Challenging differential diagnosis

21 Aug 2025 : Case report
Ultrasound-Driven Diagnosis of Hamate Hook Stress Fracture in Athlete: A Case Report
Sayaka Hashimoto, Kiyohito Naito, So Kawakita, Takamaru Suzuki, Norizumi Imazu, Kenjiro Kawamura, Muneaki Ishijima
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948317
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948317
588 992 0

21 Aug 2025 : Case report
Ultrasound-Driven Diagnosis of Hamate Hook Stress Fracture in Athlete: A Case Report
Sayaka Hashimoto, Kiyohito Naito, So Kawakita, Takamaru Suzuki, Norizumi Imazu, Kenjiro Kawamura, Muneaki Ishijima
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948317
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948317
588 992 0

21 Aug 2025 : Case report
Optimal Closure Timing for Protective Jejunostomy in an Infant with Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Case Report
João Victor Ribeiro
, Julia Daudt de Faro Salamonde, João Pedro Serrão Perin, Rafael Ricieri Betti Faci, Maithe Gravina Bertoldo Vieira, Giovanna Brandão Saliba, Ramiro Ananias Bragagnolo, Clara Souza Carvalho
, Rogerio Fortunato de Barros
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947801
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947801
663 1,095 0

21 Aug 2025 : Case report
Optimal Closure Timing for Protective Jejunostomy in an Infant with Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Case Report
João Victor Ribeiro
, Julia Daudt de Faro Salamonde, João Pedro Serrão Perin, Rafael Ricieri Betti Faci, Maithe Gravina Bertoldo Vieira, Giovanna Brandão Saliba, Ramiro Ananias Bragagnolo, Clara Souza Carvalho
, Rogerio Fortunato de Barros
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947801
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947801
663 1095 0

20 Aug 2025 : Case report
Uncommon Ileo-Cecal Intussusception in Adults: A Case Report of Diagnosis and Management
Yembu Ngwengi
, Christian Beugheum, Christian Ottou, Benjamin Freddy Mindjeme, Jacqueline Soh, Roger Ngoulla
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946853
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946853
785 1,532 0

20 Aug 2025 : Case report
Uncommon Ileo-Cecal Intussusception in Adults: A Case Report of Diagnosis and Management
Yembu Ngwengi
, Christian Beugheum, Christian Ottou, Benjamin Freddy Mindjeme, Jacqueline Soh, Roger Ngoulla
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946853
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946853
785 1532 0

19 Aug 2025 : Case report
Central Pontine Myelinolysis in a Patient with Alcohol Use Disorder without Hyponatremia: A Case Report
Anastasia Demina, Simon Amaral, Benjamin Petit
, Vincent Meille, Yannick Béjot
, Benoit Trojak
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947709
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947709
757 2,252 0

19 Aug 2025 : Case report
Central Pontine Myelinolysis in a Patient with Alcohol Use Disorder without Hyponatremia: A Case Report
Anastasia Demina, Simon Amaral, Benjamin Petit
, Vincent Meille, Yannick Béjot
, Benoit Trojak
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947709
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947709
757 2252 0

14 Aug 2025 : Case report
A 66-Year-Old Man with Intrapleural Leakage of Parenteral Nutrition Fluid Due to a Malpositioned Central Venous Catheter
Jakob Van Herck, Wouter Snoeck, Marc Vanhoof, Helena Van Damme, Lynn Decoster
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948181
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948181
1,491 1,425 0

14 Aug 2025 : Case report
A 66-Year-Old Man with Intrapleural Leakage of Parenteral Nutrition Fluid Due to a Malpositioned Central Venous Catheter
Jakob Van Herck, Wouter Snoeck, Marc Vanhoof, Helena Van Damme, Lynn Decoster
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948181
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948181
1491 1425 0

18 Aug 2025 : Case report
Crucial Role of Early Detection in Managing Heart Failure in Kearns-Sayre Syndrome: A Case Report
Dominik Krupka
, Katarzyna Rakoczy
, Adam Chełmoński
, Michał Zakliczyński
, Roman Przybylski
, Mateusz Sokolski
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947439
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947439
769 1,325 0

18 Aug 2025 : Case report
Crucial Role of Early Detection in Managing Heart Failure in Kearns-Sayre Syndrome: A Case Report
Dominik Krupka
, Katarzyna Rakoczy
, Adam Chełmoński
, Michał Zakliczyński
, Roman Przybylski
, Mateusz Sokolski
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947439
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947439
769 1325 0

20 Aug 2025 : Case report
Diagnosis and Management of Large Extraosseous Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of the Buttocks: A Case Report
Qing Hong Lai, Chun Mei Zhong, Xue Qi Sun, Hua Ye, Yan Zhang, Jia Jing Tu, Jun Feng Sun
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947135
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947135
503 1,977 0

20 Aug 2025 : Case report
Diagnosis and Management of Large Extraosseous Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of the Buttocks: A Case Report
Qing Hong Lai, Chun Mei Zhong, Xue Qi Sun, Hua Ye, Yan Zhang, Jia Jing Tu, Jun Feng Sun
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947135
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947135
503 1977 0

18 Aug 2025 : Case report
Balancing Empirical Treatment and Comprehensive Evaluation in a Case of Suspected Rickettsial Infection: A Diagnostic Dilemma in Recurrent Fever
Jing Ding, Ju Tian, Xingqi Chen
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948614
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948614
689 1,289 0

18 Aug 2025 : Case report
Balancing Empirical Treatment and Comprehensive Evaluation in a Case of Suspected Rickettsial Infection: A Diagnostic Dilemma in Recurrent Fever
Jing Ding, Ju Tian, Xingqi Chen
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948614
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948614
689 1289 0

15 Aug 2025 : Case report
HELLP Syndrome with Hepatic and Thoracic Complications: Insights From a Case of Spontaneous Liver Rupture
Sanqiang Niu, Kangjun Yu, Yayun Cheng, Ning Liu
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949380
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949380
632 2,181 0

15 Aug 2025 : Case report
HELLP Syndrome with Hepatic and Thoracic Complications: Insights From a Case of Spontaneous Liver Rupture
Sanqiang Niu, Kangjun Yu, Yayun Cheng, Ning Liu
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949380
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949380
632 2181 0

10 Aug 2025 : Case report
Disseminated Blastomycosis: A Case of Multisite Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient
Vishnu Teja Kommineni
, Joshua J. Jagodzinski, Emilia Elena Petcu, Celestine Odenigbo, Rathnamitreyee Vegunta
, Igor Dumic
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949647
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949647
1,063 1,468 0

10 Aug 2025 : Case report
Disseminated Blastomycosis: A Case of Multisite Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient
Vishnu Teja Kommineni
, Joshua J. Jagodzinski, Emilia Elena Petcu, Celestine Odenigbo, Rathnamitreyee Vegunta
, Igor Dumic
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949647
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949647
1063 1468 0

11 Aug 2025 : Case report
Complex Interplay Between Sweet Syndrome and Therapy-Related Myelodysplastic Syndrome After B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment: A Case Report
Hiroto Yamashita, Shuhei Kurosawa, Yukari Hamamura, Yoko Tateishi, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Takeshi Kambara, Tomonori Nakazato
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949165
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949165
1,417 1,502 0

11 Aug 2025 : Case report
Complex Interplay Between Sweet Syndrome and Therapy-Related Myelodysplastic Syndrome After B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment: A Case Report
Hiroto Yamashita, Shuhei Kurosawa, Yukari Hamamura, Yoko Tateishi, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Takeshi Kambara, Tomonori Nakazato
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949165
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949165
1417 1502 0

09 Aug 2025 : Case report
Primary Adrenal Lymphoma Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: A Case Report
Yuzheng Zhao, Ning Chen
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948833
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948833
887 1,216 0

09 Aug 2025 : Case report
Primary Adrenal Lymphoma Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: A Case Report
Yuzheng Zhao, Ning Chen
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948833
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948833
887 1216 0

06 Aug 2025 : Case report
Unveiling Maternal Germline Mosaicism in X-Linked Alport Syndrome by Advanced Genetic Testing
Yuting Shen, Caihong Liu, Wei Wei, Yongxiu Huang
, Qian Zhu, Yuliang Zhao
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947287
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947287
1,012 1,184 0

06 Aug 2025 : Case report
Unveiling Maternal Germline Mosaicism in X-Linked Alport Syndrome by Advanced Genetic Testing
Yuting Shen, Caihong Liu, Wei Wei, Yongxiu Huang
, Qian Zhu, Yuliang Zhao
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947287
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947287
1012 1184 0

05 Aug 2025 : Case report
Recurrent Severe Hyponatremia Following Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Lavage Solution with Ascorbic Acid in a Patient with Undiagnosed Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Koichi Soga
, Yuto Suzuki, Fuki Hayakawa, Takeshi Fujiwara, Takahiro Ota, Ikuhiro Kobori
, Masaya Tamano
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948355
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948355
1,185 1,766 0

05 Aug 2025 : Case report
Recurrent Severe Hyponatremia Following Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Lavage Solution with Ascorbic Acid in a Patient with Undiagnosed Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Koichi Soga
, Yuto Suzuki, Fuki Hayakawa, Takeshi Fujiwara, Takahiro Ota, Ikuhiro Kobori
, Masaya Tamano
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948355
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948355
1185 1766 0

04 Aug 2025 : Case report
Visceral Arterial Thrombosis Linked to Long-Term Oral Contraceptives and Smoking: A Case Report
Laura Leci Tahiri, Valdete Haxhibeqiri
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948398
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948398
918 1,567 0

04 Aug 2025 : Case report
Visceral Arterial Thrombosis Linked to Long-Term Oral Contraceptives and Smoking: A Case Report
Laura Leci Tahiri, Valdete Haxhibeqiri
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948398
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948398
918 1567 0

03 Aug 2025 : Case report
Personalized In Vitro Fertilization Protocols in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Male-Factor Infertility: A Case Series
Agus Heriyanto, Dian Tjahyadi, Anita Rachmawati, Ayu Insafi Mulyantari
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947396
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947396
1,313 1,936 0

03 Aug 2025 : Case report
Personalized In Vitro Fertilization Protocols in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Male-Factor Infertility: A Case Series
Agus Heriyanto, Dian Tjahyadi, Anita Rachmawati, Ayu Insafi Mulyantari
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947396
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947396
1313 1936 0

02 Aug 2025 : Case report
Advanced Strategies for Managing Pleuroperitoneal Communication in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Report of Two Cases
Paolo Ria
, Luca Luongo, Vilma Martella, Anna Zito
, Silvia Matino, Silvia Barbarini, Paolo Protopapa, Davide Gianfreda
, Antonio De Pascalis, Luigi Gaetano Andriolo
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947860
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947860
1,212 1,937 0

02 Aug 2025 : Case report
Advanced Strategies for Managing Pleuroperitoneal Communication in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Report of Two Cases
Paolo Ria
, Luca Luongo, Vilma Martella, Anna Zito
, Silvia Matino, Silvia Barbarini, Paolo Protopapa, Davide Gianfreda
, Antonio De Pascalis, Luigi Gaetano Andriolo
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947860
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947860
1212 1937 0

01 Aug 2025 : Case report
Immunoadsorption as a Rescue Therapy for Very High Anti-B Titer in ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
Chanyanuch Rakpithayanon, Nattapakorn Mai-on, Sirihatai Konwai
, Thunyatorn Wuttiputhanun, Natavudh Townamchai
, Methee Sutherasan, Julin Opanuraks, Yingyos Avihingsanon
, Suwasin Udomkarnjananun
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948529
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948529
867 1,270 0

01 Aug 2025 : Case report
Immunoadsorption as a Rescue Therapy for Very High Anti-B Titer in ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
Chanyanuch Rakpithayanon, Nattapakorn Mai-on, Sirihatai Konwai
, Thunyatorn Wuttiputhanun, Natavudh Townamchai
, Methee Sutherasan, Julin Opanuraks, Yingyos Avihingsanon
, Suwasin Udomkarnjananun
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948529
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948529
867 1270 0

