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Rare coexistence of disease or pathology

#947416

28 Apr 2025 : Case report  USA

Post-COVID-19 Guillain-Barré Syndrome with GM1 and GD1b Antibodies: A Case Study and Literature Review

Mrudula Thiriveedi ORCID logo, Francis G. Sto. Domingo, Sawyer Longley ORCID logo, Siddharth Patel ORCID logo, Sujatha Baddam ORCID logo, Anil Chimakurthy

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947416

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947416

1,818 3,540 0

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28 Apr 2025 : Case report  USA

Post-COVID-19 Guillain-Barré Syndrome with GM1 and GD1b Antibodies: A Case Study and Literature Review

Mrudula Thiriveedi ORCID logo, Francis G. Sto. Domingo, Sawyer Longley ORCID logo, Siddharth Patel ORCID logo, Sujatha Baddam ORCID logo, Anil Chimakurthy

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947416

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947416

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17 Apr 2025 : Case report  Mexico

Hypothyroidism and Double Mitral Lesion in Antiphospholipid Syndrome During Pregnancy: A Case Report

José Manuel Madrazo Cabo, Ania Villavicencio Flores, Paulina Chagollán Gudiño, Nuvia Adriana Monter Valera, Jose Antonio Velasco Bárcena, Virginia Sedeño Monge

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945578

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945578

1,252 2,146 0

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17 Apr 2025 : Case report  Mexico

Hypothyroidism and Double Mitral Lesion in Antiphospholipid Syndrome During Pregnancy: A Case Report

José Manuel Madrazo Cabo, Ania Villavicencio Flores, Paulina Chagollán Gudiño, Nuvia Adriana Monter Valera, Jose Antonio Velasco Bárcena, Virginia Sedeño Monge

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945578

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945578

1252 2146 0

#947118

16 Apr 2025 : Case report  Thailand

Oropharyngeal Condyloma Lata in Secondary Syphilis: Case Report and Literature Review

Samita Srisungsuk, Nichakarn Piyawannarat, Taweegrit Siripongboonsitti

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947118

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947118

2,294 4,244 0

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16 Apr 2025 : Case report  Thailand

Oropharyngeal Condyloma Lata in Secondary Syphilis: Case Report and Literature Review

Samita Srisungsuk, Nichakarn Piyawannarat, Taweegrit Siripongboonsitti

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947118

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947118

2294 4244 0

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14 Apr 2025 : Case report  Poland

Chronic Appendicitis-Induced Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis and Hepatic Fibrosis: A Case Report

Jacek Kołcz ORCID logo, Mirosława Dudyńska, Maria Dzierzenga ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947326

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947326

1,481 2,235 0

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14 Apr 2025 : Case report  Poland

Chronic Appendicitis-Induced Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis and Hepatic Fibrosis: A Case Report

Jacek Kołcz ORCID logo, Mirosława Dudyńska, Maria Dzierzenga ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947326

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947326

1481 2235 0

#945176

08 Apr 2025 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Co-Occurrence of Systemic Sclerosis, Lupus, and Celiac Disease in Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome: A Case Report

Jawaher Saleh Enani ORCID logo, Abdulaziz Aljasser ORCID logo, Nuha N. Alrajhi ORCID logo, Salman Saad Alsaleh, Mohammed A. Omair ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945176

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945176

1,598 2,774 0

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08 Apr 2025 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Co-Occurrence of Systemic Sclerosis, Lupus, and Celiac Disease in Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome: A Case Report

Jawaher Saleh Enani ORCID logo, Abdulaziz Aljasser ORCID logo, Nuha N. Alrajhi ORCID logo, Salman Saad Alsaleh, Mohammed A. Omair ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945176

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945176

1598 2774 0

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05 Apr 2025 : Case report  Thailand

Co-Occurrence of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Polycystic Liver Disease: A Case of Hypertension with PKHD1 Variant

Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen, Soontaree Nakasatien ORCID logo, Veekij Veerasomboonsin ORCID logo, Sandra T.F. Tsoi, Cadmon K.P. Lim, Thep Himathongkam

