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Anatomical And Morphological Analysis Of Meckel’S Diverticulum: A Cadaveric Case Study With Clinical Correlation, Jorgo Zi, Joshua Searles, Carl Yem, Kezia Itua, Sophia Guo, Nadine Belony, Kavitha Vudatha, Shiv Dhiman

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Background

Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital malformation associated with the gastrointestinal tract. During fetal development, the vitelline duct connecting the primitive midgut to the yolk sac normally regresses between the 5th and 7th week of gestation. Persistence of this duct, from an incomplete obliteration, leads to an out-pocketing distal to the ileum. MD is commonly characterized using the “Rule of Twos”, occurs in approximately 2% of the population, measures 2 inches in length, and located about 2 feet from the ileocecal valve. Meckel’s diverticulum is known to affect males more than females and is often found in …

A Septuagenarian Onset Of Als: A Case Report, Grace Jones, Rizwana Ashraf, Keith Gramling, Faith Hagler, Kent Posey

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou-Gehrig's disease is a rapid progressing, terminal, multifocal neurodegenerative disease known for degenerating both upper and lower motor neurons. The average age of those who develop ALS is 40 to 70, with a mean age of 55 at diagnosis. The mean survival time is 2 to 5 years from symptom onset and 20 months from diagnosis. In the elderly population, the disease can go unrecognized due to vague symptoms of weakness which can be confused for other pathologies related to advanced age. Therapy is supportive, and there is no curative treatment.

A 75-year-old caucasian female …

Evaluation Of Left-Coronary Dominance And Its Effect On Cardiac Perfusion: A Cadaveric Study, Maxwell Trettin, Yousra Abo-Elhamd, Aidan Huckestein, Anish Sarkar, Xiunely Ricano Cadenas, Byron Her, Natalie Marrero, Emranul Huq

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Background: Coronary dominance refers to the arterial branching pattern supplying the inferior wall of the heart. Approximately 70–80% of individuals exhibit right-coronary dominance, in which the posterior descending artery (PDA) arises from the right coronary artery (RCA). Left-coronary dominance occurs in about 5–10% of the population and is defined by the PDA originating from the left circumflex artery (LCX), while codominance—where the PDA is supplied by both the RCA and LCX—occurs in 10–20% of individuals. Differences in myocardial perfusion have been observed among dominance patterns: right dominance typically results in the RCA supplying the inferior and inferoseptal ventricles, whereas left …

A Radical Response To Pmdd: When Hysterectomy Becomes The Answer, Jada M. Glenn, Makayla Farr, Christine Lurie

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INTRODUCTION: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can cause the affected person’s debilitating pain, depression, and mood swings in a manner that is consistently associated with their menstrual cycle. PMDD is classified as a psychiatric disorder with its criteria outlined in the DSM-5. The etiology is unclear, but some risk factors include anxiety disorders, obesity, and cigarette smoking. Our case centers around a 44-year-old woman diagnosed with PMDD and treated by hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy as a potential cure for her diagnosis. Her treatment journey was riddled with misdiagnoses, failed medical therapies, and emotional turmoil. By contributing to the knowledge about PMDD, …

A Hard Pill To Swallow: Management Of Olanzapine-Induced Dysphagia, Anthony Pelache, Alexandria Neal, Alexandra Ortiz, Caleb Rowan

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Background:

Dysphagia is a concerning but uncommon adverse effect associated with both first- and second-generation antipsychotic (neuroleptic) medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings regarding impaired swallowing with neuroleptic use, and multiple studies and case reports have documented its occurrence across various agents. However, dysphagia presenting as an isolated or predominant adverse effect remains rarely described in the literature. The proposed mechanisms remain debated, with hypotheses including extrapyramidal dysfunction affecting oropharyngeal musculature versus anticholinergic-mediated impairment of swallowing reflexes. Regardless of etiology, reported management strategies are consistent and include dose reduction, discontinuation, or switching to an alternative antipsychotic …

Unexpected Histopathologic Diagnosis Of Endometrial Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma Following Elective Hysterectomy, Ruhdeep Randhawa, Allison Tresner, Christine Lurie

