Intractable Seizures an Abdominal Diagnosis
1. Summary Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN-1) is a rare Autosomal dominant disorder usually presenting with tumours of parathyroid gland, anterior pituitary and pancreatic islet cells [1].
Hemorrhoidal Disease: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Traditional Healers in Brazzaville
1. Abstract 1.1. Objective: evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of traditional health practitioners in Brazzaville on hemorrhoidal disease.
Acute Perforation of a Prior Small Bowel Anastomosis Secondary to CMV Enteritis in a Newly-Diagnosed AIDS Patient
1. Abstract Poorly controlled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can result in progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Opportunistic infection in AIDS patients can be severe, resulting in life-threatening encephalitis, meningitis, retinitis, esophagitis, and enteritis.
Severe Hereditary Hemochromatosis Due to Heterozygous H63D Mutation: Unusual Presentation
1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction Diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis is based on molecular sequencing of the HFE gene in search for one of the three most frequent mutations: p.Cys282Tyr (C282Y); p.His63Asp (H63D) and pSer65Cys (S65C). Iron overload linked to the H63D mutation especially in the heterozygous state is not conventionally considered significant enough to cause the …
Giant Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound: A Case Report
1. Abstract Ganglioneuromas are benign tumors which originate from the neural crest. This tumor affects mainly young patients.
A Diagnostic Accuracy Study to Validate Fatty Liver Index as Predictor for Fatty Liver
1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Ultrasound (US) is the first- line investigation to document a fatty liver (FL) but is operator dependent. Hence there is a need to establish simple and accurate predictors replacing US. Fatty liver index (FLI) is a validated marker.
An Adolescent with Vomiting and Weight Loss
1. Abstract Pediatric Achalasia is a rare condition in children, often presents with common symptoms of vomiting and weight loss. We present a case of a 15-year-old female with persistent vomiting and weight loss who was initially diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) due to endoscopic findings and elevated eosinophils on esophageal histology
Elevated Pre-chemotherapy Plasma High D-dimer Levels Affect Survival of Advanced Gastric Cancer: An analysis of propensity score
1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Gastric cancer is a prevalent malignancy of the digestive system. There are presently no efficacious indicators to evaluate its curative effect and prognosis. Increased plasma D-dimer was researched to have a really deep connection between neoplasm in advanced stages and bad Overall Survival (OS) for some malignancies in distinct rates.
Hookworm Induced Obscure Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding
1. Case Report A 52 year-old man with no known comorbids presented with generalized weakness and intermittent melena for 3 months. He was admitted in two other hospitals for the similar complaints where initial work up was done and he was transfused 20 pints of packed red blood cells.
Atopic Dermatitis is a Multi-Organ Disorder Disease Involving Not Only the Skin but also the Intestinal Tract
1. Introduction Based on test data, we have experienced cases in which atopic dermatitis patients have a high multi-antigen positive rate, which is not seen in patients with allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. In addition, we often encounter patients with atopic dermatitis who have exorbitant IgE levels. In addition, it is …
