Case Report

Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: The Challenges in Diagnosis and Review of Treatment

1. Abstract Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm (PCN) is an asymptomatic tumor which is increasingly being found by advanced imaging techniques in recent years. We report the case of a 56-year old man who presented as an outpatient with intermittent abdominal pain and abdominal distension for one year. His blood tumor markers showed that serum cancer antigen …

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Radiographic and Clinical Features of COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients in Border Yanbian Minority, Autonomous Prefecture, China: A Case Report

1. Abstract In this case report, we collected five confirmed COVID-19 patients. We collected epidemiological data of patients, and according to typical clinical symptoms, laboratory test, myocardial enzyme, C-reactive protein and chest CT scanning results evaluation of patient’s condition and treatment effect. Here we used the low flow oxygen (1-3 L/min), antiviral, interferon inhalation treatment, …

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Utility of Mosapride Citrate Combined With Osmotic Laxatives and Probiotics in the Initial Treatment of Pediatric Functional Constipation

1. AbstractMosapride citrate (Mc) is one of 5-HT4-receptor agonists, and has a pharmacological action to promote physiological gastrointestinal peristalsis. This manuscript showed that Mc from the start of treatment was useful for functional constipation (FC) to satisfy Rome ? criteria in three infants including one male, mean age: 4 years old. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2020.41402

A Male Patient with Acute Hepatitis E Showing Asymptomatic and Transient Hyperthyroidism Due To Autoimmune Thyroiditis

1. Abstract Although numerous extrahepatic manifestations associated with hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection have been reported, thyroid disorder is extremely rare. Here, we present a male patient with acute hepatitis E (AHE) showing asymptomatic and transient hyperthyroid- ism due to autoimmune thyroiditis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2020.41202

Persistent Elevation of Serum Prothrombin Induced by Vitamin K Deficiency or Antagonist Despite Discontinuation of Warfarin Administration in Alcoholic Cirrhosis in The Absence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report

1. Abstract Whereas serum prothrombin induced vitamin K deficiency or antagonist II (PIVKA-II) is a di- agnostic and prognostic marker of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the serum PIVKA-II level rarely increases in chronic liver diseases in the absence of HCC. Although warfarin administration induces marked elevation of PIVKA-II, warfarin discontinuation may lead to swift normalization of …

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Uncommon Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

1. Introduction Gastric antral vascular ectasia is an uncommon cause of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding or iron deficiency anaemia [1]. The condition is associated with dilated small blood ves- sels in the antrum, or the last part of the stomach. It is also called watermelon stomach because streaky long red areas that are present in the …

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High-Dose Methotrexate, A Tried-and-True Treatment with Genomic Delicacies: A Case Report

1. Abstract The prediction of methotrexate (MTX) adverse events has been a challenge to the clinician; here we present a case of toxicity after the previous exposition with the development of hepatic, renal, and hematologic toxicity. The development of methotrexate toxicity has been previously analyzed in our institution, where a significant percentage of the patients …

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Prognostic Ability of Hematological Parameters and Inflammation Based Scores in Acute Pancreatitis

1. Abstract 1.1. Aims and Background: Appropriate triage is essential in the management of Acute Pancreatitis (AP). Even if AP initially stratified as mild or moderate, it may rapidly progress to severe form and even death may occur. Therefore, to find reliable prognostic and predictive markers in order to customize treatment strategies is really essential.

Alcoholic Chronic Pancreatitis or Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm: What to Do?

1. Abstract Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) is an intraductal mucin-producing neoplasm , with an increasing incidence. IPMNs may have clear malignant potential and exhibit a broad histo- logical spectrum ranging from adenoma to invasive carcinoma. In contrast to the ductal adenocar- cinoma, IPMNs have in general a better clinical prognosis.