Rare Medical Condition News

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"Demon Face Syndrome: Visualizing the Terrifying Reality of Rare Face Distortions"

A 58-year-old man with prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), a rare condition causing faces to appear distorted, sees demonic faces in person but normally on screens. A new study in The Lancet describes his unique case, allowing researchers to accurately visualize his distorted perceptions. PMO can last days or years and is often misdiagnosed as other disorders. The patient had a history of bipolar affective disorder and PTSD, with a small brain lesion observed. Understanding how PMO manifests can prevent misdiagnosis in the future.

via Gizmodo|

#distorted-face-syndrome #health #perception-disorder

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"31-Year-Old US Man Undergoes Nose Removal Due to Flu-Like Symptoms"

A 31-year-old man in the US had to have his nose removed after developing a rare fungal infection that was eating away at his face, a result of a two-in-a-million medical condition leaving him with little immunity. Following a bone marrow transplant, he developed graft versus host syndrome, causing further health complications. Despite enduring multiple surgeries and facing the risk of losing part of his intestine, he has made significant progress in his recovery and has returned to full-time duty as a firefighter.

via NDTV|

#bone-marrow-transplant #fungal-infection #graft-versus-host-syndrome

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare Case: Woman Pregnant in Both Uteruses

A woman in Alabama with a double uterus is pregnant in both, a very rare occurrence that has shocked doctors and garnered attention for a case study. Kelsey Hatcher, who already has three children, discovered she was carrying twins during her first ultrasound. Each uterus has its own cervix, making her pregnancy high-risk. Only about 1% of women have two uteri, and the probability of having a twin in each is extremely low. The babies, both girls, are growing as expected, but their delivery may be complicated as each uterus could start contracting at different times. Despite the rarity of her condition, Hatcher is overwhelmed by the attention and plans for these babies to be her last.

via WTVG|

#double-uterus #health #high-risk-pregnancy

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare Case: Woman Pregnant in Both Uteruses

A woman in Alabama with a double uterus is pregnant in both, a very rare occurrence that has shocked doctors and garnered attention for a case study. Kelsey Hatcher, who already has three children, discovered she was carrying twins during her first ultrasound. Each uterus has its own cervix, making her pregnancy high-risk. Only about 1% of women have two uteri, and the probability of having a twin in each is extremely low. The babies, both girls, are growing as expected, but their delivery may be complicated as each uterus could start contracting at different times. Despite the rarity of her condition, Hatcher is overwhelmed by the attention and plans for these babies to be her last.

via KKTV|

#double-uterus #health #high-risk-pregnancy