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A Live Pill Bug Relative Jumped Out of a Plant Mass Surgeons Pulled From an 82-Year-Old's Intestine

Surgeons removing a plant-fiber blockage from an 82-year-old's bowel saw a live isopod crawl out. Why a 2010 case is drawing new attention.

Medical Daily · 7h ago

Wood Buried Near the Eye Can Look Like Air or Even a Tumor on Scans, Recent Cases Show

Wood lodged near the eye can pass for air, fat, or even a tumor on scans. Recent cases show why splinters get missed and which symptoms need follow-up.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

A Colon Mass That Looked Like Cancer Turned Out to Be a Rare Benign Disease Antibiotics Nearly Erased

A colon mass that looked malignant on CT and MRI proved to be malakoplakia, a rare benign disorder that nearly vanished after antibiotic treatment.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

32 unusual medical cases

Medical case reports feature a wide array of unusual ailments, from "furry tongues" and water allergies to changing eye colors.

LiveScience · Jun 2, 2024

Smoking fentanyl can cause irreversible brain damage, report shows

A middle-aged American man with no previous medical history was found unconscious in his hotel room, with “unidentified crushed pills and a white residue” on a nearby table, according to a recent paper in BMJ Case Reports. White powder was visible around the man’s mouth.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

In world's 1st known case, man tears windpipe from holding sneeze

If you've ever tried to hold in a sneeze, this new medical case report might make you think twice.

LiveScience · Dec 11, 2023