Introduction Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the progressive accumulation of air in the pleural space under pressure, leading to collapse of the affected lung and compression of intrathoracic structures. It is a form of pneumothorax that results…
Abstract The “tombstoning” ST-segment elevation pattern on an electrocardiogram (ECG) is an ominous sign of a large and potentially fatal anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI). It indicates massive transmural ischemia with poor myocardial reserve and high risk of complications. This…
Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the axial skeleton, leading to pain, stiffness, and progressive spinal fusion. Strongly associated with the HLA-B27 gene, AS is a subtype of spondyloarthropathies and has systemic manifestations…
Case Presentation A 22-year-old male presented to the emergency department with complaints of sudden-onset weakness in both legs that progressed to involve his arms over two hours. He was unable to stand or lift objects. The weakness was flaccid and…
IntroductionLyme disease is a multisystem infectious disease caused primarily by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks). First recognized in Lyme, Connecticut, in the 1970s, it is now…
Abstract Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus related to smallpox. First identified in 1958 and seen in humans in 1970, mpox remained endemic in Central and West Africa…
Introduction Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, especially those over the age of 50. Although it can be a serious disease, most prostate cancers grow slowly and can be managed effectively if detected early. In…
Abstract Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are widely used medications for managing hypertension, congestive heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy. However, a rare but potentially life-threatening adverse effect is ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema (ACEi-AE), characterized by localized, non-pitting edema involving the skin and…
Case Example A 25-year-old woman arrives at the emergency department complaining of sudden dizziness, chest tightness, and tingling in her fingers and around her mouth. These symptoms started while she was feeling very anxious during an argument at work. She…
Abstract Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) are two distinct causes of peripheral facial nerve palsy. While both affect the facial nerve and result in facial weakness, their etiology, clinical presentation, and management differ significantly. This article provides a…
