Endovascular Superior Vena Cava Stenting As Effective Therapy of A Life Threatening Epistaxis in A Patient with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
1. Abstract Indwelling port catheters are nowadays the main etiology of benign superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. SVC obstruction increases the venous blood pressure upstream, and subsequently into the arterio-venous sac malformations of the nasal cavity, leading to the high risk of recurrent epistaxis in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) patients. In the present case, percutaneous […]
The Mooji Effect of “Osborne-Cotterill Lesion” New Approach to Concept
1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction “Osborne-Cotterill Lesion” leaves an impression in the capitellum following injury or dislocation of the elbow. The clinical importance of this lesion is not yet recognized. We suggest a simple algorithm to measure its importance clinically and offer surgical treatment with bone graft and plating to prevent engagement of the radial head […]
A DHX37 Mutation Causing Azoospermia in a Man with Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome
1. Abstract 1.1. Objective: Azoospermia is a serious form of male infertility, affecting 10-15% of men seeking medical care. This study de scribes the clinical characteristics of a Chinese male with Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome (SCOS) caused by a DHX37 gene mutation, detected via whole-exome sequencing.
Tacrolimus Treatment of Pure Red Cell Aplasia Due to Anti-Erythropoietin Antibodies Induced by COVID-19 In Hemodialysis Patient: A Case Report
1. Abstract Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection inducing anti-erythropoietin (anti-EPO) antibodies is rarely reported. In this article, a case of a hemodialysis patient who developed high titers of anti-EPO antibodies after COVID-19 infection leading to PRCA successful treatment with tacrolimus and Roxadustat.
Unexpected Success of Bilateral Robotic-Assisted Ureteral Reconstruction with Buccal Mucosa Graft for Bilateral Ureteral Strictures: A Case of Delayed Graft Healing
1. Introduction Ureteral strictures represent a common urological challenge, often requiring repeated interventions. This case report presents a patient with bilateral ureteral strictures who successfully underwent staged bilateral robotic-assisted ureteral reconstruction using a buccal mucosa graft (BMG).
Appendiceal Mucocele: Management of This Rare Entity Cases Report and Review of Literature
1. Introduction Appendiceal mucocele is a very rare entity, which according to the literature is found in only 0.3% of appendectomy specimens. Average age of diagnosis is considered around 50 years,
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Presented by Hear Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Case Report of The Importance of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Loeffler Endocarditis
1. Abstract Loeffler endocarditis is a rare restrictive cardiomyopathy caused by hypereosinophilic syndrome, characterized by hypereosinophilia and fibrous thickening of the endocardium causing progressive onset of heart failure.
Cystitis Glandularis as A Solid Mass in Bladder – A Case Report
1. Abstract Cystitis glandularis, a rare benign proliferative disease of the urinary bladder mucosa, is usually a microscopic finding and manifests rarely as a large visible macroscopic lesion of urinary bladder.
Disseminated Infection Characterization on FDG-PET/CT: Clinico-Laboratory Radiological Correlation Unraveling the Complexity
1. Abstract 18F FDG PET/CT is a hybrid imaging technique traditionally used for various oncological indications.
Endobronchial Leiomyoma: A Rare Case Report
1. Abstract Bronchial leiomyoma is extremely rare. To date less than 60 cases have been reported in the world literature. The presented case here is a A 41-year-old female who presented with a chronic cough and shortness of breath.