Volume 9 - Issue 2
Authors : Dhinasty Armenia Wirakusumah*, Pratiwi, Dian Eka Putri
Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by Plasmodium parasites through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Indonesia remains an endemic
region for malaria, particularly in the eastern areas. Plasmodium vivax parasite infections are prevalent across the Indonesian archipelago, often leading to
malaria relapse. While microscopic examination remains the gold standard for detecting malaria infection, it necessitates skilled personnel. The detection
of malaria by peripheral smear examination is tedious and requires qualified staff. The diagnosis of malaria with flow cytometry-based hematology analyzer
scattergrams can become a vital diagnostic method and could help detect cases earlier, especially where there is no clinical suspicion.
Authors : Dr. Samar Zaki, Dr. Tayyabah Usman, Shaikh Jehanzaib Saeed, Dr Zill-e-Huma
Patients often present to physicians complaining of swellings in their neck. Salivary gland especially parotid gland tumors are important cause of neck
swelling in adults. Although most of these are benign, however, in smokers and elderly, this may be the initial presentation of a life-threatening disease.¹
Warthin’s tumor also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum accounts for around 10-15% of all parotid gland tumors. Warthin’s tumor is
benign and very slow growing with low risk of malignant transformation.
Authors : Sergei A. Plaksin*
Middle lobe torsion is a rare potentially life-threatening complication after right upper lobectomy. A 70-year old man underwent right upper lobectomy for
adenocarcinoma stage IIb. Hemoptysis started on postoperative day 3. Middle lobe torsion was suspected on the basis of chest X-ray, computer tomography
and bronchoscopy. A rethoracotomy was performed on postoperative day 4. A partial torsion of the middle lobe was detected in a clockwise direction for
90° with hemorrhagic infarction of the fifth segment of the lung. A middle lobectomy was performed.
Authors : Mannepalli B S Ruthvik ,Dr. T Pavan Kumar*
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, and its potential in disaster preparedness and medical emergency
detection is particularly promising. AI-powered systems possess the remarkable ability to analyze vast quantities of data, discern intricate patterns, and generate
predictions with a speed and accuracy that surpasses human capabilities. This has profound implications for disaster preparedness, where swift response and
efficient resource allocation are of paramount importance in saving lives and mitigating damage. Disasters, whether natural or man-made, often result in a
surge of medical emergencies, overwhelming traditional healthcare systems.
Authors : Fulvio Mammarella , Sara Maurantonio , Luca Modafferi *, Anna Ro-berta Pizzimenti, Alessandro Stasolla, Antonella Loperfido , Gianluca
Bellocchi
Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is a rare form of extramedullary-site myeloid solid tumor composed of granulocytes and/or monocytes with variable degree of
maturity and differentiation [1] [2]. It is also described by the terms granulocytic sarcoma, myeloblastoma and extramedullary myeloid cell tumor [3]. In
literature, the diagnosis of myeloid sarcoma is closely associated with the one of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with an estimated prevalence of 2 to 8% [4]
and the one of myeloproliferative disorder with an even lower prevalence [1].
Authors : Suporn Travanichakul, MD*, Samasuk Thammachantha, MD
Multiple Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MADD) is a rare inherited lipid storage myopathy. The muscle biopsy showed cytoplasmic vacuoles under
hematoxylin and eosin staining that were confirmed as lipid droplets when stained with oil red O without any features of myositis1. However, we reported
the first case of late onset MADD whose muscle biopsy revealed the necrotizing myositis together with lipid storage myopathy.
Authors : Surasak Puvabanditsin, MD*, Amrryn Halari, M.B.B.S, Balaji Sutharsa-nam, MD, Su Young Park, MD, Rajeev Mehta, M
Monosomy 1p36/1p36 deletion syndrome is a rare genetic disease causing developmental delay and intellectual disability of various degree are
present in all patients. 1p36 deletion syndrome is characterized by an extremely wide spectrum of features including hypotonia, structural brain abnormalities
including white matter anomalies (e.g. periventricular leukomalacia, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy-like phenotype, epilepsy, behavior disorder, hearing
loss, ophthalmologic abnormalities, short stature, congenital heart defects (Ebstein’s anomaly, valvular anomalies, tetralogy of Fallot, ventricular septal
defects), cardiomyopathy, genitourinary malformations, skeletal anomalies and variable dysmorphisms.
Authors : Nguyen Ngoc Huan*, Ly Pham Quoc Hau. MD
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder characterized by many adenomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to an
almost 100% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and an incidence rate of 1 in 7,000 to 1 in 30,000 live births [1,2]. Both males and females have an identical
probability of developing the disorder, regardless of the parents' gender, with an average onset happening after the age of 15 [3]
Authors : Stepanova V.V., Gorev M.V., Zubarev S.V., Savelyeva M.A., V.A.Marinin, Yakovlev D.A.
This paper presents a clinical case of left bundle branch-optimized cardiac resynchronization therapy (LOT-CRT). It included targeting left ventricular lead
implantation close to the late activation zone in the left ventricle (LV) and implantation lead in left bundle branch (LBB). Leads were implanted to the
right atrium, to the lateral vein of the coronary sinus (CS) (the target one), to the interventricular septum from the right ventricle in the area of LBB and to
right ventricular apex for defibrillation.
Authors : Hajar Arfaoui, Naima Ait mouddene*, Chaimaa Belhaj, Salma Msika,
Hajar Bamha,Nabil Bougteb, Hassnaa Jabri, Wiaam Elkhattabi, Hi-cham Afif
Tuberculosis remains a major public health concern in Morocco, with a high prevalence of extrapulmonary forms, particularly laryngeal tuberculosis among
cervical localizations. Laryngeal involvement is often secondary to active pulmonary tuberculosis caused by bronchogenic spread of tuberculous bacilli,
as observed in this case of a 42-year-old male patient, a chronic smoker, with no recent tuberculosis contact or associated medical history. Symptoms began
gradually with dysphonia and high dysphagia, accompanied by a productive cough without significant systemic signs. Endoscopy revealed an ulcerated
proliferative mass at the epiglottis, with biopsy showing an epithelioid granuloma without caseous necrosis.