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Introduction:

Endometrial cancer is one of the most common gynecologic malignancies in women. It originates from the innermost lining of the uterus called the endometrium and is classified into either type 1, which is most common, or type 2. Type 1 comprises endometrial cancers of endometrioid origin while type 2 includes non-endometrioid origin including serous or clear cell. Risk factors contributing to type 1 involve unopposed estrogen exposure such as obesity, exogenous estrogen, estrogen-secreting tumors, chronic anovulation, tamoxifen therapy, early menarche, and late menopause. Unlike the availability of screening tests for breast, cervical, and prostate cancer, endometrial cancer is usually …

Refining Baux And Rbaux: The Impact Of Full-Thickness Burn Depth On In-Hospital Mortality Prediction, Shihab Chowdhury, Jodeci Mitchell, Mike Manning, Mark Shearer, Bounthavy Homsombath, Martin Hardy, Zaheed Hassan, Shawn Fagan, Tayseer Chowdhry, Rajiv Sood

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Background

The Baux and revised Baux (rBaux) scores, combining age, total burned total body surface area (TBSA), and inhalation injury, are widely used to predict burn mortality. Clinically, deeper burns at a given TBSA are thought to carry higher risk, but it is unclear whether burn depth (proportion of 3rd-degree TBSA) meaningfully improves prediction beyond Baux/rBaux in a contemporary cohort.

Methods

We performed a retrospective single-center study of adult burn inpatients with available Baux/rBaux scores and documented 2nd- and 3rd-degree TBSA. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. We fit logistic regression models comparing Baux and rBaux to depth-augmented versions (adding …

Getting Back In The Fight: A Systematic Review Of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment For Concussion And Mild Traumatic Brain Injury–Related Symptoms In Military Personnel And Athletes, Austin Dobson, Samuel Jacobs, Rachel Lippincott, Maxwell Dean, John Rumbaugh

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Background: Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are common among athletes and military service members and may result in persistent post-concussive symptoms, including headache, dizziness, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment. Current management strategies are largely supportive, and effective non-pharmacologic adjunctive therapies remain limited. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been proposed as a potential intervention to address somatic dysfunction and altered neurologic and fluid dynamics following concussion and mTBI.

Objective: To systematically review the clinical literature evaluating the effects and safety of osteopathic manipulative treatment in patients with concussion, mTBI, or post-concussion syndrome.

Methods: A systematic literature search identified peer-reviewed …

Severe Postpartum Hypertension And Acute Heart Failure Exacerbation In A 34-Year-Old African American Woman: Implications For Maternal Mortality And Racial Disparities, R. Neha Vangimalla, Allison J. Tresner, Christine A. Lurie

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Introduction: Postpartum hypertension and cardiomyopathy remain significant contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, disproportionately affecting African American women. We present the case of a 34-year-old African American G6P3124 with a history of chronic hypertension and suspected peripartum cardiomyopathy. The patient presented four days postpartum with acute shortness of breath and orthopnea. Pregnancy was complicated by poorly controlled underlying chronic hypertension with worsening dyspnea requiring induction of labor at 36 weeks gestational age (GA) and prior hospitalization for volume overload, dyspnea, and COVID-19 at 33 weeks GA.

Case Description: On presentation, the patient was found to have …

Regional Selective Vulnerability To Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury In A Neurodegenerative Brain: A Cadaveric Case Study, Naomi Abraha, Jordan Ahlgren, Sangavi Sriranganathan, Tyrese Claridge-Rogers, Rasheed Agboola, Joshua Owolabi

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Introduction

Senile brain disease is characterized by progressive neurodegeneration, neuronal loss, abnormal protein aggregation, and structural changes within brain tissue that occur with aging. Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, are among the most common age-related neurological conditions and are associated with cognitive decline and widespread pathological changes throughout the brain. These disorders contribute significantly to morbidity in elderly populations and reflect the gradual deterioration of neural tissue.

