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Enteric cysts are uncommon posterior mediastinal cysts, usually presenting with respiratory symptoms in infancy. We present a rare case of posterior mediastinal enteric cyst extending from below the diaphragm and perforating into the left atrium, causing a thromboembolic cerebral infarct in a 5-year-old boy.

Matched MeSH terms: Cerebral Infarction/etiology*; Intracranial Embolism/etiology*; Intracranial Thrombosis/etiology*

Fulltext Rhinocerebral mucormycosis with isolated sixth nerve palsy in an immunocompetent patient

Jain S, Kumar S, Kaushal A

Med J Malaysia, 2011 Oct;66(4):376-8.

PMID: 22299566

We report a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a 31 year old immunocompetent female presenting initially like acute rhinosinusitis with nasal stuffiness, severe headache, vomiting who soon developed isolated right lateral rectus palsy. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the Post-Nasal Spaces(PNS) showed an ill defined expansile heterogenous density mass in the sphenoid with extension into the ethmoids, nasal cavity, optic canal, superior orbital fissure, clivus and right temporal lobe with signal void in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The debris and polypoid mucosa obtained on nasal endoscopy revealed mucormycosis on histopathologic examination. The patient was managed with urgent surgical debridement and medical management.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Diseases/etiology*; Nose Diseases/etiology*; Abducens Nerve Diseases/etiology*

Fulltext Posterior mediastinal abscess secondary to esophageal perforation following fish bone ingestion

Ahmad R, Ishlah W, Shaharudin MH, Sathananthar KS, Norie A

Med J Malaysia, 2008 Jun;63(2):162-3.

PMID: 18942310 MyJurnal

Accidental swallowing of fish bone, which arrested in esophagus, is fairly common. However the incidence of esophageal perforation due to fish bone swallowing is low. Delayed posterior mediastinal abscess as a result of the esophageal perforation is a rare manifestation and may lead to fatal outcome. Two cases of delayed formation of posterior mediastinal abscess following esophageal perforation due to accidental fish bone ingestion are described here. In these cases patients presented with interscapular back pain. In one of the cases the patient died because of the presentation was misdiagnosed hence leading to delay in the intervention. Radiological findings and surgical management namely esophagoscopy and neck exploration are briefly described.

Matched MeSH terms: Abscess/etiology*; Esophageal Perforation/etiology*; Mediastinal Diseases/etiology*

Pyopneumothorax--a rare sequelae of retropharyngeal abscess

Lokman S, Sani A, Sidek DS

J Laryngol Otol, 1993 May;107(5):460-2.

PMID: 8326234

A case of massive pyopneumothorax as a rare sequelae of retropharyngeal abscess following fish bone ingestion is reported. An initial attempt at removal of the fish bone in the oesophagus using the fibroptic oesophagoscope was unsuccessful, causing failure of its removal and the development of this rare and potentially fatal complication. The intercommunication of the retropharyngeal space with other spaces of the neck and thorax that allow this and most other complications to occur is described. Rigid endoscopes are the instrument of choice in retrieving sharp foreign bodies in the oesophagus.

Matched MeSH terms: Abscess/etiology*; Pharyngeal Diseases/etiology*; Pneumothorax/etiology*

Clinical correlates with immunopathogenesis in dengue haemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome

Tan PS

Malays J Pathol, 1993 Jun;15(1):41-7.

PMID: 8277789

Matched MeSH terms: Dengue/etiology*; Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral/etiology*; Shock, Septic/etiology*

Letter from Ipoh

Bertell R, Jayabalan T

JAMA, 1990 Feb 2;263(5):662.

PMID: 2296121

Matched MeSH terms: Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced/etiology; Abortion, Spontaneous/etiology; Leukemia/etiology

Fulltext Hand eczema in Malaysians

Ting HC

Med J Malaysia, 1983 Dec;38(4):304-7.

PMID: 6599987

One-hundred-and-four patients unth. hand eczema were studied. The female to male ratio was 1.9:1 and peak incidence was in young adulthood. In females, housewives constituted the biggest group while in males, mechanics/engineers was the biggest group. 30% of the patients had contact sensitivity on patch testing to a standard series. Balsams, medicaments, rubber ingredients, nickel and formaldehyde were the common allergens. The contact sensitivity was considered relevant in 65% of cases.

Matched MeSH terms: Dermatitis, Atopic/etiology; Dermatitis, Contact/etiology; Hand Dermatoses/etiology*

Transient blindness in pregnancy induced hypertension

Nalliah S, Thavarashah AS

Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 1989 Jul;29(3):249-51.

