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№ 25OtherCase ReportOpen AccessFast review
A ten-year-old girl with fever, "urticaria multiforme", and painful joint swelling - case report

A ten-year-old girl with fever, "urticaria multiforme", and painful joint swelling - case report

We present the case of a 10-year-old girl who was admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, Preventive Cardiology and Immunology of the Developmental Age at the Medical University of Lodz with symptoms of a post-surgical disease-type reaction - with fever, generalized, multiform urticaria, facial edema and arthritis. From the history obtained from the mother indicated that the above symptoms appeared two days ago, a few hours after the the moment the girl played with a leaf of chefflera, the so-called umbrella tree, Schefflera actinophylla. Interestingly, the reaction was accompanied by significantly elevated levels of IgE total. This exotic potted plant, popular in Poland, from the araliacae family (Araliacae), contains falcarinol, a chemical compound responsible for rare cases of allergy inhalation and contact allergies in gardeners or florist workers, among others. So far, no described reaction of the type of septicaemic disease due to contact with this plant.

Received 31 Jul 2012Accepted 07 Aug 2012Published 12 Sept 2012
HA
Hogendorf A., Cywińska–Bernas A., Zeman K.12 Sept 2012
№ 24GynecologyCase ReportOpen Access
Late manifestation of gallstones left in the peritoneal cavity - case report

Late manifestation of gallstones left in the peritoneal cavity - case report

Perforation of the gallbladder during cholecystectomy resulting in bile leakage and gallstones is a fairly common complication, occurring in about 20% of cases. However, serious complications develop in only about 0.2% of patients. Remaining gallstones gallstones can manifest as intra-abdominal abscesses, intra-abdominal abscesses, fistulas and other, rarer complications

Received 16 May 2012Accepted 16 May 2012Published 04 Sept 2012
RM
Rubinkiewicz M., Zbierska K., Kenig J.04 Sept 2012
№ 23SurgeryCase ReportOpen AccessFast review
Ankle sprain and treatment consequences

Ankle sprain and treatment consequences

Ankle sprain is the most common musculoskeletal injury in the emergency room. In the presented case, after ligament reconstruction, adhesions of the surgical scar with a nearby nerve and a neuroma developed, which was not visible on MRI examination

Received 22 Jul 2012Accepted 23 Jul 2012Published 22 Aug 2012
BM
Bilewicz M., Stebel R., Czerkies A.22 Aug 2012
№ 22GynecologyCase ReportOpen AccessFast review
Bioresorbable Polylactide Implant used in orthopaedic surgery - case report

Bioresorbable Polylactide Implant used in orthopaedic surgery - case report

Diagnosis of disorders of the bone tissue, thanks to the availability of modern imaging methods, standardizes therapeutic management. The key element in the treatment of a patient diagnosed with a solitary bone cyst{index{solitary bone cyst} is to fill the defect in the structure with possible restoration of its function. The treatment of choice is autogenous or allogeneic bone grafting with the consequences and risks discussed later in the aticle.

Received 29 May 2012Accepted 12 Jun 2012Published 05 Jul 2012
FK
Ficek K., Stodolak E., Tomczak A.05 Jul 2012
№ 21Internal MedicineCase ReportOpen AccessFast review
Pregnant woman with severe anemia

Pregnant woman with severe anemia

Anemia is a very common disease. The most common symptoms, such as weakness, headaches, dizziness, impaired concentration and pallor, are nonspecific. The most common causes of anemia in pregnant women are deficiencies of iron, folic acid and vitamin B12. Anemia can be a complication of other diseases such as kidney failure or hyperparathyroidism.

Received 29 May 2012Accepted 16 Jun 2012Published 21 Jun 2012
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Mrozińska S., Kiałka M., Ociepka A.21 Jun 2012