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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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ISSN 1752-1947 · BMC · 7.320 artikel di indeks
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Challenges encountered in managing tuberculosis in children: a case report
Abstract Background The management of pediatric tuberculosis involves several challenges, as illustrated in these three cases. Challenges are numerous and each case demonstrates the difficulty and delay in diagnosis, social constraints that delay the diagnosis, and drug dosing schedules that cause…
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Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient with severe leptospirosis: a case report
Abstract Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome that can be triggered by infections, malignancies, and autoimmune diseases. Case presentation We present a case of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to severe leptospirosis in…
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Delayed diagnosis of ertapenem-induced delirium in an elderly patient with multimorbidity and septic shock: a case report
Abstract Background Ertapenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic, is commonly used for treating infections such as septic shock. However, its neurotoxic side effects, especially in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and renal impairment, are rarely reported. This case report…
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Duodenal ulcer bleeding due to spring coil migration: a case report
Abstract Background Spring coil migration is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and a rare, delayed complication of arterial embolization. There is no consensus on the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding due to coil migration. We present the case of a 70-year-old Chinese male who…
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Long-term survival and successful pregnancy in a Nigerian woman with concurrent diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic myeloid leukemia: a case report
Abstract Background Managing synchronous cancers can be complex, often requiring multiple agents, which increases the risk of adverse drug reactions that could negatively impact patient survival. The risk of chemotherapy-induced infertility may also be higher, making pregnancy nearly impossible…
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Bilateral rhabdomyolysis after radical hysterectomy in the prolonged lithotomy position: a case report
Abstract Background Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but severe complication of surgery. It usually presents as localized pain, swelling, numbness, and muscle weakness in the damaged counterpart and may be accompanied by myoglobinuria and varying degrees of elevated creatinine phosphokinase. Case…
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Management of heterotopic cervical pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Heterotopic cervical pregnancy is an extremely rare condition, defined by the simultaneous presence of an intrauterine gestation and an ectopic gestation located in the uterine cervix. Cervical pregnancies are associated with a high risk of severe hemorrhage owing to the close…
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Coccydynia caused by anatomical variation of the first coccygeal vertebra: a case report
Abstract Background The etiology of pediatric coccydynia is complex. While it is most frequently caused by trauma, a significant proportion of cases are idiopathic, primarily attributed to poor intercoccygeal joint stability and hypermobility of the coccyx. Herein, we report the first case of…
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Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis incidentally diagnosed during surgery for torsion of a subserosal uterine fibroid: a case report
Abstract Background Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis is a rare condition characterized by the dissemination of histologically benign leiomyomas within the peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities. Intra-abdominal findings can resemble the peritoneal dissemination of gynecologic or…
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Multidisciplinary rescue of acute cardiac tamponade post VATS: a case report and review of literature
Abstract Background Acute cardiac tamponade is a rare but fatal complication after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. This case is noteworthy for its novel mechanism of injury and underscores the critical importance of multidisciplinary management in achieving a successful outcome against high…
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Do we need to treat dialysis patients differently? Infliximab therapy in a patient with ulcerative colitis on hemodialysis: a case report
Abstract Background The prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases is increasing among the elderly. Older patients with inflammatory bowel disease represent a vulnerable population whose treatment strategies are significantly impacted by comorbidities and frailty. Case presentation We present the…
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Incidental finding of “H”-type duplex gallbladder: a case report
Abstract Background Gallbladder duplication is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal bifurcation of the caudal bud during embryogenesis. It may cause diagnostic and surgical challenges. Classification systems of gallbladder duplication are based on cystic duct anatomy. Though often…
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Wilms tumor in adults—an unusual encounter: a case report
Abstract Background Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, arises from embryonal metanephric blastemal cells and is the most common renal malignancy in the pediatric population. However, its occurrence in adults is extremely rare, with only a limited number of cases documented in the literature. In…
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Concurrent pulmonary candidiasis and tuberculosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus: immune pathogenesis and multidisciplinary management challenges: a case report
Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus predisposes to opportunistic pulmonary infections. We report sequential invasive pulmonary candidiasis followed by tuberculoma in a patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus and summarize diagnostic pitfalls and management lessons. Case…
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Rhizobium radiobacter pleurisy in a girl: a case report
Abstract Background Rhizobium radiobacter is an opportunistic pathogen found in soil. It can cause infections in adults and children. In children, it is most often associated with peritonitis or systemic infections. Case presentation We report a rare case of pleural infection with Rhizobium…
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Peripherally inserted central catheter line-induced fevers: a case report
Abstract Background Peripherally inserted central catheter lines are increasingly common as medical innervation advances. Peripherally inserted central catheter lines are generally well tolerated with few complications, the most common being pain, bleeding, line dislodgement or blockage. However…
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Primary peritoneal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in a 6-year-old girl with rapid post-surgical peritoneal recurrence possibly due to surgical tumor seeding: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Primary peritoneal rhabdomyosarcoma is an exceedingly rare soft tissue malignancy in the pediatric population. Little is known about iatrogenic tumor cell peritoneal seeding after primary surgical resection of peritoneal rhabdomyosarcoma, and there is limited guidance on optimal…
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Co-occurrence of lung adenocarcinoma with rapidly progressive dementia and multiple cerebral microbleeds: a case report
Abstract Background Various neurological diseases can cause rapidly progressive dementia, which is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid decline in cognitive function over a short period, typically less than 1 or 2 years. It can be caused by various neurological diseases, including…
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Prosthetic joint infection caused by Neisseria sicca/subflava
Abstract Background Prosthetic joint infections are most commonly caused by staphylococci and streptococci, while commensal Neisseria species are exceedingly rare etiologic agents. Case presentation We report a 71-year-old white male with multiple comorbidities who presented with progressive left…
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