Acute Portomesenteric Venous Thrombosis following Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection and Ventral Hernia Repair by Bhradeev Sivasambu, Meera Yogarajah, Thomas Wilson

“…Acute portomesenteric venous thrombosis is a rare but life-threatening complication of laparoscopic surgery that has been described in literature. Prompt diagnosis and early initiation of treatment are vital to prevent life-threatening complications such as mesenteric ischemia and infarction. …”
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The Application of Enhanced Depth Imaging Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Macular Diseases by Jing Wang, Lian-Rong Yin

“…At present, more and more choroidal thickness measurements have been made in normal and pathologic states, in order to understand the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases, especially for macular lesions. …”
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Resection and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Cesarean Scar Endometriosis by Kento Takaya, Hirokazu Shido, Shun Yamazaki

“…In cases of surgical scar masses with a history of gynecological surgery and associated menstrual symptoms, this syndrome should be considered during diagnosis and treatment.…”
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A Socio Behavioural Perspective for Understanding and Managing Behaviour Problems in Children with Epilepsy by C. A. Cull, S. W. Brown

“…In addition, the negative psychosocial sequelae of a diagnosis of epilepsy can result in conditions which are likely to foster the development of inappropriate behaviours. …”
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NF1 with 47,XYY mosaicism diagnosed by mandibular neurofibromas by Erina Tonouchi, Kei-ichi Morita, Yosuke Harazono, Kyoko Hoshino, Tetsuya Yoda

“…Here, we present the case of an NF1 patient with 47,XYY mosaicism whose diagnosis was prompted by café-au-lait macules on the skin and mandibular neurofibromas. …”
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Delayed Recognition of an Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in a Young Adult Female by Ariel Schulman, Jean Paul Wuilleumier, Ervin Teper

“…Ultimately, a CT scan performed during an acute pain crisis clearly identified right-sided hydronephrosis. The keys to diagnosis are awareness of this entity, a detailed history, and obtaining imaging studies during a crisis. …”
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Prosthetic Valve Candida Endocarditis: A Case Report with 18F-FDG-PET/CT as Part of the Diagnostic Workup by Soile Pauliina Salomäki, Antti Saraste, Päivi Jalava-Karvinen, Laura Pirilä, Ulla Hohenthal

“…Diagnosis of Candida spp. infective endocarditis (IE) is challenging, and diagnostic delays are common. …”
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The Prevalence of Crohn’s Disease in the Israeli Kibbutz Population by Yaron Niv

“…The average age of patients was 45 years in the survey year, and 35 years at diagnosis. Terminal ileitis was found in 69%, ileocolitis in 19%, and colitis in 12%. …”
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"Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum": An Emerging Pathogen Infecting Potato and Tomato by Binoy Babu, Mathews L. Paret, Nicholas Dufault, Carrie L. Harmon

“…This 9-page fact sheet covers the biology, distribution, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and management of the pathogen and its associated diseases. …”
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Post‐Artesunate Delayed Hemolysis: Anything That Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong—Murphy's Law by Beliza Chemutai, Muhammed Omar Ali, Jaimin Vinod Varsani, Derrick Bary Abila, Denis Can Odonga, Paska Apiyo, Felix Bongomin

“…ABSTRACT In patients presenting with post‐malarial anemia following intravenous artesunate treatment, post‐artesunate delayed hemolysis should be considered in the differential diagnosis, even in endemic settings. Close monitoring for signs of delayed hemolysis in patients previously treated with intravenous artesunate for severe malaria, regardless of their malaria exposure history or geographic location is crucial.…”
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Varicose vein disease in cabin crews and a screening scale by Kamil Sezer Basdemir, Erdinc Ercan

“…Results: A total of 264 civil cabin crews participated in this study. 23.5% of civil aviation cabin crews had VVD. The diagnosis of VVD in the female group was higher than in the male group (p [Turk J Vasc Surg 2024; 33(2.000): 88-96]…”
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Chlorambucil-Induced Acute Interstitial Pneumonitis by Hammad Shafqat, Adam J. Olszewski

“…Clinicians should consider drug-induced interstitial pneumonitis in the differential diagnosis of a suggestive syndrome developing even after discontinuation of chlorambucil.…”
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Unilateral Upper Cervical Posterior Spinal Cord Infarction after a Neuroendovascular Intervention: A Case Report by Kareem Elzamly, Christa Nobleza, Ellen Parker, Rebecca Sugg

“…PSCI is rare but can present as a complication from vertebral artery angioplasty procedure. Early diagnosis of PSCI can be achieved with adequate understanding of its clinical signs and the blood supply of the spinal cord.…”
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No Little Feet: Managing Pseudocyesis in a Homeless, Acutely Manic Patient with Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type by Talitha West, Omotola Ajibade, Anthony Fontanetta, Samreen Munir

“…Although the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of pseudocyesis are poorly understood, it manifests with real symptoms, which may complicate both the patient’s perspective about her condition and the medical and psychiatric teams’ approach to the patient. …”
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Management of Anticoagulation for Portal Vein Thrombosis in Individuals with Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review by Geneviève Huard, Marc Bilodeau

“…We herein review the current knowledge on that topic in order to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the currently proposed therapeutic attitudes in face of the diagnosis of PVT in individuals with cirrhosis.…”
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Kallmann Syndrome. Case presentation by Elodia Rivas Alpízar, Maidelín Garcés Saborit, Caridad Hernández Gutiérrez, Odalis Yanes Izray

“…The presentation of the case was decided due to the importance of making an early diagnosis to start substituting hormonal treatment adequately, improve the pubertal growth spurt and bone mineralization, increase muscular mass, so as to avoid psychological disturbances in adolescents with pubertal delay.…”
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The management of vascular access in therapeutic apheresis by JIANG Ying, ZHUANG Yuan, YU Yang

“…Due to its reliable efficacy, good safety, and simple operation, TA has been widely used in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with refractory and severe diseases. …”
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Torsion of Wandering Gallbladder following Colonoscopy by Sean R. Warfe, Hannah Dobson, Matthew K. H. Hong, Weranja K. B. Ranasinghe, Peter R. Thomas, Adam G. Cichowitz

“…Torsion of the gallbladder is an uncommon condition that may present as an acute abdomen. Its preoperative diagnosis can often be challenging due to its variable presentation, with specific sonographic signs seen infrequently. …”
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Intussusception in a 4-Year-Old Male Due to Burkitt Lymphoma by Raed Al-Taher, Abdallah Alabadla, Salameh Al-Halaseh, Ghasaq Saleh

“…A pathological lead point, especially Burkitt lymphoma, should be suspected in patients with failed conservative treatment, and prompt diagnosis of the pathology should be performed to prevent further sequela of the disease.…”
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Systemic Cystic Angiomatosis Mimicking Metastatic Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Vivek Kumar, Trishala Meghal, Yanyu Helen Sun, Yiwu Huang

“…However, she experienced full-blown manifestations of SCA in her 6th decade which closely mimicked metastatic cancer. The diagnosis of SCA could only be established after multiple biopsies. …”
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