27 Jul 2025 : Case report
One Patient with 3 Antibody-Confirmed Neurological Autoimmune Syndromes: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Lauren A. Nguyen, Frishan Rocel O. Paulo, Jordan J. Petersen, J. Douglas Miles
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948329
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948329
1,249 1,944 0

27 Jul 2025 : Case report
One Patient with 3 Antibody-Confirmed Neurological Autoimmune Syndromes: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Lauren A. Nguyen, Frishan Rocel O. Paulo, Jordan J. Petersen, J. Douglas Miles
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948329
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948329
1249 1944 0

30 Jul 2025 : Case report
Successful Management of Severe Refractory ARDS in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis with VV-ECMO: A Case Report and Analysis
Mengqi Guan, Yan Qian, Zihua Tang, Yingya Cao, Xiaogan Jiang, Weihua Lu, Qiancheng Xu
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949154
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949154
1,177 1,979 0

30 Jul 2025 : Case report
Successful Management of Severe Refractory ARDS in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis with VV-ECMO: A Case Report and Analysis
Mengqi Guan, Yan Qian, Zihua Tang, Yingya Cao, Xiaogan Jiang, Weihua Lu, Qiancheng Xu
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949154
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949154
1177 1979 0

25 Jul 2025 : Case report
Distinguishing Wernicke Encephalopathy from Artery of Percheron Infarction in a 43-Year-Old Man: A Case Report
Syed Raza, Salma Mohamed, Nazia Naz S. Khan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948636
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948636
992 1,300 0

25 Jul 2025 : Case report
Distinguishing Wernicke Encephalopathy from Artery of Percheron Infarction in a 43-Year-Old Man: A Case Report
Syed Raza, Salma Mohamed, Nazia Naz S. Khan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948636
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948636
992 1300 0

24 Jul 2025 : Case report
Ectopic Adrenocortical Adenoma Causing Malignant Hypertension and Hypokalemia
Xiaoyong Hu
, Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran
, Zhaoying Yang, Hongjian Li
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948022
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948022
1,362 3,966 0

24 Jul 2025 : Case report
Ectopic Adrenocortical Adenoma Causing Malignant Hypertension and Hypokalemia
Xiaoyong Hu
, Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran
, Zhaoying Yang, Hongjian Li
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948022
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948022
1362 3966 0

22 Jul 2025 : Case report
Leukemoid Reactions in Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Series
Teng Huang, Tangchun Liu, Siqi Liu, Zhengfei Yang
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948491
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948491
1,353 3,756 0

22 Jul 2025 : Case report
Leukemoid Reactions in Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Series
Teng Huang, Tangchun Liu, Siqi Liu, Zhengfei Yang
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948491
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948491
1353 3756 0

21 Jul 2025 : Case report
Diagnosing Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis: Malignancy-Like Presentation in a 59-Year-Old Woman
Changchao Xiao, Haixing Ju, Jun Cao
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947246
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947246
910 2,341 0

21 Jul 2025 : Case report
Diagnosing Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis: Malignancy-Like Presentation in a 59-Year-Old Woman
Changchao Xiao, Haixing Ju, Jun Cao
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947246
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947246
910 2341 0

19 Jul 2025 : Case report
Adult Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with Neurological Involvement: Diagnostic Complexities – A Case Report and Literature Review
Michał J. Sekuła
, Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska
, Urszula Chyrchel-Paszkiewicz
, Aleksandra Pietruczuk
, Aleksandra Dembowska
, Maciej Dubaj
, Karol Bigosiński
, Konrad Rejdak
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947694
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947694
1,717 2,528 0

19 Jul 2025 : Case report
Adult Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with Neurological Involvement: Diagnostic Complexities – A Case Report and Literature Review
Michał J. Sekuła
, Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska
, Urszula Chyrchel-Paszkiewicz
, Aleksandra Pietruczuk
, Aleksandra Dembowska
, Maciej Dubaj
, Karol Bigosiński
, Konrad Rejdak
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947694
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947694
1717 2528 0
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