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

Author name: Clinical and Medical Images

Markers of Both Autoimmune and Apoptotic Processes in Initiation and Progression of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

1. Abstract 1.1. Purpose: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is part of a spectrum of thyroid autoimmune conditions and the most frequent cause of hypothyroidism. Despite considerable progress achieved in identifying factors responsible for the development of HT, its pathogenesis remains unclear. 1.2. Methods: Following a literature analysis, we undertook a study aimed at a comprehensive evaluation […]

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Homeopathic Dilutions of Mercury Chloride as an Effective and Affordable Treatment for SARS-CoV-2

1. Abstract As of June 12, 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been confirmed in 602,214 people worldwide, carrying a mortality of approximately 2.7415%. Current management of COVID-19 is sup- portive, and respiratory failure from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the leading cause of mortality.

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Hyperechoic Presentation of Air in Thyroid – Esophagus Fistula

An 83-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism and multinodular goiter had maintained euthyroid status for many years under Eltroxin supplementation. Patient was asymptomatic, however during routine follow-up, ultrasonography of the thyroid revealed numerous hyperechoic ‘jelly-like’ pseudo-calcifications at the right thyroid (Figure 1A). Fine needle aspiration cytology to rule-out cancer reported only a fewmacrophage cells. Further survey

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Evaluating the Role of Computed Tomography in the Assessment of Breast Tumour Response to Chemotherapy

Background. Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the most accurate indicator of the response to pre-operative chemotherapy but is seldom used because of its cost. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) is often done for re-staging prior to surgery and we hypothesis that enhancement, or the lack of it, can indicate tumor viability. Aims. We

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Rare Presentation of Unilateral Chorio-Retinal Coloboma in a Patient with Bilateral Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa and choroidal coloboma are known to usually exist as two separate entities. The fundus photo shows features of Retinitis pigmentosa, with an isolated coloboma inferior to disc, in a 30 years old lady, who, presented with decreased peripheral vision and nyctalopia. On evaluation she was found to have 6/6 vision bilaterally. Anterior segment

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Late Presentation of Advanced Breast Cancer

A 68-year-old recently widowed woman with a negative past medical history, was brought to the clinic reluctantly by her daughter for a medical check-up. The patient comes from a middle-class socioeco- nomic status, has a high school degree, and has worked as a practical nurse for many years up until her retirement. She had consistently

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Long-Term Positional Headaches Due to Cervical Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak After Acupuncture Treatment – A Case-Report

Acupuncture is a frequent alternative treatment for both acute and chronic pain and its usage has spread widely during the last decades. This technique is however not free of adverse effects, mainly due to mi- grating material or excessive depth of needling, and some might durably impair ’ quality of life. In this article, we

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Supraglottic Paraganglioma in Type IV Paraganglioma Syndrome Treated with CO2 Laser: A Minimally Invasive Approach

Paragangliomas are benign tumors derived from extra-adrenal paraganglia. They are rarely asymptomatic and may involve the head and neck region in 3% of cases. Asymptomatic supraglottic paraganglioma associated with paraganglioma syndrome is described in this case report. A 35-year-old woman affected by papillary thyroid cancer, was referred to our Unit for preoperative evaluation for total

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Septic Pulmonary Emboli Caused by Nocardia in an Immunocompetent Patient

A 70-year-old male had cough for one month, followed by acute respiratory failure. He is a non-smok- er, previously healthy, has no history associated with immunodeficiencies. Two months ago, his right ankle was wounded when he worked on the farm with bare feet. His lower calf became swelled, painful, and erythematous. Treatment with 2-weeks of

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