1701006073 CASE PRESENTATION

 LONG CASE:


A 40/F Came with chief complaints of ,

Abdominal Distension since 1 year 

Facial puffiness since 1 year 

Itching all over the body since 1 year and developed multiple plaques on abdomen and Lower limbs. 

Sob since 9 days

pedal edema since 9 days ,pitting type

Dizziness and headache since 9 days 

H/O PRESENT ILLNESS:

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 3 years ago ,then she developed bilateral knee pain which was insidious onset and gradually progressive ,pricking and non radiating type and more at night for which she was given demisone 0.5mg and acelogic SR .

      Then she developed abdominal distension ,facial puffiness and itching all over the body since 1 year ,and associated with abdominal discomfort and diffuse abdominal pain ,aggravated after eating and relieved on sleeping ,sitting and after defecation .

       She developed SOB grade III , pedal edema -pitting type , dizziness and headache since 9days .

       She had an episode of vomiting since 2days ,which was non projectile ,non bilious , contained food particles ,and was relieved on medication .

No H/O trauma 

No H/O fever .


PAST HISTORY 

She is Denovo Diabetic 

Not a K/C/O hypertension ,asthma , ischemic heart disease ,TB 

 Past Medical history -

She is under medication( demisone 0.5 mg and acelogic SR) since 3years for bilateral knee pain and  also under medication for tinea corporis infection.


FAMILY HISTORY 

NO SIGNIFICANT FAMILY HISTORY

PERSONAL HISTORY:

DIET :Mixed 

APPETITE- decreased 

SLEEP -adequate

BOWEL AND BLADDER HABITS : decreased urine output 

ADDICTIONS: NO


MENSTRUAL HISTORY:

Menarche -13 years

Regular monthly cycles

No.of pads per day -2

No clots

Menopause -35 years

GENERAL EXAMINATION :

Patient is concious ,coherent and coperative

 built - obese , moderately nourished.

No pallor ,icterus ,cyanosis ,clubbing and lymphadenopathy ,edema 

VITALS :

BP 110/80

PR 90bpm

TEMP 98.5degrees F

SPO2 98 @ RA

GRBS 106


SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION


CVS EXAMINATION

Inspection

The chest wall is bilaterally symmetrical

No raised JVP.


Palpation-

Apical impulse is felt in the left 5th intercostal space, medial to the midclavicular line

 • No parasternal heave felt.


Percussion- no pericardial effusion


Auscultation-

S1 and S2 heard, no added thrills and murmurs are heard


PER ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION :- 


Soft and non tender .

No visible peristalsis.

Normal bowel sounds.

NO HEPATOSPLENOMEGALY elicited

Umbilicus - inverted umbilicus.










RESPIRATORY SYSTEM EXAMINATION :-

Inspection-

Upper respiratory tract - Normal

Shape of chest - elliptical & Bilaterally symmetrical 

Trachea- in midline

no scars and sinuses

no visible pulsations

no engorged veins

no usage of accessory respiratory muscles


Palpation-

No local rise of temperature

No tenderness

All the inspectory findings are confirmed 

Apical Impulse :- 5th intercostal space 1 cm medial to mid clavicular line

Trachea is in normal position. 

chest expansion - normal.

Movements of chest with respiration are normal.


 vocal fremitus - normal.               

Ausclutation-


Bilateral air entry - present.

Normal vesicular breathsounds are heard.

No adventitious sounds heard.


INVESTIGATIONS: 

Blood sugar random

Renal function test

Complete blood picture

Lipid profile 

Colour doppler

ULTRASONOGRAPHY 



X ray



ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY 







PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS: steroid-induced cushings ( iatrogenic )  with Tinea corporis (Fungal infection ) .


Treatment plan :

4-06-2022

Inj. Pantop

Inj lasix

Inj optineuron 

Tab. Ultracet

Tab.aldactone

Tab. Atarax

Tab . Zofer

Luliconazole

Syp aristozyme



5-06-2022

Ultracet

Luliconazole ointment

Rantac

Syp aristozyme 



6-06-2022

Spironolactone 

Ultracet

Luliconazole ointment

Rantac

T defloz 6mg

Syp. Aristozyme 


7-06-2022

Tab.Deflazacort

Ultracet

Luliconazole ointment

Rantac

Syp. Aristozyme



8-06-2022

Ultracet

Rantac

Tab.Deflazacort

Syp.Aristozyme



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SHORT CASE:


50 years old gentleman, farmer by occupation, resident of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district came to the hospital with the following cheif complaints


CHIEF COMPLAINTS:

Distension of abdomen since 7 days

Pain in the abdomen since 4 days and

Pedal edema since 3 days

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 6 months back then he developed jaundice and he was treated for jaundice by a private medical practitioner. After that he was normal till last week.

He developed distension of abdomen 7 days back, which is insidious in onset, gradually progressive, aggravated in last 4 days and progressed to the present size.

He complaints of abdominal pain from last 3 days which is insidious in onset, gradually progressive, colicky type in the epigastrium and right hypochondrial regions .

He also complaints of swelling in both feet  since 3 days which is insidious in onset, gradually progressive, pitting type.


NO history of hemetemesis, melena, vomitings, nausea

NO history of bulky stools, black tarry and clay colored stools

NO history of fever with chills and rigor

NO history of anorexia, facial puffiness, generalised edema

NO history of evening rise of temperature, cough, night sweats

NO history of orthopnea, palpitations 

NO history of loss of weight


PAST HISTORY:


NO history of similar complaints in the past.

