Lymphoplasmacyte-rich meningioma with atypical cystic-solid feature: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4272-4279 Authors: Gu KC, Wan Y, Xiang L, Wang LS, Yao WJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Lymphoplasmacyte-rich meningioma (LPRM) is one of the rarest variants of meningioma and is classified as grade I (benign) tumor. It is characterized by abundant infiltrates of lymphocytes and plasma cells. Here, we report an extremely rare case...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Left bundle branch pacing with optimization of cardiac resynchronization treatment: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4266-4271 Authors: Zhang DH, Lang MJ, Tang G, Chen XX, Li HF Abstract BACKGROUND: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a well-established therapy for patients with cardiomyopathy. CASE SUMMARY: The patient underwent left bundle branch area and left ventricular (reaching the left ventricular...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Arterial embolism caused by a peripherally inserted central catheter in a very premature infant: A case report and literature review. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4259-4265 Authors: Huang YF, Hu YL, Wan XL, Cheng H, Wu YH, Yang XY, Shi J Abstract BACKGROUND: Extremely premature infants have poor vascular conditions. Operators often choose deep veins such as the femoral vein and axillary vein to peripherally insert central catheters,...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Gitelman syndrome caused by a rare homozygous mutation in the SLC12A3 gene: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4252-4258 Authors: Yu RZ, Chen MS Abstract BACKGROUND: Gitelman syndrome (GS) is an unusual, autosomal recessive salt-losing tubulopathy characterized by hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia and hypocalciuria. It is caused by mutations in the solute carrier family 12 member 3 (SLC12A3) gene resulting in...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Massive pulmonary haemorrhage due to severe trauma treated with repeated alveolar lavage combined with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4245-4251 Authors: Zhang BY, Chen XC, You Y, Chen M, Yu WK Abstract BACKGROUND: Massive pulmonary haemorrhage can spoil the entire lung and block the airway in a short period of time due to severe bleeding, which quickly leads to death. Alveolar lavage...
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Successful treatment of encrusted cystitis: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4234-4244 Authors: Fu JG, Xie KJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Encrusted cystitis (EC) is a chronic inflammation of the bladder associated with mucosal encrustations. Early diagnosis and optimal treatment are not well established. Here, we report a case of EC successfully treated with com-bination therapy. CASE SUMMARY:...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Mine disaster survivor's pelvic floor hernia treated with laparoscopic surgery and a perineal approach: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4228-4233 Authors: Chen K, Lan YZ, Li J, Xiang YY, Zeng DZ Abstract BACKGROUND: A pelvic floor hernia is defined as a pelvic floor defect through which the intraabdominal viscera may protrude. It is an infrequent complication following abdominoperineal surgeries. This type of hernia requires...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Multiple recurrent neurofibromas in the abdominal wall: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4223-4227 Authors: Zhao XF, Shen YM, Chen J Abstract BACKGROUND: Neurofibroma can be a clinical manifestation of neurofibromatosis, which is a benign neurogenic tumor that occurs sporadically. Neurofibromas in the abdomen usually appear in the retroperitoneal space. Reports on neurofibromas in the abdominal wall are rare, and multiple...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Robotic surgery in giant multilocular cystadenoma of the prostate: A rare case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4215-4222 Authors: Fan LW, Chang YH, Shao IH, Wu KF, Pang ST Abstract BACKGROUND: Giant multilocular cystadenoma (GMC) of the prostate gland is a very rare benign tumor. Although the benign nature has been known, complete surgical excision is the major treatment consensus because of its high recurrence rate. We report...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
