Challenging differential diagnosis

09 Feb 2025 : Case report
A 73-Year-Old Man Presenting with Shoulder Muscle Pain and a Diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Yupei Cheng, Bangqi Wu, Yang Guo, Jingjie Huang
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945539
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945539
2,095 4,317 0

09 Feb 2025 : Case report
A 73-Year-Old Man Presenting with Shoulder Muscle Pain and a Diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Yupei Cheng, Bangqi Wu, Yang Guo, Jingjie Huang
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945539
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945539
2095 4317 0

08 Feb 2025 : Case report
Optimizing Surgical Techniques for Anal Canal Duplications in 2 Pediatric Patients
Ana Sofia Soto Torselli, Miriam Duci, Maurizia Grazzini, Costanza Tognon, Pedro Araujo Rossati Sanches, Piergiorgio Gamba, Francesco Fascetti-Leon
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945747
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945747
883 1,652 0

08 Feb 2025 : Case report
Optimizing Surgical Techniques for Anal Canal Duplications in 2 Pediatric Patients
Ana Sofia Soto Torselli, Miriam Duci, Maurizia Grazzini, Costanza Tognon, Pedro Araujo Rossati Sanches, Piergiorgio Gamba, Francesco Fascetti-Leon
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945747
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945747
883 1652 0

07 Feb 2025 : Case report
Constrictive Pericarditis as a Post-Cardiac Surgery Complication
Mustafa Nuaimi
, Brian Shaw
, Sara Ubosy
, Murali Iyyani, Ryan Shaw, Mario Madruga, Kwabena Ayesu, Stephen J. Carlan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945294
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945294
1,657 2,439 0

07 Feb 2025 : Case report
Constrictive Pericarditis as a Post-Cardiac Surgery Complication
Mustafa Nuaimi
, Brian Shaw
, Sara Ubosy
, Murali Iyyani, Ryan Shaw, Mario Madruga, Kwabena Ayesu, Stephen J. Carlan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945294
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945294
1657 2439 0

04 Feb 2025 : Case report
Septic Thrombophlebitis in the Portal Veins: A Case of Pylephlebitis Linked to Colo-Venous Fistula and Diverticulitis
Larissa Befurt, Arash Ghadim Khani, Ernst-Joachim Malzfeldt, Alexander Tobisch, Asad Kutup
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946107
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946107
1,530 2,378 0

04 Feb 2025 : Case report
Septic Thrombophlebitis in the Portal Veins: A Case of Pylephlebitis Linked to Colo-Venous Fistula and Diverticulitis
Larissa Befurt, Arash Ghadim Khani, Ernst-Joachim Malzfeldt, Alexander Tobisch, Asad Kutup
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946107
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946107
1530 2378 0

03 Feb 2025 : Case report
Insulin Resistance in an Underweight Woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Study
Besa Gacaferri Lumezi, Violeta Lokaj-Berisha
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945814
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945814
3,425 9,315 0

03 Feb 2025 : Case report
Insulin Resistance in an Underweight Woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Study
Besa Gacaferri Lumezi, Violeta Lokaj-Berisha
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945814
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945814
3425 9315 0

31 Jan 2025 : Case report
Rhabdomyolysis of Infectious Etiology with Creatine Kinase Above One Million: A Case Report
Marshall Weber, William Goss, Colton Hoffer, Joseph Ogunsulire, Ferdinand Schafer
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946364
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946364
1,201 9,045 0

31 Jan 2025 : Case report
Rhabdomyolysis of Infectious Etiology with Creatine Kinase Above One Million: A Case Report
Marshall Weber, William Goss, Colton Hoffer, Joseph Ogunsulire, Ferdinand Schafer
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946364
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946364
1201 9045 0

29 Jan 2025 : Case report
Impact of Lupus Anticoagulant on INR Using Recombinant Prothrombin Time Reagent
Fatmawati Kamal
, Halimatun Radziah Othman
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945579
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945579
1,744 5,158 0

