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International Journal of Case Reports, IJCR (2020), Volume 4, Most Read

Oral Lesion like Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid under Carboplatin-induced Hemolytic Anemia and Pancytopenia as Hypersensitive Reactions in a case with Maxillary Sinus Cancer: A Case Report

Case Report of International Journal of Case Reports Oral Lesion like Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid under Carboplatin-induced Hemolytic Anemia and Pancytopenia as Hypersensitive Reactions in a case with Maxillary Sinus Cancer: A Case Report Yuki Hokita, DH1,  Kazuyo Mori, DH1,  Taihei Yamaguchi, DDS2*, Takahiko Oho, DDS2 1Section of Oral Hygiene,  Kagoshima University Hospital,  Kagoshima,  Japan; 2Department of Preventive Dentistry,  Research Field in Dentistry,  Medical and Dental Sciences Area,  Kagoshima University,  Kagoshima,  Japan Here we report the first case of fatal carboplatin induced immune hemolytic anemia in a patient with head and neck malignant neoplasms followed by onset of multi-organ failure. While carboplatin is an effective agent used to treat many kinds of malignant tumorigenic lesion, a number of reports about allergic side effects are present. A 64-year-old male patient diagnosed as maxillary sinus cancer was treated by radiation therapy associated with weekly intravenous infusions of carboplatin. After five times of carboplatin infusion, white blood cell and platelet counts and hemoglobin value gradually decreased, and reached to almost bottom level. Both direct and indirect coombs tests were negative. Reticulocyte count and the value of platelet-associated IgG were high level, and oral lesion-like mucous membrane pemphigoid appeared on tongue and hard plate. Recognition of the particular oral abnormality in the early stage could allow for correct diagnosis and a potentially effective therapy. Funding: This study was supported in part by JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number 18K09885. Keywords: hypersensitivity, carboplatin, pemphigoid, maxillary sinus cancer, chemotherapy ...
International Journal of Case Reports, IJCR (2020), Volume 4, Most Read

Invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease in Northwestern Ontario First Nations communities: Case Series

Case Report of International Journal of Case Reports Invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease in Northwestern Ontario First Nations communities: Case Series Chelsea J. Kubinec MSci1, Len Kelly MD MClinSci2, Sarah Byce MD, MSci1, Raymond S.W. Tsang MMedSc PhD3, Marina Ulanova MD PhD4 1Medical Student, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay, Ontario; 2Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario; 3Vaccine Preventable Bacterial Diseases, National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba; 4Division of Medical Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay, Ontario We present clinical and microbiological data of 5 pediatric cases of invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease, which occurred over a period of 10 months in the service area of a regional hospital of Northwestern Ontario. Four cases of invasive H. influenzae type a (Hia) disease presented either as meningitis, non-complicated and complicated pneumonia, or soft tissue infection in children between 7 months and 6 years of age. Although the cases were from different communities with no known common exposure, the Hia isolates demonstrated similar phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. One case of invasive disease due to nontypeable H. influenzae (NTHi) presented as chorioamnionitis in an adolescent. The data emphasize the significance of Hia and NTHi as a cause of serious disease in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Haemophilus influenzae, invasive disease, First Nations communities This study was supported by the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) ...
International Journal of Case Reports, IJCR (2020), Volume 4, Most Read

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the spleen: an unusual cause of abdominal pain

Case Report of International Journal of Case Reports Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the spleen: an unusual cause of abdominal pain Hussien Aly Touny, Einas Al Kuwari, Ahmed Al Moudaris, Salahddin Gehani Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Vascular neoplasms are the most common primary nonhematopoietic tumors of the spleen. They include hemangiomas, littoral cell angiomas, splenic hamartomas, lymphangiomas, hemangioendotheliomas, angiosarcomas, and Sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation (SANT)1. SANT is a rare and benign lesion arising from the red pulp of the spleen 2.Martel et al first described the disease entity in 2004 in middle aged- adults with slight female preponderance , the etiology and pathogenesis are still not clear3, SANT poses diagnostic clinical and radiological challenges4, we present this case report with review of the literature. Keywords: Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation,  spleen, cause of abdominal pain ...
International Journal of Case Reports, IJCR (2020), Volume 4, Most Read

Colo-renal fistula following percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of a renal tumor. A case report and review of treatment options

