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The majority of golfers returned to play with similar or improved frequency and quality of play compared to preoperative levels. Future prospective studies will further elucidate factors predicting RTP after different types of elective cervical surgeries.Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal emergencies that present in the hospital. With acute appendicitis, there is always a possibility of complications of perforation and peritonitis. Even though medicine has advanced substantially in different investigational modalities, appendicitis is confirmed clinically with the aid of a clinical approach (i.e., Alvarado Score), laboratory, and investigational modalities. However, biomarkers such as pentraxin-3 and interleukin-6 have been recently researched to assess the possibility of confirming the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in both adults and the pediatric age group. This article breaks down the previous research on pentraxin-3 and interleukin-6 biomarkers in relation to appendicitis and proposes a new hypothetical way of confirming the diagnosis.A 32-year-old female with a past medical history of constipation (predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)) presented with a complaint of pain in the lower abdomen. She lost 20 pounds in three months with a current body mass index (BMI) of 19.5 kg/m2 (ref normal level 18.5-24.9). Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen with contrast showed very little intra-abdominal fat, enlarged proximal duodenum, and decreased aorto-mesenteric angle of 15.40 suggestive of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome. Per general surgery, the patient was managed conservatively initially Nil Per Os (NPO), slowly transitioned to a clear liquid diet, soft diet, and solid diet. She tolerated the diet, improved clinically, and was discharged home.While the definitive diagnosis of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is mainly made by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), some PCR-negative cases are diagnosed typically by a computed tomography (CT) scan's radiology. However, there are many different infectious and non-infectious diseases that have radiology like COVID-19. We are presenting a case of a patient having symptoms and a CT scan radiology comparable to that of COVID-19 and also having eosinophilia. The patient was initially diagnosed and treated as a COVID-19 patient. The patient stated that she had always complained of having dyspnea and cough, but it had increased even more in the past few days. Her thorax CT revealed bilateral ground-glass opacities with upper lobe predominance, which was reported as highly compatible with COVID-19 by radiologists. COVID-19 PCR result was negative twice. In laboratory results, eosinophil count was 2,850/mm3 and total Ig was 768 IU/mL. However, when the laboratory values and the radiological findings were combined with the patient's history, COVID-19 was excluded and the chronic eosinophilic pneumonia was accepted as a diagnosis. Clinicians more focused on COVID-19 while questioning the patients and while evaluating the laboratory and the radiological findings make it easier to miss other infectious and non-infectious diseases. Assessing the complete blood count result, focusing on the lymphocyte value, also makes it easy to skip eosinophilia.Lymph node metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a challenging clinical scenario with a poor prognosis, especially in the setting of prior liver transplant. Long-term survival is achievable in select patients with isolated lymph node metastases who undergo surgical resection, but little data exist regarding non-surgical options. For intrahepatic HCC, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as a standard and effective nonsurgical treatment option. Here, we present three patients (two with prior liver transplant) with isolated lymph node metastases treated with curative intent using SBRT to doses of 30-45 Gy in three to five fractions. Two patients (with follow-up of 27 and 31 months) had a complete or near-complete response and remain cancer-free. One patient had intrahepatic HCC recurrence shortly after SBRT but stable disease in the treated lymph node metastasis at 20 months. Liver function remained excellent after radiation in all three patients, but one patient developed a grade 3 duodenal ulcer at 20 months that resolved with medical management. These cases illustrate the potential utility of SBRT as a non-invasive, definitive treatment option for patients with isolated lymph node metastases from HCC.Prolonged retention of a foreign body after aspiration can lead to numerous respiratory complications. We present a case in which an unwitnessed aspiration of a metal spring by a child led to several months of unilateral wheezing and subsequent physical changes in his left mainstem bronchus. The prompt removal of an airway foreign body requires a high index of suspicion by the physician in order to facilitate proper workup to confirm the diagnosis, allow for prompt management, and minimize damage to the airway.Introduction Lower back pain is an extensive problem globally, and quite prevalent in Pakistan as well. In most cases of lower back pain, the cause is lumbar disc herniation. To treat this pain, there are various treatment options available. In this study, we aim to find the efficacy and safety of pregabalin in lower back pain due to lumbar disc herniation. Methods We conducted an open-label prospective trial in a public tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, for a duration of five months, i.e. from July 2019 to December 2019. A total of 105 patients were randomized into two groups pregabalin group and placebo group, and they were required to respond to visual analog scale (VAS) on day 0 and week 12 of the study. Results The results showed a significant reduction in pain over time in both the groups pregabalin (p-value less then 0.0001) and placebo (p-value less then 0.0001). However, the difference in pain reduction between pregabalin and placebo was not significant (p-value = 0.57). The most commonly reported side effects were somnolence and dizziness. