A case report of pyomyoma: radiological diagnosis of a potentially fatal complication of uterine leiomyoma.

Pyomyoma (suppurative leiomyoma) is a rare complication of uterine leiomyoma. It results from infarction and infection of a leiomyoma. It may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties with potential complications such as bacteraemia, uterine rupture, compressive effect to adjacent structures and even death. We report a case of pyomyoma based on the Ultrasound (US) and Computed Tomography (CT) findings and literature review on the subject.

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Asystole From Direct Laryngoscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Anesthesia Progress ◽

10.2344/16-00014.1 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 63 (4) ◽

pp. 197-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Andrew J. Redmann ◽

Gregory D. White ◽

Benu Makkad ◽

Rebecca Howell

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Direct Laryngoscopy ◽

Vagal Stimulation ◽

Normal Sinus Rhythm ◽

Rare Complication ◽

Rare Event ◽

Depth Of Anesthesia ◽

Fatal Complication ◽

Normal Sinus

The rare and potentially fatal complication of asystole during direct laryngoscopy is linked to direct vagal stimulation. This case describes asystole in an 85-year-old female who underwent suspension microlaryngoscopy with tracheal dilation for subglottic stenosis. Quick recognition of this rare event with immediate cessation of laryngoscopy resulted in the return of normal sinus rhythm. This incident emphasizes the implications of continued vigilance during laryngoscopy and the importance of communication between the anesthesia and surgical staff to identify and treat this rare complication. The case was successfully concluded by premedication with an anticholinergic and by increasing the depth of anesthesia.

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Pseudoaneurysm of the Second Dorsal Metatarsal Artery: Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Medicine Insights Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1177/1179544119849886 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 117954411984988

Author(s):

Christopher W Kinter ◽

Christopher W Hodgkins

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Current Literature ◽

Rare Complication ◽

Foot And Ankle ◽

Artery Pseudoaneurysm ◽

Orthopedic Surgeons ◽

Second Metatarsal ◽

The Subject ◽

Removal Of Hardware

Pseudoaneurysms are a rare complication of foot and ankle surgeries that can potentially lead to serious sequelae, especially when there is delay in the diagnosis. Due to the rarity of this occurrence, guidelines for management are limited for orthopedic surgeons. Once diagnosed, the surgeon has to decide quickly on many options for how to best manage the patient. In this case report, we present the occurrence of a dorsal second metatarsal artery pseudoaneurysm that occurred after removal of hardware. We also discuss the most current literature on the subject to help guide other surgeons in the diagnosis and management of this condition.

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Idiopathic ovarian vein thrombosis causing pulmonary embolism: case report and literature review

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/03000605211010649 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (6) ◽

pp. 030006052110106

Author(s):

Wenrui Li ◽

Saisai Cao ◽

Renming Zhu ◽

Xueming Chen

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Pulmonary Embolism ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Ovarian Vein ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Vein Thrombosis ◽

Medical Disorder ◽

Ovarian Vein Thrombosis

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare medical disorder, which is most often found in the immediate postpartum period. OVT is rarely considered idiopathic. We report a case of idiopathic OVT with pulmonary embolism in a 33-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain. Computed tomography and postoperative pathology confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic OVT. To date, only 12 cases of idiopathic OVT have been reported. In this case report, we present a summary of these cases and a review of literature regarding management of idiopathic OVT.

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