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There are few case reports of utilization of therapeutic hypothermia during pregnancy, and most report successful maternal and fetal outcomes. There is no available evidence that supports withholding therapeutic hypothermia in these patients. There are no long-term data on neonatal outcomes. We report the case of a 28-year-old pregnant patient with long QT syndrome who experienced multiple cardiac arrests during the second trimester and underwent therapeutic hypothermia, cardiac ablation, transvenous pacemaker placement, and placement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). She subsequently delivered a viable infant at term. The evidence seems to support the use of hypothermia during pregnancy, but patients should be counseled about the unknown maternal and fetal risks and long-term neonatal outcomes. Decisions to utilize therapeutic hypothermia should be made on an individual basis.Pneumomediastinum is the presence of aberrant air in the mediastinum and is most commonly caused by oesophageal or alveolar rupture. Hyperemesis gravidarum is persistent nausea and vomiting before the 20th week of pregnancy and can increase intra-thoracic pressure, precipitating pneumomediastinum. A 22-year-old patient presented with hyperemesis gravidarum in the 6th week of pregnancy. During her hospital admission, she developed chest pain, and imaging showed pneumomediastinum. Endoscopy excluded oesophageal perforation, a diagnosis of spontaneous pneumomediastinum was made, and her symptoms improved with conservative management. This case demonstrates how oesophageal perforation and spontaneous mediastinum can present in similar fashion. Oesophageal perforation has high morbidity and mortality and it is vital to identify it early. It is therefore important that clinicians are aware of pneumomediastinum as a potential complication of hyperemesis gravidarum and exclude oesophageal perforation in these individuals.The ever-increasing human population with attendant industrialization poses serious global health challenge. Cadmium (Cd) with other heavy metals contribute greatly to environmental pollutions and humans are daily exposed to them, leading to diverse ailments. We explored whether Hesperidin (HSP) could protect against hepatic damage and dyslipidemia in Wistar rats exposed to Cd. Forty wistar rats were randomly assigned into five groups (n = 8). Group 1 received 2 mL/kg body weight of normal saline; Group 2 received 100 mg/kg body weight of HSP while Group 3 received 5 mg/kg body weight of Cadmium Chloride (CdCl2) for 28 days. Group 4 received 100 mg/kg body weight of HSP and after 90 min, CdCl2 (5 mg/kg) body weight was administered for 28 days. Group 5 received 50 mg/kg body weight of HSP and after 90 min, CdCl2 (5 mg/kg) body weight was administered for 28 days. The serum lipid profiles, hepatic dysfunction and oxidative stress markers were determined using standard methods. Cd toxicity in rats prominently elevated serum activities of AST, ALT, ALP and levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, cholesterol, LDL-C and malondialdehyde with decreased levels of HDL-C, triglycerides, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione and body weights. The pre-treatment of HSP before Cd intoxication prevented the dysregulated activities of liver enzymes and levels of lipid profiles, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants and other biomarkers investigated, thus suggesting anti-hyperlipidemic and hepato-protective potentials. selleck chemicals llc HSP may have great potentials for development of therapeutics that could enhance the management of dyslipidemia and liver disorders associated with heavy metal exposure.Suprapubic catheterization (SPC) is a temporary measure to relieve acute urinary retention (AUR). Despite being effective, it can lead to complications such as colon perforation, haematuria, and bladder wall spasm. We present a 52-year-old lady with cystofix for underlying urethral stricture presented with AUR. A new SPC was inserted to drain the urine. However, the SPC had looped and entangled with her cystofix, and laparoscopic removal of cystofix and insertion of a new SPC was done. In conclusion, trapped cystofix to the SPC tube is a potential complication during SPC insertion that can be avoided with appropriate care.Most common sites of metastasis of urothelial carcinoma (UC) are lungs, liver, lymph nodes and bone. Pembrolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody directed against programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1), represents an effective second-line therapy for advanced UC. Radiotherapy has been shown to induce a mechanism of immunogenic cell death (ICD) resulting in immune memory and advantageous systemic effects. We present the first case of breast metastasis (BM) from a UC described in literature who had an exceptional response to second-line therapy with pembrolizumab in association with radiotherapy, showing the efficacy of combining immunotherapy and radiotherapy even in patients with atypical metastatic sites.Bladder neck leiomyoma presenting with gross haematuria and clot retention is a rare clinical scenario. A thirty-three-year-old female presented to the emergency department with a history of lower abdominal pain and gross haematuria for a few days. Abdominal and pelvic ultrasonography examination was complimented with CT and MRI scans showing a 7.6 × 7 × 6.5 cm well-defined mass at the bladder base. There was also pelvic and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy. Laparotomy with enucleation of the mass along with lymph node biopsy was performed with satisfactory control of the bleeding. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma of the bladder neck associated with tuberculous lymphadenopathy.Sarcomatoid carcinomas are a rare type of prostate cancer and are associated with a poor prognosis. We present the case of an 80-year-old gentleman who presented with rectal bleeding and his CT scan revealed an incidental pelvic cystic mass. He initially underwent attempted ultrasound-guided drainage and transurethral resection for this. Definitive management was a radical surgery. Histological findings confirmed that the morphological features favoured a sarcomatoid prostate cancer rather than a primary sarcoma, as was thought. Unusual presentations of pathologies may be encountered during our practice and present a challenge. A methodological approach is required to ensure positive outcomes.
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