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Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: Navigating Diagnostic Challenges and Achieving Effective Treatment
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (191+ words) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) esophagitis is classically associated with immunocompromised states and is rare in immunocompetent patients, making the presentation of HSV esophagitis in an immunocompetent patient challenging to diagnose. We present the case of a 64-year-old immunocompetent male with…...
Lymph Node Findings Following Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Cases of a Positive Sentinel Lymph Node in Breast Cancer
43+ min ago (264+ words) Background Axillary management in breast cancer has undergone significant evolution over recent decades. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has gradually replaced conventional axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) as the preferred staging procedure in clinically node-negative patients, primarily due to its…...
A Case Report on the Pitfalls in Diagnosing Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus: Lessons From a False-Positive Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in Mitral Valve Surgery
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (47+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit...
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a Child With Genetically Confirmed Alstr'm Syndrome: An Unusual Autoimmune Phenotype
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (172+ words) Alstr'm syndrome (AS) is a rare autosomal recessive multisystem disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the ALMS1 gene and is classically associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM). We report a 9-year-and-10-month-old girl with genetically confirmed Alstr'm syndrome…...
Metastatic Crohn's Disease and Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Diagnostic Paradox in a Severe Hyperinflammatory State
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (438+ words) Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder in which extraintestinal manifestations occur in up to 40% of patients. Metastatic Crohn's disease (MCD), characterized by noncaseating cutaneous granulomas anatomically remote from the gastrointestinal tract, is among the rarest of these manifestations. Its…...
Impact of Microvascular Complication Burden on the Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Decline in Patients With Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Latest Evidence
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (46+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit...
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Early Versus Delayed Invasive Strategies in Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (322+ words) In recent years, early invasive strategies for non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) have been increasingly studied as a means of promptly identifying and treating culprit coronary lesions. However, the optimal timing of invasive management remains uncertain, particularly because most available evidence…...
Spontaneous Mesenteric Hematoma Secondary to a Pancreaticoduodenal Artery Aneurysm in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: A Case Report
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (182+ words) We report the case of a 45-year-old heavy smoker (20 pack-years) presenting with acute abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed diffuse abdominal tenderness without hemodynamic instability. Contrast-enhanced abdominal CT angiography demonstrated a large mesenteric hematoma measuring 24 " 25 " 11 cm, associated with a ruptured inferior…...
Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Along With Aquatic Exercises on Pain, Functional Mobility, and Muscle Performance in Bilateral Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (232+ words) Background: Bilateral medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is characterized by the gradual breakdown of joint structures, which frequently leads to chronic pain, reduced flexibility, and compromised physical function. Although exercise serves as the foundation of non-pharmacological care, there is still…...
Dysphagia Secondary to Cervical Hyperostosis in Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: A Case Report
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (36+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit...