Diagnosis of acute biliary pancreatitis in the absence of imaging findings
Introduction Acute pancreatitis is defined as a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, and that can compromise adjacent structures, such as the peritoneum1. This condition represents one of the main gastrointestinal causes of hospitalization worldwide; with its incidence estimated between 13 and 45 cases/100,000 inhabitants per year, and it increases with each year; however, the incidence […]
Simultaneous cardiocerebral infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock
Introduction Cardio-cerebral infarction (CCI) is the occurrence of both acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at the same time (simultaneous or synchronous) or consecutively (metachronous). According to published literature, metachronous CCI occurs with an incidence of 0.9-12.7%1. In contrast, synchronous CCI (occurrence of AMI and AIS within 48 h) is extremely rare, […]
Granulomatous lymphadenitis due to Mycobacterium scrofulaceum in patient with HIV
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Vascular rings. Case report and literature review
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Conservative medical treatment of ectopic pregnancy in a previous cesarean section scar Daniela Flores-Osornio1, Adalberto Castilla-Zenteno2 y Enrique
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Hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis secondary to piperacillin-tazobactam use
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A case of Horner’s syndrome following ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block in a pediatric patient
Introduction Horner’s syndrome, also known as oculosympathetic paresis, is a clinical condition characterized by signs affecting the ipsilateral face and eye. First described in 1869 by Johan Friedrich Horner, it is characterized by the presence of ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis, although the latter is frequently absent. The pathophysiology of Horner’s syndrome involves a lesion in […]
Multidisciplinary approach to severe pulmonary arterial hypertension
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Bouveret’s syndrome as a rare cause of biliary ileus
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Quality of life in pediatric oncology patients followed for hormonal deficiencies at a tertiary hospital
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