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30 Apr 2026 : Case report  Singapore

Traumatic Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Managed With Percutaneous Histoacryl (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) Embolization: An Alternative to the Conventional Transcatheter Approach

Glenn Yang Han Ng ORCID logo, Jasmine Ming Er Chua ORCID logo, Yong Chen, Luke Michael Han Wei Toh ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951818

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951818

613 1,281 0

#951818

30 Apr 2026 : Case report  Singapore

Traumatic Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Managed With Percutaneous Histoacryl (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) Embolization: An Alternative to the Conventional Transcatheter Approach

Glenn Yang Han Ng ORCID logo, Jasmine Ming Er Chua ORCID logo, Yong Chen, Luke Michael Han Wei Toh ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951818

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951818

613 1281 0

#951823

29 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

A Rare Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in a Young Patient Presenting With Odynophagia Following Antibiotic Use

John Tomasini, Joanna Sajdlowska ORCID logo, Gregory Crisafulli ORCID logo, Hillel Ephros

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951823

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951823

838 1,441 0

#951823

29 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

A Rare Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in a Young Patient Presenting With Odynophagia Following Antibiotic Use

John Tomasini, Joanna Sajdlowska ORCID logo, Gregory Crisafulli ORCID logo, Hillel Ephros

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951823

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951823

838 1441 0

#951902

27 Apr 2026 : Case report  Bahrain

Management of Bilateral Humeral Head Avascular Necrosis in Sickle Cell Disease Using Surgical Intervention With Adjuvant Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Case Report

Abdulla A. Aljowder, Waleed Y. Ebrahim, Omar Abusedera, Konouz Alfadhli, Noor Jaragh, Leen Zghaier, Awrad J. Alkhaldi

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951902

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951902

1,165 1,613 0

#951902

27 Apr 2026 : Case report  Bahrain

Management of Bilateral Humeral Head Avascular Necrosis in Sickle Cell Disease Using Surgical Intervention With Adjuvant Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Case Report

Abdulla A. Aljowder, Waleed Y. Ebrahim, Omar Abusedera, Konouz Alfadhli, Noor Jaragh, Leen Zghaier, Awrad J. Alkhaldi

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951902

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951902

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#952266

18 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

Cefiderocol Heteroresistance in NDM-Producing Enterobacterales: A Complex Polymicrobial Infection Successfully Salvaged With Ceftazidime-Avibactam Plus Aztreonam

Mustafa Nuaimi, Jonathan Cirillo, Sara Usbosy, Daniel Egan, Amanda Kovacich, Mario Madruga, Stephen J. Carlan ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952266

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952266

810 1,441 0

#952266

18 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

Cefiderocol Heteroresistance in NDM-Producing Enterobacterales: A Complex Polymicrobial Infection Successfully Salvaged With Ceftazidime-Avibactam Plus Aztreonam

Mustafa Nuaimi, Jonathan Cirillo, Sara Usbosy, Daniel Egan, Amanda Kovacich, Mario Madruga, Stephen J. Carlan ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952266

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952266

810 1441 0

#952592

21 Apr 2026 : Case report  Japan

Severe Optic Neuroretinitis and Vitreous Hemorrhage in Pediatric Cat-Scratch Disease: A Case With Irreversible Visual Impairment

Satoko Koga, Kie Iida ORCID logo, Hiromi Onouchi, Masayuki Washizawa, Toshiaki Goseki ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952592

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952592

814 1,560 0

#952592

21 Apr 2026 : Case report  Japan

Severe Optic Neuroretinitis and Vitreous Hemorrhage in Pediatric Cat-Scratch Disease: A Case With Irreversible Visual Impairment

Satoko Koga, Kie Iida ORCID logo, Hiromi Onouchi, Masayuki Washizawa, Toshiaki Goseki ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952592

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952592

814 1560 0

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18 Apr 2026 : Case report  Poland

Prenatal Diagnosis of Renal Cysts and Diabetes Syndrome (RCAD): A Case Report

Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś ORCID logo, Rafał Stojko ORCID logo, Monika Paul-Samojedny ORCID logo, Ewa Winkowska ORCID logo, Jakub Staniczek ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951250

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951250

883 1,549 0

#951250

18 Apr 2026 : Case report  Poland

Prenatal Diagnosis of Renal Cysts and Diabetes Syndrome (RCAD): A Case Report

Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś ORCID logo, Rafał Stojko ORCID logo, Monika Paul-Samojedny ORCID logo, Ewa Winkowska ORCID logo, Jakub Staniczek ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951250

