EBV Infection Unmasking a Choledochal Cyst in an Infant by Hassan El Khatib, Batoul Kawtharany, Diyaa Mohammad, Mohammad Siblini, Nahida El-Rifai

“…In case of clinical exacerbation or nonamelioration of liver function tests in EVB infection, another diagnosis should be addressed. This highlights the importance of close follow-up in these patients in order not to miss a serious underlying condition such as choledochal malformation.…”
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Spontaneous Dissection of the Renal Artery in Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome by Filipa Pereira, Teresa Cardoso, Paula Sá

“…We report a case of a 38-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of vEDS admitted in the Emergency Department with a suspicion of a pyelonephritis that evolved to a cardiopulmonary arrest. …”
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Ameloblastoma of the Nasal Septum Origin: A Case Report by Hanna Temporale, Tomasz Zatoński, Anna Roszkowska, Tomasz Kręcicki

“…Ameloblastoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of tumors causing nasal obstruction. Nonspecific clinical features of sinonasal ameloblastoma make it extremely important to perform accurate diagnostic imaging and histopathological examination.…”
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Cardiac computed tomography for cardiac masses: a necessity or a luxury? by Imane Joudar, Siham Nasri, Imane Kamaoui, Imane Skiker

“…With continued advances in CT technology, the integration of this modality into routine clinical practice should improve the accuracy of diagnosis and management of cardiac masses, strengthening the essential role of cardiac CT as a vital component of contemporary cardiovascular imaging.…”
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Spinal Accessory Nerve Duplication: A Case Report and Literature Review by Eleni Papagianni, Panagiota Kosmidou, Sotiria Fergadaki, Athanasios Pallantzas, Panagiotis Skandalakis, Dimitrios Filippou

“…The literature review confirms the extremely rare diagnosis of a duplicated accessory nerve. Its clinical implication is of great importance. …”
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Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria in an Adult with Respiratory Syncytial Virus by Ryan Leibrandt, Kenneth Angelino, Monique Vizel-Schwartz, Ilan Shapira

“…To facilitate identification of this rare entity by clinicians, we include a discussion about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of PCH.…”
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A Rapid and Satisfactory Outcome with Combined Immunosuppressive Therapy in Acquired Haemophilia A with Underlying Tuberculosis by G. A. C. Gamakaranage, C. Kulathilake, P. G. N. Nadeeshani, K. H. B. P. Fernandopulle, C. S. Moonesinghe, D. Gunawardena, R. S. Gamage, N. Perera, J. Indrakumar

“…The incidence could be underestimated due to difficulty in diagnosis and also due to the fact that people with low titre inhibitor levels are asymptomatic. …”
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Iatrogenic Infective Endocarditis in Hemodialysis Patients: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Ali Oullaï, Edouard Cubilier, Mohamed Tayeb Salaouatchi, Maxime Taghavi, Yasmin Zouggari, Joëlle Nortier, Maria Do Carmo Filomena Mesquita

“…Prevention, prophylaxis, and early diagnosis of endocarditis can be lifesaving in this fragile population. …”
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Lessons Learned and Questions Raised by an Atypical Case of Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis by Charles H. Earnshaw, Lucy Powell, Owen Haeney

“…Due to persistent tachycardia and an episode of collapse whilst seated on day 12, he was admitted to hospital for further investigation. A diagnosis of myocarditis was confirmed as a result of elevated cardiac enzyme levels and an echocardiogram. …”
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in a Renal Transplant Patient Following Seasonal Influenza Vaccination by Imran Gani, George Hinnant, Rajan Kapoor, Natasha Savage

“…An underlying structural defect of the red blood cell membrane may make them prone to hemolysis. The differential diagnosis and work-up of hemolytic anemia is extensive, as performed in our case. …”
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Rhabdomyolysis plus Hypocalcemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis as Concurrent Rare COVID-19 Manifestations by Maryam Heidarpour, Mehrbod Vakhshoori, Mohammad Ali Haghighatpanah, Leila Ashrafi, Farzin Khorvash, Bijan Iraj

