Gufran Algaly, Sara M I Ahmed, Amro Abdelrahman, Mohamad Abdelgadir Elgassim, Ayesha Parveen
{"title":"Acute massive posterior stroke with tonsillar herniation in a scuba diver.","authors":"Gufran Algaly, Sara M I Ahmed, Amro Abdelrahman, Mohamad Abdelgadir Elgassim, Ayesha Parveen","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae094","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A transient female passenger in her 40s presented to the emergency department (ED) exhibiting drowsiness post-scuba diving. Despite normal initial vitals, she reported dizziness, sleepiness, and occipital headache. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed a severe posterior circulation acute infarction affecting various brain regions, resulting in significant mass effects and complications like 4th ventricle compression, cerebellar tonsillar herniation, and hydrocephalus. Extensive diagnostic tests, blood workup, and stroke evaluations revealed normal findings, except for an incidental patent foramen ovale (PFO). Collaboration with neurosurgery led to her transfer for life-saving extraventricular drain (EVD) insertion and posterior fossa decompression. Treatment included right-side EVD insertion, suboccipital craniectomy, and foramen magnum decompression. Postoperatively, she was extubated the next day, alert, without focal neurological deficits. Upon EVD removal, a repeat CT head scan showed regression of mass effect. She was discharged home safely after 16 days, fully ambulating.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae094"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11348004/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082171","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}
Mei Jing Ho, Faisal Syed, Wieslawa Mary Wielebinski, Kamal Galketiya
{"title":"Colo-colonic intussusception secondary to Burkitt lymphoma with concurrent malignant small bowel mesh adhesion.","authors":"Mei Jing Ho, Faisal Syed, Wieslawa Mary Wielebinski, Kamal Galketiya","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae095","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intussusception is a rare presentation in adult population and usually occurs secondary to an underlying pathology. We report an unusual case of a 28-year-old female who developed a colo-colonic intussusception secondary to Burkitt lymphoma which was managed with an extended right hemicolectomy. The case was further complicated by a segment of small bowel with malignant adhesion to a prosthetic mesh requiring resection of the involved segment of small bowel. We have discussed the significance of this case as well as general considerations in the surgical management of adult intussusception.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae095"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11348003/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082211","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}
Asim Alawad, Wala Sati, Sara M I Ahmed, Moayed Elgassim, Mohamad Elgassim, Abderahman Balal
{"title":"Melatonin-induced symptomatic bradycardia in an otherwise healthy male: a case report.","authors":"Asim Alawad, Wala Sati, Sara M I Ahmed, Moayed Elgassim, Mohamad Elgassim, Abderahman Balal","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae096","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Melatonin, a pineal gland hormone closely associated with the circadian rhythm, has been trending over the past years as an over-the-counter medication to aid with sleep disturbances. Although generally believed to be safe, recent studies show negative inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart rate and blood pressure in humans. Several studies suggested that melatonin induces cardiac vagal tone and affects heart rate and mean arterial pressure. Limited literature is currently available on the effects of melatonin beyond its sleep function. We present a case of a healthy 22-year-old male who visited the emergency department reporting palpitations and dizziness following the ingestion of 20 mg of melatonin. Subsequent examinations revealed marked bradycardia. Fortunately, the patient experienced spontaneous resolution of the bradycardia without necessitating intervention after a few hours of observation, and he was observed and discharged.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae096"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11348002/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082212","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}
Sumedh Iyengar, Anton Stolear, Maxim Dulgher, Ashraf Ahmed, Evgeny Shkolnik, Stuart Zarich
{"title":"Pulmonary embolism with thrombus in transit across a patent foramen ovale.","authors":"Sumedh Iyengar, Anton Stolear, Maxim Dulgher, Ashraf Ahmed, Evgeny Shkolnik, Stuart Zarich","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae091","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thromboembolism-in-transit, specifically impending paradoxical embolism (IPDE), is a rare and life-threatening condition with limited reported cases. We present a case of a 51-year-old male with obstructive sleep apnea, initially diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Further evaluation revealed a saddle pulmonary embolus extending into the right atrium, straddling a patent foramen ovale (PFO), confirmed by transesophageal echocardiogram. Despite a critical left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis, surgical thrombectomy, PFO closure, and coronary artery bypass grafting were successfully performed. Thromboembolism-in-transit poses diagnostic challenges, and there is a lack of consensus on the optimal treatment strategy. Surgical interventions, including embolectomy and PFO closure, have shown promise, while thrombolytic therapy remains controversial. This case underscores the importance of tailored management in the absence of standardized guidelines, emphasizing the need for further research to establish evidence-based protocols for this uncommon but potentially fatal condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae091"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11343825/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056826","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":"Cracking the code: high ferritin load with Salmon-Colored skin episodes.","authors":"Paraash Satyal, Walia Sukhcharan, Neriy Yakubov, Benson Babu","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae092","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 37-year-old previously healthy male presented to the Emergency Department with a two-week history of intermittent fevers, joint pain, sore throat, and a diffuse salmon-colored rash. Examination revealed a pruritic rash with joint swelling and red spots in the oropharynx. Initial sepsis management was instituted, but subsequent investigations, including infectious, hematologic, and autoimmune workups, were inconclusive. Notably, elevated ferritin levels prompted consideration of life-threatening conditions like Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, which was ultimately ruled out. Adult-onset Still's Disease (AOSD) emerged as the leading diagnosis following the exclusion of other potential causes. A skin biopsy was performed with non-specific findings and corticosteroid treatment led to significant improvement. This case illustrates the clinical decision-making process of diagnosing AOSD and highlights the potential utility of novel AI technology in dermatologic assessments.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae092"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11343824/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056824","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}
