This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pneumology – tracheal and bronchial calcifications Tracheal and bronchial calcifications are based on imaging findings that can indicate various underlying diseases. Those affected often suffer from a chronic cough. The diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Casuistry Rituximab used effectively against IgG4-RD colitis IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare immune-mediated, fibroinflammatory disease characterized by IgG4-rich lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates with potential multiple organ involvement. Gastrointestinal manifestations are rare but may closely resemble inflammatory bowel disease,...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Prostate cysts Prostate cysts are fluid-filled cavities in the prostate that are usually lined with epithelium [1,2]. They vary in size and can be located centrally or peripherally in the prostate. Small...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma (MCRCC) MCRCC is a rare subtype of clear cell renal cell carcinoma of low malignant potential. This multilocular cystic neoplasm of the kidney presents with characteristic pathologic features and consists almost...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated When basal cell carcinomas prove difficult to treat Reaching the goal with innovative therapy strategies The further development of patient-oriented, function-preserving treatment strategies is an important concern of skin cancer research. For patients with advanced cutaneous basal cell carcinoma (BCC), there is a need for...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Peristomal skin health Focus on preventive care options For people with a stoma, peristomal skin health is a key factor for quality of life. With an incidence of up to over 70%, skin complications in the stoma area...… CME-Test
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Case study 8-year-old girl with Pätau syndrome aka trisomy 13 The median survival time for live-born children with complete trisomy 13 without medical intervention is 7-10 days. Over 90% of affected newborns die in the first year of life. Risk...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case reports Cutaneous leishmaniasis after a vacation in the Balearic Islands Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a skin disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania , which is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions, with Leishmania infantum becoming increasingly relevant in southern...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Incorrect type 2 diagnosis and SGLT2i led to DKA Incorrect type 2 diagnosis and SGLT2i led to DKA A patient on SGLT2 inhibitor therapy developed euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). The misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes delayed...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Prostate lipoma Lipomas are benign masses that develop from mature adipocytes. In most cases, they are localized subcutaneously. In the soft tissues, the shoulder girdle and back are preferred, but they can...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case study Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease: atypical phenotype In a 5-year-old boy with renal ultrasound findings typical of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), numerous large liver cysts were found – atypical for this disease. Genetic analyses revealed...…
