Journal of Medical Case Reports

• A Pitfall in the Interpretation of Plain Abdnominal Radiographs in Neonatal Intestinal Perforation: A Case Report How can the timing of abdominal radiographs in suspected intestinal perforation in the neonate avoid misinterpretation of radiographic signs; thereby avoiding delays in referral and treatment.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2008
• Psychiatric Disorder Associated With Vacuum-assisted Breast Biopsy Clip Placement: A Case Report This is the first report of a psychiatric disorder being brought to the fore using a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy clip. Is a psychiatrist needed for optimal management of anxiety-related issues?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2008
• Incidental Placental Choriocarcinoma in a Term Pregnancy: A Case Report Since it is not routine practice to send placentas for pathological evaluation after a normal spontaneous delivery, is the incidence of placental choriocarcinoma higher than expected?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2008
• Gigantic Hepatic Amebic Abscess Presenting as Acute Abdomen: A Case Report This report describes a 37-year-old white man, suffering from hepatitis B, with a gigantic amebic liver abscess presenting as an acute abdomen due to its rupture.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2008
• Pica and Refractory Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A Case Report Learn why prolonged unexplained iron deficiency anaemia should prompt clinicians to remember and inquire about pica.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2008
• Bezoar in Gastro-jejunostomy Presenting With Symptoms of Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature A 62-year-old Asian woman with a history of gastrojejunostomy for peptic ulcer disease was admitted to hospital with epigastric pain, vomiting and dehydration.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2008
• Atopic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Steroids and Cataracts In Children: Two Case Reports Both atopic dermatitis and topical corticosteroids may be associated with cataracts in children.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, April 2008
• Unusual Cause Of Exercise-Induced Ventricular Fibrillation In A Well-Trained Adult Endurance Athlete: A Case Report A 48-year-old man who was a well-trained, long-distance runner collapsed at the finish of a half marathon.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, April 2008
• The First Case Report Of Dental Floss Pick-Related Injury Presenting With Massive Hemoptysis: A Case Report A 32-year-old man with no pertinent medical history presented to the emergency department with acute coughing up of 300 ml of bright-red blood over 3 hours following a sneezing episode.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 2008
• A Variant Form Of Acute Reversible Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report A 64-year old woman with transient myocardial injury after a stressful event, presenting with a variation of the affected segments.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 2008
• Prognosis of Refractory Neurosarcoidosis Altered By Thalidomide: A Case Report A promising treatment for refractory neurosarcoidosis.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 2008
• Trans-Visceral Migration Of Retained Surgical Gauze As A Cause Of Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report A 75-year-old man, who had undergone anterior resection of the rectum returns three years later with abdominal pain.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 2008
• Role Of Vasopressin In The Treatment Of Anaphylactic Shock In A Child Undergoing Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report In case of anaphylactic shock, continuous infusion of low-dose vasopressin might be considered.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 2008
• Rectus Sheath Hematoma: Three Case Reports Rectus sheath hematoma is a rarely seen pathology often misdiagnosed as acute abdomen.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 2008