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947141

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947141

1,362 1,884 0

#947141

05 Apr 2025 : Case report  Thailand

Co-Occurrence of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Polycystic Liver Disease: A Case of Hypertension with PKHD1 Variant

Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen, Soontaree Nakasatien ORCID logo, Veekij Veerasomboonsin ORCID logo, Sandra T.F. Tsoi, Cadmon K.P. Lim, Thep Himathongkam

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947141

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947141

1362 1884 0

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01 Apr 2025 : Case report  Malaysia

A Complex Case of Testicular Choriocarcinoma in Cryptorchidism and Choriocarcinoma Syndrome: Clinical and Treatment Insights

Nik Marina Nik Ibrahim, Salma Yasmin Mohd Yusuf ORCID logo, Khariah Mat Nor ORCID logo, Pei Yeing Teoh ORCID logo, Anis Safura Ramli ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946461

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946461

1,289 3,074 0

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01 Apr 2025 : Case report  Malaysia

A Complex Case of Testicular Choriocarcinoma in Cryptorchidism and Choriocarcinoma Syndrome: Clinical and Treatment Insights

Nik Marina Nik Ibrahim, Salma Yasmin Mohd Yusuf ORCID logo, Khariah Mat Nor ORCID logo, Pei Yeing Teoh ORCID logo, Anis Safura Ramli ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946461

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946461

1289 3074 0

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01 Apr 2025 : Case report  Poland

Early-Onset COPD and Lung Cancer: Case Studies Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges in Younger Patients

Robert Uliński, Piotr Korczyński ORCID logo, Joanna Domagała-Kulawik ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946280

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946280

1,723 4,415 0

#946280

01 Apr 2025 : Case report  Poland

Early-Onset COPD and Lung Cancer: Case Studies Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges in Younger Patients

Robert Uliński, Piotr Korczyński ORCID logo, Joanna Domagała-Kulawik ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946280

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946280

1723 4415 0

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23 Mar 2025 : Case report  USA

Ruptured Renal Artery Aneurysm in Late Pregnancy: Challenges in a Patient with Atrophic Kidney

Isabel Mor, Teresa Bernardes, Christine Greves, Shannon Scott Schellhammer, Stephen J. Carlan ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946954

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946954

1,122 1,798 0

#946954

23 Mar 2025 : Case report  USA

Ruptured Renal Artery Aneurysm in Late Pregnancy: Challenges in a Patient with Atrophic Kidney

Isabel Mor, Teresa Bernardes, Christine Greves, Shannon Scott Schellhammer, Stephen J. Carlan ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946954

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946954

1122 1798 0

#945817

19 Mar 2025 : Case report  USA

Emergency Cricothyrotomy in a 51-Year-Old Woman with Traumatic Airway Obstruction After a High-Speed Collision

Victor Cao, Neda Salami, Lance L. Lamore, Brandon Woodward, Michael Neeki

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945817

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945817

1,275 3,712 0

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19 Mar 2025 : Case report  USA

Emergency Cricothyrotomy in a 51-Year-Old Woman with Traumatic Airway Obstruction After a High-Speed Collision

Victor Cao, Neda Salami, Lance L. Lamore, Brandon Woodward, Michael Neeki

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945817

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945817

1275 3712 0

#945796

12 Mar 2025 : Case report  Australia

Thymoma-Induced Severe Biventricular Failure without Myasthenia Gravis: Investigating Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy

Roscoe Lim, Stephanie Wiltshire, Megan Barnet ORCID logo, Julia P. Low, Samuel Bolitho, Alisa Kane, Andrew Jabbour, Eugene Kotlyar, Christopher Hayward ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945796

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945796

1,868 2,777 0

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12 Mar 2025 : Case report  Australia

Thymoma-Induced Severe Biventricular Failure without Myasthenia Gravis: Investigating Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy

Roscoe Lim, Stephanie Wiltshire, Megan Barnet ORCID logo, Julia P. Low, Samuel Bolitho, Alisa Kane, Andrew Jabbour, Eugene Kotlyar, Christopher Hayward ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945796

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945796

1868 2777 0

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04 Mar 2025 : Case report  Japan

