1801006122 CASE PRESENTATION
long case
CHEIF COMPLAINTS :-
A 79 year old male was brought to the OPD with cheif complaints of difficulty in swallowing since one month cough since 20 days ,fever since 10 days,altered sensorium since 3 days,
HOPI :-
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 20days back then he developed cough which was insidious in onset and gradually progressive. The cough was productive but patient was not able to spit it out and he also faced Difficulty in swallowing.
20 days back ( on feb 25th) he started to have cough and cold
On march 1st took treatment for cold
On march 3rd secretions got increased and he was unable to spit that out
After 2 days went to a hospital and got admitted for 5 days during which he got those secretions cleared out
H/o change of voice since 20 days, insidious, hoarse in character and
Slurring of speech was seen.
H/o cough on intake of liquids.
No h/o hemoptysis, difficulty in breathing, breathlessness.
High grade Fever was since 10 days associated with Chills and rigors
There is no history of vomiting, chest pain, loose stools.
events history:-
-> 10 years back , patient developed lesions on his both foot and out of no where and went to the doctor and found to have diabetes and was put on medication and after 1 year with regular check up he was diagnosed Hypertension and was put on antihypertensive medication.
-> 7 years back, patient developed head ache at morning, shoulder ache at evening and become sick by night followed by vomtings he was taken to hospital and was thought to have a heart problem and sent back home, but on that night itself he developed leg pain and itching
Patient was awake on that night due to left hand weakness and itching
-> On NEXT DAY Morning they took him to hospital And the Patient was able to lift his hand But was unable to hold objects.
-> AFTER 3 DAYS patient developed left sided hemiplegia.
An MRI report was taken and it showed 3 infarcts.
Patient stayed for one and half month in hospital and there was no improvement and so got discharged.
He took liquid deit for 3 months because the patient was unable to eat solid foods and then he slowly started eating solid foods.
-> AFTER 1 YEAR [2017] He developed vomitings, Fever, Shivering for 3 days and was Diagnosed with urinary tract infection
For that he Took antibiotics for 5 days and it got resolved
-> AFTER 3 YEARS [2020] He had Cough for 2days With Fever on 2nd day and was Diagnosed with covid this was the first time he got COVID for and it resolved
-> AFTER 1 YEAR [2021] He was Diagnosed with COVID for 2nd time and resolved
-> One year back [2022]
He got seizures for 5min and they took him to the hospital.
From 7 years onwards , patient was bedridden with foleys attached to him and physiotherapy was done by his attenders daily, but there no improvement was seen
-> 20 days back, from March 1st onwards patient developed slurring of speech, mild cough unable to clear the throat secretions and decreased responsiveness and was taken to the hospital and was treated with antibiotics and patient was brought here for further evaluation.
PAST HISTORY :-
K/c/o CVA with left hemiplegia since 7 years.
K/c/o seizures disorder since 2 years
K/c/o hypothyroidism since 5 years
PERSONAL HISTORY :-
Appetite - decreased
diet - mixed
Bowel- constipation present
Bladder - regular
No known allergies and Addictions
Family History- not significant
TREATMENT HISTORY :-
-> Tab TELMA AM 40mg po/od since past 10years
-> Tab zoryl mv , po/od
-> Tab levipil 500mg since 2 years
-> thyronorm 25mcg. Since5 years
GENERAL EXAMINATION :-
O/e PT IS arousable but not oriented.
Pt not cooperative mostly.
