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Attenuated Phosphorus and Sodium Sulfate in Diabetes Mediated Vasculitis Treatment: 3 Case Studies

Nazmul Hasan, Shabbir Ahmed, Md. Al-Emran Ali, Emrul Kayes, Md. Ariful Hasan & Sheak Ahshan Habib · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Vasculitis, a combination of disorders which affects and disrupts the blood vessels due to inflammation and abnormal immune system, may be predisposed to increased glucose in blood circulation commonly observed in a skin surface of extremities in other parts of the body as well....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/35515

High Dose Oseltamivir Induced Hypothermia and Respiratory Suppression in Elderly: A Case Report

Metinee Tangnantawiwat & Napplika Kongpolprom · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Introduction: Oseltamivir is an antiviral drug, used for influenza treatment. Neurological side effects of this drug, including hypothermia and respiratory arrest, were demonstrated in animal models. Case Presentation: We reported a case of an elderly male who presented with infl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/34781

H1N1 Induced Acute Renal Failure

Venkata S. Thammineni, Iza David Zabaneh, Emile D. Zabaneh, Lily Kamberov, Anvesh Kompelli & Raja I. Zabaneh · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Acute renal failure (ARF) is a rare phenomenon when it occurs with viral infections. Most of these cases are seen in critically ill patients and result in negative outcomes due to multiple organs involved with associated hypotensive shock that is one one the major contributors to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/35190

Idiopathic Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Case Report on a 67-Year-Old Female with Chronic Sinusitis

Elana Tompkins, Iza David Zabaneh, Emile D. Zabaneh, Venkata S. Thammineni, Mark E. Tompkins & Raja Zabaneh · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

This case report is about a 67-year-old female patient who presented with an unusual case of acute renal failure and leukocytoclastic vasculitis. The patient required emergency dialysis; an ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy revealed membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type one...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/35193

Complicated Diverticulitis with Infective Spondylitis and Bilateral Psoas Abscesses: A Classic Case of Late Diagnosis

Ukamaka Dorothy Itanyi & Habiba Momodu · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Introduction: Diverticular disease is said to be complicated when the acute inflammation of a diverticulum leads to perforation, bleeding, formation of abscesses, bowel wall strictures or obstruction. The vague clinical presentation and rarity of complications in our environment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/34842

Panic Attack Following Addition of Nalmefene to Methylphenidate in a Patient with Comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Report

Arda Karagöl · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Aim: Our aim is to describe a previously unreported potential interaction of nalmefene with methylphenidate and discuss possible mechanisms and precautions. Presentation of Case: A 40-year-old man with ADHD taking long-acting methylphenidate developed alcohol use disorder. Nalmef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/34856

Metastatic Sigmoid Colon Cancer Presented as Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia – Case Report

Jurij Janež & Milena Taskovska · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Inguinal hernia containing metastases of intestinal adenocarcinoma is a rare finding. Metastases of sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma are most commonly found inside the hernia sac. Older males are more often affected. A 84-years old male patient  presented with pain in the right groin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/34210

Essential Thrombocythemia Complicated with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Htay Lwin, Adinegara Lutfi Abas, Nan Nitra Than, Mila Nu Nu Htay & Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Aims: Essential thrombocythemia or thrombocytosis is an uncommon disease. It involves an overproduction of megakaryocytes in the marrow. These platelets may not function normally and can cause a blockage in blood vessels and other complications. We report one case of essential th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/34181

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Induced Pulmonary Artery Hypertension: Reversible with Ponatinib?

Serkan Gokaslan, Ersel Onrat, Cigdem Özer Gokaslan & Ibrahim Etem Dural · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a disease associated with progressive and comprehensive vascular remodeling of small pulmonary arteries. The prognosis of Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) has been improved by tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), which inhibit BCR/ABL kina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/34110

An Unusual Adrenal Gland Metastasis in a Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Buccal Mucosa

Kazi Sazzad Manir, Sukanta Chakraborty, Satadru Biswas, Debapriya Mondal, Souvik Paul & Chhaya Roy · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

The majority of oral cavity cancers presents as localized disease and remain localized until late in the course of their development. Distant metastasis is very rare in carcinoma of buccal mucosa and has a very dismal prognosis. Distant spread is either related to uncontrolled lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/32368

Hypoparathyroidism, Brain Calcifications and Seizures

Aldo Bertoli, Alessia Valentini, Alessandro Mauriello & Umberto Tarantino · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Background: The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is iatrogenic in the context of surgical procedures to the neck and commonly the thyroid gland. Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by hypocalcaemia, hyperphosphatemia and low or inappropriately normal levels of parathyroid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/33721

Hemoptysis in a Young Adult with Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the Lung: Case Report

Mohammed Salem, Abdulaziz Al-Ahmadi, Basil Al-Ahmadi, Ammar Dabbour, Ahmed Al Hujaily, Alsyed Rashad & Abeer Alharbi · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations (CCAM), also named congenital pulmonary airway malformation s (CPAM) are multicystic masses of segmental lung tissue with abnormal bronchial proliferation. There is failure of normal bronchoalveolar development with a hamartomatous prol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/33875

Strontium Ranelate Might be a Therapeutic Option for Treatment of CRPS

Malgorzata Brunner-Palka & Manfred Herold · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

The postmenopausal osteoporosis of a 66-year-old female with long lasting end stage complex regional pain syndrome on the right hand was treated with strontium ranelate 2 grams daily. After few weeks of treatment an impressive improvement of pain and immobility of the right hand...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/33198

Assessment of the Efficacy and Tolerance of Drepanoalpha® in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Kinshasa (DR Congo): About Ten Cases

Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Patrick Memvanga, Gédéon N. Bongo, Félicien M. Kasali, K. N. Ngbolua, Félicien L. Lokoki & Pius T. Mpiana · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Aims: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of Drepanoalpha®, a nutraceutical used in the management of sickle cell disease in DR Congo. Study Design: Drepanoalpha® to ten sickle patients, evaluation of parameters before and after treatment. Place and Duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/33658

Metoprolol-induced Psoriasiform Drug Eruption: A Case Report

Umar G. Adamu, Abdullahi Aisha, Aiyedun O. Stephen & Thomas C. Joseph · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2017

Aim: We report the case of drug-induced psoriasiform eruptions in a middle aged known hypertensive and diabetic woman being treated for paroxysmal cardiac arrhythmias with metoprolol. Case Presentation: A 58-year-old known hypertensive and diabetic woman with supraventricular tac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/33699