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Fulltext Periorbital oedema after dental extraction: a case study

Lim JL

Aust Fam Physician, 2014 Aug;43(8):543-4.

PMID: 25114991

Keywords: Dental extraction; Periorbital oedema; Quiz

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/etiology*

Treatment of congenital chylothorax with octreotide in a hydropic preterm infant

Choo YM, Lim CT

Paediatr Int Child Health, 2013 May;33(2):116-9.

PMID: 23925288 DOI: 10.1179/2046905512Y.0000000030

Congenital chylothorax is rare in preterm infants. While most cases respond to conservative treatment, a few require surgery. Treatment with intravenous octreotide has been reported to have varying success in preterm infants. A fetus was diagnosed with bilateral hydrothoraces at 29 weeks of gestation and repeated thoracocentesis was performed antenatally to allow growth of the lungs. She was delivered electively at 32 weeks by caesarean section. Hydrops fetalis was confirmed and chest tubes were inserted bilaterally soon after birth. Intravenous octreotide was commenced on day 4 of life, titrated to a maximum of 10 μg/kg/hr for a total of 28 days. Hydrothorax resolved at day 30 and total parenteral nutrition was given for a total of 37 days. She was successfully extubated on day 40 of life and discharged on day 80. On review at 6 months of age, she was thriving and developing normally.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/complications*

Fulltext The use of dental drill in removing entrapped finger by metal ring in emergency department

Shamsuddin SR, Hashim AA, Nazer B, Hashairi F, Shaik Farid AW, Abu Yazid MN

Med J Malaysia, 2012 Jun;67(3):349-50.

PMID: 23082436 MyJurnal

Ring removal is indicated in a number of clinical circumstances to manage or prevent tourniquet effect of the digit. A ring made from hardened metal may defy commonly known methods of removal. We reported a case of unusual difficulty in removing a ring of hardened metal composition using a dental drill. We believed the unusual circumstances of this case is likely to be repeated in some other clinical practice and this instrument is an appropriate option to consider in such cases.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/etiology

Fulltext Intraocular nematode with diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis: case report

Yusoff M, Alwi AA, Said MM, Zakariah S, Ghani ZA, Zunaina E

BMC Ophthalmol, 2011;11:15.

PMID: 21679403 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2415-11-15

Live intraocular nematode is a rare occurrence. Nematode can migrate actively within the eye, creating visual symptoms and damaging ocular tissue.

Matched MeSH terms: Macular Edema/parasitology

Pulmonary edema of an unexpected cause

Abdullah HN, Khairina WW

South. Med. J., 2008 Oct;101(10):1035-7.

PMID: 18791521 DOI: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31817fbeb8

Atrial myxoma is rarely seen in practice. We report a 67-year-old female who presented with acute cardiac insufficiency and pulmonary edema. Cardiac murmur was not detected on precordial examination. Urgent echocardiography, however, revealed atrial myxoma causing mitral valve obstruction. We point out that a normal cardiac examination does not exclude atrial myxoma. The diagnosis may be delayed until significant myocardial dysfunction occurs, as reported here. The clinical presentation of cardiac myxoma is discussed, along with appropriate investigations and treatment.

Matched MeSH terms: Pulmonary Edema/etiology*

Lightning fatality with blast, flame, heat and current effects: a macroscopic and microscopic view

Murty OP

J Forensic Leg Med, 2009 Apr;16(3):162-7.

PMID: 19239970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.07.009

A case is presented of a fatal environmental accidental injuries of lightning. A pedestrian was struck by lightning. The macroscopic and microscopic lightning injuries are reviewed.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Edema/pathology

Bandaged penis

Murty OP, Mahinda HA

J Forensic Leg Med, 2007 Jul;14(5):301-3.

PMID: 16962816

This is a case of a male in his late 30s who died due to acute myocardial ischemia. His penis was bandaged. The penis was inflamed and had infected abrasions. The possible relevances of such an incidental finding and its contribution to sudden death is explored. The case report shows photographs of the bandage in situ and its components, inflammation of frenulum, injury to the shaft, and the generalized inflamed and mildly swollen penis. These changes were considered to be caused by bites. The micro-photographic findings in the case were of acute myocardial ischemia, pulmonary oedema, and fatty liver.

Matched MeSH terms: Pulmonary Edema/pathology

Acute liver failure--current approach to treatment

Ganesalam K

Med J Malaysia, 2005 Jul;60 Suppl B:127-32.

PMID: 16108193

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Edema/etiology

Fulltext Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome: A preventable fatal acute complication

Mah DY, Yia HJ, Cheong WS

Med J Malaysia, 2016 04;71(2):91-2.