29 Jan 2025 : Case report
Impact of Lupus Anticoagulant on INR Using Recombinant Prothrombin Time Reagent
Fatmawati Kamal
, Halimatun Radziah Othman
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945579
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945579
1744 5158 0

27 Jan 2025 : Case report
Acute Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Injury Associated with a Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report
Kenjiro Kawamura, Kiyohito Naito, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, So Kawakita, Takamaru Suzuki, Norizumi Imazu, Muneaki Ishijima
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946399
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946399
2,279 5,135 0

27 Jan 2025 : Case report
Acute Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Injury Associated with a Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report
Kenjiro Kawamura, Kiyohito Naito, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, So Kawakita, Takamaru Suzuki, Norizumi Imazu, Muneaki Ishijima
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946399
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946399
2279 5135 0

26 Jan 2025 : Case report
Neonatal Familiar Cleidocranial Dysplasia: A Case Report
Shimeng Zhao, Tongtong Wang, Haipeng Yang, Riyan Huang
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946322
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946322
1,818 2,475 0

26 Jan 2025 : Case report
Neonatal Familiar Cleidocranial Dysplasia: A Case Report
Shimeng Zhao, Tongtong Wang, Haipeng Yang, Riyan Huang
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946322
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946322
1818 2475 0

23 Jan 2025 : Case report
Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder at the Porta Hepatis Causing Hepatic Artery Stenosis and Cholestasis
Badi Rawashdeh, Christina Papageorge, Yazan Al-Adwan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945837
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945837
1,240 1,938 0

23 Jan 2025 : Case report
Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder at the Porta Hepatis Causing Hepatic Artery Stenosis and Cholestasis
Badi Rawashdeh, Christina Papageorge, Yazan Al-Adwan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945837
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945837
1240 1938 0

21 Jan 2025 : Case report
Resistant Renovascular Hypertension in Youth: Fibromuscular Dysplasia or Takayasu Arteritis?
Aneta Michalczewska
, Jakub Pytlos
, Jarosław Żyłkowski
, Remigiusz Krysiak
, Piotr Skrzypczyk
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945673
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945673
1,408 2,651 0

21 Jan 2025 : Case report
Resistant Renovascular Hypertension in Youth: Fibromuscular Dysplasia or Takayasu Arteritis?
Aneta Michalczewska
, Jakub Pytlos
, Jarosław Żyłkowski
, Remigiusz Krysiak
, Piotr Skrzypczyk
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945673
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945673
1408 2651 0

20 Jan 2025 : Case report
Concurrent Meckel’s Diverticulum and Sjögren Syndrome: A Case of Intestinal Obstruction
Manal Ebrahim Althawadi, Huzifa Awani A. Haj-Ibrahim, Haya Ahmed Khalfan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945640
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945640
1,535 2,241 0

20 Jan 2025 : Case report
Concurrent Meckel’s Diverticulum and Sjögren Syndrome: A Case of Intestinal Obstruction
Manal Ebrahim Althawadi, Huzifa Awani A. Haj-Ibrahim, Haya Ahmed Khalfan
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945640
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945640
1535 2241 0

15 Jan 2025 : Case report
Invasive Hydatidiform Mole Mimicking Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Analysis
Amany A. Fathaddin
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946388
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946388
1,382 3,015 0

15 Jan 2025 : Case report
Invasive Hydatidiform Mole Mimicking Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Analysis
Amany A. Fathaddin
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946388
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946388
1382 3015 0

14 Jan 2025 : Case report
Capnocytophaga canimorsus in Iliac Artery Mycotic Aneurysm: The Role of Molecular Diagnostics
Celine Scholin
, Andrew D. Calvin
, F.N.U. Shweta
, Tiziano Tallarita
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946054
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946054
1,299 1,801 0

14 Jan 2025 : Case report
Capnocytophaga canimorsus in Iliac Artery Mycotic Aneurysm: The Role of Molecular Diagnostics
Celine Scholin
, Andrew D. Calvin
, F.N.U. Shweta
, Tiziano Tallarita
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946054
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946054
1299 1801 0