Case Report of International Journal of Case Reports Colo-renal fistula following percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of a renal tumor. A case report and review of treatment options Allan Stolarski, MD1,2, Joanna Wang, MD1,2, Katherine He, MD1,3, Lori Lerner, MD1,2, Gentian Kristo, MD1,3 1Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA; 2Department of Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; 3Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Background:  Colo-renal fistula formation is a very rare complication following percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the management of renal cell carcinoma. In this paper we describe the management of a patient with a left colo-renal fistula occurring after renal tumor RFA. Additionally, we present a thorough literature review of reported cases of colo-renal fistulae after percutaneous RFA to further highlight their treatment challenges. Summary:  Two weeks after undergoing percutaneous RFA of an incidental 3cm left renal mass, a 67-year-old male was re-admitted to the hospital with a symptomatic colo-renal fistula.  Patient ultimately failed conservative management with broad spectrum antibiotics and ureteral stent placements, and subsequently underwent segmental colonic resection and renorrhaphy, with complete renal preservation. Conclusion: Although complications after RFA of renal tumors are rare, iatrogenic colo-renal fistula formation is a significant complication requiring a multi-disciplinary approach with a trial of non-operative management prior to surgical intervention. Keywords: renal cancer; radiofrequency ablation, colorenal fistula ...
International Journal of Case Reports, IJCR (2020), Volume 4, Most Read

Torsion of the gallbladder leading to gangrene: A case report and literature review

Case Report of International Journal of Case Reports Torsion of the gallbladder leading to gangrene: A case report and literature review Sabrina Bhattacharya MbChB1, Priyal Taribagil MbChB2, Sanjay Taribagil FRCS3 (Gen Surg), Vish Bhattacharya FRCS4 (Gen Surg) 1Foundation Doctor,  Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust U.K.; 2Academic Foundation Doctor,Barnet Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust U.K.; 3Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Gateshead NE9 6SX U.K; 4Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon,Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,Gateshead NE9 6SX U.K. Gallbladder torsion is a rare but potentially catastrophic presentation to an acute surgical unit.  It was first described by Wendel in 1898 where this presentation was labelled as a ‘floating gallbladder’, with a high propensity for perforation1. Since then approximately 500 cases have been reported in the literature2. Anatomically, gallbladder torsion occurs where the gallbladder rotates along its mesentery causing vascular compromise and obstruction to biliary drainage. This leads to subsequent necrosis and perforation3. Shaikh A. et al have reiterated that the entire aetiological sequence of gallbladder torsion continues to remains a debated topic although, generally, a redundant mesentery is required for torsion to occur4. In most reported cases, the gallbladder has been shown to undergo a clockwise rotation 5. As described later, this presentation has predominantly been reported in elderly females suggesting that age plays a role in anatomically predisposing to torsion. Factors hypothesised for this include decrease in visceral fat and liver atrophy making free movement of the gallbladder and ultimately volvulus more likely to occur6. The symptoms of gallbladder torsion are in keeping with those of cholecystitis, typically presenting with right upper quadrant pain, nausea and vomiting 2. Clinical examinations of previously reported cases have documented abdominal distention, right upper quadrant pain and localised peritonitis2. These non-specific signs ...

Dr. Xiaoning Luo
Professor, Department of Otorhinolarygology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou, China

Dr. N.S. NEKI
Professor & Head, Dept.of Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar, India

Dr. Jitesh K. Kar
Clinical assistant professor, Department of Internal Medicine – Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Huntsville Regional Campus

Dr. Nisar Haider Zaidi
MBBS, MS, MRCS (Glasgow), FICS, FACS. Department of surgery, King Abdulaziz University Hospital , POBox-80215 Jeddah 21589 , Saudi Arabia

Dr. Giuseppe Lanza
Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Researcher, Department of Neurology IC of the “Oasi” Institute for Research on Mental Retardation and Brain Aging

Dr. Yousif Mohamed Y. Abdallah
Professor (Assistant), Radiological Science and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Karol Szyluk
District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery

Dr. Mohd Normani Zakaria
Chairman / Head of Hospital Unit / Assistant Professor / Consultant Audiologist, Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences,, Universiti Sains Malaysia 

Dr. Dennis J. Mazur
Senior Scholar, Center for Ethics in Health Care, and Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon USA

Dr. Marcos Roberto Tovani Palone
Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.

Dr. Begum Sertyesilisik
Assoc. Prof. at the Istanbul Technical University

Dr. Jamunarani Veeraraghavan
Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 

Dr. Rajinder Pal Singh Bajwa
Niagara Falls Mem Med Center, Division of Infectious Diseases, 621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY

Dr. Can SARICA
Adiyaman University School Of Medicine, Department Of Neurosurgery, Adiyaman

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International Journal of Case Reports (ISSN:2572-8776; DOI:10.28933/IJCR) is a peer reviewed open access journal publishing case reports in all kinds of diseases of all medical fields. Our aim is to provide a platform for authors from all countries to encourages publication of most recent case reports in all specialties. 

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