Perforated Peptic Ulcer of the Jejunum with Ectopic Gastric Mucosa

Ectopic gastric mucosa (EGM) of the jejunum is rare. We report an 81-year-old man with perforated peptic ulcer of the jejunum originating from EGM. Emergency segmental resection of the jejunum was performed with satisfactory immediate results. Diagnosis after surgery was established by histopathology. In addition, sections were examined immunohistochemically using antibodies against MUC5AC, MUC6 and MUC2. Hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections showed glandular differentiated tissue interposed between normal small bowel epithelium. EGM was positive for MUC5AC and MUC6, and negative for MUC2. Histological examination of the resected specimen confirmed that the perforation was caused by a peptic jejunal ulcer associated with EGM. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of perforated peptic ulcer of the jejunum with EGM in an elderly patient

Suspected Transmission of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus from a Cat to a Veterinarian by a Single Contact: A Case Report

A 67-year-old male veterinarian presented with fatigue, anorexia, and diarrhea. Although there were no tick bite marks, we suspected severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) due to bicytopenia, mild disturbance of consciousness, and a history of outdoor activities. Thus, we started immunoglobulin therapy immediately. A serum reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for SFTS virus (SFTSV) was positive. The patient had treated a cat with thrombocytopenia 10 days prior to admission. The cat’s serum SFTSV RT-PCR test result was positive, and the whole genome sequences of the patient’s and cat’s SFTSV were identical, suggesting the possibility of transmission from the cat to the patient. Other cases of direct cat-to-human SFTV transmission have been reported recently. Mucous membranes should be protected, including eye protection, in addition to standard precautions, when in contact with any cat with suspected SFTS