19 Feb 2025 : Case report
Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Study
Ricardo Martinez, Michael Lezcano, Jonak Randhawa, Shahryar Aijaz, Yara Al Mazouni, Ahmed Altamimi, Norka Camacho-Perez, Feras Othman, Andrew M. O'Neill, Joshua A. Simon
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944665
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e944665
1,568 1,767 0

19 Feb 2025 : Case report
Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Study
Ricardo Martinez, Michael Lezcano, Jonak Randhawa, Shahryar Aijaz, Yara Al Mazouni, Ahmed Altamimi, Norka Camacho-Perez, Feras Othman, Andrew M. O'Neill, Joshua A. Simon
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944665
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e944665
1568 1767 0

10 Jan 2025 : Case report
Pregnancy Complicated by Rapidly Progressing Vulvar Melanoma: A Case Study
Bagas Satriyo Wicaksono
, Aditiyono Aditiyono
, Dina Marlina
, Aditya Utomo
, Putri Nadhira Adinda Adriansyah
, Dody Novrial
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944972
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e944972
1,124 2,562 0

10 Jan 2025 : Case report
Pregnancy Complicated by Rapidly Progressing Vulvar Melanoma: A Case Study
Bagas Satriyo Wicaksono
, Aditiyono Aditiyono
, Dina Marlina
, Aditya Utomo
, Putri Nadhira Adinda Adriansyah
, Dody Novrial
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944972
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e944972
1124 2562 0

09 Jan 2025 : Case report
Rare Coronary Artery Anomaly: Single Coronary Artery from Distal Circumflex Detected by CT
Waly Niang Mboup, Jean-Francois Riviere
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946330
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946330
818 1,498 0

09 Jan 2025 : Case report
Rare Coronary Artery Anomaly: Single Coronary Artery from Distal Circumflex Detected by CT
Waly Niang Mboup, Jean-Francois Riviere
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946330
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946330
818 1498 0

08 Jan 2025 : Case report
Radiological and Pathological Analysis of Pembrolizumab-Associated Lung Lesions: Diagnostic Challenges and Management
Tomohito Okano, Hajime Fujimoto, Toshiyuki Ito, Atsushi Tomaru, Haruko Saiki, Tatsuki Tsuruga, Taro Yasuma, Corina N. D'Alessandro-Gabazza, Esteban C. Gabazza
, Tetsu Kobayashi
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945022
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945022
1,789 2,618 0

08 Jan 2025 : Case report
Radiological and Pathological Analysis of Pembrolizumab-Associated Lung Lesions: Diagnostic Challenges and Management
Tomohito Okano, Hajime Fujimoto, Toshiyuki Ito, Atsushi Tomaru, Haruko Saiki, Tatsuki Tsuruga, Taro Yasuma, Corina N. D'Alessandro-Gabazza, Esteban C. Gabazza
, Tetsu Kobayashi
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945022
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945022
1789 2618 0

07 Jan 2025 : Case report
Pediatric Mycosis Fungoides Mimicking Benign Dermatoses: A Report of a Rare Case
Salwa Rosli, Haizlene Abd Halim, Mazapuspavina Md-Yasin, Nur Aini Abu Bakar
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945897
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945897
1,726 3,915 0

07 Jan 2025 : Case report
Pediatric Mycosis Fungoides Mimicking Benign Dermatoses: A Report of a Rare Case
Salwa Rosli, Haizlene Abd Halim, Mazapuspavina Md-Yasin, Nur Aini Abu Bakar
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945897
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945897
1726 3915 0

04 Jan 2025 : Case report
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy: A Novel Approach for Terminal Ileum Anastomosis Success
María J. Pérez-Restrepo
, Carlos A. Moya-Ortiz
, Sara Eslait-Olaciregui
, Dayana K. Báez-López
, Nathaly Páez
, Diego A. Piñeros Nieto
, Carlos F. Román Ortega
, Jorge Alejandro Gonzalez
, Paulo A. Cabrera Rivera
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945745
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945745
1,321 2,090 0