TFE3-expressing malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of the mesentery: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4207-4214 Authors: Kim NI, Lee JS, Choi YD, Ju UC, Nam JH Abstract BACKGROUND: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) is a rare mesenchymal tumor that exhibits an epithelioid and spindle cell morphology. The tumor is characterized by immunoreactivity for melanocytic and myogenic...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the buttock associated with hidradenitis: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4200-4206 Authors: Kim SJ, Kim TG, Gu MJ, Kim S Abstract BACKGROUND: Mucinous adenocarcinomas of the buttock are rare and have an uncertain etiology and natural course. They are usually related to chronic anal fistulas, hidradenitis suppurativa, or Crohn's disease. Here, we report a case of mucinous adenocarcinoma associated...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis induced by influenza infection: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4193-4199 Authors: Oh GM, Jung K, Kim JH, Kim SE, Moon W, Park MI, Park SJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Among the various types and causes of mesenteric ischemia, superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis is a rare and ambiguous disease. If a patient presents with SMV thrombosis, past medical history should be reviewed, and the patient...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Unilateral pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis as a rare form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4186-4192 Authors: Lee JH, Jang HJ, Park JH, Kim HK, Lee S, Kim JY, Kim SH Abstract BACKGROUND: Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare idiopathic interstitial pneumonia characterized by predominantly upper lobe involvement with pleural fibrosis and subjacent parenchymal fibrosis. Recently,...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced gastric cancer with bulky lymph node metastasis: Five case reports. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4177-4185 Authors: Nomura E, Kayano H, Machida T, Izumi H, Yamamoto S, Sugawara A, Mukai M, Hasebe T Abstract BACKGROUND: Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) has not been accepted as a general therapy for gastric cancer because of its localized effect and toxicity for radiosensitive organs....
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Insulinoma presenting with postprandial hypoglycemia and a low body mass index: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4169-4176 Authors: Prídavková D, Samoš M, Kyčina R, Adamicová K, Kalman M, Belicová M, Mokáň M Abstract BACKGROUND: Insulinomas are the most common type of functioning endocrine neoplasms of the pancreas presenting hypoglycemic symptoms. Patients characteristically develop symptoms while fasting, but some patients...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis in an ulcerative colitis patient - a putative adverse reaction to mesalazine: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4162-4168 Authors: Cernomaz AT, Bordeianu G, Terinte C, Gavrilescu CM Abstract BACKGROUND: Lung and airway involvement in inflammatory bowel disease are increasingly frequently reported either as an extraintestinal manifestation or as an adverse effect...
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Celiac disease and Sjögren's syndrome: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4151-4161 Authors: Balaban DV, Mihai A, Dima A, Popp A, Jinga M, Jurcut C Abstract BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic, chronic immune-mediated disease triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically-susceptible individuals, with a prevalence of 1% worldwide. Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is also a systemic autoimmune disease,...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Stress fractures in uncommon location: Six case reports and review of the literature. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4135-4150 Authors: Ficek K, Cyganik P, Rajca J, Racut A, Kiełtyka A, Grzywocz J, Hajduk G Abstract BACKGROUND: Individuals' interest in sports activities has been increasing, contributing to more stress fracture occurrences in uncommon locations on the skeleton. In this study, several cases of stress fractures in atypical...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Multidisciplinary approach to suspected sudden unexpected infant death caused by milk-aspiration: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4128-4134 Authors: Maiese A, La Russa R, Arcangeli M, Volonnino G, De Matteis A, Frati P, Fineschi V Abstract BACKGROUND: The term sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is not always properly invoked. It refers to a broad range of conditions that sometimes defy classification. There is not only...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Sweet syndrome as a paraneoplastic manifestation of cholangiocarcinoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4122-4127 Authors: Lemaire CC, Portilho ALC, Pinheiro LV, Vivas RA, Britto M, Montenegro M, Rodrigues LFF, Arruda S, Lyra AC, Cavalcante LN Abstract BACKGROUND: Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare skin disorder that may be associated with cancer. CASE SUMMARY: A 58-year-old...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Laparoscopic resection of primary retroperitoneal schwannoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4114-4121 Authors: Ribeiro MA, Elias YG, Augusto SS, Néder PR, Costa CT, Maurício AD, Sampaio AP, Fonseca AZ Abstract BACKGROUND: Schwannomas are rare, often benign, tumors deriving from Schwann cells that have low incidence in the retroperitoneal region (0.5% to 5%). Their diagnosis is hardly confirmed at early stage due to lack...