scholarly journals Isolated cysticercosis of anterior abdominal wall mimicking clinically as acute appendicitis: an unusual presentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
MK Gupta ◽  
K Ahmad ◽  
S Ansari ◽  
RK Rauniyar ◽  
S Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissues ◽  
High Resolution Ultrasonography ◽  
The Right

Cysticercosis, a parasitic disease caused by Taenia solium larva, is a major public health problem in developing countries. The encysted larval stage can affect any part of the body, but are most frequently detected in brain, eye, skeletal muscle and subcutaneous tissues. Isolated cysticercosis of the abdominal wall can rarely mimic acute abdomen due to its nonspecific clinical presentation. We report a case of isolated cysticercosis of the right lower abdominal wall in a 25-year-old female who presented with acute abdominal pain mimicking clinically as acute appendicitis. High resolution ultrasonography showed typical features of cysticercosis in the abdominal wall and the patient had excellent clinical response to albendazole. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9574 Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol.1 No.04: 45-47

scholarly journals Cysticercosis in Anterior Abdominal Wall: A rare case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-222
Author(s):  
Banasree C Roy ◽  
Gobinda Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Anterior Abdominal Wall ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissues ◽  
High Resolution Ultrasonography

Cysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium larva is a major public health problem especially in developing  world. In this unusual form of infection man becomes the intermediate host. The encysted larval stage commonly infests brain, but muscles and subcutaneous tissues are also often affected. High resolution ultrasonography is diagnostic for subcutaneous or intramuscular cysticercosis.Here we present a rare case of anterior abdominal wall cysticercosis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i3.11733 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 03 July’12    

scholarly journals CECT in Pulmonary Thrombolism

2021 ◽  
pp. 284-293
Author(s):  
Shaha Pramod ◽  
Ragi Skanda ◽  
Bhoite Amol ◽  
Tamboli Asif ◽  
Gautama Amol
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Pulmonary Angiography ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Associated Conditions

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common acute heart disease after myocardial infarction and stroke and is a major public health problem. PE is a disease that has high morbidity and mortality, yet it is challenging to obtain a diagnosis. Objective: The study aims to assess the role of MDCT-PA in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, and it's associated conditions in suspected cases of pulmonary embolism. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the department of radiology in KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY situated in KARAD equipped with a 16 slice MDCT scanner (EMOTION) manufactured by Siemens. Results: Through the study period of one and half year and have met the inclusion criteria, a total of 90 consecutive patients who presented with suspicion of PE were referred for MDCT-PA in the department of radio-diagnosis, Krishna Hospital, Karad. A review of all the cases was done, and the results were presented in the form of tables. Conclusion: Multidetector computed tomography pulmonary angiography can be used to confidently diagnose pulmonary embolism in which it is not contraindicated. MDCT-PA is the investigation of choice because it is a rapid, non-invasive study, highly sensitive and specific.

scholarly journals Diffuse Parenchymal Neurocysticercosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 149-152
Author(s):  
Hanuman Prasad Prajapati
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscles ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Radiological Feature ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
The Body ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissues ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Widespread Dissemination

AbstractNeurocysticercosis is the commonest parasitic disease of the central nervous system and the leading cause of seizure in the developing world. Human cysticercosis is caused by the dissemination of the embryo of Taenia solium in the intestine via the hepatoportal system to the tissues and organs of the body. The organs most commonly affected are the subcutaneous tissues, skeletal muscles, lung, brain, eye, liver, and occasionally the heart, thyroid, and pancreas. Widespread dissemination of the cysticerci can result in the involvement of almost any organ in the body. We report a case of 60 years old male presented with head injury due to fall, which was diagnosed as diffuse parenchymal neurocysticercosis on computed tomography scan of brain. We discuss the radiological feature, diagnostic criteria, management plan, and literature review of such reported cases.

scholarly journals Parasite prevalence in a village in Burkina Faso: the contribution of new techniques

