Abstract Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) is a rare multisystem mitochondrial disorder affecting muscles, the central nervous system, and the endocrine system. KSS is characterized by T2WI/FLAIR hyperintensities in the subcortical white…
Abstract The persistence of the hypoglossal artery is a rare embryonic vascular variant in which a transient connection between the carotid and vertebrobasilar systems fails to regress. Typically asymptomatic and…
Abstract The Sister Mary Joseph nodule is a rare sign of advanced malignancy, including uterine carcinosarcoma. A 55-year-old woman presented with a necrotic, bleeding 4 cm umbilical mass. Biopsy confirmed…
Abstract Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that manifests due to a deficiency of clotting factors. One of the most common complications is hemophilic arthropathy which results in bleeding into large…
Abstract Port catheters are widely used today due to increase in oncology cases, while they offer ease of use, they also bring various complications. These complications can range from simple…
Abstract Paget disease of bone is a chronic skeletal disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. This condition, which predominantly affects older adults, can result in a variety of complications, including…
Abstract This case report describes a 24-year-old male with a spinal ganglion cyst originating from the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) of the lumbar spine, an uncommon site for ganglion cysts….
Abstract Balamuthia amoebic encephalitis (BAE) is a rare and often fatal central nervous system (CNS) infection caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris, a free-living amoeba typically found in soil and water. This…
Abstract Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon infection typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus, predominantly affecting older adults with risk factors such as advanced age, comorbidities, and prior surgical interventions….
Abstract Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe condition characterized by the secretion of large amounts of inflammatory cytokines. Lymphoma is a major cause of secondary HLH. This report describes the…
