Spitz naevus, although benign, can often mimic melanoma due to their rapid growth, changing appearance, and variable pigmentation. Recognising the distinct characteristics may aid to differentiate spitz naevi from other melanocytic lesions.
Volume-6, 2025
Issue 1 (January)
A 55-year-old female presented complaining of symptoms of loose bowel motions, crampy abdominal pain, and fever for 3 days. She has a background medical history of Crohn’s disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and previous PCP pneumonia.
CUS is widely used to monitor brain damage in newborns admitted to the NICU; however, it is limited by inter-observer variability in the interpretation of images. We performed a systematic review in accordance with the PRISMA statements in order to assess whether quantitative analysis of brain echogenicity could predict later neurodevelopment (a) and WM appearance
This descriptive retrospective study was conducted over a seven-year period, from 2017 to 2023, and focused on patients with obstruction. Variables examined in relation to the use of surgical treatment include epidemiological factors, medical and surgical history, blood biology values
Adherence to prescribed medication is an imperative issue that can be directly linked with the management of chronic diseases like hypertension. Failure to adhere can affect the effectiveness of medication as well as the efficiency of the health care system. There is scarce data regarding adherence
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) is predominantly a disease in infancy where adult type IHPS is extremely rare. This report is based on 51- year- old female patient diagnosed with AIHPS presented with progressively worsening episodic vomiting, dyspeptic symptoms and constitutional symptoms.
Rheumatoid Nodules (RN) are the most common extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), while Accelerated Rheumatoid Nodulosis (ARN) is a rare event potentially triggered by immunosuppressive therapies. ARN management
Youth make up a large, important, and rapidly growing segment of Ethiopia’s population, but they account for a disproportionately high proportion of the country’s unmet reproductive health needs. Promoting comprehensive youth-friendly services is critical for assisting young people in making responsible
Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that originates from melanocytic cells. The coexistence of melanoma and clear cell renal carcinoma is a rare occurrence. We present a new case.
This descriptive retrospective study was conducted over a seven-year period, from 2017 to 2023, and focused on patients with obstruction. Variables examined in relation to the use of surgical treatment include
Hereditary and acquired angioedema are two rare conditions that cause subcutaneous or submucosal edema associated with complement deficiencies, dysfunctions or other regulatory mechanisms [1,2]. While HAE results
The excellent manuscript by Rahme M et al. post hoc exploratory analyses of 221 ambulatory older overweight individuals supplemented with calcium and oral Vitamin D3, shed light on an existing problem. We mean Vitamin
Sheehan syndrome or postpartum hypopituitarism is a condition characterized by necrosis of the pituitary gland leading to hormones deficiency. Severe postpartum haemorrhage is the most common cause for the development of Sheehan
A 25 years-old woman presented to the emergency department with persistent left flank abdominal pain with dorsal irradiation after a 7 days cefuroxime course prescribed for acute pyelonephritis. She had no prior history of abdominal trauma. On abdominal examination
We report the case of a 22-year-old male presenting with a three- and half-year history of recurrent febrile episodes associated with rash, periorbital swelling, and inflammatory joint pain. The patient underwent extensive evaluations and multiple
A 69-year-old female with asthma and hypertension, presented with dyspnea, chest pain and severe hypoxemia. She was normotensive. A chest computerized tomography angiography revealed bilateral lobar and segmental Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (Figure 1). Elevated levels
A 52-year-old woman with mental retardation and diabetes mellitus was hospitalized for a bronchial asthma attack. As the wheezing subsided with dexamethasone, empagliflozin was restarted on the second day, leading to polyuria and an increase in serum sodium to 191
A 39-year-old, male presented with complaints of chest discomfort, fatigue, exertional dyspnea, hemoptysis, ascites, pedal oedema, and yellowish urine discolouration in the past 6 months. The patient was status post
Thymoma, a benign tumor characterized by a combination of mature adipose tissue and thymic elements, presents diversely and is often associated with autoimmune abnormalities. This case report describes a 67-year-old patient with a giant thymoma who exhibited
A 34-year-old man with no relevant past medical history except for cannabinoid daily abuse, presented to our intensive care unit from an outside hospital with Ludwig’s angina that progressed to descending necrotizing mediastinitis. On examination there was a dynamic
A 50-year-old man with weak left limb mobility was admitted in our hospital. Physical examination of the reproductive system showed no abnormalities. No skin rash or ulceration was observed in the penile anus. Head MR enhancement suggested multiple abnormal signals
A 14-year-old girl complained of weakness in both lower limbs and balance issues with hypotonic tone in both lower limbs. Knee and ankle jerk reflexes were absent in both lower limbs, although plantar response extensor bilaterally grade
Boerhaave syndrome is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by spontaneous esophageal rupture, often associated with high mortality rates. Its diagnosis is traditionally based on the Mackler triad, requiring urgent recognition and intervention due to its low incidence.