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (05) ◽  
pp. 670-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Fortunato ◽  
Barbara Castagna ◽  
Maria Rita Monteleone ◽  
Raffaela Pierro ◽  
Giuseppe Cringoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Parasite Prevalence ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Stool Samples

Introduction: Parasites are a major public health problem in developing countries. A coproparasitological and immunoparasitological study was conducted in Burkina Faso, in the rural village of Touguri, in November and December 2011. The coproparasitologic analysis was conducted in the pediatric population and seroprevalence surveys were conducted in the adult population to research intestinal, blood, and helminth parasites. Methodology: The coproparasitologic study was performed on stool samples using two diagnostic methods – standard microscopy and the FLOTAC technique. The total of 49 stool samples analyzed were obtained from children between two months and eleven years of age. The serology study was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of P. falciparum, Echinococcus spp., Tenia solium, and A. lumbricoides using different immunological techniques such as ELISA and Western Blot techniques. The study population included 85 adult patients between 15 and 70 years of age. Results: Results of coproparasitological analyses showed Hymenolepis nana as the only helminth found, in 28.6% of the total number of patients. Results of serological evaluation revealed a practically null prevalence of Echinococcus, Taenia solium, and Ascaris lumbricoides, and a 77.64% prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum. Conclusions: Despite the small number (especially in terms of coprological samples) of individuals examined, this study showed that the parasite prevalence in a rural area of Burkina Faso has a significant impact in the general population, particularly in children. Another finding was that FLOTAC had a higher sensitivity than the widely used ethyl ether-based concentration technique for coprological sample analysis.

scholarly journals The dengue viruses.

1990 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
E A Henchal ◽  
J R Putnak
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Virus ◽  
Hypovolemic Shock ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Febrile Illness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Nonstructural Proteins ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Acute Infectious Disease ◽  
Headache Pain

Dengue, a major public health problem throughout subtropical and tropical regions, is an acute infectious disease characterized by biphasic fever, headache, pain in various parts of the body, prostration, rash, lymphadenopathy, and leukopenia. In more severe or complicated dengue, patients present with a severe febrile illness characterized by abnormalities of hemostasis and increased vascular permeability, which in some instances results in a hypovolemic shock. Four distinct serotypes of the dengue virus (dengue-1, dengue-2, dengue-3, and dengue-4) exist, with numerous virus strains found worldwide. Molecular cloning methods have led to a greater understanding of the structure of the RNA genome and definition of virus-specific structural and nonstructural proteins. Progress towards producing safe, effective dengue virus vaccines, a goal for over 45 years, has been made.

scholarly journals Multiorgan failure with fatal outcome after stem cell tourism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Željka Večerić-Haler ◽  
Špela Borštnar ◽  
Boštjan Luzar ◽  
Nika Kojc
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Multiorgan Failure ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cell Therapies ◽  
Stem Cell Tourism ◽  
Stem Cell Treatment ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background: unproven stem cell treatments may involve serious health, personal and financial considerations. Due to worldwide spread, illegal stem cell therapies have become a major public health problem. We have already witnessed numerous reports in the mass media of severe and occasionally even fatal outcomes after such therapies. However, there are only few scientifically documented cases in which the causality between stem cell therapy and side effects cannot be refuted.Case presentation: here we present a case report of a 48-years old patient with serious side effects including disseminated skin ulcers, hepatitis and cardiomyopathy with eventual fatal outcome following unproven stem cell treatment.Conclusions: the case of the patient presented here draws attention to the worst possible outcome of stem cell tourism. To effectively combat this issue, professionals and patients should be empowered with the right knowledge on possible side effects.

scholarly journals Diuretic treatment in chronic heart failure

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-159
Author(s):  
Camelia C. DIACONU ◽  
◽  
Alice BĂLĂCEANU ◽  
Mihaela Adela IANCU ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Diuretic Therapy ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Central Pillar