“…Despite the fact that rhabdomyolysis is an infrequent manifestation of COVID-19, high clinical suspicion is required for proper diagnosis and management of this disease as well as other concurrent rarer presentations, including hypocalcemia and DKA for the prevention of further complications.…”
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Oral Mucosal Irritation Fibroma: a Case Report and Literature Review by Diana Carolina Freire Villena, Luis Darío Pérez Villalba, Melanie Cristina Ulloa Poveda

“…The case is presented due to the importance of an early and safe diagnosis for oral disorders such as fibroma due to trauma because its treatment can immediately improve the patient's quality of life.…”
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Female genital tuberculosis presenting as a protruding anterior vaginal wall mass: a case report by Mequanint Melesse Bicha, Tewodros Zenabu Kebede, Ayalew Lingerih Arefeaynie, Eden Woldegerima Meressa

“…Female genital TB might be asymptomatic or manifest clinically in an unusual way, making an early diagnosis challenging. The most often affected regions of the genital system are the fallopian tubes and endometrium. …”
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Spontaneous Duodenal Perforation as a Complication of Kawasaki Disease by Kambiz Masoumi, Arash Forouzan, Hossein Saidi, Hazhir Javaherizadeh, Ali Khavanin, Mohammad Bahadoram

“…In this report, we describe the case of a 2.5-year-old boy with typical Kawasaki disease who presented with GI bleeding and surgical abdomen. The diagnosis of duodenal perforation was confirmed.…”
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Purpura Fulminans Secondary to Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis by Erick F. Alvarez, Karen E. Olarte, Mayur S. Ramesh

“…Despite normal initial CSF biochemical analysis, bacterial meningitis should always be considered in patients with otherwise unexplained DIC as this may be an early manifestation of infection. PF is a clinical diagnosis that requires early recognition and prompt empirical treatment, especially, in patients with progressive altered mental status, ecchymotic skin rash, and DIC.…”
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Acute Appendicitis: An Extracolonic Manifestation of Clostridium difficile Colitis by Ali Ridha, Shoaib M. Safiullah, Sarah Al-Abayechi, Amin Ur Rehman Nadeem

“…However, careful history-taking and laboratory tests led to the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile colitis, resulting in successful nonsurgical management of this patient. …”
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Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature by Shahen Ali Ahmed, Ali Fakhree Alzubaidee

“…In this paper, we have presented a case, 65-year-old female patient who came to department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine in Khanzad Center with a chief complaint of burning sensation of the mouth especially hard palate, bilateral buccal mucosa and lower anterior gingiva for about 10 years duration, aggravated by hot and spicy food. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy as lichen planus. …”
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Mycosis Fungoides of the Oral Cavity: Fungating Tumor Successfully Treated with Electron Beam Radiation and Maintenance Bexarotene by Juri Bassuner, Roberto N. Miranda, Drew A. Emge, Beau A. DiCicco, Daniel J. Lewis, Madeleine Duvic

“…The clinical findings of three new cases are described along with a differential diagnosis and review of the literature. For brevity, only one patient is discussed in detail below whereas the other two cases are solely described in table form. …”
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Isolated Abdominal Wall Metastasis of Endometrial Carcinoma by Rita Luz, Rui Leal, Jorge Simões, Matilde Gonçalves, Isabel Matos

“…She had a previous incidental diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma FIGO stage IB following a vaginal hysterectomy. …”
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Pregnancy of undefined location by Carlos Moya Toneut, Miguel Román Sarduy Nápoles, Javier Cruz Rodríguez

“…Conclusions: The possibility that a pregnancy of undefined location may result in an ectopic pregnancy leads to close follow-up of these patients and to reach a definitive diagnosis as soon as possible.…”
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