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951250

883 1549 0

#950432

09 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

Efficacy of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Rechallenge in a Long-Term Melanoma Survivor: A Case Report

A. Maria Vromans ORCID logo, Maria Constantinou

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950432

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950432

677 2,556 0

#950432

09 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

Efficacy of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Rechallenge in a Long-Term Melanoma Survivor: A Case Report

A. Maria Vromans ORCID logo, Maria Constantinou

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950432

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950432

677 2556 0

#951872

16 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

Efgartigimod as Rescue Therapy for PD-1 Inhibitor–Associated Myasthenia Gravis, Myocarditis, and Myositis (MMM) Syndrome: A 2-Case Report and Literature Review

Zi-Han Liu, Li-Min Duan, Xiang-Zhi Fang, Wen Jiang, Sheng-Wen Sun, You Shang ORCID logo, Chao-Lin Huang ORCID logo, Yin Yuan

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951872

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951872

1,086 1,930 0

#951872

16 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

Efgartigimod as Rescue Therapy for PD-1 Inhibitor–Associated Myasthenia Gravis, Myocarditis, and Myositis (MMM) Syndrome: A 2-Case Report and Literature Review

Zi-Han Liu, Li-Min Duan, Xiang-Zhi Fang, Wen Jiang, Sheng-Wen Sun, You Shang ORCID logo, Chao-Lin Huang ORCID logo, Yin Yuan

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951872

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951872

1086 1930 0

#951228

15 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

Traumatic Complete Occlusion of the Left Main Bronchus Managed by Temporary Placement of a Covered Self-Expandable Metallic Stent: A Case Report

Peisen Wang, Xiaodong Pang, Yili Chen, Lei Gu ORCID logo, Jian-an Huang, Chuanyong Mu

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951228

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951228

690 1,184 0

#951228

15 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

Traumatic Complete Occlusion of the Left Main Bronchus Managed by Temporary Placement of a Covered Self-Expandable Metallic Stent: A Case Report

Peisen Wang, Xiaodong Pang, Yili Chen, Lei Gu ORCID logo, Jian-an Huang, Chuanyong Mu

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951228

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951228

690 1184 0

#951708

14 Apr 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Persistent Bilateral Optic Disc Swelling in Non-Syndromic Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Case Report

Maram Alenazi, Moustafa S. Magliyah, Wael A. Alsakran

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951708

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951708

626 1,577 0

#951708

14 Apr 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Persistent Bilateral Optic Disc Swelling in Non-Syndromic Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Case Report

Maram Alenazi, Moustafa S. Magliyah, Wael A. Alsakran

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951708

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951708

626 1577 0

#951235

13 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

Heparin and Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Massive Pulmonary Embolism Management: A Case Report

Dongmei Yang, Yujun Zhang, Guohua Liu, Yixuan Zhao, Min Hao

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951235

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951235

686 1,254 0

#951235

13 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

Heparin and Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Massive Pulmonary Embolism Management: A Case Report

Dongmei Yang, Yujun Zhang, Guohua Liu, Yixuan Zhao, Min Hao

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951235

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951235

686 1254 0

#951965

12 Apr 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Successful Spontaneous Twin Pregnancy Following Bone Marrow Transplant and Gastric Cancer Surgery: A Case Report

Hessa Khalid Sulaiman Almuhaisen ORCID logo, Sara Abdulaziz AlShubat ORCID logo, Ashwaq Nasser AlRaqeeb ORCID logo, Elham Awad Saeed AlQarni ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951965

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951965

718 1,194 0

#951965

12 Apr 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Successful Spontaneous Twin Pregnancy Following Bone Marrow Transplant and Gastric Cancer Surgery: A Case Report

Hessa Khalid Sulaiman Almuhaisen ORCID logo, Sara Abdulaziz AlShubat ORCID logo, Ashwaq Nasser AlRaqeeb ORCID logo, Elham Awad Saeed AlQarni ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951965

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951965

718 1194 0

#951927

06 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

Lyme Neuroborreliosis With Acute Encephalopathy Despite Early Antibiotic Therapy: A Case Report

Jon M. Johannesson, Kristen V. Dicks, Michelle E. Perkons ORCID logo, Diego F. Cepeda Mora, Matthew W. Luedke ORCID logo, Matthew E. Ehrlich ORCID logo, Jessica L. Houk, Mehri S. McKellar

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951927

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951927

712 1,711 0

#951927

06 Apr 2026 : Case report  USA

Lyme Neuroborreliosis With Acute Encephalopathy Despite Early Antibiotic Therapy: A Case Report

