Journal of Clinical and Medical Images (ISSN 2640-9615)

Author name: Clinical and Medical Images

Image of the Month – Mucinus Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum in an Adolescent

1. Abstract A 15-year-old boy was admitted with a history of diarrhea, rectal bleeding and melena for the last week. His previous history was unremarkable although an unintentional weight loss of 15 kg was reported during the last months. On admission, the patient was pale, but hemodynamically stable. Ηis clinical examination was unremarkable with a […]

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Intestinal Obstruction, as the First Presentation of Crohn’s Disease, in an Adolescent

1. Abstract Crohn’s disease can be presented with atypical clinical picture, or even complications as the first presentation of the disease. We present a 15years old male, with previous unremarkable history, who was admitted because of abdominal pain and cholic vomiting. Initial radiological evaluation has showed obstruction of small bowel and increased wall thickening of

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The Impact of Autophagy on the Differentiation of Immune Cells

1. Abstract Autophagy, as a conservative lysosomal degradation pathway, has been well studied for its multiple functions in the immune system. Autophagy has been gradually explored for the regulation of immune cell differentiation. In order to explore the specific mechanism, it is necessary to summarize the role of autophagy in the proliferation and differentiation of

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Early Myoclonic Epileptic Encephalopathy in a Newborn: Successfully Control Seizures and Suppression-Burst EEG with Levetiracetam

1. Abstract Early epileptic encephalopathy with Suppression-Burst (SB) in Electroencephalography (EEG) comprises two epileptic syndromes, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy (EIEE) and Early Myoclonic Encephalopathy (EME). The SB EEG abnormalities are believed to contribute to the progressive disturbance in cerebral function. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JCMI.2021.51202

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Recurrent Meningitis in an Infant with Unusual Bacteria and A Spinal Dermal Sinus Fistula

1. Abstract We report a 3-month-old male infant who had two meningitis events with Citrobacter koseri and was eventually diagnosed as having a spinal dermal sinus tract. Recurrent meningitis is rare but fatal in newborns, and congenital spinal dermal sinus tracts are considered a crucial factor. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JCMI.2021.51201

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An Accidental Treatment for A Rare Disease

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Lymphangioma is an uncommon benign tumor believed to be the result of diffuse proliferation of lymphatic tissues. Abdominal lymphangiomatosis is a rare disease characterized by infiltration of the intraperitoneal organs with lymphangiomas. Clinical symptoms of this condition are not clear. Pathological, radiological, and clinical evidence are limited for diagnosis. During operation,

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Spontaneous Expulsion of Forgotten Encrusted DJ Stent: Unveiling the Hidden Devil

Clinical Image: A 28 years female presented with a DJ stent coming out through the urethra. On examination part of DJ stent was lying outside urethra. She gave a history of URS done 2 years back for ureteric stone. She has been advised about DJ stent removal but she forgot. Blood investigations were normal. Xray

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Personality Traits, Self-Esteem and Gender as Factors in Cannabis Use Among Nigerian Adolescents

1. Abstract Psychosocial factors in substance use have generally been investigated by several researchers. There is little research on use of cannabis which appears to be increasing in recent times in developing countries such as Nigeria. This study examined personality, self-esteem and gender as factors in cannabis use.

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Social Support, Religious Commitment, Hardiness and Psychological Well-Being of Psychiatric Patients’ Caregivers: A Nigerian Study

1. Abstract Research evidence indicates that religious commitment and social support has impact on mental health across diverse population, Impact of social support and religious commitment of Psychiatric patients’ caregivers has been give little research attention in Nigeria. The present study examined the association of social support, hardiness and religious commitment on psychological well-being of

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