Clozapine-induced massive hematemesis: A rare case report

Clozapine-Induced Rabbit Syndrome: A Case Report

Rabbit syndrome (RS) is an antipsychotic-induced rhythmic motion of the mouth/lips resembling the chewing movements of a rabbit. The movement consists of a vertical-only motion, at about 5 Hz, with no involvement of the tongue. Long-term exposure to typical antipsychotics has clearly been associated with RS, but little is known of the risk of RS due to exposure to newer atypical antipsychotics....

Morcellation-Induced Leiomyomatosis Peritonealis Disseminata: A Rare Case Report

Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a benign disease characterized by the presence of multiple small nodules on the omentum, parietal, and visceral peritoneum. It corresponds to leiomyoma and often resembles metastases of malignant tumors; however, with favorable prognosis. Here we describe a 46-year-old woman, diagnosed with LPD, to demonstrate the etiopathogenesis of the develope...

Clozapine-induced interstitial nephritis - a rare but important complication: a case report

INTRODUCTION Given the limited range of effective drug treatments for patients with schizophrenia, increasing numbers of patients, often termed 'treatment-resistant' are prescribed clozapine. While the induction of neutropenia or agranulocytosis by clozapine is well appreciated, other rare potentially fatal adverse reactions may also occur including acute interstitial nephritis as reported in t...

Foregut Duplication Cyst as a Rare Cause of Hematemesis: A Case Report

Hematemesis, a very rare presentation of solid pseudo-papillary tumors of the pancreas: a case report

INTRODUCTION Solid pseudo-papillary tumors of the pancreas are rare and typically present in young female patients. They are slowly growing masses that may attain large size, and are of low malignant potential. Surgical resection is usually curative. CASE PRESENTATION A 71-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with an episode of hematemesis but was otherwise hemodynamically sta...