1/4. Emphysematous pyelitis presenting as an acute abdomen in an end-stage renal disease patient treated with peritoneal dialysis.Emphysematous pyelitis is air in the renal collecting system in patients with urinary tract infections. This entity is uncommon and seen primarily in patients with diabetes mellitus. We report a case of a patient with end-stage renal disease treated with peritoneal dialysis who developed emphysematous pyelitis who presented with signs and symptoms that were more consistent with appendicitis. The spectrum of infections causing air in the urinary tract and the method by which end-stage renal disease patients are treated are discussed. patients receiving dextrose peritoneal dialysis are at risk for emphysematous pyelonephritis, pyelitis, and cystitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = diabetes mellitus, diabetes, mellitus (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Acute diabetic abdomen in childhood.Three children presented as acute surgical emergencies due to undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. Where diabetic ketoacidosis mimicks the acute abdomen three clinical features are important in reaching the right diagnosis-namely, a history of polydipsia, polyuria, and anorexia preceding the abdominal pain, the deep sighing and rapid respirations, and severe dehydration.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = diabetes mellitus, diabetes, mellitus (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Primary hyperparathyroidism: an unusual cause of pancreatitis in adolescence.We present the case of an adolescent with hypercalcemia secondary to unrecognized hyperparathyroidism, which lead to complications such as pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, and nephrocalcinosis. Although hypercalcemia is not common in the pediatric age, its early recognition and intervention are crucial for the prevention of highly morbid complications.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = diabetes mellitus, diabetes, mellitus (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. Sonographic findings in methamphetamine-induced ischemic colitis.Ischemic colitis is a clinicopathologic condition that commonly occurs in elderly patients with atherosclerotic disease or diabetes mellitus. Uncommon etiologies include vasculitis and use of drugs such as oral contraceptives, phenobarbital, nasal decongestants, dextroamphetamine, and cocaine. Recent studies have shown sonography and CT to be helpful in the evaluation of the colitides. We report the sonographic and CT findings in an unusual case of methamphetamine-induced ischemic colitis. Sonography and CT revealed diffuse thickening of the large bowel wall. methamphetamine abuse should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the colitides, particularly in the setting of a young patient with a history of drug use and no other predisposing conditions.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = diabetes mellitus, diabetes, mellitus (Clic here for more details about this article) |