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, we conclude that adding pregabalin to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physiotherapy had no significant effect on pain reduction. Further large-scale studies are needed to evaluate the role of gabapentoids in lower back pain due to lumbar disc herniation.Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an inflammatory neutrophilic dermatosis, characterized by painful and erythematous papules, pustules or vesicles that rapidly become ulcerative and necrotic. These ulcers have multiple sub-types and can develop anywhere on the body. There are different postulations as to the mechanisms of development for each sub-type. More than half of patients with PG have an underlying disease, with the highest prevalence being inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), followed by inflammatory arthritis and hematological disorders. Post-operative PG should be considered in any patient undergoing surgery who subsequently develops characteristic necrotic lesions with delayed wound healing, fever and severe localized pain. The clinical manifestations and treatment may differ slightly depending on the type and cause of PG. Herein, we present a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and arthritis, who underwent surgery for diverticulosis complicated by colovaginal fistula formation, and subsequently developed a very prolonged course of post-operative pyoderma gangrenosum. This report will address the types of PG, their various manifestations and pathogenesis, as well as the management specific to patients with myelodysplastic syndrome. It is our intent to better understand the sub-types in order to predict and prevent post-operative PG.Perforating granuloma annulare (PGA) is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by transepithelial elimination of necrobiotic collagen with granulomas in the dermis. It commonly presents as umbilicated papules or pustules on the extremities and dorsal hands. The distribution of PGA can be described as generalized or localized, with only 9% of patients presenting with a single lesion. Herein, we report an unusual presentation of PGA as a single localized plaque on the forearm that resembled psoriasis.A 64-year-old male presents with shoulder pain, arm pain, and a chronic cough. CT imaging of the thorax shows a large 8.0 x 6.7 cm mass with central necrosis in the left upper lung lobe with invasion into the chest wall with partial destruction of the second and third ribs, and left axillary adenopathy. Bilateral adrenal nodules are identified via CT imaging and subsequently biopsied. Histologically, the mass reveals sheets of atypical epithelioid cells with round nuclei and abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm. Immunostaining is positive for CD31, CD34, FLI-1, AE1/AE3, and CK7, diagnostic of primary epithelioid angiosarcoma. The patient developed symptoms of confusion, dizziness, and ataxia. An MRI showed metastatic brain lesions. One month later, the patient had worsening symptoms. Repeat imaging demonstrates enlargement of the bilateral adrenal masses, a new lesion posterior to the left kidney, and doubling of the size of the brain lesions. This case illustrates the metastatic potential and pattern of the spread of an aggressive primary pleural angiosarcoma that is not described elsewhere in current literature. It also highlights the importance of timely intervention based on the rapid metastatic progression of this neoplasm.Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) that progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) typically present with uremic symptoms. CKD causes renal osteodystrophy, which leads to disturbances in mineral and bone metabolism. Pathological bone fractures after seizures activity has been reported in literature. In this study, we present what we consider the first case of combined bilateral femoral neck fractures, bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocations, and right shoulder anterior fracture dislocation in a patient who had a seizure activity due to electrolyte imbalance resulting from ESRD. The patient is a 36-year-old man with CKD that progressed to ESRD. Joint dislocations and bone fractures are rare complications of seizures activity. Diagnosis is usually delayed due to the low prevalence of these complications after seizures. Clinicians should always bear in mind that ESRD places patients at high risk of these rare complications.A seeded fistula-in-ano from a synchronous colon cancer is rare. We report an unconventional case of a 70-year old male who presented with an incidental post-traumatic perianal cutaneous lump following a fall. Crizotinib supplier Lesion biopsy confirmed the presence of a cutaneous malignant deposit. Further workup confirmed the diagnosis of upper rectal adenocarcinoma associated with a fistula-in-ano. The patient underwent long-course neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, followed by an "en bloc" laparoscopic abdominoperineal and extended fistula tract resection without complication. This case highlights a rare case of post-traumatic synchronous upper rectal cancer seeding into a low fistula-in-ano tract associated with a cutaneous perianal metastatic deposit.