PMID: 2569423

Transient blindness associated with pregnancy induced hypertension without neurological symptoms is a rare phenomenon. The blindness in these cases is postulated to be of "cortical blindness". Two such cases occurring immediately after childbirth are presented. The ophthalmic manifestations of this complication of pregnancy induced hypertension and the importance of an urgent evaluation are discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Blindness/etiology*; Hypertension/etiology*; Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular/etiology*

Spontaneous orbital haematoma in a scurvy child: A forgotten diagnosis

Cheah SC, Tang IP, Matthew TJH, Ooi MH, Husain S

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 2020 Oct;137:110224.

PMID: 32896344 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110224

Spontaneous unilateral orbital haematoma in children is not common and very rarely caused by scurvy. Scurvy is a clinical syndrome with a spectrum of clinical manifestations due to severe prolonged vitamin C deficiency leading to impairment of collagen synthesis over skin, bone, teeth and blood vessels. This paper presents a unique case of a 7- year-old girl with learning difficulty who presented with spontaneous right proptosis due to scurvy. Imaging studies suggestive of intra- orbital extraconal haemorrhage. The child was treated with a higher than recommended dose of vitamin C initially in emergency situation. She responded well and discharged without complication. Spontaneous orbital haematoma due to scurvy is very rare with less than 10 cases published in literature. The present case should raise the awareness regarding this forgotten disease and importance of balance nutrition amongst children.

Matched MeSH terms: Exophthalmos/etiology*; Eye Hemorrhage/etiology*; Hematoma/etiology*

Mindfulness-based intervention to promote psychological wellbeing in people with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial

Lai ST, Lim KS, Tang V, Low WY

Epilepsy Behav, 2021 05;118:107916.

PMID: 33743343 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.107916

BACKGROUND: We investigated the efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in promoting psychological wellbeing in people with epilepsy (PWE) using an assessor-blinded randomized controlled design.

METHODS: A total of 28 PWE were randomly assigned to either intervention (n = 14 cases) or control group (n = 14 controls). The intervention group received a six 2.5-hour weekly MBI, while the control group did not receive any intervention. They were assessed at three timepoints (T0: before intervention, T1: immediately after intervention, and T2: 6 weeks after intervention). Repeated measures of analyses of variance (RM-ANOVAs) were used for inter-group comparisons to determine intervention effect from baseline -to T1 and -to T2 for all outcome measures. The individual changes were calculated using the reliable change index (RCI). Key outcomes included depression (BDI-II), anxiety (BAI), epilepsy-related quality of life (QOLIE-31), satisfaction with life (SWLS), and level of mindfulness (MAAS).

RESULTS: Participants who participated in the MBI showed significant reduction in BDI-II (p = 0.001), significant increases in MAAS (p = 0.027) and QOLIE-31 (p = 0.001) at T1 when compared with the control group. However, BAI and SWLS were not significant. The trend was similar at 6-week follow-up, all outcome measures of MBI remained significant (p 

Matched MeSH terms: Anxiety/etiology; Depression/etiology; Stress, Psychological/etiology

Dissociative episode secondary to hypoglycemic state in anorexia nervosa: a case report

Ramli M, Hassan AS, Rosnani S

Int J Eat Disord, 2009 Apr;42(3):290-2.

PMID: 19016482 DOI: 10.1002/eat.20596

Hypoglycemic attack had been reported as one of the medical complications in anorexia nervosa.

Matched MeSH terms: Dissociative Disorders/etiology*; Hypoglycemia/etiology*; Syncope/etiology

Herpes zoster with severe neurological complication. A report of two cases

Ghee LT

Med J Malaya, 1972 Mar;26(3):201-4.

PMID: 5031016

Matched MeSH terms: Nervous System Diseases/etiology*; Paralysis/etiology; Polyradiculopathy/etiology

Complications in cataract surgery

Singh K

Med J Malaysia, 1976 Sep;31(1):38-41.

PMID: 1088175

Matched MeSH terms: Eye Diseases/etiology; Hemorrhage/etiology; Endophthalmitis/etiology

The binding lesions of leprosy

Hobbs HE, Choyce DP

Lepr Rev, 1971 Jun;42(2):131-7.

PMID: 5150031

Matched MeSH terms: Blindness/etiology*; Iritis/etiology; Ophthalmoplegia/etiology

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