Providencia rettgeri and Group G Streptococcus in Anorexia Nervosa-Related Empyema: A Case Report

Atsunori Hiasa, Ichiro Imoto, Hideki Nomura, Toshiaki Takeuchi, Moriharu Misaki, Taro Yasuma, Corina N. D'Alessandro-Gabazza, Esteban C. Gabazza, Hiroyuki Nishimura

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945029

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945029

1,546 2,164 0

#945029

04 Mar 2025 : Case report  Japan

Providencia rettgeri and Group G Streptococcus in Anorexia Nervosa-Related Empyema: A Case Report

Atsunori Hiasa, Ichiro Imoto, Hideki Nomura, Toshiaki Takeuchi, Moriharu Misaki, Taro Yasuma, Corina N. D'Alessandro-Gabazza, Esteban C. Gabazza, Hiroyuki Nishimura

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945029

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945029

1546 2164 0

#946456

21 Feb 2025 : Case report  USA

Treatment of Post-COVID-19 Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Insights from a Clinical Case

Atif S. Siddiqui

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946456

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946456

1,829 2,810 0

#946456

21 Feb 2025 : Case report  USA

Treatment of Post-COVID-19 Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Insights from a Clinical Case

Atif S. Siddiqui

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946456

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946456

1829 2810 0

#944665

19 Feb 2025 : Case report  Grenada

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

1,805 2,152 0

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19 Feb 2025 : Case report  Grenada

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

1805 2152 0

#945814

03 Feb 2025 : Case report  Kosovo

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

3,714 11,094 0

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03 Feb 2025 : Case report  Kosovo

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

3714 11094 0

#946254

30 Jan 2025 : Case report  USA

Cerebral Air Embolism Risks in TAVR Procedures: Insights from a 75-Year-Old Patient Case

Anudeep Surendranath ORCID logo, Tanu Garg, Syed Omar Kazmi ORCID logo, Eric Bershad

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946254

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946254

1,488 2,448 0

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30 Jan 2025 : Case report  USA

Cerebral Air Embolism Risks in TAVR Procedures: Insights from a 75-Year-Old Patient Case

Anudeep Surendranath ORCID logo, Tanu Garg, Syed Omar Kazmi ORCID logo, Eric Bershad

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946254

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946254

1488 2448 0

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03 Jan 2025 : Case report  South Korea

Successful Treatment of a Patient Presenting with Simultaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Case Report

Jungmin Lee, Man Hoon Han, Dong Won Baek

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945435

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945435

2,281 3,788 0

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03 Jan 2025 : Case report  South Korea

Successful Treatment of a Patient Presenting with Simultaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Case Report

Jungmin Lee, Man Hoon Han, Dong Won Baek

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945435

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e945435

2281 3788 0

#946224

01 Jan 2025 : Case report  China

Advanced Management of Complex Transplant Lithiasis: Low Lithotomy and Boot Stirrups Technique

Min-Ming Zeng, Kristine Joy Shan Kwan, Jun-Feng Tang, Xiang-Yang Wen, Lin Xiong

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946224

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946224

1,905 2,683 0

#946224

01 Jan 2025 : Case report  China

Advanced Management of Complex Transplant Lithiasis: Low Lithotomy and Boot Stirrups Technique

Min-Ming Zeng, Kristine Joy Shan Kwan, Jun-Feng Tang, Xiang-Yang Wen, Lin Xiong

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946224

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e946224

1905 2683 0

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31 Dec 2024 : Case report  Japan

Common Iliac Vein Injury Due to a Rectal Impalement Wound Treated Conservatively

Yudai Yoshino, Takashi Tagami, Kosuke Otake ORCID logo, Junnichi Inoue

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945414

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945414

2,274 3,069 0

#945414

31 Dec 2024 : Case report  Japan

Common Iliac Vein Injury Due to a Rectal Impalement Wound Treated Conservatively

Yudai Yoshino, Takashi Tagami, Kosuke Otake ORCID logo, Junnichi Inoue

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945414

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945414

2274 3069 0

#945625

31 Dec 2024 : Case report  Poland

A 46-Year-Old Man with an Incidental Finding of a Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