-> pallor: PRESENT
-> no pedal edema, icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy
VITALS ON ADMISSION :-
PR-90 BPM
BP- 140/80MM HG
RR- 22 CPM
SPO2- 98% AT RA
GRBS - 183mg/dl
SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION :-
Respiratory :-
Inspection : respiratory movements equal on both sides
Trachea central
palpation : apical impulse in left 5th intercostal space
Auscultation : normal vesicular breath sounds
Percussion- BAE+
MMSE
Orientation - 5/5, 5/5
Registration - 3/3
Recall - 3/3
Attention A Calculation - 5/5
Language - 2/2
CRANIAL N. EXAMINCTION :-
1. CN
Sence of Smell - N
2. CN
visual acuity - decreased on left side
3,4,6 CN
EOM movement - could not perform
Pupil size - 2, 3 mm
Direct light reflex/consensual light reflex/accommodation reflex - present, present
Ptosis - absent, absent
Nystagmus - absent, absent
5 CN
Sensory over face & buccal mucosa - N, N
Motor - masseter, Temporalis, pterigoids - N, N
Reflexes - Corneal,Conjunctival - N, N
Jaw jerk -
https://youtube.com/shorts/oDiIsXYUFUA?feature=share
7 CN
Motor
Nasolabial fold - equal om both sides
Occipito frontalis - equal om both sides
Orbicularis oculi - equal om both sides
Orbicular oris - equal om both sides
Buccinator - equal om both sides
Sensory:
Taste over anterior two third of tongue - cant be performed
8 CN - could not perform
Rinnes test
Webers test
9, 10 CN -
Uvula palatal arches movements - N, N
Gag reflex - N
palatal reflex - N
11 CN - could not be elicited
Trapezius
Sternocleidomastoid
12 CN
wasting - no
Fasciculations - no
Tongue protrusion to midline - midline
MOTOR SYSTEM EXAMINATION :- could not be performed
Power - could not be performed
U/L ->
Shoulder -
Flexion - Extention
lateral - medial rotation
Abduction -Adduction
Elbows -
Flexion - Extension
Wrist -
DorsiFlexion - palmar flexitar
Adduction - Abduction
Pronation - Supination
Hand grip
L/L ->
Hip
Flexion- Extension
lateral rotation - Medial rotation
Abduction - Adduction.
Knees -
Flexion - extention
Ankle -
DorsiFlexion - plantar flexion
Inversion - eversion.
Trunk muscles - rolling over bed cannot br performed
Superficial reflexes -
Corneal - N, N
Conjunctival - N, N
Abdominal - N, N
Deep Tendon reflexes -
Biceps
Triceps -
https://youtu.be/CwSf8bH6rpU
Supinator -
https://youtu.be/HNkl3fJK2SQ
Knee -
https://youtube.com/shorts/vjUYdwVpHCU?feature=share
Ankle -
https://youtube.com/shorts/-ctZOfDRSfg?feature=share
Cerebellar examination - could not be performed
Finger Nose test
Finger finger test
Dysdiadokinesia
Heel knee test
Tandem walking
Dysmetria
Intention tremor
Rebound phenomenon
Nystagmus
Titubation
Rhombergs test
SIGNS OF MENINGEAL IRRITATION: absent
Sensory System examination - could not be performed
Spinothalamic tract
Crude touch
Pain
Temperature
Posterior Column
fine touch
Vibration
position sense
Cortical -
Two point discrimination
Tactile localization
Graphesthesia
Stereognosis
Gait could not be done
Examination of spine - normal
Examination of other Systems - NAD +
CVS :-
Auscultation: s1s2 +,no murmurs
P/A :-
inspection: umbilicus is central and inverted, all quadrants moving equally with respiration,no scars,sinuses, engorged veins, pulsations
auscultation: no bowel sounds heard
bed sores
C/o asymptomatic lesions all over the body since 2 months
H/o application of unknown topical medications used
On examination, multiple hyperpigmented lesions were seen all over the body with scaly lesions over the upper back
-> Diffuse xerosis present
-> single ulcer of size 1.5x1.5 cm over the back.
Diagnosis - Senile Xerosis with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
A pressure ulcer was also seen at base of scrotum
INVESTIGATIONS :-
HbsAg rapid - negative
Chest x ray:
Blood urea -30mg/dl
HBA1C-6.7%
HIV 1/2 RAPID TEST - NON REACTIVE
Anti HCV antibodies rapid - nonreactive
TOTAL BILIRUBIN -0.81mg/dl(normal-0 to 1mg/dl)
Direct bilirubin-0.17mg/dl(0 to 0.2mg /dl)
Serum creatinine -0.9 mg/dl (0.8 to 1.3 mg /dl)
Electrolytes -
Sodium 135meq/l
Potassium 3.5 meq/l
Chloride 98meq/l
Calcium -1.06 mmol/l
ABG -
Ph 7.51
PCO2 29.5mmhg
Po2 67.5 mmhg
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:-
Recurrent CVA with T2 DM, hypertension with seizures disorder.
