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Madelung deformity is a congenital disorder with the malformation of anterior ulnar bowing of radius and a dorsally protruding ulnar head caused by premature growth disturbance at the medial volar aspect of the distal radius. This report describes a bilateral idiopathic Madelung deformity in a 17-year-old woman treated successfully using reverse we...
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Angioedema is a serious adverse event that can manifest as lower extremity edema, face swelling, rash, hives, and a swollen tongue, which can sometimes lead to airway constriction and death. It is a well-documented reaction within the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drug class, where the bradykinin pathway leads to angioedema. We report a c...
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Xanthomas are plaques or nodules consisting of an accumulation of excess lipids, resulting in the formation of foam cells in the skin or tendons. Typically, xanthomas are not accompanied by other symptoms. Here, we report a patient with a presentation of painful palmar xanthomas and subsequent diagnosis of metabolic and cardiovascular morbidities. ...
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Steroid has recently been reported as a treatment for new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis due to the inhaled steroid ciclesonide is lower than that due to other inhaled steroids. We report the first case of oral candidiasis with COVID-19 pneumonia using ciclesonide. A 75-year-old man was hospitalized for C...
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Basal cell adenocarcinoma is a low-grade malignancy of the salivary glands. Basal cell adenocarcinoma of the minor salivary gland is an extremely rare disease that originates from the maxillary sinus. The histopathological characteristics of basal cell adenocarcinomas are similar to those of basal cell adenomas. However, basal cell adenocarcinomas ...
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Atrial fibrillation is a frequently detected cardiac arrhythmia in the etiology of ischemic stroke. The incidence of atrial fibrillation and the risk of it causing ischemic stroke increase significantly with age; it is rare in young people. It is known that the risk of developing atrial fibrillation is high when there is a background of hyperthyroi...
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Symptoms mimicking COVID-19 infection, pulmonary emboli, or septicemia delayed diagnosis of aortic bioprosthesis failure. A 71-year-old man was admitted emergently with shortness of breath, fever, cough, and chest pain. Echocardiography performed after 2 days showed diastolic regurgitation in an aortic perimount pericardial bioprosthesis implanted ...
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We present our experiences in the first case of severe suicidal poisoning with 70% ethanol-disinfectant in North Macedonia, in an elderly patient with immunocompromising comorbidities. A 66-year-old unconscious woman was admitted at our clinic, with a history of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate. She was in a coma, without...
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Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare cause of secondary postpartum hemorrhage. Herein, we report a case of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm, with postpartum hemorrhage commencing 22 days after uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Intermittent bleeding occurred during conservative observation. Transvaginal ultrasound color Doppler imaging revealed swolle...
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Hepatic angiosarcomas are rare, deceptive and aggressive malignancies that remain notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. This case report discusses some of the common challenges faced by clinicians, and potential clinical, radiological and histological clues to this often elusive diagnosis.
