Case 2: Coma in an apparently well toddler

Metallosis in an apparently well fixed total knee replacement

One of the findings of prosthetic failure seen either on pre operative radiograph or at surgery is metallosis. To our knowledge, this has not been described in an apparently well-fixed noninfected prosthetic joint. Metallosis can be due to polyethylene bearing wear resulting in metal on metal wear and has been seen with macro motion of prosthesis against underlying cement or bone1. CASE REPORT ...

An Unusual Case of Coma

An Apparently Successful Case of Cardiac Massage

ago. Present confinement.?The membranes ruptured with the onset of labour and it was decided to apply forceps on account of primary uterine inertia which was contributed to by a cicatrical contraction in the vaginal canal about two inches above the vulva. Under chloroform ana;sthesia this was manually dilated and as forceps were being applied the patient suddenly stopped breathing. The forceps ...

An Atypical Case of Myxedema Coma with Concomitant Nonconvulsive Seizure

Hypothyroidism is a prevalent condition in the general population that is treatable with appropriately dosed thyroid hormone replacement medication. Infrequently, patients will present with myxedema coma, characterized by hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, and altered mental status in the setting of severe hypothyroidism. Myxedema coma has also been known to manifest in a number of unusual ...

Myxedematous Coma: A Case Report

Introduction: Thyroid dysfunctions are highly prevalent diseases. Despite of its high prevalence the presentation is unusual nowadays because of oral hormone therapy widely used in insufficiency of the gland however hyperfunction states are common also. About 12% of the US population will develop some alteration of thryroid function in their lifetime. Among these diseases we highlight the prese...