A challenging case of calcific myonecrosis of tibialis anterior and hallucis longus muscles with a chronic discharging wound
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12833
Abstract: The occurrence of calcific myonecrosis of the anterior compartment of the leg is rare. Common risk factors include a history of trauma, although little is known about the exact pathophysiology, latency period or triggering factors… read more here.
Keywords: case calcific; tibialis anterior; calcific myonecrosis; challenging case ... See more keywords
Fever of unknown origin: a challenging case
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-224031
Abstract: We report a case of Cogan’s syndrome presenting as fever of unknown origin in a 31-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital with a 7-week history of fever, night sweats and other constitutional symptoms.… read more here.
Keywords: origin challenging; unknown origin; cogan syndrome; case ... See more keywords
Challenging case of tumour-induced osteomalacia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-249200
Abstract: Tumour-induced osteomalacia (TIO), also known as oncogenic osteomalacia, is an uncommon paraneoplastic syndrome which poses a diagnostic challenge. The hallmark feature is severe acquired hypophosphataemic osteomalacia due to renal phosphate wasting because of increased secretion… read more here.
Keywords: case tumour; tumour induced; induced osteomalacia; challenging case ... See more keywords
Challenging case of J-wave syndromes
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DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2020-317494
Abstract: A 42-year-old man presented after accidental drug overdose complicated by out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The patient underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation with successful return of spontaneous circulation and was admitted to the intensive care unit for postcardiac arrest… read more here.
Keywords: challenging case; wave syndromes; case wave; toxicology ... See more keywords
Reset Osmostat: A Challenging Case of Hyponatremia
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/5670671
Abstract: Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in hospitalised patients with up to 15–20% of patients having a sodium level of less than 135 mmol/L (Reddy and Mooradian, 2009). Cases of hyponatremia were first described… read more here.
Keywords: case hyponatremia; osmostat challenging; hyponatremia; challenging case ... See more keywords
A Challenging Case of Ureteroiliac Artery Fistula Managed With an Endovascular Approach
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DOI: 10.1177/15385744221105817
Abstract: Ureteroarterial fistula (UAF) is a rare but life-threatening condition because of massive hemorrhage. Risk factors include degenerative vascular diseases, previous vascular surgery, pelvic radiation, chemotherapy, pelvic surgery, and prolonged ureteral stenting. The most common presentation… read more here.
Keywords: fistula; case ureteroiliac; ureteroiliac artery; challenging case ... See more keywords
Unexpected challenging case of coronary sinus lead extraction
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i2.46
Abstract: An 84-year-old woman implanted with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator underwent transvenous lead extraction 4 mo after the implant due to pocket infection. Atrial and right ventricular leads were easily extracted, while the attempt to remove… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; sinus lead; unexpected challenging; coronary sinus ... See more keywords
Iridogoniodysgenesis: A Challenging Case.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2018.05.401
Abstract: Iridogoniodysgenesis is a rare autosomal dominant disorder affecting anterior segment of the eye. Fifty percent cases of iridogoniodysgenesis have glaucoma, which is particularly difficult to manage. We report here a case of 40 years old… read more here.
Keywords: iridogoniodysgenesis challenging; iridogoniodysgenesis; case; glaucoma ... See more keywords