Recent Articles
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June 30, 2025 Case ReportAbstract Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) is a rare syndrome characterized by mucosal and cutaneous involvement secondary to an underlying infection. This report describes a case of a 24-year-old male who presented with fever, cough, conges.....
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February 27, 2025 Case ReportAbstract Rhabdomyolysis is a complex condition caused by damage or injury at the muscle level, which can generate complications at the level of multiple organ systems. The clinical presentation of this entity is variable, but creatine kinase levels are the.....
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February 27, 2025 Case ReportAbstract Introduction: Splenic infarction is the consequence of splenic parenchymal ischaemia related to occlusion of the splenic artery or one of its branches. We report a case of splenic infarction associated with a complex congenital heart disease disco.....
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February 27, 2025 Case ReportAbstract Introduction: Non-compaction of the left ventricle (NCVG) is an under-diagnosed cardiac pathology with major complications. We describe a case of LVNC complicated by intraventricular thrombi followed by hemispheric ischaemic stroke. Clinical pre.....
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February 25, 2025 Case ReportAbstract Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a class of disorders of antibody- mediated red blood cell destruction. In rare cases, AIHA presents with concurrent reticulocytopenia, resulting in severe anemia due to inability to replenish hemolyzed erythro.....
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December 06, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Sexual abuse of a minor is the involvement of a child in sexual activity. This is because he/she is developmentally unprepared, does not understand, and cannot give informed consent. The society underestimates this significant problem as many cases.....
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December 06, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Lassa fever is one of the viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) endemic in West Africa, posing a great public health challenge in the region. This is a case of a 50-year-old female farmer who presented with signs and symptoms semblance of Lassa fever dise.....
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December 20, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Introduction: Germ cell tumors in childhood occur at a rate of 2 to 3 cases per million inhabitants, representing 1 to 2% of malignant solid tumors in the pediatric population, becoming the malignant tumors with the highest incidence in testicles i.....
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December 11, 2024 Case ReportFrom Tuberous Sclerosis to Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: A Diagnostic Challenge Based on a Clinical CaseAbstract Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome (BSS) is a rare autosomal dominant condition characterized by multiple adnexal skin neoplasms such as spiradenomas, cylindromas, and trichoepitheliomas. These tumors typically emerge during puberty and progressively increas.....
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December 11, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Syphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum, is a sexually and vertically transmitted infection exploiting antigenic variation (e.g., TprK proteins) to evade host immunity and persist. Global incidence is rising, especially among men who have sex with m.....
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December 11, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Keloid scars are defined as a scarring abnormality resulting from excessive proliferation of myofibroblasts and increased collagen deposition within the scar. The treatment of keloids is highly sought after in dermatological consultations, and the .....
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December 11, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Erythema Elevatum Diutinum (EED) is a rare chronic form of leukocytoclastic vasculitis, typically presenting with persistent erythematous to violaceous papules, nodules, and plaques localized on the extensor surfaces of the extremities. The bullous .....
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June 30, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Cade oil is a product extracted from the branches and wood of Juniperus oxycedrus. It contains etheric oils, triterpene and phenols. Used widely in traditional Moroccan medicine with a high frequency of serious poisoning, especially in young children.....
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September 21, 2024 Case ReportAbstract We present the case of a 55-year-old woman with a relevant medical history of migraines who was referred for evaluation from the emergency room. Upon our arrival, the patient was in poor general condition, hypotensive (70/40 mmHg), and in sinus tachy.....
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August 31, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe and potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction characterized by mucocutaneous lesions. Here, I present a unique case of SJS induced by trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) with an unusual clinical.....
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August 31, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Primary liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and the second leading cause of death from cancer.
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September 02, 2024 Case SeriesAbstract Over the last 5 centuries, a number of theories have been developed trying to explain the mechanisms of hearing. Despite the widespread acceptance of Bekesy’s traveling wave theory, there is still much controversy regarding hearing. The description.....
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August 01, 2024 Review ArticleAbstract Hepatotoxicity is the main secondary effect caused by methotrexate, it is the drug widely used to treat autoimmune diseases, malignant tumors, cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus, ectopic pregnancy, leukemia, and other ailments. I.....
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June 30, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Cade oil is a product extracted from the branches and wood of Juniperus oxycedrus. It contains etheric oils, triterpene and phenols. Used widely in traditional Moroccan medicine with a high frequency of serious poisoning, especially in young childr.....
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July 20, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Introduction: Respiratory Bronchiolitis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (RB-ILD) is a rare form of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IIP) and is almost exclusively linked to smoking. Nevertheless, there are few cases reported of RB-ILD among no.....
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June 16, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Diagnosis and management of cavernous sinus thrombosis can be challenging, but several clinical clues can aid in a more time-efficient and cost-effective approach. This condition is rare which can delay diagnosis and be fatal due to the several imp.....
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June 26, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Diagnosis and management of cavernous sinus thrombosis can be challenging, but several clinical clues can aid in a more time-efficient and cost-effective approach. This condition is rare which can delay diagnosis and be fatal due to the several impor.....
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June 28, 2024 Case ReportSimultaneous Dengue and Chikungunya Coinfection in Endemic Area in Brazil: Clinical Presentation and Implications for Public HealthPaula Marilia Afonso Torres1 Debora Glenda Lima de La-Roque2,3 Lucca Rocha Policastro2,3 Lilian Beatriz Moreira de Oliveira Chagas2,3 Denise Bergamaschi Giomo1 Danielle Cristina Dacanal Gentil1 Vagner Fonseca5,9 Maria Carolina Elias4 Sandra Coccuzzo Sampaio4 Marta Giovanetti6,9 Benedito Antônio Lopes da Fonseca3 Rodrigo Tocantins Calado2,3 Luiz Carlos Alcantara6,8,9 Dimas Tadeu Covas3 Flávia Leite Souza Santos2 Simone Kashima2,3* Luzia Márcia Romanholi Passos1Abstract Background: Dengue Virus (DENV) and Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) pose significant public health threats in Brazil, where favorable conditions facilitated the proliferation of Aedes mosquitoes. Since the mid-1980s, Brazil has experienced annual outbreaks.....
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June 20, 2024 Case SeriesAbstract The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented numerous challenges to the medical community.
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April 05, 2024 Mini ReviewAbstract This book was created with the aim of serving as a guide for students of professional level medical education (Junior Doctor) to be more focused in participating in the teaching and learning process in the Cardiology Department and Vascular M.....
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January 29, 2024 Research ArticleAbstract A class of proteinases called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) is involved in the breakdown of the extracellular matrix (ECM) as well as other biological activities. Due to their capacity to degrade the matrix, they were considered in the invasion .....
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January 19, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics of nine glycolipid antibody-positive patients. Method: The clinical data of a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome were retrospectively analyzed. Result: A 69-year-old woman presented with dysp.....
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January 29, 2024 Case ReportAbstract Background: IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a progressive, chronic, atypical presenting clinical entity characterized by an elevated serum IgG4 level, leading to an immune-mediated fibroinflammatory condition affecting various organs. Case Summary.....