scholarly journals Spinal Tuberculosis and Cold Abscess without Known Primary Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rima Patel ◽  
Vedavyas Gannamani ◽  
Emily Shay ◽  
David Alcid
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Spinal Tuberculosis ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disease Case

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is uncommon but not rare. Bone and joint involvement constitute about 10% of extrapulmonary TB cases, with the spine being the most frequently affected site. Spinal TB patients typically present with back pain but other constitutional or pulmonary symptoms may be absent, rendering the diagnosis difficult. This case explores challenges in the diagnosis of spinal TB. We report a case of a 39-year-old woman presenting with vague back swelling for many years. Imaging revealed osteomyelitis of the spine but initial studies and cultures were negative for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The diagnosis was confirmed weeks later when cultures demonstrated Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Considering the severe complications of untreated spinal TB including paraplegia and need for surgical intervention, high suspicion is critical in early diagnosis.

Retropharyngeal abscess: An unusual presentation of Kawasaki disease. Case report and review of the literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elena Cavicchiolo ◽  
Paola Berlese ◽  
Silvia Bressan ◽  
Elena Trincia ◽  
Ingrid Inches ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Kawasaki Disease ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Retropharyngeal Abscess ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disease Case

scholarly journals Thoracopagus conjoined twin - a case report

1970 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-292
Author(s):  
F Sharmin ◽  
F Begum ◽  
T Parveen ◽  
SF Khatun ◽  
W Fatima
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Conjoined Twins ◽  
Separation Procedure ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Surgical Separation

A patient at her 38+ wks of pregnancy as a ultrasonographically diagnosed case of conjoined twin admitted in our department with ruptured membrane. Two live female babies joined at the chest were delivered by caesarean section. The parents refused a separation operation and the mother and the babies were discharged from hospital at 6th post natal day. A review of the literature suggests that early diagnosis by a combination of ultrasound and MRI is essential for management as it provides prognosis for viability and process of surgical separation and also the opportunity for early counseling of parents and termination if indicated. Key world: Conjoined twins; thoracopagus; prenatal diagnosis; separation procedure DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v10i4.9504 BJMS 2011; 10 (4): 289-292

scholarly journals A rare case of adenomatoid tumour presented as back pain: case report and brief review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charalampos Massouras ◽  
Andromachi Vryonidou ◽  
George Sakorafas ◽  
Sofia Simopoulou ◽  
Nicholaos Barouchos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Adenomatoid Tumour

scholarly journals Peritoneal Tuberculosis Presenting as Chronic Ascites With Scrofula: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Galina Bogoslovskaya ◽  
Jose Zaldivar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Ca 125 ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Peritoneal Tuberculosis ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Diagnostic Delays

Peritoneal tuberculosis (PTB) is a common type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis; however, due to variety of clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges do occur. The nonspecific features of this disease can lead to diagnostic delays and the development of complications. In addition, PTB can mimic a malignancy, especially in women who present with ascites and elevated cancer antigen (CA) 125 levels. A high index of suspicion is an important factor in an early diagnosis. Moreover, an early diagnosis and the initiation of antituberculous therapy are essential for preventing morbidity and mortality. Fortunately, most of these patients respond very well to standard antituberculous therapy.Here, we have reported the case of a young female patient who presented with chronic ascites, mild abdominal tenderness, and later, scrofula. Ultimately, she was diagnosed with PTB based on her test results. We expect that this case report will contribute to the existing literature on this subject.

scholarly journals Kikuchi – Fujimoto Disease. Case report and a brief review of the literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Valdebran ◽  
Loryart Marte ◽  
Nery Charles-Ramirez ◽  
Antonio Giraldez ◽  
Ángel Taveras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disease Case

scholarly journals Spinal Intradural, Extramedullary Ependymoma with Astrocytoma Component: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gene M. Weinstein ◽  
Knarik Arkun ◽  
James Kryzanski ◽  
Michael Lanfranchi ◽  
Gaurav K. Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pathologic Evaluation ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Spinal Lesions ◽  
First Case ◽  
Intradural Extramedullary

Ependymomas are common spinal lesions, with the vast majority arising in an intramedullary location. Several cases have been described in the literature of ependymomas in an intradural, extramedullary location. The authors present a case of a 56-year-old female who presented with several weeks of lower back pain and weakness. MRI revealed an intradural, extramedullary enhancing mass at L1-L2. The mass was successfully resected surgically. Pathologic evaluation revealed a low grade glioma with components of both ependymoma and pilocytic astrocytoma with MUTYH G382D mutation. Extramedullary ependymomas are very rare tumors. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case of ependymoma/astrocytoma collision tumors described in an extramedullary location.

Stenosis of the common bile duct due to Ormond's disease: case report and review of the literature

1999 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 156-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clemens Dejaco ◽  
Peter Ferenci ◽  
Ewald Schober ◽  
Klaus Kaserer ◽  
Reinhold Függer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Common Bile Duct ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Ormond’S Disease ◽  
Disease Case ◽  
The Common

Disseminated cat-scratch disease: case report and review of the literature

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Chen Chang ◽  
Chia-Jie Lee ◽  
Liang-Shiou Ou ◽  
Chao-Jan Wang ◽  
Yhu-Chering Huang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cat Scratch Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disease Case
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