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Valproate and Pediatric Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Critical Alert

Jafrin Sadiq Abdul Razack, Syeda Juveria Hussaini, Saud Khaled Aldoseri, Hisham Abubacker Musthafa, Antony Calvin Ossanam, Ibtisam Akram, Sahil Asgar Ali, Mohamed Ahmed Ebrahim Ahmed Abdulla & Vivek Karan · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes, often caused by medications or infections. This case study details the experience of a three-year-old boy who developed SJS after beginning valproate treatment for seizure management follow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3389

Intra- and Extraconical Cavernous Hemangiomas in Children: The Difficulty of Therapeutic Management

Hassina Salma, Hazil Z, Bekkar B, Bardi C, Krichene MA, Hasnaoui I, Robbana L, Akkanour Y, Serghini L & Abdallah EL · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

This article describes the case of a 10-year-old girl with a rare presentation of extra- and intra-conical cavernous hemangioma in children. After undergoing complete surgical excision, the exophthalmos completely regressed, and no recurrence was observed during the two-year foll...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3388

Case Report on Presentation of Scrub Typhus with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Ashwin Karuppan V., Yashwanth K. & Deepika Ganesh · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

The present study reports a case of scrub typhus with acute respiratory distress syndrome. In India, Scrub typhus has been endemic for many years. Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by the Orientia tsutsugamushi. The primary pathological change observed here is focal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3386

Early-onset Parkinson’s Disease in a Chronic Alcoholic: A Case Study Highlighting the Need for Multidisciplinary Care

Karra Geetha, Anil Kumar, Shaik Razia Begum, Nur Hussain & T. Rama Rao · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

A Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological condition that worsens over time and is mostly defined by motor symptoms such stiffness, bradykinesia, tremors, and unstable posture. The pathology of PD is predominantly associated with the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3387

Unveiling Dieulafoy’s Lesion: A Case Report on Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by Dieulafoy’s Lesion

Praveena R Prasad, Ahalya U, Shaiju S Dharan, Drishya L & Dhanya Dharman · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Dieulafoy’s lesion is a rare entity, mostly found in stomach (53%), followed by the duodenum or jejunum (33%) and lastly colon or rectum (13%). Although relatively infrequent, Dieulafoy’s lesion indicates an important etiology of acute gastrointestinal bleeding because of its pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3384

Brain Meningioma Mimicking Eclampsia: A Report of Two Cases

Alkhalil HM, Benaguida H, Djibadje H, Elharit M, Raja A, Hafiani Y, El Youssoufi M & Salmi M · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Seizures occurring during pregnancy and postpartum may lead to the suspicion of eclampsia. However, it is essential to conduct paraclinical examinations (brain CT scan and brain MRI) to rule out cerebral expansive processes. In this main article, we report two cases of patients a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3385

Psychiatric Presentation of a Severe Vitamin B12 Deficiency Associated with Biermer’s Disease: A Case Report

El Adraoui Yassine, Slimani Sarah, Mouloudi Najoua, Hamid Mohamed, Benmoh Youssouf & Bourazza Ahmed · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

This case report highlights a 57-year-old female patient presenting with psychiatric symptoms such as depressive mood, social withdrawal, and apathy followed by gait disturbances and tremor, which led to the diagnosis of severe Vitamin B12 deficiency-induced encephalopathy. Despi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3382

Cerebral Thrombophlebitis of the Post Partum: About Two Cases

Alkhalil HM, Allal Z, Afif A, Elharit M, Raja A, Hafiani Y, El Youssoufi M & Salmi M · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Cerebral thrombophlebitis is an uncommon localisation that should be considered in the presence of headache, fever, focal deficit in the context of pregnancy or post partum. It is positive diagnosis is made by imaging but the etiological diagnosis remains the main issue. In this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i3383

Methotrexate Induced Oral Mucositis and Bone Marrow Suppression in Psoriatic Patient

Aadithya, Raghuveer S Prabhu & Rahmathullah SN · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Methotrexate is an antimetabolite which binds to the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme and used in the treatment of malignant disorders and autoimmune diseases. Myelosuppression is a serious complication of methotrexate toxicity. The following case describes a case of 67 year old ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2381

Continuous Epidural Catheter for Postoperative Analgesia in Children: A Case Report

I. Bejja, K. Bendamia & A. El Koraichi · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

The management of postoperative pain in children and infants has now become a significant concern. Continuous epidural anesthesia is a proven method for controlling acute pain after surgery. We present the case of thoracic epidural analgesia used for the repair of an extensive bu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2380

Pericardial Effusion as an Early Indicator of Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Case Report

Badr Abdalani, Omar MOUFID, Meriem Amri, Saleh Obeidat, A. Assklou, M. GH. Benouna, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Background: Pericardial effusion, though uncommon, poses a significant threat to patient well-being, particularly when associated with underlying malignancies such as breast cancer recurrence. Timely recognition and intervention are crucial for improved prognosis and patient outc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2379

Insights into Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatrics: Case Series Analysis

Vankodoth Sireesha, Asiya Sultana, P. Ramya Sri, Ayesha Mateen, M. Shiva & T. Rama Rao · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is one of the most common childhood kidney diseases. NS can affect children of any age from infancy to adolescence and predominantly occurs in the age group of 1–6 years. It is an illness caused by idiopathic diseases like minimal change nephrotic syndrome...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2378

Lupus Journey: The Challenge of Obstructıve Hydrocephalus

Dilara Bulut Gökten, Murat Gökten & Ridvan Mercan · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune condition known for its diverse clinical presentations. Neuropsychiatric SLE refers to neurological or psychiatric symptoms that arise once other potential causes have been ruled out. While hydrocephalus occurring in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2377

Rare Case of Infective Endocarditis Due to Gemella Morbillorum in Patient with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Dghoughi Sarah, Jama Dounia, Charif Hanae, Mounaouir Karim, BOUZIANE Maha, Haboub Meryem, Bennouna El Ghali, Drighil Abdenasser & Habbal Rachida · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Infective endocarditis caused by Gemella morbillorum is one of the rare causative microorganisms of endocarditis and only a few cases have been reported in the literature so far. We describe a case of Gemella morbillorum endocarditis in a 37-year-old Moroccan man who had a congen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2375

A case report on Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis

G. Ziani, H. Souilk, R. El Azouzi, A. Ameur, N. Doghmi & M. Cherti · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2024

Introduction : Cardiac amyloidosis is due to the extracellular accumulation of insoluble fibrillar proteins which progressively alter the function of the myocardium. The prognosis depends on the severity of the cardiac involvement. Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (TTR) is the m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2376