Acute medical events may further exacerbate neurological damage in individuals with chronic neurodegenerative disease. Cardiopulmonary arrest is defined as the sudden cessation of cardiac and respiratory function, …

Retinal Artery Occlusion Mimicking Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Report, Zain Ismail, Amaan Ismail, Chris Luz

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Acute monocular vision loss is a medical emergency that requires prompt work-up to identify the cause. The etiologies of vision loss are broad including vascular, inflammatory, thromboembolic, and neural pathologies. Here we present the curious case of a 57-year-old male with a history of HTN, CAD, prior CVA and T2DM who was admitted to the medicine floor for a recurrent transient vision loss in his right eye for the past 18-months. Based on the patients PMH, an immediate differential diagnosis included: Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, Giant Cell Arteritis, Amaurosis Fugax secondary to carotid embolism, and Optic Neuropathy secondary to Diabetic …

From Data To Action: Addressing Maternal Mortality Disparities Among Black Women In Georgia, Celeste Pak, Chloe Pak, Vanshika Singisetti, Audrey Arona

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Introduction: Maternal mortality in Georgia remains one of the highest in the United States and is driven by persistent racial disparities, difficulty gaining access to prenatal care, and gaps in healthcare infrastructure which limits timely clinical intervention. While Georgia has implemented some measures to combat this crisis, they have not yet fully addressed the complex social, geographic, and medical determinants of maternal health. Furthermore, Black women in Georgia specifically bear a disproportionate burden of preventable morbidity and death.

Objective: This literature-based review aims to analyze the current trends and underlying factors driving the maternal mortality crisis in Georgia. Additionally, we …

Herbal Medicine Interference With Continuous Glucose Monitoring System In Diabetes Management: A Case Report, Julia Lees, Haley Johnson, Kuntal Patel, Erik Polan, Deniz Karaca, Tamaya Merrell, Atefeh Bagherpanah, Timbreia Brown

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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have transformed diabetes management through improved glycemic control, leading to decreased adverse events such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. However, there are documented, known interactions with several commonly used substances that are available over the counter, such as acetaminophen, aspirin, and Vitamin C, that affect the accuracy of CGM glucose readings. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an alert November 2025 regarding incorrect low glucose readings associated with the Freestyle Libre CGM system after the manufacturer received 736 severe adverse events and seven deaths related to this issue. The FDA warns that …

Side Effects Of Antibiotics: Beta Lactams And Tetracyclines, Jalen Love, Airam Viennelu Aliwalas, Zuhal Saadat, Jeffery Mccanless, Phuongloan Hoang,, Julie Lu-Duong, Essie Samuel

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Background

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prescribing reports for 2024, an estimated 255.9 million oral antibiotics were prescribed in the outpatient setting, corresponding to a rate of 752 prescriptions per 1,000 persons. This volume of prescribing reflects the effectiveness of antibiotics in reducing infection-related morbidity and mortality. However, no pharmacologic therapy is without risk. Beta-lactams and tetracyclines remain among the most commonly prescribed antibiotic classes in the United States. The purpose of this study is to conduct a narrative literature review examining the reported side effects associated with these and discuss their clinical significance.

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Off-Label Clinical Applications Of Lefamulin For Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis And Sexually Transmitted Infections, Kerel Morris, Sukaina Momin, Vicky Mody, Shashidharamurthy Taval

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Lefamulin is a newer pleuromutilin antibiotic approved by the FDA (2019) for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CAP). In addition, recent studies have shown the off-label use of Lefamulin to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by Mycoplasma genitalium. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a literature review evaluating the potential off-label applications of lefamulin. Treatment of MDR-TB is typically complex because of the increased resistance to the standard first-line therapy. In addition, the entry of antibiotics into macrophages is limited by hypoxia, granulomas, and necrosis caused by MDR-TB. Studies have shown that Lefamulin exhibits …

Bezlotoxumab: Targeted Toxin-B Neutralization Strategy To Reduce Recurrence Of Clostridioides Difficile Infection, Beverly Djan, Vicky Mody, Shashidharamurthy Taval

