Hysteroscopic management of complete septate uterus with septate cervix, and longitudinal vaginal septum: a case report.

Mullerian anomalies occur as a result of errors during embryogenesis. The estimated incidence of these anomalies is around 1% in the general population and 3% in women complaining of suboptimal reproductive outcomes and infertility. A 21-year-old female patient was referred to our hospital due to primary infertility for 18 months. After a proper history, physical examination and further diagnostic steps, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, a diagnosis of complete septate uterus with septate cervix and longitudinal vaginal septum was made. Following hysteroscopic resection of all the septa and two cycles of ovulation induction, the patient was able to conceive. However, she needed cervical cerclage later due to cervical insufficiency. The baby was delivered at term and was healthy. A uterine, cervical and longitudinal vaginal septum is a unique entity of Mullerian anomalies. Resection of all septa through a hysteroscopic approach resulted in a good outcome for our patient.

Post COVID - 19 neurological disorders; a single center experience; a case series.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is a newly conducted respiratory disease caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). The current study aims to estimate the neurological diseases which develop after COVID-19 infection. Method: This is a single center retrospective case series conducted in seven months. the patients were collected in an out-patient clinic. Diagnosis of COVID-19 and the way of diagnosis is confirmed through either polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 and/or typical findings on chest computed tomography scan (CT scan). Patients developed neurological symptoms after being infected with COVID-19. Symptoms have to be developed within less than 6 months of recovery, or developed during illness and persisted after recovery. Result: A total number of 59 patients infected with SARS-CoV2 were included. The majority of the patients had mild symptoms 32 (54%), 12 (20%) patients developed severe symptoms. Headache was the most common presenting symptom 27(46%) followed by fatigue in 8 (13.5%). The majority of the patients 55 (91.6%) presented with no focal signs. MRI was done for 27 (46%) patients without abnormal finding in 22 cases. Nearly 22 (37.3%) cases were diagnosed as recurrent episodes of migraine or new onset of migraine. All patients were managed according to the underlying pathology, only (28, 47.5%) patients were known to be completely recovered. Conclusion: SARS-CoV2 can invade and cause inflammation in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is responsible for many neurological problems. More studies are necessary to analyze the long term effect of the virus on the nervous system.

Breast cancer recurrence 27 years after full recovery; A case report with literature review.

INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer can recur after a decade of healthy life. The purpose of this study is to describe a rare case of breast cancer recurrence after 27 years of full recovery. CASE REPORT: A 67-year-old married nulliparous (G1P0A1) female presented with a few weeks of left axillary swelling. She is a known case of left breast cancer that was identified and treated in 1994 with a standard mastectomy without axillary intervention. An ultrasound and mammography imaging revealed a normal right breast and a clear left breast bed. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) revealed metastasized ductal carcinoma of the breast. The patient underwent general anesthesia and axillary dissection for level I and II axillary lymph node groups. DISCUSSION: The incidence of recurrence in axillary lymph nodes following excision of the original tumor in breast cancer patients varies according to the surgical approach, ranging from 0.8% to 8.6%. Patients with breast cancer who have a positive estrogen receptor are at a higher risk of delayed recurrence. CONCLUSION: Breast cancer can recur even 27 years after being diagnosed and treated. This demonstrates the significance of continuing follow-up in patients diagnosed with breast cancer throughout their lives.

Paget's disease of the breast in male with underlying invasive ductal carcinoma: A case report with review of literature.

INTRODUCTION: Paget's disease of the breast is a rare cutaneous eczema-like condition that occurs in the nipple-areolar complex of the breast. The current study aims to report a rare case of Paget's disease of the breast associated with invasive ductal carcinoma in a male breast. CASE REPORT: A 54-year-old male presented with ulceration of the left nipple-areolar complex that has been progressing over the last 6 months. On examination; there was a palpable axillary lymph node. On ultrasound, a small hypoechoic heterogenous mass was seen beneath the areola (8*4 mm) with surrounding vascularity, and a few axillary lymph nodes with normal morphology and cortical thickness. The mammography revealed some points of calcification arranged in clusters. The patient underwent left side mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. The result of histopathological examination showed left side unifocal invasive ductal carcinoma. DISCUSSION: There are two main theories that explain the histogenesis of Paget's disease of the breast with and without underlying malignancy: epidermotropic theory, which suggests an epidermal infiltration of the nipple with Paget cells, and transformative theory, which proposes a malignant transformation of normal glandular cells of the epidermis. CONCLUSION: The clinical presentation of Paget's disease of the breast is characteristic and should always warn the surgeon of the possibility of underlying malignancy.