TREATMENT:-
1) TAB ECOSPRIN 150 mg RT/OD
2) TAB CLOPIDOGREL 75 MG RT/OD
3) TAB ATORVAS 20 MG RT/OD
4) NEBULISATION - 3% NS ,
MUCUMZY 8th hourly
5) CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY.
6) RT FEEDS 100 ML WATER 2nd HRLY
50 ML Milk 2nd HRLY.
8) TAB. THYRONORM 25MCG RT/OD
9) TAB. LEVIPiL
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short case
A 35 year old female,resident of miryalguda,worker in steel shop,came with chief complaints of shortness of breathe since 8days
HOPI:She was apparently asymptomatic 10 days back,and then she developed fever which was insidious in onset,continuous,high grade,no evening rise of temperature,not associated with chills and rigo rar,for which she went near local RMP and took injections and temperature decreased.
And then she developed breathlessness 8 days back,which was insidious in onset,gradually progressive,SOB is of grade 2 i.e when climbing stairs.SOB aggravated on exposure to dust and cool air,seasonal variation is present.
History of cough since 8days,which is productive,mucopurulent,non foul smelling,blood tinged and subsided on medication.Cough aggravated on lying in supine position and relieved gradually on sleeping to one side.
History of chest pain since 8days,which is stabbing type,radiating from left lower rib upward to back.
No h/o tightness in chest,No H/0 palpitations ,sweatings,syncopal attacks,b/l pedal edema.
No h/o wheeze,hemoptysis,decrease urinary output,burning micturition,weight loss
PAST HISTORY:
She is a known case of Asthma since 6years, which was aggravated on dusting the house for which she used inhaler(ASTHALIN),2-3 times in a month.
She develops SOB on climbing 20 steps upstairs i.e grade 2 SOB.
She is not a known case of DM,HTN,TB,Epilepsy,CAD.
She underwent tubectomy 18years back and hysterectomy 2years back for abnormal uterine bleeding.
PERSONAL HISTORY:
Diet:Mixed
Appetite:Normal and food taboos present for Brinjal as she belives that consumption may aggravate SOB.
Sleep: decreased since 8days d/t chest pain.
Bowel,bladder:regular movements.
No addictions.
FAMILY HISTORY:No significant family history.
Not allergic to any drugs.
GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Patient is conscious, coherent,cooperative,well oriented to time,place,person.She is moderately built and nourished.
No signs of pallor,icterus,cyanosis,clubbing,lymphedenopathy,edema appears on long standing and decreases on taking rest.
Vitals:PR-86bpm,RR-23cpm,BP-130/90mm hg and afebrile.
SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION:
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
-Upper respiratory tract:No DNS,Nasal polyp
Oral cavity:Good oral hygiene.No loss of tooth/caries.
Posterior pharyngeal wall-normal.
-Lower respiratory tract:
On inspection:
Shape of chest: Elliptical,b/l symmetrical chest.
Trachea appears to be central
Chest moves on respiration and equal on both sides.
Spinoscapular distance equal in both sides.
No accessory respiratory muscles are used in respiration.
Apical impulse is not visible.
No scars, sinuses,engorged veins.
No kyphosis, scoliosis.
Palpation:
No local rise of temperature, tenderness.All inspectory findings are confirmed by palpation.
Trachea-central position
Apex beat-5th ICS medial to midclavicular line
Tactile vocal fremitus:Decreased in Left Infra scapular,Infra axillary area.
AP Diameter-30cms
Transverse diameter-34cms
Circumference-inspiratory-113cms, expiratory-110cms
Right hemithorax- 55cms
Left hemithorax-56cms
Percussion:on sitting position
On direct percussion resonant note is heard
Areas of percussion:
Supraclavicular
Infraclavicular
Mammary
Inframammary
Axillary
Infra axillary
Supra scapular
Infra scapular
Inter scapular
On indirect percussion:Stony dull note heard over left ISA,IAA
Traube's space is obliterated.
auscultation:
Bilateral air entry present.