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Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) remains a major healthcare-associated infection with substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Recurrence occurs in roughly 25% of patients after initial antibiotic treatment and increases with each subsequent episode. Notably, recurrence is driven not by persistent C. difficile infection but by ongoing toxin-mediated mucosal injury. This understanding highlights the need for preventive strategies that extend beyond traditional antimicrobial therapy. Bezlotoxumab (Bmab), a fully humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG1) approved by the FDA in 2016, was developed to neutralize toxin B (TcdB), the principal virulence factor responsible for colonic damage in CDI. Under normal circumstances, toxin B binds …

Cresomycin By-Passes The Erm Genes To Exhibit Anti-Bacterial Activity Against Multiantibiotic-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Olivia Wilcock, Jamie Smith, Kaylan Bowman, Allyson Welch, Bridgeth Flores, Vicky Mody, Shashidharamurthy Taval

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Multi-antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MARSA) develops resistance against several antibiotics because of erm (erythromycin ribosome methylase) gene, which encodes rRNA adenine N-6-methyltransferase (RAMT). Dimethylation to the nucleotide A2058 of the 23S rRNA within the 50S ribosomal subunit by RAMT. The methylation of A2058 prevents the antibiotics binding to 23S subunit of the bacterial ribosomes allowing bacterial protein synthesis thereby promoting anti-bacterial resistance. We have performed a recent literature review to identify the potential drugs/drug-like candidates that overcome the anti-bacterial resistance caused by erm gene against MARSA. Recent studies suggest that Cresomycin is a novel synthetic lincosamide antibiotic developed to address …

Vaping-Associated Lung Injury In A 28-Year-Old Male: A Case Of Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure And Eosinophilic Pneumonitis, Estefani Baez, Linda Akbarshahi

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BACKGROUND: Vaping-associated lung injury (VALI) has become a significant health issue, particularly among young adults who frequently use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Initially, VALI was associated with acute pulmonary symptoms following vaping. However, further studies have revealed a range of clinical manifestations, from mild respiratory distress to severe respiratory failure.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old male with no significant past medical history who developed acute hypoxic respiratory failure following heavy vaping exposure. The patient presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath, productive cough, and chest tightness, along with eosinophilia and patchy ground-glass opacities on chest imaging. His symptoms were initially …

From Icu To Home: Mobility-Based Recovery And Discharge Planning After Postpartum Venous Thromboembolism, Anvitha Kaguturu, Oluwaseun Cole

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Introduction

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality, accounting for approximately 9-10% of maternal deaths in the United States. Risk is highest in the early postpartum period due to physiologic hypercoagulability, venous stasis, endothelial injury, and reduced mobility. Postpartum patients with severe VTE requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission represent a particularly vulnerable population, as critical illness-associated immobility, mechanical ventilation, and invasive monitoring contribute to functional decline and long-term disability. This review aimed to evaluate mobility-based functional recovery and structured discharge planning strategies for postpartum ICU patients with VTE to identify evidence-informed approaches that optimize …

Proximal Origin And Accessory Uterine Artery In A Fibroid Uterus: Implications For Uterine Artery Embolization, Akash Kumar Sinha, Diana Peterson

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Introduction

Anatomic variation of the uterine artery has important implications for interventional procedures such as uterine artery embolization (UAE). The uterine artery classically arises from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery; however, variant origins and accessory uterine arteries have been described. Failure to recognize such variations may contribute to incomplete embolization and persistent symptoms. This report describes a cadaveric case demonstrating a proximally arising uterine artery with an accessory uterine artery in the setting of a fibroid uterus.

Methods

Routine pelvic dissection was performed on a female cadaver during anatomical study. The pelvic vasculature was exposed using standard …

Incidental Identification Of A Femoral Arterial Stent And Vascular Closure Devices Within The Common Femoral Arteries: A Cadaveric Case Report, Danait W. Gebreselassie, Nathan Sagasser, Misha Ul-Islam, Jada Daniel, Abeeha Choudhary, Christian Butler, Abigail Blank, Sofia Garcia

