Melioidosis is a severe infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is widespread in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, with increasing recognition in other tropical and subtropical regions. It presents with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from localized infections to severe sepsis and septic shock.
Intraventricular rupture of brain abscess (IVROBA). Second in our Neuroimaging case study series with Teresa Crow, Troy Carnwath, Scott DiMeo, L. Erin Miller and Natalie Rall
A 46-year-old female presents with left iliac fossa pain and fevers. She has a previous history of stage IV endometriosis
Post-obstructive diuresis is a polyuric state in which large amounts of sodium and water are eliminated after the relief of a urinary tract obstruction.
CCC entry for fusariosis / Fusarium infections (infectious disease)
Pyelonephritis is a common presentation to the Emergency Department. The most important consideration is renal tract imaging to rule out an obstructive cause, which can rapidly lead to severe sepsis.
Renal colic (or nephrolithiasis) is an extremely common presenting problem to the Emergency Department. The immediate priority will be pain relief.
Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) describes obstruction of urine flow from the renal pelvis into the proximal ureter. It can be congenital or acquired and may be asymptomatic. Severe cases can lead to infection and renal function loss.
Alexander Burns Wallace (1906–1974) was a Scottish plastic surgeon. Published the Wallace Rules of nine for burn size estimation in 1951
Macroscopic haematuria (visible/gross haematuria) refers to blood clearly visible in urine, unlike microscopic haematuria which is detected only via dipstick.
Priapism is a persistent, painful erection not related to sexual stimulation, lasting at least 2–4 hours. It is classified into Non-ischemic (high flow, arterial): and Ischemic (low flow, veno-occlusive)
Epididymo-orchitis is inflammation of the epididymis and/or testis, usually due to infection. Most commonly from a urinary tract infection but may also be as a result of a sexually transmitted infection.