Pub Date : 2024-09-20eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001509
Rahul Patel, Ahmed Hassan, Hayle Scanlan, Matthew Everwine, Zhiyong Ren, Charles Snyder, Hisham ElGenaidi
Drug-induced liver injury is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure in the Western world. Despite discontinuation of the offending agent, it can still tax a grim prognosis. We describe a case of a menopausal woman taking a herbal supplement called "Provitalize" to relieve hot flashes and bloating. This is the first case report of liver injury from this supplement. She initially presented with mild jaundice and elevated transaminases. Unfortunately, she rapidly progressed to encephalopathy, experienced multiorgan failure, and then died.
{"title":"Acute Liver Failure Induced by Provitalize: A Menopause Supplement Concocted From Herbs & Probiotics.","authors":"Rahul Patel, Ahmed Hassan, Hayle Scanlan, Matthew Everwine, Zhiyong Ren, Charles Snyder, Hisham ElGenaidi","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001509","DOIUrl":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drug-induced liver injury is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure in the Western world. Despite discontinuation of the offending agent, it can still tax a grim prognosis. We describe a case of a menopausal woman taking a herbal supplement called \"Provitalize\" to relieve hot flashes and bloating. This is the first case report of liver injury from this supplement. She initially presented with mild jaundice and elevated transaminases. Unfortunately, she rapidly progressed to encephalopathy, experienced multiorgan failure, and then died.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11415125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001218
Vincent Galate, Ian Kozlowski, Carmen Vogt, Ryan Ash, Adam Alli, Aaron Rohr
{"title":"Coil Embolization of a Portosystemic Shunt Presenting as a Varicocele.","authors":"Vincent Galate, Ian Kozlowski, Carmen Vogt, Ryan Ash, Adam Alli, Aaron Rohr","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001218","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11415081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001501
Jordan Malone, Robinder Abrol, Jose Aguirre
{"title":"Endoscopic Retrieval of a Metallic Cross in a Patient With Acute Psychosis and Religious Delusions.","authors":"Jordan Malone, Robinder Abrol, Jose Aguirre","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001501","DOIUrl":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001501","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11415084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001481
Reanay Berezovskiy, James M Crawford, Arvind Rishi, Sohil Khurana, Joshua Kern, Stefani Morscher, Sanjaya K Satapathy
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an autoimmune syndrome that is characterized by elevated levels of serum IgG4 and infiltration of various tissue types by IgG4 immunoreactive plasma cells. The IgG4-RD can result in systemic disease and the formation of inflammatory mass lesions, frequently addressed as pseudotumors. While IgG4-RD can manifest in various organs, liver involvement is rare, and because it is an immune-mediated inflammatory process, it is uncommon in patients who are immunocompromised. Furthermore, despite IgG4-RD responding well to immunosuppressive treatment, cases of spontaneous remission are exceedingly rare in the literature. In this report, we present the unique case of a self-resolving IgG4-RD lesion of the liver in a HIV positive patient.
{"title":"An Evasive Liver Mass in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Positive Patient.","authors":"Reanay Berezovskiy, James M Crawford, Arvind Rishi, Sohil Khurana, Joshua Kern, Stefani Morscher, Sanjaya K Satapathy","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001481","DOIUrl":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an autoimmune syndrome that is characterized by elevated levels of serum IgG4 and infiltration of various tissue types by IgG4 immunoreactive plasma cells. The IgG4-RD can result in systemic disease and the formation of inflammatory mass lesions, frequently addressed as pseudotumors. While IgG4-RD can manifest in various organs, liver involvement is rare, and because it is an immune-mediated inflammatory process, it is uncommon in patients who are immunocompromised. Furthermore, despite IgG4-RD responding well to immunosuppressive treatment, cases of spontaneous remission are exceedingly rare in the literature. In this report, we present the unique case of a self-resolving IgG4-RD lesion of the liver in a HIV positive patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11415121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-19eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001511
Amrik Randhawa, Tom Guzowski
The use of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in the clinical assessment of intestinal disorders remains in its infancy in North America. We present a case in which IUS was used as a complement to Crohn's disease treatment in a 19-year-old man. After endoscopy and diagnosis, IUS was employed alongside other investigations to elucidate the extent of disease activity. It allowed identification and monitoring of complications such as free fluid and mucosal inflammation. IUS provided a marker of disease activity, even during apparent clinical remission. This case demonstrates that IUS can enhance disease monitoring and inform direction of therapy.
