Clinical presentation

mmune mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) is a sub-type of inflammatory myopathies (IIM) that presents with significant muscle weakness, elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels and histopathological features of muscle fiber necrosis, with and without myositis specific antibodies. The aims of this study was to clarify clinical characteristics and autoimmune antibodies (Ab) of patients with immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) in Vietnamese patients.

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Although Cryptococcal infection is worldwide distribution, it is more seen in the immunocompromised patients. Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common central neurvous system fungal pathogen in HIV infected patients. In this paper we present an immunocompromised HIV infected case of C. neoformans meningitis with clinical features and imaging characteristics by MR image.

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Clinical practice, HIV-infected patients can be hospitalized for many problems. In this article, we review the manifestations and importance of cutaneous lesions that present in HIV-infected patients with opportunistic infections.

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In this article, we introduce the application of 3D - FLAIR sequence without contrast enhancement on detecting abnormalities of cranial nerve pathology by presenting two cases, acute vestibular neuritis and facial nerve palsy. We suggest that 3D - FLAIR is the relatively useful sequence in detecting cranial nerve pathologies.

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Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) presents several advantages in addressing arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis compared to surgical approaches. This study aimed to evaluate the agreement in stenosis diagnosis using PTA and DUS before intervention and to assess the effectiveness of the PTA method after intervention.

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Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysm is a rare surgical entity that causes various symptoms. In this article, we presented a rare case of rupturedGDA pseudoaneurysm which was treated by endovascular intervention with covered stent.

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Childhood sarcoidosis is a rare multisystemic granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. The diagnosis is often delayed due to lacking of recognition of clinical features. We report a 23 month-old boy who presented with multiple pinkish papules and painless cystic swellings in his ankles and wrists. A skin biopsy showed multiple sarcoidal granulomatous lesions.

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How to perform a breaking bad news consultation properly with the present circumstances and especially it fits the local people. The way to deliver bad news to cancer patients was studied and practiced widely in the world. Some studies were conducted in Vietnam but not yet in central Vietnam. The study was performed to note the needs of patients in the breaking bad news of cancer and to explore their own experience of giving bad news.

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Аcute аppendicitis is extremely rаre in the neonаtаl periods. The number of cаses published in the lаst century is just over 100. Mortаlity аnd morbidity аre still high due to diаgnostic problems becаuse there аre no specific clinicаl feаtures аnd reliаble investigаtion for the diаgnosis. Herein, we present two pаtients to remind physiciаns thаt the diаgnosis of neonаtаl аppendicitis should аlwаys be kept in mind.

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Acute myocardial infarction may occur following cocaine abuse. Cocaine-induced infarction is particularly common in younger patients aged 18 to 45 years old. Patients may or may not have evidence of coronary artery disease at the time of symptom presentation.

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We present a case of using the external pudendal artery (EPA) flap to cover the soft tissue defects of the penis following multiple trauma with penis shrinkage, corpus spongiosum and urethral injuries.

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In this article, we present the case of a 53-year-old man with severe AS and pulmonary hypertension who developed hypotension during waiting for an elective aortic valve replacement. We discuss practical considerations and emergent treatment for the hemodynamically unstable patient with critical AS.

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Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) is a rare congenital anomaly and possess potential risk of cancer. Aims: To present of a case of acute pancreatitis associated with PBM and review the literature.

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We present a case of yolk sack tumor of vagina, in which we directed a special attention towards chemotherapy along with an appropriate surgical approach to remove the tumor and preserve sexual and reproductive function.

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This is a retrospective review of all patients at Pathology Department, Hue Central Hospital with the diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma between January 1st 2017 and June 30th, 2018. The patient’s clinical data and histopathological findings are presented. The histopathological diagnosis was in accordance with the WHO 1991 classification table.

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Orthodontics is one of the increasingly popular dental specialties. With the driving force in technology and the development of materials, nowadays, straightening options is more predictable with clear aligner, it helps to improve the problems of malocclusion more possibly and more comfortably. The aim is to present the efficacy of the latest orthodontic therapy, and to offer patients more treatment options in correcting various types of malocclusion.

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To identify the pattern and etiology of diseases in children presented hepatomegaly at Pediatrics Department in Hue Central Hospital, Vietnam. Material and Methods: The Present study was conducted to evaluate the possible etiology and clinical features of children presented with hepatomegaly.

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The mаnаgement of soft tissue injury аfter complex fаciаl trаumа poses unique chаllenges to the plаstic surgeon, given the speciаlized nаture of fаciаl tissue аnd the аesthetic importаnce of the fаce. We report 8 cаses with wide-spreаd soft-tissue defects due to complex fаciаl trаumаwho presented аt Odontostomаtology center - Hue centrаl hospitаl during the yeаr 2018.

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We report a case of a 7-year-old child with urolithiasis in autotransplanted kidney treated with minipercutaneous nephrolithotomy. The patient presented with hematuria and graft hydronephrosis. Diagnostic procedures revealed ureterolithiasis as a cause of obstruction and blood in urine. Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy was successfully performed and during surgery, all stone fragments were removed.

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Sleep disorders and insomnia are frequent concerns among cancer survivors, presenting a notable challenge. Herbal footbaths are a complementary and alternative medicine that provides good results in managing insomnia, with few adverse effects and low costs. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of herbal footbaths therapy for insomnia treatment in cancer patients.

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