To report the case of a unilateral retinal arterial branch occlusion (OBAR) in a young woman with a history of surgically treated miltral valve pathology. This was a 39-year-old patient with a history of mitral stenosis treated by commissurotomy.
We present a short report on the medical management of a young patient without any comorbidities coming with a typical median rhomboid glossitis. A detailed medical history revealed an unusual contributing factor, which appeared to lead to the development of this pathology.
Congenital intracardiac blood cysts are rare benign malformations that tend to regress spontaneously during infancy. As such, their reported incidence among older children and adults is extremely low. Although mainly asymptomatic, they are commonly located along the closing lines
Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS) is a particular clinical condition that can mimic an acute myocardial infarction. Myocardial injury may be due to a pathological effect of catecholamines caused by emotional stress or to as yet unidentified genetic mutations that predispose to this type of alterations.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a condition characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance, which causes gradual rise in pulmonary artery pressure, compensatory right ventricular hypertrophy, and finally failure of right heart.
During pregnancy, urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections, particularly in women living with HIV worldwide, and can lead to poor perinatal and maternal outcomes. This study determined the prevalence of UTIs during pregnancy, associated risk factors
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disorder that can lead to chronic and progressive lung damage. Cavitation is an uncommon complication, but when it occurs, it may create an environment favorable to secondary infections, including aspergilloma formation.
Foreign body ingestion is a common incidence in Vietnam. Small objects usually pass through the entire gastrointestinal tract and are excreted spontaneously without complications. However, larger or sharp objects can lead to severe consequences, such as bowel obstruction, visceral perforation, and fistulas.
Superomedial Subperiosteal Orbital Abscess (SSPOA) is a rare but severe complication of acute rhinosinusitis, particularly in pediatric patients. This case details a 10-year-old male presenting with progressive periorbital edema and proptosis following incomplete resolution of pre-septal cellulitis.
Microdeletions in chromosomal region 7p22.1, which include the ACTB gene and may lead to the onset of Baraitser Winter Cerebrofrontofacial Syndrome (BCFF), have a very low incidence, and its prenatal diagnosis is even more uncommon. Ultrasound findings, according to reported cases, may include abnormalities in the brain, face, abdomen, heart, and limbs.
Angiodysplasias, also known as vascular malformations, represent a heterogeneous group of vascular lesions characterized by abnormal, dilated blood vessels. They are often encountered in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the elderly population, and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality due to chronic blood loss or acute bleeding episodes.
Early pharmacological initiation in treatment of (pre)obesity and obesity in various obesity phenotypes becomes the important point of the health care system focused on weight loss and consequent health improvement. The European Association for the Study of Obesity has published an important new paper in Nature Medicine outlining an updated framework on the diagnosis
Currently, the use of robotic therapy is being increasingly used for the rehabilitation of individuals with stroke sequelae. This case report describes a patient who underwent a single session of robotic therapy, being evaluated using thermography, a painless method that evaluates the distribution of skin temperature.
This case report describes a 35-year-old male with a history of recurrent ankle sprains who presented with progressively disabling mechanical pain in the left ankle, unresponsive to analgesic treatment. Clinical examination revealed a firm, painless mass without signs of inflammation.
Chyle leaks are a rare but significant complication following neck surgery, particularly after thyroidectomy or lateral neck dissection. These leaks, if not promptly identified and treated, can lead to severe complications such as malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, and immunosuppression.
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma is a rare and aggressive tumour of the nasal cavity. Treatment involves a multimodal approach: surgical resection, radiotherapy and/or concurrent chemotherapy. A 58-year-old female presented with pain in the medial wall of the left orbital cavity, persisting for one month.
Intrahepatic Gallbladder (IHGB) is a rare anatomical anomaly where the gallbladder is embedded within the anteroinferior aspect of the liver parenchyma. It can exhibit impaired function due to incomplete emptying, leading to bile stasis and gallstone development. Surgery is subsequently often required.
69-year-old woman presented with a rare and sporadic case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the primary cervix. Following pathological diagnosis, rituximab and chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy were administered. Nearly five years later, she developed an exceptionally rare central nervous system infection.
Pneumatosis Intestinalis (PI) is a rare and often under- recognized medical condition, posing challenges for healthcare professionals. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent unnecessary abdominal surgeries.