Topical corticosteroid-induced iatrogenic cushing syndrome in an infant; a case report with literature review.

INTRODUCTION: Cushing syndrome (CS) is an endocrinological abnormality that results from a high level of glucocorticoids in the blood. Iatrogenic CS due to the overuse of topical corticosteroids is rarely reported. The current study aims to present a rare case of topical corticosteroid induced iatrogenic CS in an infant. CASE PRESENTATION: A 4-month-old female infant presented with an insidious onset of face puffiness that progressed over a 2-month period. The mother reported to have used a cream containing Betamethasone corticosteroid 5-8 times a day for a duration of 3 months to treat diaper dermatitis. Laboratory findings revealed low levels of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and serum. Abdominal ultrasound showed normal adrenal glands. The topical corticosteroid was halted and physiologic topical hydrocortisone doses were administered. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Infants are more likely to acquire topical corticosteroid induced iatrogenic CS due to their thin and absorptive skin, higher body surface area, and the high prevalence of conditions that necessitates the use of these medications. Most iatrogenic CS cases following topical steroid application have been reported in infants with diaper dermatitis that are most commonly treated with Clobetasol and Bethamethasone. CONCLUSION: Infants are susceptible to develop CS due to topical corticosteroid overuse. Hence, physicians need to consider this in infantile CS cases, and take appropriate measures to avoid their occurrence.

Post COVID-19 pulmonary complications; a single center experience.

INTRODUCTION: Although the rate and severity of complications after coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) resolution is currently unknown, evidence regarding their presence is increasing in the literature. This study presents a series of cases with post COVID-19 short-term pulmonary complications. METHODS: This is a single center retrospective case series study. The demographic and clinical data were collected from the center's electronic records. All the included cases were confirmed COVID-19 patients who had pulmonary complications even after their recovery. RESULTS: Nineteen COVID-19 patients were involved in this study. Fourteen of them were male (73.7%) and only 5 (26.3%) cases were female, with a mean age of 52.05 years (26-77). All of the patients developed severe COVID-19 and were admitted to intensive care unit (ICU). The average infection duration was 13.5 days (10-21). The most common complaints after recovery from COVID-19 were shortness of breath, fever, and hemoptysis. Computed tomography scan showed different pulmonary abnormalities between the cases. Different surgical procedures were performed for the patients according to their conditions, such as decortications, lobectomy, and bullectomy. More than half of the patients (n = 10) recovered and were discharged from hospital without complications, five patients were admitted to the ICU, 3 cases developed mucormycosis, and one case passed away. CONCLUSION: Following the resolution of COVID-19, patients may experience severe pulmonary complications that may last for months and can affect quality of life, ICU admission, or even death.

Management of post lobectomy subcutaneous emphysema; a case report with literature review.

INTRODUCTION: Subcutaneous emphysema is an extremely rare complication after lobectomy. The current study aims to report a case of lung cancer developing extensive subcutaneous emphysema after lobectomy. CASE PRESENTATION: A 73-year-old man presented with dyspnea and cough for one month duration associated with wheeze and sputum. He was a chronic heavy smoker (100 pack/year). Work up revealed squamous cell carcinoma. Although he had poor pulmonary function tests, he underwent left upper lobectomy. On the fifth postoperative day, he was discharged from the hospital as there was no air leak and the lung remained expanded 15 hours after clamping of the thoracostomy tube. Two days later, the patient developed generalized subcutaneous emphysema. The patient was re-admitted to the hospital and a thoracostomy tube was inserted. The lung expanded upon insertion while the subcutaneous emphysema remained the same and even slightly increased over night. A 3 cm incision was made at the left infra-clavicular area and a negative pressure applied to it. The subcutaneous emphysema completely subsided a few hours after this intervention. DISCUSSION: Because of the benign course, the majority of cases of subcutaneous emphysema (mild to moderate) only need nonoperative management alongside treatment of the predisposing factors. These patients may need nothing other than bed rest, good analgesia, supplemental oxygen, and reassurance. CONCLUSION: Subcutaneous emphysema after lobectomy prolongs hospital stay. It mainly occurs in cases with poor pulmonary function tests, steroid use, and those with extensive adhesion.

