Incidental Enterolithiasis in Humans: A Case Series with Review of Literature

Incidental enterolithiasis.

CASE REPORT A 68-year-old female presented with a four week history of anorexia, tenesmus and pain on defaecation. There was no significant past medical history. On exam ination she was clinically anaemic and a 5cm diameter mobile mass was palpable in the right iliac fossa. Rectal examination and sigmoidoscopy were normal. Haemoglobin concentration was 10-8 g/dl. Serum iron and ferritin. concen...

Glaucoma Surgery in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Literature Review

AbstractGlaucoma management in pregnant patients is a real challenge, especially when the glaucoma is not controlled with medications. We report the results of 6 incisional glaucoma surgeries for the management of medically uncontrolled glaucoma patients during pregnancy. This retrospective, case series was conducted on the 6 eyes of 3pregnant patients with uncontrolled glaucoma using maximum t...

Hydrocarbon Toxicity: A Review of Literature and Case Series

A case of metageria with a review of literature

Progeroid syndromes, one of which is metageria, are characterized by signs of premature aging with multiple systemic and skin symptoms. Here we describe an 8-year-old girl with no historyof specific underlying disease in her family, no hair growth at the scalp since she was born, and taller and thinner than her peers. We noticed diffuse subcutaneous fat atrophy. The patientwas refer...

Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature

Background: Peripheral nervous injury and neuromuscular complications from methamphetamine abuse has not been reported. The mechanism is not yet identified. Methods: Eight patients with lower extremity weakness following methamphetamine abuse were reported during December 2009 to May 2010. Results: Patients presented with lower extremity weakness. All patients were co-abusers of methamphetami...