Sweet syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare inflammatory skin condition associated with the sudden onset of high-grade fever, painful rashes usually on the upper ...

Rare cause of angina: mechanical compression from hydatid cyst (14 January, 2025) ...

A 54-year-old woman presented with pruritic rash and hives of 3 days’ duration followed by shortness of breath for 1 day. SARS-CoV-2 PCR test for COVID-19 was positive. Cutaneous manifestations of ...

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are widely used by reproductive-aged women. Current data suggest that long-term use of COCs can suppress ovarian reserve markers, including anti-mullerian hormone ...

True isolated sixth nerve palsy as the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis (MS) is rare. MS is a chronic inflammatory, immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system. This is the most ...

Primary bone lymphoma is a rare type of lymphoma that arises from skeletal tissue. Most cases described are non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma being the most common subtype.

The occurrence of uterine torsion is rare, as the uterus is supported in place by the uterine ligaments. When occurring during pregnancy, it is associated with increased perinatal mortality and ...

Infective endocarditis (IE) poses a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse clinical presentations, especially among high-risk groups. Diagnosis relies on integrating clinical presentation, blood ...

A man in his mid-70s presented with recent-onset angina. An ECG revealed ST-segment depression, and he was started on treatment under the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. 12 hours after admission ...

Biotinidase deficiency, a rare metabolic disorder characterised by abnormal biotin metabolism, affects the biotin-dependent carboxylase functions. Primarily characterised by neurological and skin ...

A spontaneous pneumothorax may be the heralding manifestation of diffuse cystic lung disease (DCLD). Historically, these diagnoses were differentiated by unique clinical, radiographic and tissue ...

A young man in his early 20s presented with extraoral swelling on left side of his face, which had been present for a period of 1 month. Intraoral examination revealed an erythematous swelling on the ...