Tag: case report
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Facial Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease Mimicking Sporotrichosis: A Case
Introduction Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare histiocytic disorder typically characterized by painless massive lymphadenopathy and, in many cases, extranodal involvement. While nodal disease is common, the cutaneous form can occur without prominent lymph node enlargement, posing a diagnostic challenge. This case highlights a facial cutaneous presentation of RDD that initially mimicked sporotrichosis, a fungal…
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Facial Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease Mimicking Sporotrichosis: A Case Report
Introduction to Rosai-Dorfman Disease and the Diagnostic Challenge Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy, is a rare disorder characterized by an abnormal proliferation of histiocytes within lymph nodes and, in many cases, extranodal sites. While classic presentations feature prominent cervical lymphadenopathy, a subset of patients develops cutaneous lesions that can…
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Spinal Schwannomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Introduction Spinal schwannomas are the most common intradural extramedullary spinal tumors. They arise from the sheath of spinal nerve roots and are typically benign and slow-growing. These tumors account for a notable proportion of spinal neoplasms, often presenting with radicular pain, sensory changes, or progressive weakness depending on location and size. This article combines a…
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Spinal Schwannomas: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review
Spinal schwannomas are the most common intradural extramedullary spinal tumors, arising from the Schwann cells of spinal nerve root sheaths. They are typically benign, slow-growing lesions that can present with a range of neurologic symptoms depending on their size and location. This article presents a representative case report and synthesizes current literature to provide clinicians…
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Laparoscopic Resection of Cecal Duplication Cyst: Rare Case
Introduction Cecal duplication cysts are an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly, with most cases diagnosed in early childhood. The presentation in adults is unusual and often poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This case report describes the laparoscopic resection of a cecal duplication cyst in a 28-year-old male, emphasizing diagnostic workup, surgical strategy, and postoperative outcome,…
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Spontaneous Passage of an Ingested Bullet Casing in Adolescents
Background Accidental ingestion of foreign objects is a common reason for pediatric and adolescent emergency presentations. While most cases involve children or adults with predisposing factors, rare instances occur in healthy adolescents. Metallic objects, including bullet casings, pose unique clinical considerations due to their shape, sharpness, and potential for impaction or perforation. This case report…
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Spontaneous Passage of a Bullet Casing Ingestion in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency department presentation, particularly among children and high-risk populations. While most cases involve small, smooth objects that pass without incident, rare incidents occur in healthy adolescents without underlying predisposing factors. This case report documents the spontaneous passage of an accidentally ingested metallic bullet casing by an otherwise healthy…
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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…