Normal vesicular breathe sounds heard.
Decreased breathe sounds over left ISA,IAA.
No added sounds like Crackles,wheeze.
Decreased vocal resonance over left ISA,IAA
Crepitations heard over left ISA,IAA
CVS EXAMINATION:
JVP- Not raised,normal wave pattern.
-on inspection:
shape of chest wall elliptical, no visible pulsations, no engorged veins present.
Apical impulse is not visible
Palpation:
apex beat over left 5th intercostal space medial to midclavicular line. No parasternal heaves
No precordial thrill
No dilated veins
Auscultation:s1 and s2 heard no murmurs heard.
PER ABDOMEN EXAMINATION:
Inspection:
Shape of the abdomen:Rounded
Flanks:Free
Umbilicus:center,oval shape
Skin-normal,no sinuses,scars,striae
No dilated viens
Abdominal wall moves with respiration
No hernial orifices
Palpation:
No local rise of temperature,no tenderness.All inspectory findings are confirmed by palpation.
Liver:Not palpable,Non tender,no hepatomegaly
Spleen:Not palpable,non tender,no splenomegaly
Kidney:Non tender and not palpable
No other palpable swellings
Percussion:
On abdomen percussion tympanic note is heard
Liver span:12cms in mid clavicular line
Spleen:No dullness is heard
CNS EXAMINATION:
Higher mental functions:
Patient is conscious,coherent,cooperative,
Speech and language is normal
CRANIAL NERVES:Intact
Olfactory nerve
Optic nerve
Occulomotor nerve
Trochlear
Trigeminal
Abducens
Facial
Vestibulocochlear
Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Spinal accessory
Hypoglossal
Motor system:
Right Left
Bulk UL n n
LL n n
Tone UL n n
LL n n
Power UL 5/5 5/5
LL 5/5 5/5
Reflexes:
Superficial reflexes: present
Corneal
Conjunctival
Abdominal
Plantar reflexes
Deep reflexes:Present
Right Left
Biceps ++ ++
Triceps ++ ++
Knee ++ ++
Ankle ++ ++
Co ordination present
Gait normal
No involuntary movements
Sensory system:
Pain, temperature, pressure, vibration perceived
Romberg's test:absent
Graphaesthesia:normal
Cerebellar signs:
No nystagmus,Finger nose test positive,Heel knee test positive
No signs of meningeal irritation.
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:
LEFT SIDED PLEURAL EFFUSION.
Investigations:
On 08/03/2023,
Her ESR levels were 170mm in first hour
Pleural fluid cell count:
Total WBC count-2400 per mm3
Polymorphs-80%
Culture sensitivity-negative
LFT:
Serum total bilirubin:1.1mgl
Serum direct bilirubin:0.4mg/dl
C-reactive protein:61.7mg/l
Chest x ray showing:
Dense uniform opacity in lower lobe and obliteration of costo- phrenic angle
Chest x ray showing:
Large consolidations and ground glass opacities seen in the superior and posterior basal segments of left lower lobe
Small ground glass opacities seen in posterior basal segment of right lower lobe.
USG showing:
Left mild loculated pleural effusion and consolidatory changes noted in left basal segment.
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:
LEFT SIDED PLEURAL EFFUSION.
Inj.CEFTRIAXONE-1gm,iv,bd
Inj.PAN-40gm,iv,od.
Inj.NEOMOL-100ml,iv if. temperature>101
Tab.PARACETAMOL-650m,po,tid
Syr.ASCORIL LS-2tsp,TID
NEBULIZE with IPRAVENT-6th hrly,BUDECORT-8th hrly.
Tab.MONTEX LC,po,od
Inj.LEVOFLOXACIN-750 mg,iv,od.
FINAL DIAGNOSIS:
LEFT LOWER LOBE PNEUMONIA WITH SYNPNEUMONIC EFFUSION.
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