Boumeriem Khaoula, Bourekba Iliass, Ait Belhaj El Mahdi, Allali Nazik, Chat Latifa, El Haddad Siham
{"title":"Ping pong fracture.","authors":"Boumeriem Khaoula, Bourekba Iliass, Ait Belhaj El Mahdi, Allali Nazik, Chat Latifa, El Haddad Siham","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae093","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae093","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae093"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11343823/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056825","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":"Sequential therapy for hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer-associated renal cell carcinoma: a case report and report of a new family pedigree.","authors":"Ichiro Tsuboi, Momoko Araki, Shuhei Yokoyama, Gen Tanaka, Kazutaka Mitani, Saori Yosioka, Yusuke Kobayashi, Hirochika Nakajima, Taichi Nagami, Kohei Ogawa, Chiaki Koike, Koichiro Wada","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae060","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder caused by a heterozygous germline mutation in the fumarate hydratase (<i>FH</i>) gene. HLRCC is clinically characterized by the development of three tumors: uterine leiomyomata, cutaneous leiomyomata, and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). HLRCC-associated RCC is aggressive and diagnosed at a much earlier age than sporadic RCC. It is essential for carriers of HLRCC to undergo annual renal screening by magnetic resonance imaging to detect early stage RCCs. Metastatic HLRCC-associated RCC must be treated by systemic therapy; however, it is unclear which medicines are most effective in treating this cancer owing to its low incidence rate. Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) combinations or ICIs plus tyrosine kinase inhibitors are administered as systemic therapy for clear cell RCC. Here, we report a patient with HLRCC-associated RCC treated with sequential therapy, including ipilimumab plus nivolumab combination and cabozantinib, after diagnosis of HLRCC-associated RCC using FoundationOne Liquid CDx and single-site analysis. We also investigated familial <i>FH</i> mutations and describe a new family pedigree for HLRCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae060"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11343826/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056827","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":"Upper gastrointestinal bleed secondary to large right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm: a case report.","authors":"Swotantra Gautam, Aakash Neupane, Gurdeep Singh, Mohamad Sharbatji","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae090","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm (HAP) is a serious rare life-threatening complication of Gastrointestinal surgeries that is often overlooked in diagnostic evaluation due to its rarity. We present a case of 71 years female, with a surgical history of gastric sleeve surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and cholecystectomy, presenting with features of upper GI bleeding. Multiple diagnostic modalities were used and finally Magnetic Resonance Mesenteric Angiogram was able to pinpoint the location of the GI bleed as a hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm. Primary surgical repair used to be the mainstay treatment option for managing visceral aneurysms. However, due to advances in technology, embolization as well as implantation of covered stent grafts have become the preferred treatment for such lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae090"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11331630/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005500","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":"Multiple thoracolumbar compression fractures induced by glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and cachexia in a young adult female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report with a 5-year follow-up.","authors":"Kazuki Fujimoto, Taro Akiyama, Kohei Kakinuma, Toshikazu Kano, Narumi Maki, Daisuke Hashiba, Toshifumi Maeyama, Ryosuke Nakagawa, Hajime Arai, Seiji Ohtori","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae089","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>High doses of glucocorticoids and severe weight loss can cause osteoporosis. We present a case of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and cachexia in an 18-year-old woman who experienced severe appetite loss leading to weight loss, amenorrhea, and multiple thoracolumbar compression fractures.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>The patient had been receiving high-dose glucocorticoid treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus since the age of 13 and developed unexplained appetite loss since the age of 16. She subsequently developed thoracolumbar compression fractures, which necessitated repeated hospitalization. Gradual glucocorticoid tapering using belimumab and weight regain were achieved through high-calorie nutrition administration via the central vein, which helped the patient overcome her cachexic state. Romosozumab administration increased bone mineral density.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Long-term administration of glucocorticoids may lead to osteoporosis and cachexia, resulting in amenorrhea, especially in young adults. Approaches that taper glucocorticoids and promote weight regain may be helpful in the management of such patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae089"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11331628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005469","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":"Sharpnel splinter in the common bile duct.","authors":"Ahmad Abbas, Faiz Al-Theab","doi":"10.1093/omcr/omae088","DOIUrl":"10.1093/omcr/omae088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Foreign bodies are a rare cause of obstructive jaundice. In this case report, we present the case of a 59-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and obstructive jaundice, which was later found out to be caused by an impacted shrapnel splinter in the common bile duct 7 years after a combat injury. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case from Syria. This case report is a reminder that impacted foreign bodies should be considered as a potential cause of obstructive jaundice in patients with previous combat injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":45318,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Medical Case Reports","volume":"2024 8","pages":"omae088"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11331629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005499","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}