From Unipolar to Bipolar: The Diagnostic Evolution in an Elderly Man by Vincent John Magat Lu, Melvyn Weibin Zhang, Giles Ming-Yee Tan, Jiangbo Ying

“…We present a case of a 71-year-old Chinese man whose diagnosis was revised to bipolar disorder after 9 years of treatment for unipolar depression. …”
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Schwannoma Localized Retroperitoneally in a 14-Year-Old Boy by Hasan Cayirli, Halil Ibrahim Tanriverdi, Ali Aykan Ozguven, Cuneyt Gunsar, Betul Ersoy, Ali Riza Kandiloglu

“…In our opinion, this tumor can be included in the differential diagnosis of a nonfunctioning retroperitoneal adrenal mass in children.…”
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DETERMINATION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASESBY POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION by Zuneera Akram

“…The development of molecular techniques, especially in the field of polymerase chain reaction, revolutionized the diagnosis of infectious diseases (PCR). Extensive application of science has provided high sensitivity and ease, with which PCR can identify known genetic sequences. …”
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Prenatally Diagnosed Isolated Coronary Arterial Fistula Leading to Severe Complications at Birth by A. Wacker-Gussmann, T. Esser, S. M. Lobmaier, M. O. Vogt, E. Ostermayer, R. Oberhoffer

“…Prenatal diagnosis of a huge coronary artery fistula between the left coronary artery and the right ventricle was made by Doppler echocardiography at 22 weeks of gestation. …”
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Automatic Cardioversor-desfibrillator Implantable to a Patient with Recovered Sudden Death by Magdiel Echazabal Leal, Ernesto Pérez Martínez, Raiko Cruz Sosa

“…For this reason it was decided to admit him with the diagnosis of ventricular arrhythmia syncope. The objective of this paper is to demonstrated that it is possible, without great resources, the implant of these devices at the cardiology service of the assisting institutions.…”
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A Novel STAT3 Gene Mutation Related Hyper-IgE Syndrome Misdiagnosed as Hidradenitis Suppurativa by Pragya Shrestha, Geetika Sabharwal, Gisoo Ghaffari

“…Careful history of susceptibility to skin and lung infections, thorough family history, and findings on physical exam can guide towards the diagnosis of this often-eluded condition. Early optimization of therapy with prophylactic antibiotics can prevent recurrent infections and future complications and improve quality of life and longevity of survival. …”
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Reviewing imaging discoveries in tuberculosis affecting extraspinal osteoarticular regions by Anuj Garg, Anil Kumar Singh, Rahul Sidheshwar Ranjan, Ashok Yadav, Ramesh Chandra Rajput, Shashikant Kumar

“…The introduction of advanced imaging techniques, with magnetic resonance imaging as the preferred method, has revolutionized the diagnosis of musculoskeletal TB. Early detection of bone and joint TB is vital for optimizing treatment outcomes and reducing the risk of complications, including deformities. …”
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Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma. A Case Report by Dianarelys Villafuerte Delgado, José Jamil Torres Aranda, Martha Yudey Rodríguez Pino

“…Conventional imaging methods remain valuable tools for the accurate diagnosis of inflammatory breast carcinoma.…”
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Life-Threatening Hemopericardium Associated with Rivaroxaban by Sijan Basnet, Niranjan Tachamo, Biswaraj Tharu, Rashmi Dhital, Sushil Ghimire, Dilli Ram Poudel

“…The clinicians should be cognizant of this entity among patients with shortness of breath and chest pain for timely diagnosis and intervention.…”
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Persistent Ureteric Dilatation due to Pelvic Actinomycosis Presenting as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease by Richard Khafagy, Omar Jundi, Karol Rogawski, Siva Namasiviyam

“…Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare cause of ureteric obstruction and renal failure. The final diagnosis is usually difficult and often apparent only after histological examination of an operative specimen. …”
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Underdiagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Rationale for Spirometry as a Screening Tool by R Andrew McIvor, Donald P Tashkin

“…Despite the fact that spirometry is the gold standard for the diagnosis and assessment of COPD, mass screening using this tool remains controversial. …”
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Chronic Hepatitis C with Cyanosis by Mahmood Alawainati, Jawad Khamis, Muneer Abdulla, Saeed Alsaeed

“…The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and management of hepatopulmonary syndrome. …”
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Reticulated, Hyperchromic Rash in a Striated Pattern Mimicking Atopic Dermatitis and Fungal Infection in a 2-Month-Old Female: A Case of Incontinentia Pigmenti by Nina Poliak, Alexandre Le, Anthony Rainey

“…IP can lead to serious neurological and ophthalmologic consequences. Early diagnosis by primary care physicians and parental education about the condition are essential for prevention of retinal detachment, developmental delay, and dental abnormalities.…”
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CMR Features in Cardiac Sarcoidosis by Sparsh Prasher, Phong T. Lee, Marc Dweck, John R. Payne

“…In this case, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) played an important role in the diagnosis and followup of our patient.…”
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Laparoscopic Repair of a Ureteric Sciatic Hernia: Report of a Case by Yasuo Tsuzaka, Kazuhiro Saisu, Nobuo Tsuru, Yukio Homma, Hiroyuki Ihara

“…We have described the diagnosis and management of the patient, followed by a review of the literature on sciatic hernias.…”
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Glycosaminoglycan Storage Disorders: A Review by Maria Francisca Coutinho, Lúcia Lacerda, Sandra Alves

“…Here, we provide an overview of the molecular basis, enzymatic defects, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of each MPS, focusing also on the available animal models and describing potential perspectives of therapy for each one.…”
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Rupture of Hydatid Cyst in the Gallbladder Leading to Acute Cholangitis by Hicham Elmajdoubi, Zakaria Elbarkaoui, Farid Sebbah, Mohamed Raiss, Abdelmalek Hrora

“…We report a rare case of rupture of liver hydatid cyst in the gallbladder leading to acute cholangitis. The diagnosis was suspected on radiological imaging, and the patient was taken to open surgery which confirmed the imaging findings. …”
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Surgical Approach to a Large Left Adrenocortical Mass with Associated Tumour Thrombosis of the Left Renal... by Manuel Pérez Utrilla, Carlos Nuñez Mora, Alejandro Rojo Sebastián, Pedro M. Cabrera Castillo, José M. García Mediero

“…A sixty-years-old male with diagnosis of a left adrenal mass (146×99×126 mm) with associated tumour thrombosis of the left renal vein with no clear signs of thrombosis of the inferior vena cava was admitted for elective surgery Finally an adrenalectomy and excision of tumour thrombus preserving the ipsilateral kidney was made. …”
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A Rare Case of Ovarian Filariasis in Abidjan by Doukouré Brahima, Abouna Alain Didier, Dou Gonat Serge Pacôme, Aman Nguiessan Alphonse, Koffi Abdoul, Diomandé Mohenou Isidore Jean-Marie

“…The anatomopathologic examination is required for the diagnosis of this disease.…”
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Unusual Manifestations of Acute Cytomegalovirus Infection in Solid Organ Transplant Hosts: A Report of Two Cases by Alfredo Mena Lora, Justin Khine, Nadia Khosrodad, Vijay Yeldandi

“…Due to the varying presentations of acute CMV infection in immunosuppressed hosts, high suspicion and early tissue biopsy are vital for proper diagnosis and treatment when any suspicious cutaneous or mucosal manifestations are present.…”
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