scholarly journals Epileptic Capgras-Like Delusions in a Patient with Right Frontal Meningioma: Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 284-288
Author(s):  
Eleonora Colombo ◽  
Stefano Messina ◽  
Federico Verde ◽  
Marco Locatelli ◽  
Barbara Poletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Right Hemisphere ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Exceptional Case ◽  
Right Hemisphere Dysfunction ◽  
Capgras Syndrome ◽  
Uncommon Case

Capgras syndrome is a condition characterized by the belief that a relative has been replaced by an almost identical imposter. The disorder has been reported in several neurological diseases. We describe the uncommon case of a transient Capgras syndrome manifesting as focal temporal seizures in a woman with a right frontal meningioma. Our patient represents an exceptional case of Capgras syndrome for several reasons, namely, the association with meningioma, very rarely reported before, the transient manifestation of symptoms, and, most importantly, the epileptic etiology of reduplicative paramnesias. Lastly, our report also confirms the importance of frontal and right hemisphere dysfunction in generating Capgras syndrome-like delusions.

scholarly journals Pilomatrixoma mimicking a breast neoplasm: imaging finding in an uncommon case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 2357-2361
Author(s):  
Abdellatif Bensalah ◽  
Hiba Oudrhiri Benaaddach ◽  
Imane Gouzi ◽  
Meryem Haloua ◽  
Nizar Elbouardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Breast Neoplasm ◽  
Imaging Finding ◽  
Uncommon Case

scholarly journals Traumatic bilateral isolated palsy of Flexor Pollicis Longus: an uncommon case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
Domenico Sergio Poggi ◽  
Massimo Massarella ◽  
Eleonora Piccirilli
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Uncommon Case

Subglottic tracheal stenosis complicating pregnancy: A case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 1753495X2199022
Author(s):  
Edward J Miller ◽  
Emily YS Huning
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Tracheal Stenosis ◽  
Multidisciplinary Management ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Uncommon Case ◽  
In Pregnancy

The case presented details an uncommon case of subglottic tracheal stenosis exacerbated by pregnancy. We outine the multidisciplinary management involved and the outcomes for the pregnancy. The case serves as a reminder that shortness of breath in pregnancy has a broad differential diagnosis, and stridor is always abnormal.

Skull base leiomyomas and angioleiomyomas: A systematic literature review and an uncommon case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordina Rincon-Torroella ◽  
M Harrison Snyder ◽  
Deepa J. Galaiya ◽  
Meaghan Morris ◽  
Jon D. Weingart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Uncommon Case

Tuberculosis of the Gallbladder: An uncommon Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-107
Author(s):  
Swapan Kumar Biswas ◽  
Saiful Islam Khan ◽  
Muhammad Mofazzal Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Open Cholecystectomy ◽  
Chronic Cholecystitis ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Endemic Region ◽  
Uncommon Case ◽  
Tomography Scan

Isolated gall bladder tuberculosis (GBTB) is exceedingly rare even in an endemic region and is usually found as a GB mass in association with cholelithiasis. Confirmed preoperative diagnosis is very difficult, and most cases are diagnosed after cholecystectomy. We present a case of a 45-years-old woman who came with symptoms of chronic cholecystitis. Computed tomography scan revealed intraluminal gallbladder mass and cholelithiasis. The patient underwent open cholecystectomy and GBTB was diagnosed after histopathological examination. Histopathological examination should be done after all cholecystectomy operations. Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2020;15(2): 106-107

Delayed-Onset Neuropathological Complications From a Foramen Magnum and Occipital Crest Focused Traumatic Brain Injury of the Vietnam War and Other Conflicts: Part I, Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick M Burkle ◽  
Kevin S Hadley ◽  
Leah L Ridge ◽  
Jan K Herman ◽  
Firas H Kobeissy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Vietnam War ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Right Hemisphere ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Vitreous Hemorrhage ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Foramen Magnum ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

