Case Report

Arterial embolism as a first sign of pulmonary embolism: a case report

mei 1, 2021

Abstract This case report presents a female with a paradoxical embolism due to a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The patient initially presented with a fractured…

Endotracheal tube obstruction in patients diagnosed with COVID-19

maart 1, 2021

Abstract In this case report, two COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress are presented. In both cases the acute respiratory distress was due to occlusion…

Cerebral microbleeds in a COVID-19 patient

maart 1, 2021

Abstract A 31-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit with respiratory failure due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. A persistent altered mental state, with agitation…

ECMO as rescue for COVID-19 related ARDS: the pros and cons

maart 1, 2021

Abstract Using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as rescue respiratory support for COVID-19 related ARDS may be seen as a controversial use of scarce and stretched…

Jaundice due to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a patient with Gram-negative septic shock

januari 1, 2021

Abstract Toxic shock syndrome and sepsis-induced cholestasis are the foremost common causes of jaundice in the intensive care unit. A rare cause of jaundice is…

Leptospira-induced acute disseminated encephalomyelitis

januari 1, 2021

Abstract We describe a patient with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following leptospira infection. This case highlights the importance of complete investigation for diagnosis and early treatment,…

A case of cerebral and coronary air embolism after flushing of a pleural drain

januari 1, 2021

Abstract This report describes the case of a 64-year-old woman with loss of consciousness, forced deviation of the head and eyes, and signs of myocardial…

Treacher Collins syndrome: a case report

augustus 1, 2020

Abstract Treacher Collins syndrome is an inherited and rare, autosomal dominant condition that presents several craniofacial deformities at different levels. The disorder is characterised by…