scholarly journals Congenital Malaria due to Plasmodium Vivax Infection in a Neonate

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi Bhatia ◽  
Dinesh Rajwaniya ◽  
Priti Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Plasmodium Vivax ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Neonatal Sepsis ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Vivax Infection ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Peripheral Smear ◽  
Congenital Malaria

Although malaria is endemic in India, congenital malaria is not very common. Congenital malaria is a very rare condition in both endemic and nonendemic areas. We report a case of congenital malaria in a six-day-old neonate with fever and splenomegaly. The diagnosis was picked up accidentally on a peripheral smear examination. Congenital malaria should be kept as differential diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Timely detection of this condition could lead to early diagnosis and treatment, thereby preventing neonatal mortality.

scholarly journals Tubocutaneous Fistula

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Krishnaveni Nayini ◽  
Clive Gie
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Fistulous Tract ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Child Birth ◽  
The Right

Introduction. Tubocutaneous fistula is a very rare condition; most cases described in the literature are secondary to endometriosis, tuberculosis, and complications of child birth and gynecological operations.Case Presentation. We report a case of 40-year-old woman who presented with tubocutaneous fistula secondary to pelvic inflammatory disease which was diagnosed in the setting of persistent discharging wound in the right groin.Conclusion. Tubocutaneous fistula is a rare condition. Salpingectomy and resection of fistulous tract is the treatment of choice as is treating the underlying cause. Early diagnosis and treatment of these patients are essential for avoiding long term complications.

Dialysis Encephalopathy: A Review

1984 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 309-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Jack ◽  
Pauline L. Rabin ◽  
T. Dwight McKinney
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Dialysis Encephalopathy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Salient Features

Dialysis encephalopathy (DE) is a distinct neuropsychiatric syndrome typically occurring in patients undergoing longterm hemodialysis. It is characterized by electroencephalographic abnormalities in association with disturbances of speech, cognition, movement, affect, or behavior. Previously thought to be relentlessly progressive, recent evidence linking the illness to aluminum overload has led to advances in prevention and treatment. Early diagnosis aids in the reversal or amelioration of the syndrome and can be of immense value to the patient, the family and involved health personnel. The general features of the syndrome, etiologic considerations, differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed. Three case studies are included to illustrate salient features of the syndrome.

Sporothrix brasiliensis meningitis in an immunocompetent patient

2021 ◽  
pp. practneurol-2020-002915
Author(s):  
Marco A Lima ◽  
Renan Vallier ◽  
Marcos M Silva
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Chronic Meningitis ◽  
Regional Lymph Nodes ◽  
Sporothrix Brasiliensis ◽  
Immunosuppressed Patients

Sporothrix brasiliensis usually causes infection limited to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and regional lymph nodes. Contamination occurs through inhalation or accidental inoculation from animal scratches and bites. Meningitis is rare and mostly occurs in immunosuppressed patients. Here, we describe an immunocompetent person who developed chronic meningitis and discuss the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.

Left Lateral and Left Middle Liver Lobe Torsion in a Saint Bernard Puppy

2006 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil ◽  
L. Ari Jutkowitz ◽  
Joe Hauptman
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Abdominal Discomfort ◽  
Liver Lobe ◽  
Saint Bernard ◽  
Left Middle ◽  
Exploratory Surgery

A 5-month-old, male Saint Bernard was presented for acute collapse and abdominal discomfort. Significant findings were a cranial abdominal mass, hemorrhagic abdominal effusion, anemia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. An exploratory surgery revealed torsion of both the left lateral and middle liver lobes, a condition that has not been previously described in the veterinary literature. Torsion of one or more hepatic lobes is a rare condition but should be considered as a differential diagnosis for acute abdomen syndrome in both young and mature dogs. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention may be curative.

scholarly journals Neonatal Plasmodium vivax malaria: an overlooked entity

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (06) ◽  
pp. 489-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akanksha Gandhi ◽  
Kirti Garg ◽  
Neelam Wadhwa
Keyword(s):  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Plasmodium Vivax ◽  
Vivax Malaria ◽  
Routine Screening ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Neonatal Disease ◽  
Plasmodium Vivax Malaria ◽  
Endemic Areas

Although malaria is endemic in India, neonatal disease is considered rare. We report a case of neonatal malaria in a 26-day-old neonate with fever and splenomegaly who was diagnosed after a long and unsuccessful battery of tests for splenomegaly. Routine screening for malaria is essential for all neonates with fever in endemic areas. Early diagnosis and treatment of malaria could effectively prevent infant mortality.

