Possible Causes for periorbital fullness Hypersensitivity Immediate type hypersensitivity reactions due to heparins are rare, and the exact immunologic pathomechanism has not been identified so far. In our 2 case reports, we describe first a 50-year-old female who received dalteparin (Fragmin ) and developed signs of an immediate type hypersensitivity reaction. The[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Alcohol Abuse We report a fatal case of fungal (candidal) endocarditis of the tricuspid valve with clinico-pathologically interesting findings following and associated with candidal pneumonia during long-term central venous catheterization (CVC) for intravenous therapy and long-term treatment with antibiotics for bacterial and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Atopy […] at·o·py \ ˈa-tə-pē \ : a genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction (such as allergic rhinitis or asthma ) and produce elevated levels of IgE upon exposure to an environmental antigen and especially one inhaled or ingested Other Words from atopy atopic \ (ˌ)ā-ˈtä-pik, -ˈtō- \ adjective First Known Use of[…] [merriam-webster.com] Acute Sinusitis A case of balloon frontal sinuplasty in a 12-year old male with intracranial abscess from acute sinusitis is presented. The patient experienced photophobia, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Frontal sinusitis with intracranial abscess was diagnosed on imaging. The patient was taken to the operating room for[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hay Fever Int J Biometeorol. 2014 Aug;58(6):1047-55. doi: 10.1007/s00484-013-0692-5. Epub 2013 Jun 20. Author information 1 Department of Pulmonology, Leiden University Medical Center, PO Box 9600, Albinusdreef 2, 2300RC, Leiden, The Netherlands, l.a.de_weger@lumc.nl. Abstract One-third of the Dutch population suffers from[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common causes of nasal obstruction, but other diseases need to be considered particularly when the clinical course is getting worse. We present a patient with known mild persistent allergic rhinitis due to house dust mites who experienced progressive worsening of nasal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Alcoholism The concept of "structural plasticity" has emerged as a potential mechanism in neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases such as drug abuse, depression, and dementia. Chronic alcoholism is a progressive neurodegenerative disease while the person continues to abuse alcohol, though clinical and imaging studies show[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Blepharitis Abstract Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory process of the eyelid margin. It is a common eye disorder throughout the world and can affect any age group. It may be associated with several systemic diseases, particularly rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, and is related to other ocular conditions like dry eye,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Infectious Mononucleosis The objective is to report a case of atypical acute infectious mononucleosis in a juvenile ankylosing spondylitis patient who was treated with infliximab. A 20-year-old man was hospitalized for the evaluation of lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms. His symptoms developed at the eighth week of the infliximab[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Kidney Insufficiency Abstract Anemia is a major problem in patients with chronic kidney insufficiency. The development of recombinant human erythropoietin has enabled physicians to correct this anemia. Although anemia has not been considered to be a common or important contributor to congestive heart failure, anemia of any cause can[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diabetic Nephropathy A 67-year-old man, on oral therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus since 1990, had sustained proteinuria since 2005. When hematuria was first discovered in 2008, renal dysfunction [creatinine (Cr), 1.2 mg/dL], inflammation [C-reactive protein (CRP), 12 mg/dL] and high myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure Home CCC Right Ventricular Failure by, last update March 24, 2019 Reviewed and revised 26 June 2014 OVERVIEW mortality as high as LV failure RV is better suited to volume overload than left due to compliance and thin wall but when PVR increases for whatever reason - RV dilates when the dilation maximised - reversal[…] [lifeinthefastlane.com] Graves Disease Thyrotropin-producing pituitary tumor is relatively rare. In particular, concurrent cases associated with Graves' disease are extremely rare and only nine cases have been reported so far. We describe a case of a thyrotropin-producing pituitary adenoma concomitant with Graves' disease, which was successfully[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Periorbital Cellulitis This type of imaging can show the full extent of the bacterial infection. Treatment Periorbital cellulitis is typically managed through medication. [ecellulitis.com] Periorbital cellulitis. This boy has pronounced erythema and edema of the periorbital region. [5minuteconsult.com] Subscribe to Access Full Content Sign Up for a 10-Day Free Trial Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content. [5minuteconsult.com] Urticaria Abstract Background The cause and pathogenesis of chronic urticaria are still poorly understood. IgE‐independent reactions, are common in adult patients with chronic urticaria, who have daily spontaneous occurrence of weals. H 1 ‐receptor antagonists (antihistamines) are the major class of therapeutic agents used[…] [doi.org] Angioedema Hydromorphone, unlike other opioids associated with histamine release, has never been reported to cause angioedema. We report a rare case of hydromorphone-induced angioedema in a 34-year-old woman with history of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism who presented with leg swelling and pain after trauma.