PMID: 27326954 MyJurnal

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a neurological disorder with varying severity that is postulated to be associated with cerebral oedema. We described a case of DDS resulting in irreversible brain injury and death following acute haemodialysis. A 13-year-old male with no past medical history and weighing 30kg, presented to hospital with severe urosepsis complicated by acute kidney injury (Creatinine 1422mmol/L; Urea 74.2mmol/L, Potassium 6.3mmol/L, Sodium 137mmol/L) and severe metabolic acidosis (pH 6.99, HC03 1.7mmol/L). Chest radiograph was normal. Elective intubation was done for respiratory distress. Acute haemodialysis performed due to refractory metabolic acidosis. Following haemodialysis, he became hypotensive which required inotropes. His Riker's score was low with absence of brainstem reflexes after withholding sedation. CT Brain showed generalised cerebral oedema consistent with global hypoxic changes involving the brainstem. The symptoms of DDS are caused by water movement into the brain causing cerebral oedema. Two theories have been proposed: reverse osmotic shift induced by urea removal and a fall in cerebral intracellular pH. Prevention is the key to the management of DDS. It is important to identify high risk patients and haemodialysis with reduced dialysis efficacy and gradual urea reduction is recommended. Patients who are vulnerable to DDS should be monitored closely. Low efficiency haemodialysis is recommended. Acute peritoneal dialysis might be an alternative option, but further studies are needed.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Edema/etiology*

Fulltext Do Corticosteroids Still Have a Role in the Management of Third Molar Surgery?

Ngeow WC, Lim D

Adv Ther, 2016 Jul;33(7):1105-39.

PMID: 27287853 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-016-0357-y

INTRODUCTION: The use of corticosteroids to reduce the post-operative sequelae of lower third molar surgery, namely pain, swelling and trismus, has been well studied by many researchers over the past 6 decades. This study reviewed the reported outcome of corticosteroids used in controlling the above sequalae after third molar surgery.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A PubMed, Medline, EMBASE and Google search was undertaken of all controlled clinical trials on the effects of corticosteroids on pain, swelling and trismus after lower third molar surgery. The review was limited to studies published over the last 10 years (2006-2015).

RESULTS: Of the 46 initially retrieved articles, 34 were finally included. Eleven studies compared the effect of 2 similar (but different dose) or different group of corticosteroids. Thirty-one studies reported the effects of corticosteroids on all sequale, 2 reported the outcome on swelling and trismus and another 1 on swelling and pain only. In 16 of the studies, corticosteroid use resulted in significant reductions in pain after third molar removal. Twenty-two out of 29 studies reported reduced swelling against negative control while 18 out of 25 studies reported improved mouth opening. Fourteen studies reported the benefit of corticosteroids on all 3 sequelae, with 71.4% resulted from the use of methylprednisolone.

CONCLUSION: Although there are some conflicting effects, the results of this analysis shows in general the benefits derived from short-term use of corticosteroids in relation to pain, swelling and trismus following third molar surgical extraction, with no side effects observed.

FUNDING: This work was supported by the University of Malaya's High Impact Research grant UM.C/625/1/HIR/MOHE/05.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/prevention & control*

Fulltext Induction of apoptosis in neurogenic pulmonary edema

Abu Bakar S, Shafee N, Chee HY

Med J Malaysia, 1999 Sep;54(3):402-3.

PMID: 11045072

Matched MeSH terms: Pulmonary Edema/etiology*

Internal jugular phlebectasia--an unusual cause of neck swelling

Indudharan R, Quah BS, Shuaib IL

Ann Trop Paediatr, 1999 Mar;19(1):105-8.

PMID: 10605529

We describe a 7-year-old child who presented with a soft fluctuant swelling on the neck which became more prominent during the Valsalva manoeuvre. He underwent adeno-tonsillectomy based on a mistaken diagnosis of ballooning of the pharynx secondary to enlarged adenoids and tonsils obstructing the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways. Investigations revealed the swelling to be a markedly dilated internal jugular vein. We discuss the diagnostic features and mode of treatment of this condition so as to avoid unnecessary and dangerous surgical intervention.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/etiology*

Outcome prediction in early management of severe head injury: an experience in Malaysia

Selladurai BM, Jayakumar R, Tan YY, Low HC

Br J Neurosurg, 1992;6(6):549-57.

