Case Report

Non-Purulent Empyema Salmonellosis in an Elderly Patient with Heart Failure: A Case Report and Literature Review

1. Abstract 1.1. Background Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that is primarily recognized for causing foodborne illnesses and gastrointestinal infections. However, cases involving empyema attributed to Salmonella remain quite rare, with only a handful of cases reported in the medical literature.

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Giant Uterine Leiomyoma Associated with Erythrocytosis: First Reported Case in Peru

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction Myomatous-erythrocytic syndrome is an exceptionally rare clinical entity characterized by the coexistence of giant uterine leiomyomas defined as fibroids measuring ≥20 cm and erythrocytosis, marked by an abnormal elevation in red blood cell mass, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.

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A Case of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Type 3 with A Novel Pparg Variant of Unknown Significance

1. Abstract Familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD) is a heterogeneous group of rare genetic disorders (estimated prevalence <1/100,000) characterized by a lipodystrophy phenotype combined with metabolic abnormalities such as insulin resistance and hypertriglyceridemia. Several subtypes have been described

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A Rare Case of Mid-Ventricular and Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Hourglass Appearance on Echocardiogram

1. Abstract Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a genetically driven cardiac condition most often involving asymmetric septal hypertrophy. Mid-ventricular and apical variants are rare, accounting for less than 5% of cases in Western populations, and present unique diagnostic and prognostic challenges.

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An Alternative Approach to Current Guidelines: The Use of Top-Up Long-Acting Buprenorphine Injection for A Patient Presenting with Withdrawal Symptoms

1. Abstract A 34-year-old male patient with opioid use disorder (OUD), who was transitioned from daily oral buprenorphine/naloxone therapy.

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