A CASE REPORT: KAZABACH-MERRITT SYNDROME (KMS)

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Г.Ж. Бодыков ◽  
Г.Н. Балмагамбетова ◽  
С.А. Лисогор ◽  
В.М. Шмонин
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Vascular Anomalies ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Pediatric Practice

Синдром Казабаха - Мерритта в детской практике встречается крайне редко. Клинические проявления многообразны, что затрудняет своевременную диагностику и лечение данного заболевания. Цель: привлечь внимание неонатологов и педиатров к своевременной диагностике редких гематологических синдромов. Материалы и методы. Проведено расширенное обследование ребенка и тщательная дифференциальная диагностика с другими сосудистыми аномалиями. Результаты. На основании оценки анамнеза, клинико - лабораторных и инструментальных методов обследования установлен диагноз СКМ. Выводы. Постановка диагноза СКМ требует проведения расширенного обследования ребенка и тщательной дифференцировки с другими сосудистыми аномалиями. Kazabach-Merritt syndrome is extremely rare in pediatric practice. Clinical manifestations are diverse- and this fact complicates the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.Purpose: to draw the attention of neonatologists and pediatricians to the early diagnosis of rare hematological syndromes.Materials and methods. An extended examination of the child and a thorough differential diagnosis with other vascular anomalies were carried out. Results. The KMS was diagnosed on the base of: the assessment of the anamnesis, clinical - laboratory and instrumental examination methods.Conclusion. The diagnosis of KMS requires an extended examination of the child and careful differentiation of other vascular anomalies.

scholarly journals Isolated Cataplexy in the Differential Diagnosis of Drop Attacks: A Case of Successful Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert T. Egel ◽  
Anthony Lee ◽  
Thomas Bump ◽  
Alexander Javois
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnostic Test ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Drop Attacks ◽  
Immediate Recovery ◽  
Alteration Of Consciousness

Drop attacks are sudden spontaneous falls that are not accompanied by alteration of consciousness and are followed by immediate recovery. Cataplexy, which is usually associated with narcolepsy, is one of the causes of drop attacks. We report a patient with the rare condition of cataplexy without associated narcolepsy (isolated cataplexy). Isolated cataplexy should be included in the differential diagnosis when a patient presents with recurrent drop attacks and normal diagnostic test results.

scholarly journals Isolated rupture of the superficial vein of the penis

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 371
Author(s):  
Alper Eken ◽  
Meltem Acil ◽  
Taner Arpaci
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Superficial Vein ◽  
Dorsal Vein ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis ◽  
Erect Penis

Penile emergencies are rare but when they do occur, prompt diagnosis and treatment are warranted. Emergent conditions of the male genitalia are mainly traumatic, vascular or infectious. Penile emergencies are usually caused by trauma to the penis, during sexual intercourse or manipulation of an erect penis during masturbation. One of the traumatic vascular penile emergencies is superficial penile dorsal vein rupture. This is a rare condition, with just a few reported cases. It is usually taken into differential diagnosis with the other acute penile injuries that present, such as acute penile edema or ecchymosis. We report a case of 59-year-old male with a superficial penile dorsal vein rupture which occurred during manipulation of the erect penis.

scholarly journals Delay in Diagnosis of Cerebral Venous and Sinus Thrombosis: Successful Use of Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thrombolysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher T. Shah ◽  
Jason J. Rizqallah ◽  
Oladoyin Oluwole ◽  
Aleksandrs Kalnins ◽  
John N. Sheagren
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Jugular Veins ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Dural Sinuses ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Variable Presentation

Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis is a relatively rare condition with a variable presentation that can translate into a difficult workup and a delay in diagnosis and treatment. We describe the successful use of mechanical thrombectomy and thrombolysis in the case of an eighteen-year-old woman that presented with progressive thrombosis of the jugular veins and dural sinuses despite adequate anticoagulation. Our case highlights the need for clinicians to include CVST in the initial differential diagnosis of patients in order to prevent delays and poor outcomes.

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