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Introduction: The common femoral artery (CFA) is the most frequently accessed vessel for diagnostic angiography and endovascular interventions due to its superficial location, large caliber, and reliable anatomic landmarks. Ultrasound‑guided access has reduced complication rates, while vascular closure devices (VCDs) are routinely used to achieve hemostasis following catheterization to optimize recovery and allow early patient mobilization. Intraluminal stents and VCDs are both generally safe although they can alter local vascular anatomy. Cadaveric dissection provides a unique opportunity to identify these devices and assess their anatomic impact. During routine dissection of a 68‑year‑old White male donor, bilateral metallic structures were unexpectedly …

Severe Exertional Rhabdomyolysis And Compartment Syndrome Associated With Sickle Cell Trait Following Heat Injury, Lily Dwyer, Cameron Vicknair, Dennis Rossi, Nilam Vaughan

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Introduction

Exertional heat injury and rhabdomyolysis are recognized complications of intense physical activity, particularly in environments with elevated temperature and physical stress. Severe skeletal muscle breakdown may result in electrolyte abnormalities, acute kidney injury (AKI), and occasionally compartment syndrome requiring urgent intervention. Although sickle cell trait (SCT) has been considered a benign carrier state, increasing evidence suggests an association with exertional collapse, rhabdomyolysis, and heat-related illness in physically active populations, including military [1,4]. Physiologic stressors such as dehydration, hypoxia, hyperthermia, and metabolic acidosis may promote erythrocyte sickling in individuals with SCT, leading to microvascular obstruction and skeletal muscle ischemia [2]. …

A Literary Analysis And Cadaveric Evaluation Of The Medtronic Intellis™ Adaptivestim Spinal Cord Stimulator: Anatomical Correlates And Clinical Implications, Nicholas Auge-Dario, Olivia Peoples, Alexa Staudt, Anika Mittal, Shamar Palmer, Neel Patel, Syed Khalid, Emranul Huq

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Background/Objectives:

The clinical efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic neuropathic pain depends on precise epidural lead placement to appropriately target the dorsal columns specific to patient cases. However, anatomical variability within the thoracic spinal canal, such as discrepancies between vertebral levels and spinal cord segments, differences in epidural fat distribution, ligamentum flavum thickness, and spinal cord dimension, may alter the spatial relationship between implanted leads and neural targets. These variations may contribute to inconsistent stimulation coverage and clinical outcomes due to alterations that can be avoided for better patient satisfaction.

Methods:

A focused anatomical and literature-based evaluation, along …

The Effect Of Left Sided Heart Dominant Circulation On Athletic Performance, Reginald D. Dixon, Blessing A. Adeyemo, Paul M. Catalano, Chloe A. Davis, Micheal G. Elkomos, Rachel E. Lippincott, George M. Zakour, Sebastian Egberts

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Background

Coronary artery dominance is defined as the coronary artery that gives rise to the posterior descending artery (PDA), which supplies the inferior wall of the heart and portions of the interventricular septum. In the majority of individuals, the PDA originates from the right coronary artery, resulting in right coronary dominance. Left coronary dominance, in which the PDA arises from the circumflex branch of the left coronary artery, occurs less frequently and may influence myocardial perfusion patterns and clinical outcomes during coronary artery disease.

Objective

The objective of this report is to describe a case of left coronary artery dominance …

Emergency Department Utilization And Mortality Rates Among Hispanic Residents In Rural Vs Suburban Vs Urban Settings: A Comparison Of Colquitt County, Gwinnett County, Fulton County, And Georgia Overall (2020–2024), Selena Meza, Thomas Last

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Background:

Geographic disparities in healthcare access and outcomes may exist within Hispanic populations in Georgia, particularly across rural, suburban, and urban settings. Rural communities often face provider shortages, higher poverty rates, and limited access to preventive services, which may influence emergency department (ED) utilization and mortality outcomes.

Objective:

To describe differences in emergency department utilization and age-adjusted mortality among Hispanic residents across selected rural, suburban, and urban counties in Georgia from 2020–2024.

