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  1. Article: Dysphagia Due to an Extremely Long Styloid Process: A Case Report of Eagle Syndrome.

    Albayat, Ali / Al Habeeb, Ali / Jawad, Mahdi

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) e34250

    Abstract: Dysphagia is a relatively common condition in the general population and has a wide range of underlying etiologies. We present the case of a 58-year-old male who presented with a complaint of progressive difficulty swallowing for two years in duration ... ...

    Abstract Dysphagia is a relatively common condition in the general population and has a wide range of underlying etiologies. We present the case of a 58-year-old male who presented with a complaint of progressive difficulty swallowing for two years in duration associated with unintentional weight loss. He has been using a proton pump inhibitor therapy for more than one year, but he had only mild improvement in his symptoms. Recently, the patient started to experience neck pain during swallowing and he underwent a head and neck computed tomography scan, which demonstrated an extensive elongation of the left styloid process that measured 14.9 cm. The clinical and imaging findings were consistent with Eagle syndrome and the decision was made to perform a resection of the left styloid process. Excision of the left styloid process was made using the external cervical approach. At the follow-up visit, the patient reported a near-complete resolution of his complaints. Eagle syndrome is a very rare etiology of dysphagia. The case highlights an example of Eagle syndrome with an extremely long styloid process. This diagnosis should be considered when encountering a patient with dysphagia and neck pain.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.34250
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  2. Article: Wandering Spleen: A Rare Case From the Emergency Department.

    Jawad, Mahdi / Yusuf, Mohamed H / Al Doaibel, Kaltham A / Nesaif, Fatema M / Alharbi, Ahlam S

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) e33246

    Abstract: The spleen is typically located in the left upper quadrant and is held in position by the suspensory ligaments, which include the gastrosplenic ligament, the splenorenal ligament, and the phrenicocolic ligament. Abnormalities within these ligaments ... ...

    Abstract The spleen is typically located in the left upper quadrant and is held in position by the suspensory ligaments, which include the gastrosplenic ligament, the splenorenal ligament, and the phrenicocolic ligament. Abnormalities within these ligaments result in the mobility of the spleen, so it may be located in the pelvis or iliac region, which is termed a wandering spleen. We present a case of a middle-aged man who presented to the emergency department with generalized abdominal pain and diffuse guarding and tenderness. The patient had a previous history of peptic ulcer disease and multiple emergency department visits for gastritis. Given the assumed diagnosis of perforated viscus, the patient underwent a computed tomography scan that demonstrated the absence of the spleen in its usual location and showed an ectopic pelvic spleen. The patient underwent successful surgical treatment with splenopexy. The wandering spleen is a rare medical condition that presents a clinical diagnostic challenge and requires a high index of suspicion. Despite its rarity, the wandering spleen should be considered in patients with recurrent abdominal pain.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.33246
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  3. Article ; Online: Pancoast Tumor: The Overlooked Etiology of Shoulder Pain in Smokers.

    Al Shammari, Malak / Hassan, Ali / Al Jawad, Mahdi / Farea, Abdulaziz / Almansour, Abdulelah / Al Yousif, Ghada / Sebiany, Abdulaziz / Bin Bakr, Zahia

    The American journal of case reports

    2020  Volume 21, Page(s) e926643

    Abstract: BACKGROUND Shoulder pain is a common complaint in general practice and typically has an orthopedic or rheumatological etiology. However, it may be the presenting symptom of a serious underlying condition, such as lung cancer. CASE REPORT A 60-year-old ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND Shoulder pain is a common complaint in general practice and typically has an orthopedic or rheumatological etiology. However, it may be the presenting symptom of a serious underlying condition, such as lung cancer. CASE REPORT A 60-year-old man with a 30 pack-year history of smoking presented with worsening right shoulder pain over the last 6 months. He had no respiratory symptoms or weight change. He was seen at several general practice clinics and treated for a rotator cuff injury. However, his pain became severe, to the point that it affected his activities of daily living. A shoulder X-ray revealed opacity in the right apical zone. After a thorough investigation, the patient was found to have lung cancer with local invasion and intracranial metastases. However, in light of the advanced stage of the disease, a palliative approach was taken. The patient remained on multiple oral analgesics for the control of his pain. CONCLUSIONS The present case shows that common symptoms such as shoulder pain can be indicative of serious underlying pathology. Physicians should remain alert and maintain a high index of suspicion for Pancoast tumor in patients who are heavy smokers. Furthermore, a chest X-ray needs to be performed in elderly patients and smokers with shoulder pain.
    MeSH term(s) Activities of Daily Living ; Aged ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancoast Syndrome/etiology ; Rotator Cuff Injuries ; Shoulder Pain/etiology ; Smokers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2517183-5
    ISSN 1941-5923 ; 1941-5923
    ISSN (online) 1941-5923
    ISSN 1941-5923
    DOI 10.12659/AJCR.926643
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  4. Article ; Online: Digital Eye Strain Among Radiologists: A Survey-based Cross-sectional Study.

    Al Dandan, Omran / Hassan, Ali / Al Shammari, Malak / Al Jawad, Mahdi / Alsaif, Hind S / Alarfaj, Khalid

    Academic radiology

    2020  Volume 28, Issue 8, Page(s) 1142–1148

    Abstract: Background: Computers have become a fundamental part of clinical radiology departments. Radiologists tend to spend long hours in front of computers, reading and analyzing medical images. This prolonged use of computers is associated with digital eye ... ...

    Abstract Background: Computers have become a fundamental part of clinical radiology departments. Radiologists tend to spend long hours in front of computers, reading and analyzing medical images. This prolonged use of computers is associated with digital eye strain. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of digital eye strain among radiologists and determine its contributory factors.
    Methods: An online survey was sent to radiologists practicing in hospitals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The survey addressed demographic information, workload and workstation environment, personal eye care, and evaluation of digital eye strain symptoms as well as the strategies employed to reduce these symptoms. Results were analyzed descriptively using Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses.
    Results: The survey was completed by 198 participants (111 men and 87 women), including residents (40.9%), senior registrars (27.3%), and consultants (27.3%). Most participants (71.2%) were aged below 40 years. Most participants tend to spend 7-9 hours daily reviewing medical images. Overall, 50 participants (25.3%) take a break from work once daily only. A total of 53 participants (26.8%) reported undergoing an eye examination within the past year and 100 participants (50.5%) reported experiencing digital eye strain. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that female sex (odds ratio [OR] = 3.9; 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.6-10.0) and the practice of taking breaks once a day (OR = 15.1; 95% CI: 2.4-94.1) or twice a day (OR = 5.5; 95% CI: 1.1-28.4) only were associated with higher rates of digital eye strain symptoms.
    Conclusion: Digital eye strain is a prevalent condition among radiologists regardless of their subspecialty. It is more commonly seen among radiology residents. Being a female and not taking frequent breaks were associated with higher rates of digital eye strain.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Radiologists ; Radiology ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Workload
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1355509-1
    ISSN 1878-4046 ; 1076-6332
    ISSN (online) 1878-4046
    ISSN 1076-6332
    DOI 10.1016/j.acra.2020.05.006
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