Jon M. Johannesson, Kristen V. Dicks, Michelle E. Perkons ORCID logo, Diego F. Cepeda Mora, Matthew W. Luedke ORCID logo, Matthew E. Ehrlich ORCID logo, Jessica L. Houk, Mehri S. McKellar

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951927

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951927

712 1711 0

#952222

06 Apr 2026 : Case report  Japan

Severely Calcified Proximal Superficial Femoral Artery Lesion Treated With Bamboo Spear Technique Under Complete Ultrasound Guidance: A Case Report

Yoshinori Sakamoto ORCID logo, Atsuhiko Sugimoto

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952222

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952222

606 1,158 0

#952222

06 Apr 2026 : Case report  Japan

Severely Calcified Proximal Superficial Femoral Artery Lesion Treated With Bamboo Spear Technique Under Complete Ultrasound Guidance: A Case Report

Yoshinori Sakamoto ORCID logo, Atsuhiko Sugimoto

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952222

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952222

606 1158 0

#951751

05 Apr 2026 : Case report  Vietnam

Methotrexate-Induced Encephalopathy Mimicking Acute Ischemic Stroke in an Adolescent With Osteosarcoma: A Case Report

Trinh Van Duong ORCID logo, Duong Thu Huong ORCID logo, Khoa Quy ORCID logo, Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong ORCID logo, Ha Quoc Hung ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951751

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951751

704 1,803 0

#951751

05 Apr 2026 : Case report  Vietnam

Methotrexate-Induced Encephalopathy Mimicking Acute Ischemic Stroke in an Adolescent With Osteosarcoma: A Case Report

Trinh Van Duong ORCID logo, Duong Thu Huong ORCID logo, Khoa Quy ORCID logo, Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong ORCID logo, Ha Quoc Hung ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951751

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951751

704 1803 0

#951333

03 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

A 62-Year-Old Man With Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis, Bacteremia, and Septic Pulmonary Embolism Following Long-Needle Acupuncture

Yi Zhang ORCID logo, Li Yi

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951333

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951333

773 1,293 0

#951333

03 Apr 2026 : Case report  China

A 62-Year-Old Man With Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis, Bacteremia, and Septic Pulmonary Embolism Following Long-Needle Acupuncture

Yi Zhang ORCID logo, Li Yi

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951333

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951333

773 1293 0

#952509

02 Apr 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Use of Apixaban for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in an Older Hemodialysis Patient After Total Knee Replacement: A Case Report

Abdalrhman H. Alanizi ORCID logo, Noof H. Alanazi, Aseel S. Bin Makhash, Rana H. Alotibi, Reem M. Qubaiban, Amal M. Badawoud, Maad F. AlSaati

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952509

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952509

620 1,961 0

#952509

02 Apr 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Use of Apixaban for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in an Older Hemodialysis Patient After Total Knee Replacement: A Case Report

Abdalrhman H. Alanizi ORCID logo, Noof H. Alanazi, Aseel S. Bin Makhash, Rana H. Alotibi, Reem M. Qubaiban, Amal M. Badawoud, Maad F. AlSaati

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952509

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952509

620 1961 0

#951012

29 Mar 2026 : Case report  Japan

Thermal Injury Leading to Myocardial Perforation During Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation: A Case Report

Kohei Sawasaki, Natsuko Hosoya, Masahiro Mutoh

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951012

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951012

537 1,078 0

#951012

29 Mar 2026 : Case report  Japan

Thermal Injury Leading to Myocardial Perforation During Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation: A Case Report

Kohei Sawasaki, Natsuko Hosoya, Masahiro Mutoh

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951012

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951012

537 1078 0

#950915

21 Mar 2026 : Case report  Japan

Janus Kinase Inhibitor Upadacitinib in Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Case Report

Yusuke Sanji, Isao Matsushita, Eiji Takahashi, Makoto Fukui, Hironori Kitajima ORCID logo, Ayumi Kaneuji

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950915

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950915

719 1,202 0

#950915

21 Mar 2026 : Case report  Japan

Janus Kinase Inhibitor Upadacitinib in Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Case Report

Yusuke Sanji, Isao Matsushita, Eiji Takahashi, Makoto Fukui, Hironori Kitajima ORCID logo, Ayumi Kaneuji

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950915

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950915

719 1202 0

#947844

23 Mar 2026 : Case report  Indonesia

Isolated Premature Menarche in a 17-Month-Old: A Case Report

Dewi Rani Pelitawati ORCID logo, Artha Falentin Putri Susilo ORCID logo, Anita Rachmawati ORCID logo, Wiryawan Permadi ORCID logo, Putri Nadhira Adinda Adriansyah ORCID logo, Nabila Chantikarizky Hasanah ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947844