Methods:

A retrospective ecological analysis was conducted using Georgia Department of Public Health OASIS data (2020–2024). Hispanic ER visit rates and age-adjusted death rates were compared across Colquitt …

A Cadaveric Analysis Of Chronic Kidney Disease With Preserved Left Ventricular Morphology, Hania Hashmi, Alex Fishel, Justin Laplace, Skylar Keating, Christen York, Dev Desai, Doan Nguyen, Misha Ul-Islam, Rasheed Agboola, Shiv Dhiman

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Introduction:

A well-established link exists between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Reduced kidney function triggers a cascade of hemodynamic changes, including systemic hypertension and inflammatory responses, leading to left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). In advanced stages of CKD, uremic cardiomyopathy (UC) is implicated in the progression of CKD and LVH. While the progression of CKD to LVH has been investigated, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the mechanisms underlying the preservation of left ventricular architecture and function in the pathogenesis of CKD. This study presents a post-mortem histological analysis of an 82-year-old African American male cadaver …

Concurrent Meckel Diverticulum And Horseshoe Kidney In A Cadaver: Insights Into Developmental Field Effects, Kezia Itua, Nadine Belony, Josh Searles, Sophia Guo, Carl Yem, Jorgo Zi, Kavitha Vudatha, Shiv Dhiman, Rasheed Agboola

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Introduction: Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and results from incomplete regression of the omphalomesenteric duct during early embryogenesis. Horseshoe kidney arises from abnormal fusion and arrested ascent of the metanephric kidneys during weeks 6–9 of development. Although both anomalies occur during overlapping gestational windows, their coexistence is rarely described. Recognition of such co-occurrence may provide insight into patterns of congenital variation and early developmental susceptibility.

Methods: During routine cadaveric dissection of a 74-year-old male donor, the abdominal cavity, small intestine, and retroperitoneum were systematically examined. A Meckel diverticulum was identified, measured (~60 cm …

Determinants Of Mortality In Patients With Extremely Severe Burns: Analysis Of Patients With Baux Scores Greater Than 100, Kensley Philemond, Shihab Chowdhury, Jodeci Mitchell, Mark Shearer, Bounthavy Homsombath, Martin Hardy, Zaheed Hassan, Shawn Fagan, Tayseer Chowdhry, Rajiv Sood

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Background:

The revised Baux (rBaux) score integrates age, percent total body surface area burned (TBSA), and inhalation injury to estimate mortality following burn injury. While the model yields outstanding performance in general burn populations, the factors influencing mortality among patients with extremely severe burns (Baux >100) remain uncertain. In this group, it is uncertain whether demographic characteristics or injury severity play a greater role in determining survival.

Methods:

A retrospective cohort study was conducted of adult burn patients with Baux scores greater than 100 treated between 2020 and 2024. Demographic variables (age, sex, and race) and injury characteristics (TBSA and …

Splenomegaly And Abnormal Bone Remodeling With Pancytopenia And Myelodysplastic Anemia: A Cadaveric Case Study, Mika Matteo

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 Introduction: Pancytopenia is a severe reduction in erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets, often resulting in anemia and increased susceptibility to infection, and is closely associated with Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow disorders with ineffective hematopoiesis.

The spleen, an important part of the lymphatic and immune systems, filters circulating blood, removes senescent erythrocytes, and supports immune function. Splenomegaly, pathological enlargement of the spleen, can exacerbate pancytopenia by sequestering and prematurely destroying blood cells.

This study examines the relationship between marrow dysfunction, splenic enlargement, and skeletal remodeling observed during cadaveric dissection to better understand the systemic effects of MDS.

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Incidental Right Atrial Thrombus In A Patient With Metastatic Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor And Secondary Erythrocytosis, Bryan C. Hernandez, Mauricio Soto, Umer Khan, Macy Rowan, Clifton Thomas

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Introduction Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are rare neoplasms arising from the endocrine cells of the pancreas and represent a small subset of pancreatic malignancies. Although they often follow an indolent clinical course, pNETs have a known propensity for metastatic spread, most commonly to the liver. Vascular invasion and tumor thrombus formation are uncommon but clinically significant complications that may result in life-threatening cardiopulmonary sequelae. We present a case of a 60-year-old male with a history of pancreatic tail neuroendocrine tumor status post distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy, complicated by hepatic metastases and an incidental large right atrial thrombus identified on transthoracic …