First of all I would like to commend the authors for providing us a pictorial evidence of bevacizumab induced loss of integrity of viscus. This article reminds me of two quotes by Sir Robert Hutchison. The first one being, “It is always well, before handing the cup of knowledge to the young, to wait until […]
Month: June 2011
Undetected acute aortic dissection in a patient referred for primary coronary angioplasty: a successful treatment of perioperative bleeding after abciximab administration
The authors should be acknowledged for presenting a very unusual case of acute aortic dissection mimicking an acute myocardial infarction. This case report can be very useful to the practising physician, since it points out several crucial diagnostic points. First, a complete physical assessment as well as ‘simple’ examination tests should always be performed at […]
Unusual Injuries: Locked bucket-handle tears of both medial and lateral menisci with simultaneous anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments injury
The authors present a virtually unheard of case of BILATERAL (medial and lateral meniscus) locked bucket handles tears in the same knee. The patient had a signficant injury with associated ACL and MCL involvement; nonetheless, the finding of locked bucket handle tears is very unusual and the picture is amazing. It is unfortunate that both […]
Unusual Injuries: Traumatic hand amputation while wakeboarding
We receive numerous reports of patients with unusual injuries with spectacular images and unexpected complications. Here is the first in a selection… Amputation of a limb as a result of it being caught in a loop of rope is a well recognised hazard in heavy industry (eg. the deep-sea fishing industry). This case illustrates that […]
A pause for thought: exercise-induced sinus arrest causing syncope in a young male
This case is a nice illustration of an uncommonly severe vasovagal event post exercise. Athletes can be very frustrated by these symptoms and management can be difficult, but as rightly pointed out, it is through education and reassurance that patients get the most benefit. It also emphasises the vital importance of a careful history, family […]