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ethmoid Sinusitis Abstract We present here the first case in the People's Republic of China of human disease caused by the fungus Arthrographis kalrae. The male patient had fungal panophthalmitis and invasive sinusitis involving the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses. He was an apparently healthy man before receiving trauma to his left[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Orbital Cellulitis Veins that drain the orbit, the ethmoid and maxillary sinuses, and the skin of the eye and periorbital tissues (Fig. 1) represent an anastomosing and valveless network. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org] 1 ) This venous system provides opportunities for spread of infection from one anatomic site to another and predisposes … View Full Text Log in using your username and password [pedsinreview.aappublications.org] Minimal Change Nephropathy From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search Human disease Minimal Change Glomerulonephritis Minimal change disease (disorder) Nephrotic syndrome with Lesion of Minimal Change Glomerulonephritis Nephrotic syndrome with lesion of minimal change glomerulonephritis Nephrotic syndrome with lesion of minimal change[…] [wikidata.org] Nephrotic Syndrome Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a serious and frequent complication in childhood nephrotic syndrome. However, this type of complication is very rare in adult nephrotic patients. In the review realized only 15 cases are published with this complication, and none of them after the year 2000. Later we expose the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lupus Nephritis Etanercept, a systemic inhibitor of α-TNF, is used for treatment of various autoimmune disorders. We report a case of spontaneous resolution of etanercept-induced lupus nephritis. A 57-year-old female patient taking etanercept for psoriasis presented with laboratory-and histology-confirmed lupus nephritis. After[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Premenstrual Syndrome Cheek biting is a chronic, usually innocuous, self-inflicted injury that often occurs as a parafunctional habit. We report an unusual case of bilateral cyclic cheek lesions in a 34-year-old woman characterized by hyperkeratinization near the biting edges of the teeth and hematic lesions accompanied by a cheek[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anasarca Intravascular lymphoma (IVL) is a rare extra nodal subtype (usually of B-cell origin) presenting with infiltration of large neoplastic lymphocytes into lumina of blood vessels, leading to vascular occlusion. The early diagnosis is very crucial, however it is usually diagnosed postmortem investigation in most of the cases.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hereditary Angioedema Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that causes a deficiency in or dysfunction of C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) and is clinically characterized by sudden and recurrent attacks of angioedema. Although almost any part of the body can be affected, HAE is of greatest concern and can be[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Amyloidosis Systemic light chain amyloidosis (AL) is a life-threatening disease caused by aggregation and deposition of monoclonal immunoglobulin light chains (LC) in target organs. Severity of heart involvement is the most important factor determining prognosis. Here, we report the 4.0 Å resolution cryo-electron microscopy map[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Williams-Beuren Syndrome Patients may have a broad forehead, bitemporal narrowness, periorbital fullness, stellate/lacy iris pattern, short nose with bulbous nasal tip, wide mouth, full lips and mild [aappublications.org] Furthermore, children with WBS have characteristic craniofacial features such as periorbital fullness, medial eyebrow flare, stellate iris, flat nasal bridge, strabismus, [ijmpo.org] Distinctive facies: Broad forehead, bitemporal narrowing, periorbital fullness. Stellate iris pattern, strabismus. Short nose with broad nasal tip. [patient.info] Protein-Losing Enteropathy A 45-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a history of multiple erythematous skin lesions of several months' duration. Blood examination revealed extreme hypoproteinemia and hypoalbuminemia, as well as the presence of antinuclear antibodies. A skin biopsy specimen showed liquefaction degeneration at the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Polymyositis Polymyositis-like syndrome in hypothyroidism is a rare condition characterised by proximal muscle weakness and elevated muscle enzymes. Patients with this condition can initially be misdiagnosed as having polymyositis due to similar characteristics of both diseases; however a response to thyroxine is the main[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Frontal Sinusitis BACKGROUND: Frontal recess anatomy can be very complex, with accessory cells such as frontal, agger nasi, and intersinus septal cells encroaching on the frontal recess and possibly contributing to obstruction of the frontal sinus. In this study, we determined the prevalence of these cells and their relationship to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis with isolated C3 deposits (MPGNC3) is an uncommon condition characterized by overt glomerular C3 deposits in the absence of immunoglobulins and intramembranous dense deposits. Here the authors describe the clinical and morphological features of primary MPGNC3 in a 13-year-old[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