PMID: 1472321

The outcome of 109 patients with severe head injury was studied in relation to clinical and computed tomographic (CT) criteria on admission, after resuscitation. Age, Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) and state of pupils strongly correlated with outcome. The presence of hypothalamic disturbances, hypoxia and hypotension were associated with an adverse outcome. The CT indicators associated with poor outcome were perimesencephalic cistern (PMC) obliteration, subarachnoid haemorrhage, diffuse axonal injury and acute subdural haematoma. The prognostic value of midline shift and mass effect were influenced by concomitant presence of diffuse brain injury. For the subset of patients aged < 20 years, with GCS 6-8 and patent PMC (n = 21), 71.4% correct predictions were made for a good outcome. For the subset of patients aged > 20 years, with GCS 3-5 and partial or complete obliteration of PMC (n = 28), 89.3% correct predictions were made for a poor outcome.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Edema/etiology

Neurogenic pulmonary oedema and enterovirus 71 encephalomyelitis

Lum LC, Wong KT, Lam SK, Chua KB, Goh AY

Lancet, 1998 Oct 24;352(9137):1391.

PMID: 9802304

Matched MeSH terms: Pulmonary Edema/epidemiology

Pulmonary oedema due to inhalation of detergent aerosol

Rao J, Das PK

Malays J Pathol, 1994 Dec;16(2):165-6.

PMID: 9053567

Healthy adult male albino rats were subjected to inhalation of increasing doses of detergent (dioctyl sodium sulfo-succinate) aerosol ranging from 100 mg to 500 mg. Administration of 500 mg of detergent aerosol resulted in peribronchial and focal alveolar oedema in 3 out of 5 animals. The lungs of control animals which were subjected to inhalation of vehicle aerosol (ethanol and saline) did not show any abnormality. It is possible that pulmonary oedema observed in detergent aerosol inhalation may be due to the action of detergents on the surfactant system of the lung.

Matched MeSH terms: Pulmonary Edema/chemically induced*

Haemolytic, oedema and haemorrhage inducing activities of tentacular extract of the blubber jellyfish (Catostylus mosaicus)

Azila N, Siao FK, Othman I

Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol, 1991;99(1-2):153-6.

PMID: 1675964

1. An extract prepared from the tentacle of the jellyfish (CE), Catostylus mosaicus exhibited haemolytic, oedema and haemorrhage-inducing activities. 2. Acetone treatment of the tentacle extract produced an acetone soluble extract (AE) which showed an increase in specific haemolytic and haemorrhagic activities by 25- and 120-fold respectively; the minimum oedema dose was reduced by 30-fold. 3. The AE caused a rapid onset of oedema in the mouse foot pad. The effect was long-lasting, reaching a maximum in about 30 min after injection and sustained up to 4 hr. 4. Fractionation of the AE on Q-Sepharose gave 4 bound fractions which induced oedema and haemorrhage; however only 3 of the fractions exhibited haemolytic activity.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/chemically induced*

Fulltext Severe chemosis in systemic lupus erythematosus--a new sign?

Zaini Anuar, Asrar M, Ngan A

Med J Malaysia, 1982 Mar;37(1):78-9.

PMID: 7121353

A young Chinese female presented with severe bilateral chemosis without any other systemic evidence ofoedema or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Investigations confirmed the diagnosis of SLE with early diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis. The condition improved with steroid therapy.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/etiology*

Comparative study of the edema-inducing activity of snake venoms

Tan NH, Saifuddin MN

Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol, 1990;97(2):293-6.

PMID: 1982873

1. The edema-inducing activity of 24 venoms from snakes of the subfamilies of Elapinae, Hydrophiini, Crotalinae and Viperinae was determined. 2. All snake venoms tested are very potent edema inducers. The minimum edema doses of the venoms ranged from 0.16 to 3.41 micrograms per mouse paw. 3. The venoms induced a rapid onset edema which peaked within 1 h of injection and declined thereafter; at low dose, however, some venoms induced a rapid onset edema that sustained over a longer duration.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/chemically induced*

Connective tissue reaction to buffered and unbuffered glutaraldehyde

Meon R

Oral Surg. Oral Med. Oral Pathol., 1989 Jun;67(6):740-5.

PMID: 2500632

The dorsal skin of 18 healthy Sprague-Dawley rats was used to investigate the reaction of connective tissue to buffered and unbuffered glutaraldehyde. Both the agents produced well-circumscribed lesions that underwent resolution within 30 days. Observation also shows that 2.0% buffered and unbuffered glutaraldehyde maintained a relatively inflammation-free status in connective tissue.

Matched MeSH terms: Edema/pathology

Fulltext Acute upper airways obstruction and pulmonary oedema--case reports

Inbasegaran K, Yong Boon Hun, Chua Kok Seng

Med J Malaysia, 1988 Sep;43(3):259-62.

PMID: 3241588

Matched MeSH terms: Pulmonary Edema/etiology*

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