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e947844

849 2,778 0

#947844

23 Mar 2026 : Case report  Indonesia

Isolated Premature Menarche in a 17-Month-Old: A Case Report

Dewi Rani Pelitawati ORCID logo, Artha Falentin Putri Susilo ORCID logo, Anita Rachmawati ORCID logo, Wiryawan Permadi ORCID logo, Putri Nadhira Adinda Adriansyah ORCID logo, Nabila Chantikarizky Hasanah ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947844

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e947844

849 2778 0

#951064

17 Feb 2026 : Case report  United Arab Emirates

Anti-MDA5 Antibody-Positive Dermatomyositis in Emirati Patients: A Case Series Highlighting Clinical Variability

Deena Ahmed, Khulood Khawaja, Afra Al Dhaheri, Abdulla Alshamsi, Amna Almheiri, Ahlam Almarzooqi, Sarah Al Qassimi, Rajaie Namas, Gehad ElGhazali

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951064

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951064

1,215 3,120 0

#951064

17 Feb 2026 : Case report  United Arab Emirates

Anti-MDA5 Antibody-Positive Dermatomyositis in Emirati Patients: A Case Series Highlighting Clinical Variability

Deena Ahmed, Khulood Khawaja, Afra Al Dhaheri, Abdulla Alshamsi, Amna Almheiri, Ahlam Almarzooqi, Sarah Al Qassimi, Rajaie Namas, Gehad ElGhazali

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951064

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951064

1215 3120 0

#951570

19 Mar 2026 : Case report  Thailand

Early Diagnosis of Nieman–Pick Disease Type C and Rapid Response of Gelastic Cataplexy to Treatment With N-Acetyl-L-Leucine: A Case Report

Kitiwan Rojnueangnit ORCID logo, Sukita Puttamanee ORCID logo, Sukkrawan Intarakhao, Khanittha Khusiwilai ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951570

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951570

823 1,601 0

#951570

19 Mar 2026 : Case report  Thailand

Early Diagnosis of Nieman–Pick Disease Type C and Rapid Response of Gelastic Cataplexy to Treatment With N-Acetyl-L-Leucine: A Case Report

Kitiwan Rojnueangnit ORCID logo, Sukita Puttamanee ORCID logo, Sukkrawan Intarakhao, Khanittha Khusiwilai ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951570

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951570

823 1601 0

#951067

18 Mar 2026 : Case report  USA

Therapeutic Use of Melatonin for Gastrointestinal Motility and Hypersomnolence in a Patient With Pineal Cyst Pathology

Austin R. Cross, Julia R. Van Liew ORCID logo, Poojan Thakkar ORCID logo, Autumn Brunia ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951067

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951067

895 2,239 0

#951067

18 Mar 2026 : Case report  USA

Therapeutic Use of Melatonin for Gastrointestinal Motility and Hypersomnolence in a Patient With Pineal Cyst Pathology

Austin R. Cross, Julia R. Van Liew ORCID logo, Poojan Thakkar ORCID logo, Autumn Brunia ORCID logo

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951067

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951067

895 2239 0

#950688

17 Mar 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Linezolid-Associated Triad of Acute Pancreatitis, Lactic Acidosis, and Hypoglycemia: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Manar Abdullah Makin, Ahmed Hussein Subki ORCID logo, Manal Ismail Bokhary

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950688

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950688

819 1,682 0

#950688

17 Mar 2026 : Case report  Saudi Arabia

Linezolid-Associated Triad of Acute Pancreatitis, Lactic Acidosis, and Hypoglycemia: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Manar Abdullah Makin, Ahmed Hussein Subki ORCID logo, Manal Ismail Bokhary

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950688

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950688

819 1682 0

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Case report  Brazil

Image-Guided Cervicotomy and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation in Zone II Glass Neck Trauma: A Case R...

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Case report  USA

When Infection Mimics Vasculitis: Hydralazine-Induced ANCA-Associated Crescentic Glomerulonephritis in the ...

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.954110  

Case report  China

Treatment of External Auditory Canal Hemangioma by Surgical Excision and Flap Reconstruction: 2 Case Reports

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.953469  

Case report  Japan

Parenchymal Injury Caused by Complete Migration of a Bone of Japanese Horse Mackerel Within the Pancreatic ...

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.954338  

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