Chronic-periodontitis: could it be a connived-culprit of COVID-19?

Chronic vulvar irritation: could toilet paper be the culprit?

It is estimated that half of all women older than 24 years of age will experience at least 1 episode of vulvovaginitis discomfort; however, some say that this number is an underestimate.1-3 Although vulvar discomfort or pain encompasses a number of conditions, vulvovaginitis is perhaps the most common cause.4 Vulvovaginitis can result from bacterial, viral, or yeast infections,5-8 or from conta...

Chronic heel pain: It could be tuberculosis.

INTRODUCTION Heel pain is a common presentation at a primary care setting. The majority of these cases are benign and self limiting in nature. Common differential diagnoses include plantar fasciitis and peroneal muscle sprains. However, certain conditions-if undetected early-may cause significant morbidity to the patient. A high index of suspicion and early referral for further investigations a...

A pelvic mass in a 10-year-old: could it be a Hydatid Cyst?

This article reports a pelvic hydatid cyst in a 10-year-old boy who initially presented with right flank pain. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a cystic lesion containing internal densities, which was found to be a hydatid cyst between the bladder and rectum during surgery. The lesion was excised and sent to a pathology laboratory for further examination.

Resistant "candidal intertrigo": could inverse psoriasis be the true culprit?

Inverse psoriasis is a disorder of intertriginous areas of the skin that can easily masquerade as candidal intertrigo. Candidal rashes are commonly encountered in primary care and typically respond promptly to therapy. When treatment fails, nonadherence to treatment and medication resistance often are suspected; however, the possibility of an incorrect diagnosis should also be entertained. This...

Could it be Lyme neuroborreliosis?