Journal of Clinical and Medical Images (ISSN 2640-9615)
(ISSN 2640-9615)
1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: In December 2019, first Covid-19 disease cases were reported. The pandemic spread with 114.217.365 cases and 2.533014 deaths worldwide in March 2021, with 286.155 cases and 15.811 deaths in Ecuador. The aim of this work is to share COVID-19 disease impact on 700 chronic dialysis patients from Ecuadorian highlands, which represents […]
Clinical Image A 6-year-old female child was suffering from Juvenile dermatomyositis since 3 years. She presented to us with fever, hard lumps over the skin of both knees and elbows (Figure 1), heliotrope rash around both the eyes, gottron papules and severe myopathy. The x-ray showed extensive subcutaneous calcification in both legs (Figure 2). Histologically
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Clinical Image A patient of 62-year-old was referred to our center because of a painful posterior left thigh swelling associated with paresthesias of common fibular and tibial nerves areas. MRI had permitted to identify three contiguous cystic formations extended over the lower 2/3 of the thigh, with multi vesicular content and regular walls, they push
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1. Abstract Thoracic Paravertebral Block (TPVB) and Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) are widely used to administer analgesia in thoracic surgery. However, concerns regarding side effects such as hypotension, risk of puncture and unpredictable injectate-spread led to questions. We first performed a single-injection technique of combined TPVB and ESPB at the T5 vertebra, which provided
Clinical Image A 69-year-old man was admitted to hospital for respiratory failure and confusion and was found to have Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) based on PCR testing. Patient required prolonged course of mechanical ventilation that was complicated by a pneumothorax requiring a chest tube. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JCMI.2021.5603
1. Abstract Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) is a rare disease characterized by inflammation of cartilage and connective tissues with destructive episodes. Although the pathogenesis is not completely known, there is an autoimmunity in which antibodies against mainly type II collagen play a role.
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1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: The term learning disabilities refers to a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that affects many thousands of students. Due to the rich symptomatology of learning difficulties and the increased differences between individuals, it has not been possible to analyze all cases exclusively from the perspective of the neuropsychological approach.
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1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Traumatic Atlanta-occipital dislocation is common and appears to be associated with complications. These patients are either passengers in automobiles or pedestrians involved in motor vehicle accidents. 1.2. Case Report: We describe a 16-year-old man with bilateral gag reflex disability and swallowing disorder following traumatic Atlanta cervical dislocation that was characterized as
1. Abstract We describe a patient with severe COVID pneumonia, with acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and complete AV Block in a critical care unit designated to treat Covid-19 patients. Myocardial injury may occur in up to 31% of patients with Covid-19 pneumonia and has been related to increased mortality [1,2]. Whether myocardial injury might
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1. Abstract A ten-year-old female pediatric patient with a history of congenital hydrocephalus and ventriculoperitoneal shunt was diagnosed with slit ventricle syndrome and severe craniosynostosis. After initial endoscopic third ventriculostomy failed, the patient underwent cranial expansion, multiple craniectomies, replacement of VP shunt and placement of an Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitor and cranial vault reconstruction. Below