Post covid-19 invasive pulmonary Aspergillosis: A case report.

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Several complications after corona viral infection-19 (COVID-19) have been reported. The study aims is to present a case with post-covid-19 pulmonary fungal infection with antifungal resistance characteristics. CASE PRESENTATION: A 50-year-old male presented with hemoptysis, dyspnea, cough, fever, and rigor for 4-month duration. Three weeks before this complaint, he had cured of COVID-19. Investigations showed multiple ill-defined cavitary lesions involving the left upper lobe. The patient underwent a left upper lobectomy. The post-operative period was uneventful. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: All studies of COVID-19 fungal infections reported occurrence during the COVID-19 infection, mostly 14 days after the appearance of COVID-19 symptoms. The case in the current study was a 50-year-old patient, who was previously diagnosed with COVID-19 for a period of 4 months. After a few days from his recovery, the patient developed dyspnea, cough, fever, and rigor again. CONCLUSION: Pulmonary aspergillosis is a serious complication of COVID-19 patients that may not respond well to medical therapy. Pulmonary resection is the last and effective strategy to control the disease.

Hydatid cyst of thyroid gland, a rare case report with a literature review.

INTRODUCTION: Although hydatid cysts can affect any organ in the body, reports regarding affection of thyroid gland are scanty in the literature. This report aims to present a case of thyroid hydatid disease with literature review. CASE REPORT: A 48-year-old female presented with painless anterior neck mass of about 2 year duration. There was an ill-defined, central anterior neck mass, with a smooth surface and mobile with deglutition. Ultrasound of the thyroid gland revealed an enlarged left lobe of thyroid gland due to well defined thick wall cystic nodule. The patient underwent left thyroid lobectomy under general anesthesia, the pathology report revealed hydatid cyst of thyroid gland. DISCUSSION: Liver and lungs are often the end destination for hydatid cysts, while other places like mediastinum, diaphragm, cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscles, abdominal and chest walls are rarely involved. In this case, the cyst affected even a rarer organ which was the left lobe of thyroid gland. Most of the time the disease is asymptomatic and is found accidentally, yet depending on the site and size of the cysts, symptoms can occur. CONCLUSION: Hydatid disease of thyroid gland is an extremely rare condition. The main presenting symptom is swelling. Operation under general anesthesia is the only modality of treatment.

Porocarcinoma; presentation and management, a meta-analysis of 453 cases.

BACKGROUND: porocarcinoma is a rare sort of skin cancer developing from sweat glands. Its clinical course and management are not well understood. OBJECTIVES: the current meta-analysis is to address the presentation and management of porocarcinoma. DATA SOURCES: Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE on OVID and Google scholar were searched for English-language studies published before December 1, 2016. RESULTS: The review of literature revealed 453 cases. From which 222 (49%) cases were male and female were 231 (51%). The mean age was 67.57 years. The mean duration of presentation was 5.57 years ranging from 4 days to 60 years of age. The most common site of affection is the head and neck (39.9%) followed by lower extremity (33.9%). Mass and nodule are the most common modes of presentation. Metastasis occurred at presentation in 110 (31%) cases. The most common organ to which porocarcinoma metastizes is the nearby lymph node (57.7%). CONCLUSIONS: Porocarcinoma is an aggressive skin cancer. Surgery is the main modality of treatment. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER: reviewregistry233.

Porocarcinoma: A systematic review of literature with a single case report.

INTRODUCTION: Eccrine porocarcinoma is a very rare type of skin cancer. It is an aggressive dermatological malignancy. We presented a 62-year-old male with long history of a mass in left forearm complicated by distant metastasis and death. A rapid review of literature has been presented. CONCLUSION: Eccrine porocarcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of skin disease. It may arise de novo or complicate a benign skin lesion. Wide local resection is recommended.