在北美,肠道超声(IUS)在肠道疾病临床评估中的应用仍处于起步阶段。我们介绍了一例将 IUS 用作克罗恩病治疗辅助手段的 19 岁男性病例。经过内窥镜检查和诊断后,IUS 与其他检查一起用于阐明疾病的活动程度。它可以识别和监测游离液体和粘膜炎症等并发症。即使在临床症状明显缓解的情况下,IUS 也能提供疾病活动的标记。该病例表明,IUS 可以加强疾病监测,为治疗提供依据。
{"title":"Intestinal Ultrasound: Envisioning a New Future for Crohn's Disease Management.","authors":"Amrik Randhawa, Tom Guzowski","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in the clinical assessment of intestinal disorders remains in its infancy in North America. We present a case in which IUS was used as a complement to Crohn's disease treatment in a 19-year-old man. After endoscopy and diagnosis, IUS was employed alongside other investigations to elucidate the extent of disease activity. It allowed identification and monitoring of complications such as free fluid and mucosal inflammation. IUS provided a marker of disease activity, even during apparent clinical remission. This case demonstrates that IUS can enhance disease monitoring and inform direction of therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11412704/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-19eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001510
Nikhil Reddy, Grace E Kim, Mary Ryan, Sajan Nagpal, Uzma D Siddiqui
{"title":"Hemosuccus Pancreaticus From the Minor Papilla: A Rare Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed.","authors":"Nikhil Reddy, Grace E Kim, Mary Ryan, Sajan Nagpal, Uzma D Siddiqui","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001510","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11412697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-19eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001516
Billy-Joe Liane, John Quiles
Duodenal diverticulitis complicated by abscess formation is a rare clinical entity, albeit may, in some cases, be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We present a unique case that elucidates the success of endoscopic management of duodenal diverticulitis complicated by an abscess in the third part of the duodenum, through forward-viewing endoscopic maneuvers. Although surgery has been the primary interventional strategy for complicated duodenal diverticulitis beyond medical management, endoscopy is shown to be a safe and effective alternative in the clinically stable patient and/or poor surgical candidate, for this uncommon sequela of duodenal diverticulosis.
{"title":"Successful Endoscopic Drainage of Acute Duodenal Diverticulitis Complicated by Abscess.","authors":"Billy-Joe Liane, John Quiles","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Duodenal diverticulitis complicated by abscess formation is a rare clinical entity, albeit may, in some cases, be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We present a unique case that elucidates the success of endoscopic management of duodenal diverticulitis complicated by an abscess in the third part of the duodenum, through forward-viewing endoscopic maneuvers. Although surgery has been the primary interventional strategy for complicated duodenal diverticulitis beyond medical management, endoscopy is shown to be a safe and effective alternative in the clinically stable patient and/or poor surgical candidate, for this uncommon sequela of duodenal diverticulosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11412700/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-19eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001512
Matthew J Bierowski, Chelsea D Edirisuriya, Ilana P Goldberg, Nicholas Noverati, Peter Johnson, Cuckoo Choudhary, Raina Shivashankar
Hepatitis from nontyphoidal Salmonella gastroenteritis is rare, especially in immunocompetent patients. We present the case of a 30-year-old woman who was found to have Salmonella serotype C2 gastroenteritis and elevated liver function tests concerning for concurrent hepatitis. An extensive workup was negative for other etiologies, making Salmonella the likely culprit. The patient was managed with supportive measures as her liver function tests and symptoms were improving before obtaining microbiological data. Since the role of antibiotic therapy in such cases is not well studied, disease severity in accordance with current guidelines should be used to tailor treatment on a case-by-case basis.
