Tag: case report
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Pulmonary Talaromycosis Driving Respiratory Failure in an HIV-Negative Patient in Shandong: A Case Report
Introduction Pulmonary talaromycosis, caused by Talaromyces marneffei, is increasingly recognized beyond traditional Southeast Asian endemic regions and among HIV-negative patients. This case report from Shandong Province details a 50-year-old male welder with rapid progression to acute respiratory failure (ARF) without HIV infection, emphasizing diagnostic hurdles, imaging findings, and an integrated antifungal approach that led to…
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Prolonged IABP Support Reverses Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Before Heart Transplant: A Case Report
Abstract Severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) in end-stage heart failure poses a critical challenge for heart transplantation. This case documents how prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support reversed high pulmonary pressures, enabling successful transplantation and favorable recovery. The findings underscore the potential of IABP as a bridge-to-transplant strategy in selected patients with left-heart–related PH. Clinical Presentation…
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Pulmonary Talaromycosis Causing Respiratory Failure in an HIV-Negative Patient: A Shandong Province Case Report
Overview This case report details a 50-year-old male welder from Zibo, Shandong, who developed pulmonary talaromycosis with acute respiratory failure (ARF) despite being HIV-negative. The report highlights diagnostic challenges, treatment decisions in a resource-limited setting, and a positive radiographic response to a sequential antifungal strategy. It also emphasizes the growing recognition of talaromycosis in non-endemic…
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Prolonged IABP Support Reverses Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Before Heart Transplant: A Case from China
Overview Severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) linked to end-stage heart failure often complicates heart transplantation planning due to the risk of post-operative right ventricular failure. A recently documented case from Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangzhou, China) demonstrates that prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support can reverse severe PH enough to enable successful heart transplantation. The patient,…
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Juvenile Hemochromatosis Type 2A Presenting With Hypogonadism, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis: A Young Woman’s Case
Overview Hereditary hemochromatosis type 2A, also known as juvenile hemochromatosis, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder driven by mutations in the HJV gene. It causes severe systemic iron overload with multiorgan involvement that often presents at a younger age than classic adult forms. The following case underscores how iron toxicity can manifest through endocrine and…
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Juvenile Hemochromatosis Type 2A in a Young Woman: Case Report
Overview Juvenile hemochromatosis, medically known as hereditary hemochromatosis type 2A (HH type 2A), is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the HJV gene. This condition leads to rapid and profound iron overload with multiorgan involvement. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion when young patients present with endocrine and skeletal abnormalities…
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Atypical Koebner: Psoriasis Remission After EVLA Case
Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting about 2–3% of the global population. It presents as well-defined erythematous plaques with silvery scales and can be challenging to manage, especially in the lower extremities where friction, edema, and limited drug delivery complicate therapy. Venous insufficiency is a common comorbidity in patients with psoriasis, and…
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Atypical Koebner Response: Psoriasis Remission Following Endovenous Laser Ablation for Venous Insufficiency — A Novel Case Report and Literature Review
Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting 2–3% of the global population. While trauma is often linked to psoriasis flares via the Koebner phenomenon, emerging observations suggest a more nuanced relationship between skin disease and vascular treatment. Venous insufficiency, commonly managed with endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), can involve local trauma to tissue and…
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Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst Mimicking Lateral Periodontal Cyst: A Rare Maxillary Case with 1-Year Follow-Up
Introduction Odontogenic cysts are among the most frequent pathological entities in the maxillofacial region. They are typically classified as developmental or inflammatory, with common variants including periapical, dentigerous, and periodontal cysts. Among periodontal cysts, the lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is a relatively uncommon lesion, accounting for about 0.4% of odontogenic cysts in adults over three…
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Rare Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst Mimicking Lateral Periodontal Cyst: A 1-Year Follow-Up
Introduction Odontogenic cysts are common maxillofacial lesions, typically classified as developmental or inflammatory. Among these, lateral periodontal cysts (LPC) are uncommon and arise from the periodontal ligament around erupted teeth. Calcifying odontogenic cysts (COC), by contrast, are rare cystic lesions that can mimic other entities like LPC due to overlapping clinical and radiographic features. This…