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Addison’s disease associated with hypokalemia: a case report
BACKGROUND: Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) is a rare medical condition usually associated with hyperkalemia or normokalemia. We report a …
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Giant Darier–Ferrand dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the abdomen and pelvis: a case report
BACKGROUND: Darier-Ferrand dermatofibrosarcoma (DFS) is a rare malignant cutaneous neoplasm characterized by local aggressiveness, high risk of recurrence, and low …
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Abdominal ectopic pregnancy complicated with a large bowel injury: a case report
BACKGROUND: Abdominal pregnancy accounts for 0.6 to 4% of all ectopic pregnancies. Due to delays in diagnosis and difficulties in …
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Misdiagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis as pulmonary tuberculosis at a tertiary care center in Uganda: a case series
BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is based on a combination of clinical symptomatology, compatible chest imaging findings, evidence …
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Spontaneous primary pneumomediastinum: is it always benign?
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum is a rare disease. It could be a simple and self-limited condition or be a life-threatening complication …
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Bloodstream infection with Acinetobacter baumanii in a Plasmodium falciparum positive infant: a case report
BACKGROUND: The increasing incidence of multi-antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, coupled with the risk of co-infections in malaria-endemic regions, complicates accurate diagnosis …
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Combined venous and arterial thrombosis revealing underlying myeloproliferative disorder in a young patient: a case report
BACKGROUND: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) such as polycythemia Vera (PV) and Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) can be associated with a high risk …
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15-Year-old with neglected recto-vestibular fistula in western Uganda: a case report
BACKGROUND: Teenage and late presentation of anorectal malformations are not uncommon in developing world. Some of the reasons for late …
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Breast tuberculosis: a case series
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease, even in endemic areas. The diagnosis can be challenging, as it …
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Recurrent obstructive uropathy secondary to pyometrocolpos in an 8-month-old infant: a case report
BACKGROUND: Pyometrocolpos is accumulation of infected fluid in the uterus and vagina. It is rare in children, mostly seen after …
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Bladder rupture due to urogenital tract trauma caused by ox horn injury in a patient with pelvic organ prolapse: a case report
INTRODUCTION: Genitourinary tract trauma caused by ox horn injury in the presence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is an extremely …
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Decidualization of an ovarian endometrioma complicated by a sigmoid fistula during pregnancy: a case report
BACKGROUND: During pregnancy, the discovery of adnexal masses remains frequent. Such masses are mostly benign. Ovarian endometrioma is a rare …
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Body stalk anomaly presenting as an emergency in Ethiopia: a case report
BACKGROUND: Body stalk anomaly is a generally lethal malformation of the thorax and/or abdomen. It is often associated with limb …
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Giant isolated hydatid lung cyst: two case reports
BACKGROUND: Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and causes cystic lesions in the liver and lungs commonly. …
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Fanconi–Bickel syndrome in a Ugandan child – diagnostic challenges in resource-limited settings: a case report
BACKGROUND: Fanconi-Bickel syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder of glucose metabolism. It is an extremely rare disorder. Most cases have …
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Umbilical endometriosis: a case series
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The lesions are typically found in the pelvic …
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Incidentally detected pancake kidney: a case report
BACKGROUND: Congenital anomalies of the urinary system are very common and have extremely varied presentation. Among them, the most rarely …
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Giant chronic calcified subdural empyema: a case report
BACKGROUND: Chronic calcified subdural empyema is an exceedingly rare central nervous system infection with a handful of cases published to …
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Giant primary angiosarcoma of an adolescent girl’s breast diagnosed postmortem: a case report
BACKGROUND: Angiosarcoma is an endothelial malignant tumor; angiosarcoma located in the breast is extremely rare, less than 0.01%. We report …
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Sporotrichosis in renal transplant patients: two case reports and a review of the literature
INTRODUCTION: Sporotrichosis is a rare fungal infection in transplant patients; among these patients, it occurs mostly in renal transplant patients. …