Journal of Medical Case Reports

• Anion Gap in Diagnosis of Metformin-associated Lactic Acidosis This study casts doubt on the utility of anion gap measurement as an approach for diagnosis of metformin-associated lactic acidosis.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 04, 2021
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Manifestation Following COVID-19 Might this patient's newly diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus be related to his recent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, February 25, 2021
• COVID-19 Myopericarditis With Cardiac Tamponade This case demonstrates that patients without respiratory symptoms could have COVID-19 and present with serious cardiac complications.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, February 18, 2021
• An Atypical Presentation of Multiple Primary Malignancies Gastric carcinoma is the neoplasm most commonly associated with second primary neoplasms. This case underscores the need to consider multiple primary malignancy in patients with gastric cancer.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, February 10, 2021
• Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia: Two Case Reports The findings in these cases demonstrate that negative PCR results in both pharynx and bronchoalveolar lavage do not rule out COVID-19 in patients with pneumonia.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, February 03, 2021
• Late MI and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in a COVID-19 Patient Was this patient's autoimmune hemolytic anemia and myocardial infarction precipitated by concomitant COVID-19 infection?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 27, 2021
• Pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Due to Hydroxychloroquine This case draws attention to the possibility of severe adverse cutaneous drug reactions to hydroxychloroquine and the necessity for caution when using hydroxychloroquine to manage COVID-19.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 20, 2021
• Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism While Receiving Tranexamic Acid This case of bilateral pulmonary embolism in a healthy, active middle-aged woman reinforces the possible increased risk of thromboembolism in patients receiving tranexamic acid.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 13, 2021
• Erythematous Papular Skin Rash As a Sign of COVID-19 Might skin rash be an additional presenting symptom of COVID-19? This case suggests that skin rash for which other causes are excluded should suggest SARS-COV-2 as a possible diagnosis.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, January 06, 2021
• Cabozantinib Caused High-grade Fever in Metastatic RCC This case demonstrates atypical high-grade fever with rigors as a potential complication of treatment with the novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor cabozantinib.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, December 30, 2020
• Venous Thromboembolism and COVID-19 This case adds to the emerging evidence for venous thromboembolism as a complication of COVID-19.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, December 16, 2020
• Repeated Positive COVID-19 Test Followed by 2 Negative Tests This case emphasizes that a negative result by polymerase chain reaction does not necessarily certify complete COVID-19 recovery, nor that the patient is no longer infectious.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, December 09, 2020
• Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With COVID-19 This patient with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to COVID-19 responded after one dose of the IL-6 receptor antagonist tocilizumab.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, December 02, 2020
• Juvenile Huntington's Disease In a small number of cases, Huntington's disease manifests prior to age 21. This case report highlights the complexity of juvenile Huntington's and how its course differs from adult onset disease.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, November 18, 2020
• Pericardial Effusion, Cardiac Tamponade in a COVID-19 Patient This case report documents acute pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade as a possible presentation of COVID-19.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, November 10, 2020
• Recovery From COVID-19 and ARDS This case report of a patient who developed ARDS due to COVID-19 highlights the importance of ICU follow-up visits with comprehensive physical and cognitive testing following acute hospitalization.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, November 03, 2020
• Pancreatic Ascites Managed With a Conservative Approach This case of massive ascites in a patient with chronic pancreatitis secondary to chronic alcohol use was successfully managed with a combination of medical and interventional therapy.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 27, 2020
• Cannabinoids in a Pediatric Patient With Autism and Epilepsy A very low dose of cannabidiol-based extract produced positive effects on behavioral symptoms and core social deficits in this young patient with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and epilepsy.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 20, 2020
• Hilar Lymphadenopathy in the Setting of COVID-19 This report illustrates the possibility of hilar lymphadenopathy as an uncommon clinical and radiological finding in the setting of COVID-19.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 06, 2020
• Long-term Follow Up After Denosumab Treatment for Osteoporosis This report highlights the potential for rebound effect with strong bone hyper-reabsorption in certain patients after stopping treatment with denosumab.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, September 29, 2020
• Adrenal Insufficiency in Coronavirus Disease 2019 This case of a COVID-19 patient with vasopressor-resistant hypotension highlights the need to be aware of acute adrenal insufficiency as a non-respiratory presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, September 22, 2020
• Disseminated Enterovirus Infection With Rituximab/Ibrutinib This case underscores the risk for severe and potentially life-threatening immune-related side effects with combined therapy with rituximab and ibrutinib.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, September 15, 2020
• Atezolizumab-associated Encephalitis in Metastatic Lung Cancer This case demonstrates encephalitis as an rare but potentially serious adverse event associated with the immune checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, September 07, 2020
• Refractory Pemphigus Vulgaris Responded to Plasmapheresis This case highlights the importance of plasmapheresis as a useful intervention in patients with pemphigus vulgaris who do not respond to conventional therapy.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, August 31, 2020
• DVT in Rheumatoid Arthritis Presenting as a Calf Strain This case report underscores the need to be aware of deep vein thrombosis as a potential risk in rheumatoid arthritis, even in young, physically fit individuals.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, August 24, 2020