All articles tagged with #medical case report
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Live Science
Two men received kidneys from the same infected donor, leading to parasitic worm infections in both, which were successfully treated with ivermectin, highlighting the importance of screening for parasites like Strongyloides in organ transplants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Outkick
A man in Tunisia fractured his penis in two places while sleeping, leading to penile swelling and deviation. However, doctors were able to successfully repair the fractures, and the patient regained full erectile function within four days. While rare, this type of injury can occur during sleep, and the article provides tips for preventing nighttime erections to avoid such accidents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
A woman in Congo had a parasite living in her eye for two years, likely contracted from eating contaminated crocodile meat. The parasite, identified as Armillifer grandis, was surgically removed and found to be 0.4 inch long. This rare infection, known as ocular pentastomiasis, is caused by pentastomids and is typically found in Africa. The woman showed no symptoms other than the mass in her eye, and the infection was likely due to consuming crocodile meat containing parasite eggs. Treatment involves surgical removal, and medical practitioners are advised to be aware of this rare but potentially symptomatic disease.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
A 52-year-old American man with a history of consuming undercooked pork presented with severe migraines, leading to the discovery of tapeworm larvae in his brain. The condition, neurocysticercosis, is caused by ingesting eggs found in the feces of humans with taeniasis. The patient was successfully treated with anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic medications after admitting to a lifelong preference for undercooked pork. The case highlights the rare but potential risk of neurocysticercosis from autoinoculation due to improper handwashing after contracting taeniasis.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A 44-year-old man in Taiwan went permanently blind in one eye after falling asleep face-down while drunk, causing pressure on his eye that led to blood vessel rupture and fluid buildup. He was diagnosed with ischemic optic neuropathy and choroidopathy, conditions that resulted in vision loss and eye tissue swelling. Despite receiving high-dose steroids, the man remained blind in his left eye after four months. The case report was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlighting the severe consequences of alcohol-related eye injuries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Doctors in the UK have reported the first documented case of a man tearing open his windpipe by holding in a sneeze. While serious cases of tracheal perforation can be life-threatening, the man made a full recovery after being treated with painkillers and allergy medication. Holding in sneezes can lead to various complications, including fractured ribs, ruptured eardrums, and burst blood vessels in the brain. Doctors advise against stifling sneezes and recommend sneezing into the elbow to prevent the spread of germs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by LADbible
A British man was hospitalized after holding in a sneeze and blowing a hole in his throat. The man experienced a popping sensation and swelling in his neck after attempting to halt a forceful sneeze by pinching his nose and closing his mouth. Doctors discovered streaks of trapped air in his throat tissue, resulting in a self-inflicted throat rupture. Fortunately, the man recovered after receiving treatment with a feeding tube and antibiotics. The case serves as a reminder to catch, bin, and kill sneezes to avoid potential health risks.