Agnieszka Witkowska ORCID logo, Piotr Aleksander Rot, Andrzej Franciszek Wojdas

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945625

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945625

1,877 3,032 0

#945625

31 Dec 2024 : Case report  Poland

A 46-Year-Old Man with an Incidental Finding of a Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

Agnieszka Witkowska ORCID logo, Piotr Aleksander Rot, Andrzej Franciszek Wojdas

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945625

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945625

1877 3032 0

#945715

29 Dec 2024 : Case report  Sweden

Pediatric Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Molecular Findings and Clinical Implications

Carolina Maya-González ORCID logo, Teresita Díaz De Ståhl ORCID logo, Sandra Wessman ORCID logo, Fulya Taylan ORCID logo, Bianca Tesi ORCID logo, Kristina Lagerstedt-Robinson ORCID logo, Giorgio Tettamanti ORCID logo, Milena Dukic, Anna Poluha ORCID logo, Gustaf Ljungman ORCID logo, Ann Nordgren ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945715

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945715

1,585 2,294 0

#945715

29 Dec 2024 : Case report  Sweden

Pediatric Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Molecular Findings and Clinical Implications

Carolina Maya-González ORCID logo, Teresita Díaz De Ståhl ORCID logo, Sandra Wessman ORCID logo, Fulya Taylan ORCID logo, Bianca Tesi ORCID logo, Kristina Lagerstedt-Robinson ORCID logo, Giorgio Tettamanti ORCID logo, Milena Dukic, Anna Poluha ORCID logo, Gustaf Ljungman ORCID logo, Ann Nordgren ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945715

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945715

1585 2294 0

#945657

28 Dec 2024 : Case report  Japan

Role of Renal Replacement Therapy in Managing Toluene-Induced Acidosis

Norihito Yoshida ORCID logo, Sadamu Takahashi, Mai Hitaka, Yasushi Ohashi, Ryo Ichibayashi ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945657

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945657

1,645 3,002 0

#945657

28 Dec 2024 : Case report  Japan

Role of Renal Replacement Therapy in Managing Toluene-Induced Acidosis

Norihito Yoshida ORCID logo, Sadamu Takahashi, Mai Hitaka, Yasushi Ohashi, Ryo Ichibayashi ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945657

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e945657

1645 3002 0

#946119

27 Dec 2024 : Case report  Taiwan

Metapneumovirus-Induced Myocarditis Complicated by Klebsiella pneumoniae Co-Infection: A Case Report

Shih-Hung Wang ORCID logo, Mei-Hui Lee, Yuarn-Jang Lee, Yung-Ching Liu

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946119

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e946119

3,005 4,697 0

#946119

27 Dec 2024 : Case report  Taiwan

Metapneumovirus-Induced Myocarditis Complicated by Klebsiella pneumoniae Co-Infection: A Case Report

Shih-Hung Wang ORCID logo, Mei-Hui Lee, Yuarn-Jang Lee, Yung-Ching Liu

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946119

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e946119

3005 4697 0

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24 Dec 2024 : Case report  France

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

2,165 2,932 0

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24 Dec 2024 : Case report  France

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

2165 2932 0

#946133

17 Dec 2024 : Case report  Kuwait

Exploring Hypoglycemic Ketoacidosis in Nondiabetic Patients on Tirzepatide: Is Starvation the Culprit?

Zouheir Bitar ORCID logo, Heba M. Abdelraouf, Rania A. Maig, Ossama Maadarani ORCID logo, Zainab Zouheir Bitar, Hussien Dashti

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946133

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e946133

3,049 14,554 0

#946133

17 Dec 2024 : Case report  Kuwait

Exploring Hypoglycemic Ketoacidosis in Nondiabetic Patients on Tirzepatide: Is Starvation the Culprit?

Zouheir Bitar ORCID logo, Heba M. Abdelraouf, Rania A. Maig, Ossama Maadarani ORCID logo, Zainab Zouheir Bitar, Hussien Dashti

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.946133

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e946133

3049 14554 0

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