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Small bowel obstruction caused by a bezoar following an adult simultaneous liver-kidney transplantation: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4109-4113 Authors: Pan G, Kim RD, Campsen J, Rofaiel G Abstract BACKGROUND: Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) are common following a large intra-abdominal operation; however, SBOs caused by bezoars are unreported in patients following liver-kidney transplantation procedures, particularly...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Management of pembrolizumab-induced steroid refractory mucositis with infliximab: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4100-4108 Authors: Dang H, Sun J, Wang G, Renner G, Layfield L, Hilli J Abstract BACKGROUND: Pembrolizumab is an anti-programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) that was shown to have a tolerable safety profile with 17% of grade 3-4 drug-related adverse events, notable response rate of 16% with median duration of response...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Epidermolytic acanthoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4094-4099 Authors: Ginsberg AS, Rajagopalan A, Terlizzi JP Abstract BACKGROUND: Epidermolytic acanthoma (EA) is a rare benign skin lesion, usually found in the genital area of men and women, with epidermolytic hyperkeratosis as its distinguishing histologic characteristic. It is commonly misdiagnosed as condyloma accuminatum, verruca, and seborrheic keratosis. Since...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis overlap syndrome associated with inflammatory bowel disease: A case report and systematic review. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4075-4093 Authors: Ballotin VR, Bigarella LG, Riva F, Onzi G, Balbinot RA, Balbinot SS, Soldera J Abstract BACKGROUND: A previously healthy 22-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and jaundice. She had a reagent antinuclear factor (1:640, with...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Comparison between computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in clinical diagnosis and treatment of tibial platform fractures. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4067-4074 Authors: Liu XD, Wang HB, Zhang TC, Wan Y, Zhang CZ Abstract BACKGROUND: Tibial plateau fracture is one of the common fracture types. It occurs mainly in teenagers and is usually caused by a fall. After the occurrence of fracture, knee swelling, pain, limited...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Research on the effect of health care integration on patients' negative emotions and satisfaction with lung cancer nursing activities. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4059-4066 Authors: Long FJ, Chen H, Wang YF, He LM, Chen L, Liang ZB, Chen YN, Gong XH Abstract BACKGROUND: Lung cancer is a clinical disease with multiple malignant tumors. Currently, it is difficult for patients to benefit from routine clinical nursing due to the lack...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Intratympanic dexamethasone injection for sudden sensorineural hearing loss in pregnancy. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4051-4058 Authors: Lyu YL, Zeng FQ, Zhou Z, Yan M, Zhang W, Liu M, Ke ZY Abstract BACKGROUND: As sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) rarely occurs in pregnant women, there is a lack of knowledge and relevant research on its management. AIM: To investigate the effect of intratympanic dexamethasone injection...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Clinical value of needleless sling in treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4043-4050 Authors: Chen YG, Zhang YG, Zhang W, Li X, Wang X Abstract BACKGROUND: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common disease in women. The emergence of the needle-free sling has led to a new clinical treatment for SUI in women. AIM: To explore the clinical value of the needleless sling without acupuncture...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Pre- and intraoperative predictors of acute kidney injury after liver transplantation. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4034-4042 Authors: Mrzljak A, Franusic L, Pavicic-Saric J, Kelava T, Jurekovic Z, Kocman B, Mikulic D, Budimir-Bekan I, Knotek M Abstract BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after liver transplantation (LT) is a frequent and multifactorial event related to increased morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for AKI after...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
