7 research outputs found
Dislodged Levornogestrel-intrauterine system intra-abdominally without uterine perforation: is it possible?
We report a case of dislodged Levornogestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena®) without evidence of uterine perforation. A 37-year-old Para 4+1presented with 3 months history of lower abdominal pain. Examination and imaging showed that the device was not present in the uterine cavity. She underwent laparoscopic retrieval of Mirena®. There was no evidence of uterine perforation intra-operatively. This case illustrated the rare possibility of dislodged Mirena®intra-abdominally without evidence of uterine perforation. The management for missing IUS was reviewed
Labrune’s Syndrome Presenting With Stereotypy-Like Movements and Psychosis : A Case Report and Review
Labrune’s syndrome, or leukoencephalopathy with brain calcifications and cysts (LCC), is a rare genetic syndrome with variable neurological presentations. Psychiatric manifestations and involuntary movements are uncommonly reported. We report the case of a 19-year-old female, initially diagnosed with Fahr’s syndrome, who presented to us with acute psychosis, abnormal behavior and involuntary movements. Her brain computed tomography showed extensive bilateral intracranial calcifications without cysts. Genetic testing detected two compound heterozygous variants, NR_033294.1 n.*9C>T and n.24C>T, in the SNORD118 gene, confirming the diagnosis of LCC. We discuss the expanding phenotypic spectrum of LCC and provide a literature review on the current diagnosis and management of this rare syndrome
Central nervous system intravascular lymphoma in a Malaysian.
Intravascular lymphoma (IVL) is a rare subtype of extranodal diffuse large cell lymphoma, characterized by intravascular proliferation of B or T lymphocytes within small blood vessels; which may lead to occlusive symptoms, its neurological involvement has been said to be uncommon among Asians. 1 We describe a Malaysian with central nervous system IVL, to demonstrate that IVL is an important differential diagnosis in diffuse brain pathology also among Asians
Pituitary apoplexy: a rare cause of middle cerebral artery infarction
Pituitary apoplexy is a well-known complication of a
pituitary adenoma. However, an ischaemic event caused by
pituitary apoplexy is rare. We reported a case of pituitary
apoplexy with middle cerebral artery infarction in a 44-year
old man who presented with a sudden onset of altered
sensorium. Vasospasm is the most likely underlying cause
of the infarction in this case secondary to transdiaphragmatic
rupture of the sella tumour into the
subarachnoid space
Non-contrast computed tomography in acute ischaemic stroke: a pictorial review
Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) remains a widely used imaging technique and plays an important role in the evaluation of patients with acute ischaemic stroke. However,the task ofidentifying the signs of acute ischaemia
and quantifying areas of brain involvement on NCCT scan is
not easy due to its subtle findings. The reliability of arly ischemic sign detection can be improved with experience, clinical history and the use of stroke window width and level on viewing the images. The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) was developed to overcome the difficulty of volume estimation in patients eligible for thrombolysis. It is a systematic, robust and practical method that can standardized the detection and reporting of the extent of acute ischaemic stroke. This article serves as an educational material that illustrates those findings which are important for all clinicians involved in acute stroke car
A case of biopsy proven Acute Semyelinating Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) with Haemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis
Dear Editor,
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an
immune-mediated infl ammatory disorder of the central
nervous system. It has a monophasic course which occurs
after viral infection or vaccination.1,2Acute haemorrhagic
leucoencephalitis (AHLE) is considered to be a hyperacute
form of ADEM which is fulminant and is frequently fatal.3
There are only a few cases of biopsy-proven AHLE in
the current literature. This case emphasises the importance
of early recognition by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
for institution of medical therapy