The Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Care (Book Review)
Most people on the outside of the health care profession are not familiar with this new role of the pharmacist.
Scalloping and Mosaic Pattern of the Duodenum
A 65-year-old female patient was admitted to the gastroenterohepatology outpatient clinic due to diarrhea, exhaustion and weight loss of about 6 kg complaints in the last year. Her medical history revealed that she had no chronic disease other than hypertension, and she did not use any medication other than ramipril, an antihypertensive drug that she used continuously.
Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Appendix: A Case Report
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC) of the appendix is extremely rare and its clinical characteristics and treatment strategy have not been well established. Here we present a case of appendiceal NEC with very rapid progression, in which complete remission was achieved by radical surgery followed by systemic chemotherapy.
Tobacco Is Not the Only Risk Factor for COPD: Let’s Not Forget the Genetic Factor!!!
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health problem as it causes increasing mortality and morbidity in all countries of the world. Its pathogenetic aspect is characterized by progressive irreversible airflow limitation.
Glioblastoma Multiforme in The COVID-19 Era: How Italy Managed to Surgically Treat the Neuro-Oncological Patient Despite the Pandemic
The wave of SARS-CoV-2 is affecting every country in the world in a more or less homogeneous way and one wonders what is the best therapeutic option for the infected patient diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme.
A Rare Case of Tumid Lupus Erythematosus with Unilateral Linear Distribution in A Young Child
Tumid Lupus Erythematosus (TLE) as a rare variant of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) is characterized by edematous, urticarial-like annular papules and plaques.
Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis with Multiple Etiologies- A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain During COVID Times
Acute mesenteric venous thrombosis is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain but can be potentially fatal if not diagnosed and treated early. We report an interesting case of a 33- year old lady who presented with mild abdominal pain to a designated COVID-19 center.
Pancreatic Metastasis from Unresectable Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
Metastatic lesions of the pancreas are uncommon, accounting for approximately 2% of pancreatic malignancies. The most common primary tumors to give rise to pancreatic metastases are lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma and carcinoma of gastrointestinal origin.
Guillain Barre Syndrome & Covid-19: A Case Report
Besides respiratory symptoms, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has neurological signs. Symptoms like myalgia, headaches, dizziness, anosmia, ageusia and disorder of consciousness confirms that the nervous system is involved in COVID-19 infection.
Macular Hole Related Retinal Detachment in a Case with Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fiber Layers
Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fiber Layers (MRNFL) are retinal nerve fibers with a myelin sheath. This relative rare condition is usually benign without specific symptoms, but in some cases ocular findings including axial myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus are noticed [1].