First-line chemotherapy in very elderly patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer: Gemcitabine monotherapy vs combination chemotherapy. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4022-4033 Authors: Han SY, Kim DU, Seol YM, Kim S, Lee NK, Hong SB, Seo HI Abstract BACKGROUND: Combination chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel and FOLFIRINOX) is widely used as the standard first-line treatment for pancreatic cancer. Considering the severe toxicities...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Relationship between granulomatous lobular mastitis and methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphism. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4017-4021 Authors: Lei QR, Yang X, Miao CM, Wang JC, Yang Y Abstract BACKGROUND: Variations in the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene have been reported as risk factors for numerous conditions, including cardiovascular disease, thrombophilia, stroke, hypertension and pregnancy-related...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Effects of different doses of metformin on bone mineral density and bone metabolism in elderly male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):4010-4016 Authors: Wang LX, Wang GY, Su N, Ma J, Li YK Abstract BACKGROUND: Diabetes is a chronic disease, which may cause various complications. Patients with diabetes are at high risk of bone and joint disorders, such as osteoporosis and bone fractures. In addition,...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Twelve-month evaluation of the atraumatic restorative treatment approach for class III restorations: An interventional study. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3999-4009 Authors: Shivanna MM, Ganesh S, Khanagar SB, Naik S, Divakar DD, Al-Kheraif AA, Jhugroo C Abstract BACKGROUND: Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) may be appropriate for populations without accessibility and affordability. More data are required regarding the success...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Streptococcus agalactiae: Identification methods, antimicrobial susceptibility, and resistance genes in pregnant women. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3988-3998 Authors: Santana FAF, de Oliveira TVL, Filho MBS, da Silva LSC, de Brito BB, de Melo FF, Souza CL, Marques LM, Oliveira MV Abstract BACKGROUND: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a normal component of the gastrointestinal and genital microbiota in humans and can lead to important...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: Update on diagnosis and therapy. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3978-3987 Authors: Kou K, Chen YG, Zhou JP, Sun XD, Sun DW, Li SX, Lv GY Abstract With an estimated incidence of only 1-2 cases in every 1 million people, hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) is a rare vascular endothelial cell tumor occurring in the liver and consisting of epithelioid and histiocyte-like vascular endothelial...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Application of artificial neural networks in detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal and liver tumors. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3971-3977 Authors: Mao WB, Lyu JY, Vaishnani DK, Lyu YM, Gong W, Xue XL, Shentu YP, Ma J Abstract As a form of artificial intelligence, artificial neural networks (ANNs) have the advantages of adaptability, parallel processing capabilities, and non-linear processing. They have been widely used in the...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
One disease, many faces-typical and atypical presentations of SARS-CoV-2 infection-related COVID-19 disease. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3956-3970 Authors: Philips CA, Mohan N, Ahamed R, Kumbar S, Rajesh S, George T, Mohanan M, Augustine P Abstract Since the appearance of the novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2) and related coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China in December 2019, a very high number...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
From infections to autoimmunity: Diagnostic challenges in common variable immunodeficiency. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3942-3955 Authors: Więsik-Szewczyk E, Jahnz-Różyk K Abstract Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most common clinically significant primary antibody deficiency diagnosed in adults. The early symptoms are not specific. They include common infections, mainly of the respiratory tract, caused by typical microorganisms,...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Gastrointestinal insights during the COVID-19 epidemic. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3934-3941 Authors: Nie K, Yang YY, Deng MZ, Wang XY Abstract Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has so far caused hundreds of mortalities worldwide. Although respiratory symptoms are the main complication in COVID-19 patients, the disease is also associated with gastrointestinal problems, with diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting being primary COVID-19...
Thu Oct 08, 2020 15:08
Special features of SARS-CoV-2 in daily practice. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Sep 26;8(18):3920-3933 Authors: Charitos IA, Ballini A, Bottalico L, Cantore S, Passarelli PC, Inchingolo F, D'Addona A, Santacroce L Abstract The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (commonly known as SARS-CoV-2) is a novel coronavirus (designated as 2019-nCoV), which was isolated for the first time after the Chinese health authorities reported a cluster...
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