{"title":"Nontyphoidal <i>Salmonella</i> Hepatitis: A Rare Complication of a Common Enteric Infection.","authors":"Matthew J Bierowski, Chelsea D Edirisuriya, Ilana P Goldberg, Nicholas Noverati, Peter Johnson, Cuckoo Choudhary, Raina Shivashankar","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatitis from nontyphoidal <i>Salmonella</i> gastroenteritis is rare, especially in immunocompetent patients. We present the case of a 30-year-old woman who was found to have <i>Salmonella</i> serotype C2 gastroenteritis and elevated liver function tests concerning for concurrent hepatitis. An extensive workup was negative for other etiologies, making <i>Salmonella</i> the likely culprit. The patient was managed with supportive measures as her liver function tests and symptoms were improving before obtaining microbiological data. Since the role of antibiotic therapy in such cases is not well studied, disease severity in accordance with current guidelines should be used to tailor treatment on a case-by-case basis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11412702/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-19eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001519
Mohamad Aghaie Meybodi, Amitpal S Johal, Molham Abdulsamad
A gastrogastric fistula is a delayed complication of the endoscopic ultrasound-directed transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Endoscopic closure of these fistulae poses a significant challenge, and surgical intervention may be required in some patients. In this study, we discuss the case of a 69-year-old woman with persistent fistula following the endoscopic ultrasound-directed transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedure. Despite the failure of conventional advanced endoscopic fistula closure methods, successful closure of the fistula was achieved using a postinfarct ventricular septal defect occluder.
{"title":"Persistent Fistula Closure After Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Transgastric Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography by Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Defect Occluder.","authors":"Mohamad Aghaie Meybodi, Amitpal S Johal, Molham Abdulsamad","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001519","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001519","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A gastrogastric fistula is a delayed complication of the endoscopic ultrasound-directed transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Endoscopic closure of these fistulae poses a significant challenge, and surgical intervention may be required in some patients. In this study, we discuss the case of a 69-year-old woman with persistent fistula following the endoscopic ultrasound-directed transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedure. Despite the failure of conventional advanced endoscopic fistula closure methods, successful closure of the fistula was achieved using a postinfarct ventricular septal defect occluder.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11412718/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-19eCollection Date: 2024-09-01DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001475
Mohammad Abuassi, Walid Joulani, Emad Sammodi, Mohamed Eftaiha, Aiman Obed
Hernia repair frequently employs surgical mesh. However, potential complications exist, including mesh migration into adjacent organs, leading to serious outcomes such as enteric fistulas. We report an unprecedented case of composite mesh leading to gastric penetration and subsequent gastrocutaneous fistula formation, identified during endoscopic investigation as a foreign body. A 70-year-old man who underwent right hemicolectomy and incisional hernia repair using composite mesh presented in with symptoms of intestinal obstruction and a small bowel content leak. Following these complications, a small bowel resection was performed, and an ileostomy was created. During an endoscopic investigation, the composite mesh used in the hernia repair during the ileostomy creation was found as a foreign body penetrating the gastric antral area, causing a gastrocutaneous fistula. An exploratory laparotomy was successfully carried out. This case highlights the need to consider mesh-related complications and advocates for research into prevention and management of such adverse outcomes.
{"title":"Composite Mesh in Incisional Hernia Repair: Unprecedented Gastric Penetration and Gastrocutaneous Fistula Formation.","authors":"Mohammad Abuassi, Walid Joulani, Emad Sammodi, Mohamed Eftaiha, Aiman Obed","doi":"10.14309/crj.0000000000001475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hernia repair frequently employs surgical mesh. However, potential complications exist, including mesh migration into adjacent organs, leading to serious outcomes such as enteric fistulas. We report an unprecedented case of composite mesh leading to gastric penetration and subsequent gastrocutaneous fistula formation, identified during endoscopic investigation as a foreign body. A 70-year-old man who underwent right hemicolectomy and incisional hernia repair using composite mesh presented in with symptoms of intestinal obstruction and a small bowel content leak. Following these complications, a small bowel resection was performed, and an ileostomy was created. During an endoscopic investigation, the composite mesh used in the hernia repair during the ileostomy creation was found as a foreign body penetrating the gastric antral area, causing a gastrocutaneous fistula. An exploratory laparotomy was successfully carried out. This case highlights the need to consider mesh-related complications and advocates for research into prevention and management of such adverse outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7394,"journal":{"name":"ACG Case Reports Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11412696/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142278845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}