its potential association with LS.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf012"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952886/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754963","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}
Haroon Ahmed Khan, Uooja Devi, Muhammad Faheem Iqbal, Ali Aamir
{"title":"An unexpected case of hypothyroidism in a young female patient undergoing first-line anti-tuberculosis therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis.","authors":"Haroon Ahmed Khan, Uooja Devi, Muhammad Faheem Iqbal, Ali Aamir","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf008","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hypothyroidism, once considered a rare adverse effect of anti-tuberculosis (TB) medication, is increasingly observed in patients undergoing second-line therapy for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This study discusses a case involving a 17-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department with sub-acute intestinal obstruction secondary to pulmonary TB. She underwent an exploratory laparotomy, during which routine investigations revealed elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. A week later, a second laparotomy was performed under general anaesthesia. Postoperatively, facial puffiness was noted, prompting a repeat TSH test, which indicated a significant increase from the initial levels. The diagnosis was revised to hypothyroidism potentially related to anti-tuberculosis therapy (ATT). While existing literature predominantly associates hypothyroidism with second-line anti-TB medications in MDR-TB patients, this study suggests a potential link between first-line ATT and hypothyroidism. This finding underscores the importance of monitoring TSH levels in patients on first-line anti-TB drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf008"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952883/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143753740","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":"Atypical presentation of Liposarcoma involving the breast: a case report.","authors":"Aswen Sriranganathan, Afsaneh Alikhassi","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf013","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 62-year-old woman presented to our institution with a 3-year history of left-sided breast mass. Diagnostic imaging three years prior suggested the presence of a lipoma with no suspicious findings. The patient noted that the mass continued to grow with no significant clinical symptoms. Imaging revealed a substantial difference in breast size, with the left breast largely occupied by a fatty vascular soft tissue mass. The patient was diagnosed with liposarcoma arising from or infiltrating the pectoralis major and minor muscles. The patient underwent a mastectomy, and the final pathology results confirmed an atypical lipomatous tumour with well-differentiated liposarcoma components. Liposarcoma should be considered and ruled out in cases of any large or growing fatty masses in the breast.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf013"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952904/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754562","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}
Zeltzin Soto-Montes, David Medina-Julio, Orlando D Solis-Coronado, Jesús G Mendoza-García, Erika K Tenorio-Aguirre, Froylan D Martínez-Sánchez
{"title":"Ectopic ACTH-secreting pheochromocytoma without typical signs of Cushing syndrome.","authors":"Zeltzin Soto-Montes, David Medina-Julio, Orlando D Solis-Coronado, Jesús G Mendoza-García, Erika K Tenorio-Aguirre, Froylan D Martínez-Sánchez","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omaf005","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omaf005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report describes a 42-year-old female with a rare pheochromocytoma presenting without classic Cushingoid features but with uncontrolled hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and recurrent headaches. Despite the absence of typical signs, biochemical analysis revealed elevated cortisol and ACTH levels, and imaging showed a 6 cm adrenal mass. The patient was stabilized preoperatively with alpha-blockers and metyrapone before undergoing a successful laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Histopathology confirmed pheochromocytoma with aggressive features. Postoperatively, her blood pressure and symptoms improved, and her cortisol levels normalized. This case underscores the diagnostic challenges of ACTH-secreting pheochromocytomas without classic hypercortisolism signs and emphasizes the need for thorough endocrine and imaging assessments. Surgical resection remains the definitive treatment, with long-term follow-up essential to monitor for recurrence. This case contributes to the limited literature on the coexistence of pheochromocytoma and ectopic ACTH secretion.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2025 4","pages":"omaf005"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952888/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754700","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}