ABSTRACT Introduction The diagnosis of traumatic brain injuries is typically based on hemispheric blasts resulting in degrees of unconsciousness and associated cerebral injuries. This case report describes a Vietnam War era setting in which a traumatic blast wave struck the posterior cranium in the region of the foramen magnum, occipital crest, and other skull openings (orbit, oronasal, and ear) and the unique secondary clinical signs and symptoms experienced over time. Materials and Methods This case report describes secondary delayed-onset clinical signs and symptoms consistent with progressive decades-long physical and functional complications. The traumatic blast resulted in brief unconsciousness, decreased vision in left eye, confusion, right sided hemotympanum, deafness, severe tinnitus, severe nasopharynx pain and difficulty swallowing, pain in right posterior and occipital area of the head, and loss of dental amalgams. Subsequent exams revealed progressive hyperacusis, sea sickness, dysdiadochokinesis, diagnosis of 9th and 10th cranial nerve traumatic schwannomas, hyperdense changes to the frontal lobe white matter, progressive tinnitus, chronic vertigo, right-sided high-frequency hearing loss, progressive oculo-gyric crisis of Tumarkin-like seizures, left-sided chronic vitreous hemorrhage, and diminished right hemisphere performance of the brain based on neurophysiological assessment. No post-traumatic stress, depression, or other emotional or psychiatric difficulties were claimed. Conclusion This case report, unique to the English language scientific literature, discusses in detail the secondary signs and symptoms of a foramen magnum and occipital crest focused-associated blast injury.

scholarly journals Capgras syndrome in substance-induced psychosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat R. Sampathi ◽  
Anna Sofine ◽  
John Alvarez ◽  
Robert G. Bota
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Delusional Disorder ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Capgras Syndrome ◽  
Oxidative Effects

Capgras Syndrome is a subcategory of delusional disorder. People affected by this syndrome believe that a close associate such as a friend or family member has been replaced by an identical imposter. This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with no prior psychiatric history, whom developed Capgras syndrome, via folie a deux, in the setting of poly-substance use. In this patient, a combination of Aripiprazole 10 mg daily and Escitalopram 10 mg daily were effective in resolving symptoms. Clonazepam was utilized for anxiety and Omega-3 fatty acids 1 g for anti-oxidative effects. Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of a variety of causes and treatments for Capgras Syndrome.

Acute Dentoalveolar Abscess of Sinusal Origin: an Uncommon Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. e144
Author(s):  
Livia Natalia Sales Brito ◽  
Hellen Bandeira De Pontes Santos ◽  
Nicássio Silva Menezes ◽  
Marcos Alexandre Da Franca Pereira ◽  
Patrícia Maria De Ribeiro Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Uncommon Case

scholarly journals Spinal Brucellosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
James M Rizkalla ◽  
Khalid Alhreish ◽  
Ishaq Y Syed
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Common Location ◽  
Uncommon Case ◽  
Spine Surgeon ◽  
Patient’S History ◽  
Hispanic Male ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Rare Diagnosis

Introduction: The most common location of infection of brucellosis is the musculoskeletal system. It is estimated that the spine is involved in 2–54% of brucellosis infections, with the lumbar spine most commonly affected. We report an uncommon case of brucellar spondylodiscitis, in addition to the pathology, common presentation, and management of spinal brucellosis through additional literature review. Case Report: A 65-year-old Hispanic male presented to an orthopedic spine surgeon with signs and symptoms concerning for metastatic disease to the spine. Investigation revealed that the patient had the rare diagnosis of brucellar spondylodiscitis. This only became apparent after detailed questioning of the patient’s history revealed his employment within a Mexican meat slaughterhouse and a regular consumer of unpasteurized Mexican cheeses. Conclusion: Although uncommon, brucellosis spondylodiscitis should remain as a differential diagnosis in any patient who presents with back pain and fever. Detailed history taking and thorough physical examination remain vital in the work-up of brucellar spondylodiscitis. Understanding the pathology, radiographic findings, and necessary work-up are essential to properly treat this infection. Keywords: Spine, Brucella, spinal brucellosis, infection, spondylodiscitis, discitis, abscess.

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