Heart failure is a major public health problem in developed countries. Many of the clinical manifestations of heart failure are due to congestion and fluid retention, therefore diuretic therapy occupied for a long time an important place in the management of these patients. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from the body, each of the classes of diuretics achieving this effect in a distinct manner. Given the magnitude of their effect, loop diuretics are the central pillar of diuretic therapy in many patients with heart failure. Resistance to diuretic therapy is one of the management issues for medical science, which is looking for solutions.

scholarly journals A lethal chest injury following rhinoceros attack– a case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
S Shah ◽  
N Marharjan ◽  
SK Pradhan ◽  
P Kafle ◽  
D Chapagain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Third World ◽  
Left Lung ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Wild Animal ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Challenging Problem ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Thoracic Region ◽  
Penetrating Injuries

Injuries following wild animal encounters continue to be a major public health problem. Majority of such injuries are minor, however, many injuries remain undocumented. Many victim die, primarily in third-world countries, before receiving adequate medical care. Penetrating injuries to the chest following the attack by the wild animals, though rare, present a challenging problem. Though a great number of papers have been published regarding the injuries following encounter with animals, least are the lethal injuries occuring in the thoracic region and the survival out of these grave injury is very minimum. We herein present the least possible surviving case with lethal penetrating injury of the chest and left lung following the goring by the rhinoceros. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal,2012,Vol-8,No-1, 52-55 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v8i1.6827

scholarly journals Obesity – a closer look to cell mechanisms disfunction

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Elena BĂLĂȘESCU ◽  
◽  
Larisa Diana PANDIA ◽  
Roxana Ioana NEDELCU ◽  
Daniela Adriana ION ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cellular Mechanisms ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Visceral Adipose

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition, a major public health problem with an increasing prevalence worldwide. Obesity is characterized by an excess of adipose tissue, a low degree of chronic inflammation and disorders in the synthesis of biologically active hormones and peptides which intervene in regulating appetite and energy balance, immunity, insulin sensitivity, angiogenesis, blood pressure, lipid metabolism and homeostasis of the body. The visceral adipose tissue accumulation is accompanied by metabolic disorders that have as a substrate subclinical inflammation and signaling by intracellular pathways that lead to irreversible cellular structural and functional changes. The long-term impact of overweight and obesity translates into shortening life expectancy and disability, due to association with severe comorbidities, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncological conditions. Therefore, understanding the cellular mechanisms involved in obesity may facilitate the highlighting of new possible therapeutic targets.

scholarly journals Biopsychosocial Functions of Human Walking and Adherence to Behaviourally Demanding Belief Systems: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shane O’Mara
Keyword(s):  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Community Support ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Walking ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Health Promoting

Human walking is a socially embedded and shaped biological adaptation: it frees our hands, makes our minds mobile, and is deeply health promoting. Yet, today, physical inactivity is an unsolved, major public health problem. However, globally, tens of millions of people annually undertake ancient, significant and enduring traditions of physiologically and psychologically arduous walks (pilgrimages) of days-to-weeks extent. Pilgrim walking is a significant human activity requiring weighty commitments of time, action and belief, as well as community support. Paradoxically, human walking is most studied on treadmills, not ‘in the wild’, while mechanistically vital, treadmill studies of walking cannot, in principle, address why humans walk extraordinary distances together to demonstrate their adherence to a behaviourally demanding belief system.Pilgrim walkers provide a rich ‘living laboratory’ bridging humanistic inquiries, to progressive theoretical and empirical investigations of human walking arising from a behaviourally demanding belief system. Pilgrims vary demographically and undertake arduous journeys on precisely mapped routes of tracked, titrated doses and durations on terrain of varying difficulty, allowing investigations from molecular to cultural levels of analysis. Using the reciprocal perspectives of ‘inside→out’ (where processes within brain and body initiate, support and entrain movement) and ‘outside→in’ (where processes in the world beyond brain and body drive activity within brain and body), we examine how pilgrim walking might shape personal, social and transcendental processes, revealing potential mechanisms supporting the body and brain in motion, to how pilgrim walking might offer policy solutions for physical inactivity.

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