Results 51 to 60 of about 21,807 (192)
Indian Journal of Medical Research, 2015 A 60 year old male patient was admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) at the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, in October 2013, with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilatory support.
J, Harikrishna, Alladi, Mohan
openaire +2 more sources
An Uncommon Case of Ecthyma Gangrenosum in a Three‐Year‐Old Immunocompetent Child
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.The necrotic lesions on day 10. ABSTRACT Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare cutaneous finding of Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis, typically in immunocompromised patients. We present EG with septic shock in a previously healthy three‐year‐old child who presented with rapidly progressing necrotic eschars and severe neutropenia.
Shobha Maharjan +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Molecular Genetics &Genomic Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.In these two pedigrees, we identified distinct mutations in the AT and PC genes. Individuals harboring both mutations exhibited a significantly higher incidence of venous thrombosis. ABSTRACT Background AT and PC are key components of the anticoagulant system. Mutations in their encoding genes, SERPINC1 and PROC, can lead to insufficient protein levels
Yueli Guo +5 more
wiley +1 more source
International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 392-401, April 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction D‐dimers are produced by lysis of cross‐linked fibrin. In children, D‐dimer testing is used to evaluate disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and some inflammatory states, but its use is not validated for screening or ruling out suspected venous thromboembolic events (VTE).
Rabab Al Dawood +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2017 Protein C is an anticoagulant that is encoded by the PROC gene. Protein C deficiency (PCD) is inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive pattern.
Mariam S. Al Harbi, Ayman W. El-Hattab
doaj +1 more source
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2021 Purpura fulminans is a serious condition that can result in severe morbidity in the pediatric population. Although autologous skin grafts remain the gold standard for the coverage of partial- to full-thickness wounds, they have several limitations in ...
Benjamin Kah Liang Goh +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Rare presentation of rickettsial infection as purpura fulminans: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Background Purpura fulminans is an acute life-threatening disorder characterized by intravascular thrombosis and hemorrhagic infarction of the skin complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulation. It is commonly seen in acute infections following
Chamara Dalugama +1 more
doaj +1 more source
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2018 Acute meningococcemia is characterized by extensive purpurae consisting of both petechiae and ecchymoses. This condition can be rapidly fatal without treatment due to shock and severe consumptive coagulopathy.
Deepti Mutreja +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Brain Sciences, 2020 Neisseria meningitidis-induced acute systemic meningococcal disease is an emergency and a fatal condition that has a high mortality rate. In patients with a fulminant infection, a maculopapular petechial eruption, purpura fulminans, or an ecchymotic ...
Meng-Yu Wu +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Pediatrics International, Volume 68, Issue 1, January/December 2026.ABSTRACT Background Severe congenital protein C deficiency (SCPCD) is a rare disorder associated with life‐threatening thrombotic complications. Protein C concentrate is recommended for both acute and long‐term management of SCPCD. However, no efficacy and safety data in Japanese patients have been reported.
Katsuyoshi Koh +8 more
wiley +1 more source