04 Jan 2025 : Case report
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy: A Novel Approach for Terminal Ileum Anastomosis Success
María J. Pérez-Restrepo
, Carlos A. Moya-Ortiz
, Sara Eslait-Olaciregui
, Dayana K. Báez-López
, Nathaly Páez
, Diego A. Piñeros Nieto
, Carlos F. Román Ortega
, Jorge Alejandro Gonzalez
, Paulo A. Cabrera Rivera
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945745
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945745
1321 2090 0

30 Dec 2024 : Case report
B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Mimicking Fibrosing Mediastinitis: A Case Report and Diagnostic Insight
Aya Kitamura, Shigehisa Yanagi, Kotaro Shide
, Yuichiro Sato, Ayako Kamiunten, Yasuhiro Yamanari, Akiko Kitamura, Makoto Sumiyoshi, Yasuharu Oda
, Hironobu Tsubouchi, Kazuya Shimoda, Taiga Miyazaki
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945804
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945804
1,743 2,650 0

30 Dec 2024 : Case report
B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Mimicking Fibrosing Mediastinitis: A Case Report and Diagnostic Insight
Aya Kitamura, Shigehisa Yanagi, Kotaro Shide
, Yuichiro Sato, Ayako Kamiunten, Yasuhiro Yamanari, Akiko Kitamura, Makoto Sumiyoshi, Yasuharu Oda
, Hironobu Tsubouchi, Kazuya Shimoda, Taiga Miyazaki
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945804
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945804
1743 2650 0

28 Dec 2024 : Case report
Role of Renal Replacement Therapy in Managing Toluene-Induced Acidosis
Norihito Yoshida
, Sadamu Takahashi, Mai Hitaka, Yasushi Ohashi, Ryo Ichibayashi
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945657
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945657
1,442 2,463 0

28 Dec 2024 : Case report
Role of Renal Replacement Therapy in Managing Toluene-Induced Acidosis
Norihito Yoshida
, Sadamu Takahashi, Mai Hitaka, Yasushi Ohashi, Ryo Ichibayashi
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945657
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945657
1442 2463 0

28 Dec 2024 : Case report
Paradoxical Depressive Response to Intranasal Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Case Series
Jose A. Ontiveros-Sánchez de la Barquera, Luis Alberto De La Garza García, Silvia Viridiana Esquivel García, Guillermo Sánchez Torres, Grecia Alejandra Perez Jalomo
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945475
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945475
2,117 3,817 0

28 Dec 2024 : Case report
Paradoxical Depressive Response to Intranasal Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Case Series
Jose A. Ontiveros-Sánchez de la Barquera, Luis Alberto De La Garza García, Silvia Viridiana Esquivel García, Guillermo Sánchez Torres, Grecia Alejandra Perez Jalomo
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945475
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945475
2117 3817 0

27 Dec 2024 : Case report
Low-Energy Trauma: Severe Liver Injury in an Elderly Patient from a Seated Fall
Naoko E. Katsuki
, Hitoshi Eguchi, Risa Hirata
, Hidetoshi Aihara, Masaki Tago
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946094
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e946094
1,746 2,565 0

27 Dec 2024 : Case report
Low-Energy Trauma: Severe Liver Injury in an Elderly Patient from a Seated Fall
Naoko E. Katsuki
, Hitoshi Eguchi, Risa Hirata
, Hidetoshi Aihara, Masaki Tago
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946094
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e946094
1746 2565 0

24 Dec 2024 : Case report
Selective IgA Deficiency and Aseptic Liver Abscess as Initial Indicators of Crohn’s Disease in a Young Woman: A Case Study
Axelle Amiel, Théo Van Gucht, Marion Bolliet, Lucie Aussenac-Belle, Patrice David, Laurianne Plastaras, Martin Martinot
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944829
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e944829
1,990 2,536 0

24 Dec 2024 : Case report
Selective IgA Deficiency and Aseptic Liver Abscess as Initial Indicators of Crohn’s Disease in a Young Woman: A Case Study
Axelle Amiel, Théo Van Gucht, Marion Bolliet, Lucie Aussenac-Belle, Patrice David, Laurianne Plastaras, Martin Martinot
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944829
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e944829
1990 2536 0
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