The acute onset of purple digits is a concerning manifestation and may represent underlying, potentially life-threatening disease. Correctly identifying the etiology of purple digits is essential to proper management, and can aid in the diagnosis of systemic disease. Multiple causes of purple digits
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare syndrome characterized by production of indigo (blue) and indirubin (red) pigments due to bacterial colonization in urinary catheter. The pathogenesis of PUBS is related to the combination of these two pigments produced from the metabolism of tryptophan.
Warfarin is used extensively in clinical practice for numerous indications. It is generally safe. Bleeding is the major risk of warfarin; several uncommon adverse skin manifestations may also be associated with its use. These range from ecchymoses and purpura, haemorrhagic necrosis and maculopapular
BACKGROUND
Breath-hold diving has been practised since the dawn of humanity but is open to many risks. The consequences mainly involve the respiratory system. The pathophysiological mechanisms are complex because of the multiple forces applied to the body during breath-hold diving.
METHODS
The case
Reddish-purple areas occasionally found on the surface of the liver have been related to peliosis hepatis. The purpose of the present study was to determine: 1) the frequency of these changes in a total of 3035 laparoscopies and 2) the histological substrate of these laparoscopical changes. In 20
BACKGROUND
This study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of an extract from Shinzami, a variety of purple sweet potato, in rats injured by hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion (I/R).
RESULTS
Pretreatment with Shinzami extract decreased the aspirate aminotransferase and alanine
Echinacea pallida (EPAL), a herbaceous flowering plant with immunomodulatory properties, has been chosen to determine the pre- and post-supplementary effects on the growth performances, bacterial community, blood parameters and immunity of growing rabbits. The same Grimaud does (14-week-old) from
A 67-year-old male developed a hemorrhagic eruption 4 weeks after initiation of coumarin therapy. Examination revealed a well-demarcated, purple patch with a central hemorrhagic bulla on the anterior aspect of the leg, surrounded by small petechiae. Histological examination of the purple plaque
Although a purple-colored ball-like appearance (purple ball appearance) is typically observed on ligated varices during endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL), another endoscopic appearance of ligated varices (white ball appearance), which is observed after EVL at the bleeding site, have been reported.
Emergency caesarean section was performed in a 40-year-old woman with solutio placentae. A Couvelaire uterus was diagnosed, showing typical blue-purple discolorations of the uterine wall, which are in fact haemorrhages caused by disseminated intravascular coagulation.
A 76-year-old male developed a hemorrhagic nodule and a surrounding purple-red, irregularly shaped macule on his scalp after head trauma. The diagnosis of angiosarcoma was confirmed histologically. A transarterial feeder embolization was performed followed by a surgical excision. It was effective
A 24-year-old female patient presented with complaints of nausea, vomiting and of loss of consciousness lasted for 15 minutes with left sided weakness. Neuroradiological evaluation revealed a hemorrhagic mass lesion in the right frontal lobe. The patient was operated and intraoperative findings
Ectopic liver tissue is a rare clinical entity that is mostly asymptomatic and found incidentally. In certain situations, however, patients may present with symptoms of abdominal pain secondary to torsion, compression, obstruction of adjacent organs, or rupture secondary to malignant transformation.
In a study of field material and a survey conducted by the authors, typical signs of colibacillosis of 6-to-12-week-old poults included sudden onset, listlessness, rales, and high mortality. Signs persisted for about 2 weeks and were often followed by a low incidence of lameness caused by
The medical records of 11 cattle with jejunal hemorrhage syndrome were reviewed. Female and male, lactating and pregnant, dairy and beef cattle were affected. Decreased feed intake and milk production, reduced amounts of dark feces, and abdominal discomfort were common historical findings. Common
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