Not a known case of Diabetes, Hypertension, Tuberculosis, Asthma, epilepsy, hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism, COPD, CAD and blood transfusions. 


FAMILY HISTORY:


None of the patient's parents, siblings or first degree relatives have or had similar complaints or any significant comorbidities.


PERSONAL HISTORY:

Appetite: reduced

Diet: mixed

Bowel habits: frequency of urine is reduced since 2 days

Bladder habits: constipation since last 4 days

Sleep: Adequate 

Addictions:

Beedi smoker: for past 30 years. 4-5 beedis per day

Pack years= no. of cigarettes×years of smoking/20

Number of beedis = numbr of cigarettes/4

Therefore, 

Pack years = 5/4×30/20

Pack years = 1.88 pack years


Alcoholic: chronic alcoholic previously 

From last one year, occasional alcoholic - consumes 90ml of whiskey 

Toddy: occasionally 


GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:

Patient is conscious, coherent and cooperative.

Examined after taking vaild informed consent in a well enlightened room.


Built and nourishment: moderately built and moderately nourished 

Pallor: No pallor

Icterus: present 

Cyanosis: No cyanosis 

Clubbing: No clubbing 

Generalised lymphadenopathy: No generalised lymphadenopathy 

Pedal edema:  bilateral pedal edema







VITALS:


Temperature: afebrile

Pulse rate: 90bpm, regular rhythm, normal volume

Respiratory Rate: 22 breathes per minute

Blood Pressure: 130/90 mm of Hg in right arm in sitting position

GRBS: 90mg/dl

SpO2: 98% at room air


Tremors: present




SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION:


PER ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION:


INSPECTION: 9 regions


Shape of the abdomen: globular

Distension of abdomen: distended

Flanks: full

Umbilicus: 

       Shape: everted

       Position: central

       Herniations: absent

       Discharge: absent

Skin over abdomen: smooth and shiny

No pigmentations, discolorations, scars, sinuses, fistulae, engorged veins, visible pulsations, hernial orifices, 


PALPATION: 


No local rise of temperature 

Tenderness: present in the epigastrium region

Hepatomegaly: absent

Splenomegaly: absent

Guarding: present 

Rigidity: absent

Renal angle tenderness: absent

No rebound tenderness

No visible peristalsis 

FLUID THRILL(with extended legs): POSITIVE 

PERCUSSION:



In supine position,

  Tympanic note - heard at midline of the abdomen 

  Dull note - heard at flanks

Shifting dullness: POSITIVE 

FLUID THRILL: POSITIVE

Liver span : could not be detected


AUSCULTATION:


Bowel sounds: decreased

No bruits


CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:


First and second heart sounds heard normal. No murmurs


RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: 


Normal vesicular breath sounds heard. No adventitious sounds. Bilateral air entry present. 


CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: 


HIgher mental functions- normal

No focal neurological deficit 

No facial asymmetry. All reflexes are normal.



INVESTIGATIONS:


1. Hemogram:

Hemoglobin : 9.8 g/dl

TLC : 7,200

Neutrophils : 49%

Lymphocytes : 40%

Eosinophils : 1%

Basophils : 0%

PCV : 27.4%

MCV : 92.3 fl

MCH : 33 pg

MCHC : 35.8%

RDW-CV : 17.6%

RDW-SD : 57.8 fl

RBC count : 2.97 millions/mm3

Platelet count : 1.5 lakhs/mm3

Smear : Normocytic normochromic anemia


2. Serology : 

HbsAg : Negative

HIV : Negative

Prothrombin time : 16 sec




Ascitic fluid : 


Protein : 0.6 g/dl

Albumin : 0.34 g/dl

Sugar : 95 mg/dl




Blood Urea : 12 mg/dl

ESR: 15mm/1st hour



LFT:


Total Bilirubin : 2.22 mg/dl

Direct Bilirubin : 1.13 mg/dl

AST : 147 IU/L

ALT : 48 IU/L

ALP : 204 IU/L

Total proteins : 6.3 g/dl

Serum albumin : 3 g/dl

A/G ratio : 0.9





Serum electrolytes :

Sodium : 133 mEq/L

Potassium : 3 mEq/L

Chloride : 94 mEq/L
LDH : 29.3 IU/L

Serum Creatinine : 0.8 mg/dl
APTT : 32 sec


SAAG : 2.66 g/dl







ASCITIC FLUID CYTOLOGY:


Microscopy:

Cytology smear study shows few scattered lymphocytes, reactive mesothelial cells against a granular eosinophilic proteinaceous background.

No atypical cells are seen.

Impression: negative for malignancy 



ASCITIC FLUID CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY REPORT:

ZN staining: No acid fast bacilli seen.

Few epithelial cells with no inflammatory cells seen. No organisms seen.

No growth after 48 hours of aerobic incubation




ULTRASONOGRAPHY:


Coarse echotexture and irregular surface of liver - Chronic liver disease

Gross ascites

Gallbladder sludge



ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY:





CHEST RADIOGRAPHY:



ASCITIC FLUID TAPPING: Done twice 


















PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:

This is a case of Decompensated Chronic liver disease with  ascites  probably secondary to chronic alcoholism.


 TREATMENT:


1. Inj. PANTOPRAZOLE 40 mg IV OD


2. Inj. LASIX 40 my IV BD


3. Inj. THIAMINE 1 Amp in 100 ml IV TID


4. Tab. SPIRONOLACTONE 50 mg BB


5. Syrup. LACTULOSE 15 ml HS


6. Syrup. POTCHLOR 10ml PO TID


7. Fluid restriction less than 1L/day


8. Salt restriction less than 2g/day



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