Primary Omental Torsion in an Old Woman: Imaging Techniques Can Prevent Unnecessary Surgical Interventions by Mohhamad-Hadi Saeed Modaghegh, Reza Jafarzadeh

“…Torsion and/or infarction of the greater omentum are rare but well-recognized clinical situations which present as an acute abdomen. The etiology is unknown and speculative. In most cases, the pathology is right sided and clinical presentation consists of an acute or subacute flank pain with mild peritonism usually evoking appendicitis or cholecystitis. …”
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Approach to Management of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura at University of Cincinnati by N. Abdel Karim, S. Haider, C. Siegrist, N. Ahmad, A. Zarzour, J. Ying, Z. Yasin, R. Sacher

“…It is the common name for adults with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, with or without neurologic or renal abnormalities, and without another etiology; children without renal failure are also described as TTP. …”
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No association of ABO blood groups and Rh factor with primary liver cancer in cirrhotic patients: a single-center cross-sectional study by Liyan Dong, Liyan Dong, Yuhang Yin, Yuhang Yin, Huiyuan Lu, Huiyuan Lu, Di Sun, Di Sun, Dongyang Wang, Deli Zou, Xingshun Qi

“…Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated after adjusting for gender, age, family history of liver cirrhosis, HBV-DNA positivity, and etiology of cirrhosis. Subgroup analyses were performed according to the etiology of liver cirrhosis.ResultsOverall, 1,158 cirrhotic patients without PLC and 240 cirrhotic patients with PLC were included in the study. …”
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Clarithromycin-Associated Acute Liver Failure Leading to Fatal, Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage from Profound Coagulopathy: Case Report and Systematic Literature Review by Ahmed I. Edhi, Seifeldin Hakim, Christienne Shams, Damanpreet Bedi, Mitual Amin, Mitchell S. Cappell

“…A new case of clarithromycin-associated ALF is reported with hepatic histopathology and exclusion of other etiologies by extensive workup, and the syndrome of clarithromycin-associated ALF is better characterized by systematic review. …”
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A Case Study Identified a New Mutation in the TTN Gene for Inherited Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by Dong J, Liu M, Chen Q, Zha L

“…Although mutations in genes encoding sarcomere proteins have been reported to explain the genetic etiology of 40%-60% of HCM patients, the etiology of approximately 1/3 of HCM patients remains unknown. …”
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A Review of Supernumerary Teeth in the Premolar Region by Khaled Khalaf, Saaid Al Shehadat, Colin A. Murray

“…Various theories have been suggested to explain the etiology of supernumerary teeth in general including both genetic and environmental factors. …”
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The Prevalence of Crohn’s Disease in the Israeli Kibbutz Population by Yaron Niv

“…The high rate of Crohn’s disease prevalence among Israeli-born versus European/American-born Kibbutz members may point to a role for environmental factors in the etiology of the disease.…”
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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

“…Socioeconomically disadvantaged women in developed countries may also be at increased risk. 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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Primary leiomyosarcoma of the scalp: a case report and review of the literature by Shuo Gao, Pule Liu, Jixing Liu, Wenzhen Yang, Shude Yang

“…This case provides valuable insights into the varied symptoms and presentations of scalp leiomyosarcoma, which can aid in the recognition of this condition.ConclusionThis report underscores the importance of considering leiomyosarcoma in the differential diagnosis of scalp masses, particularly when the etiology is unclear. Early recognition and intervention are essential to prevent locally invasive growth and potential metastasis, emphasizing the need for a high index of suspicion among healthcare professionals.…”
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Pediatric Infectious Prepatellar Bursitis with Kingella kingae by Charles C. Pitts, Walter R. Smith, Michael J. Conklin

“…Although it is a well-established cause of osteoarticular infections in the pediatric population, K. kingae has never been reported as the etiology for septic bursitis. A high index of suspicion is required for the diagnosis given that this organism is difficult to culture and isolate using standard laboratory methods. …”
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Circulatory shock in adults in emergency department by Ashok Kumar Pannu

“…The review emphasizes prompt shock identification with tissue hypoperfusion, knowledge of the underlying pathophysiological mechanism, initial fluid resuscitation with balanced crystalloids, norepinephrine as the preferred vasopressor in septic and profound cardiogenic shock, and tailored intervention addressing specific etiologies. Point-of-care ultrasound may help evaluate an undifferentiated shock and determine fluid responsiveness. …”
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CLINICAL PATTERNS OF MALABSORPTION SYNDROMES IN CHILDREN by Ginel Baciu, Carmen Baciu, Cristina Maria Mihai, Tatiana Chisnoiu, Ramona Mihaela Stoicescu, Adriana Luminita Balasa, Adriana Mocanu, Lorenza Forna, Alexandru Paul Baciu

“…This study focused on characteristics of the clinical manifestations and underlying etiologies of malabsorption syndrome in pediatrics population. …”
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Pattern Strabismus: Where Does the Brain's Role End and the Muscle's Begin? by Fatema F. Ghasia, Aasef G. Shaikh

“…In this review, we will examine our current understanding of etiologies of pattern strabismus. Speculated pathophysiology includes oblique muscle dysfunction, loss of fusion with altered recti muscle pull, displacements and instability in connective tissue pulleys of the recti muscles, vestibular hypofunction, and abnormal neural connections. …”
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Functional Olfactory Nerve Regeneration Demonstrated by Thallium-201 Olfacto-Scintigraphy in Patients with Traumatic Anosmia: A Case Report by Rong-San Jiang, Yu-Yu Lu

“…Head trauma is one of the most common etiologies of olfactory dysfunction. It is difficult to use either the olfactory function test or magnetic resonance imaging to directly assess the course of damage to olfactory nerves. …”
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Mediating Roles of PPARs in the Effects of Environmental Chemicals on Sex Steroids by Qiansheng Huang, Qionghua Chen

“…Their roles in the metabolism and function of sex steroids and thus the etiology of reproductive disorders receive great concern. …”
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Dens Evaginatus and Dens Invaginatus in Dilacerated Maxillary Lateral Incisor Diagnosed Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography - A Case Report and Review of Literature by Hemant Sawhney, Vanshika Agarwal, Geetanjali Gupta

“…Take-away Lessons: These anomalies act as an etiological factor for several dental problems for neighboring & opposing tooth. …”
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Rare Case of Methemoglobinemia Complicating Pregnancy by S. Verma, P. Sachdeva, G. Gandhi

“…The outcomes and the results of our efforts to find the etiology of her reduced saturation on monitors despite being clinically asymptomatic lead to the disclosure of this rare hemoglobinopathy. …”
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Unique Cytokine Signature in the Plasma of Patients with Fibromyalgia by Jamie Sturgill, Elizabeth McGee, Victoria Menzies

“…The lack of a clear etiology of FMS has limited the effective diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating condition. …”
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Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy due to Idiopathic Chylous Ascites by Claudia Epelde, Fátima Saravia, Mónica Aguinaga, Ane Toledo, Arantza Lekuona, Mikel Gorostidi

“…Due to uncontrolled pain with an unidentified etiology and an unfavorable Bishop score, an urgent cesarean section was performed. …”
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Acute Esophageal Necrosis in a Septic Patient with a History of Cardiovascular Disease by Michael Coles, Victoria Madray, Pearl Uy

“…Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of acute esophageal necrosis as a potential etiology of gastrointestinal (GI) bleed in patients with cardiovascular disease and sepsis.…”
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