Cureus Open Access Journal of Medicine

• Morphometric Analysis of the Mandibular Condyle and Ramus on Panoramic Radiographs: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hail, Saudi Arabia January 19, 2026
  Introduction: The mandibular condyle and ramus exhibit considerable anatomical variation, with morphology influenced by growth, function, occlusion, and age-related remodeling. While cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) provides high diagnostic accuracy, panoramic radiography remains widely used due to its accessibility and low radiation burden. This study aimed to assess radiographic condylar morphology, measure condylar and ramus dimensions, […]
• Bilateral Embryonic Vascular Persistence With Focal Aneurysm: Unveiling a Persistent Sciatic Artery Through Imaging: A Case Report January 19, 2026
  Persistent sciatic artery is an uncommon embryologic remnant that typically remains clinically silent, yet has the potential to present dramatically when complicated. We report an unusual case of an 80-year-old woman who developed a progressively enlarging gluteal swelling over a year, associated with worsening pain in recent months. Further testing was necessary after ultrasonography revealed internal […]
• Cries, Stridor, and Clues: Unmasking a Rare Airway Obstruction in an Infant January 19, 2026
  Laryngomalacia is the predominant cause of airway obstruction resulting in stridor among newborns, constituting a significant percentage of all congenital stridor instances. Vallecular cysts, though rare, represent an important differential diagnosis, responsible for a notable percentage of all congenital laryngeal cysts. The frequency of vallecular cysts is considered low among newborns. We report a vallecular […]
• Draf III Procedure Using Multiple Pedicled Mucosal Flaps for Refractory Frontal Sinusitis: A Case Report January 19, 2026
  The Draf III procedure may serve as a surgical option for patients with frontal sinusitis that is refractory to standard treatment or prone to recurrence. However, postoperative restenosis caused by neo-osteogenesis and granulation tissue formation remains a major clinical problem. Coverage of exposed bone using mucosal grafts or pedicled flaps has been advocated to prevent […]
• Salmonella Serotype Enteritidis Neck Abscess Without Associated Gastrointestinal Illness: A Case Report January 19, 2026
  Salmonella infection most often manifests in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to diarrheal illness. Extraintestinal salmonellosis is an uncommon occurrence, especially in head and neck infections and abscesses. We present an unusual case of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis neck abscess in a 56-year-old female without concurrent gastroenteritis complicated by necrotic eschar development, requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy, […]
• Behind the Swelling: Primary Mediastinal Large B-cell Lymphoma Masquerading as an Infection January 19, 2026
  We present the case of a 26-year-old female patient with a history of asthma who initially presented with symptoms suggestive of a common infection. Her constellation of facial swelling, productive cough, and fatigue, coupled with imaging findings, first led to a diagnosis of right upper lobe pneumonia and suspected cellulitis. Despite appropriate antibiotic therapy, her […]
• When the Tube Tells the Tale: A Visual Cue Reveals a Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis January 19, 2026
  Acute pancreatitis is a frequent cause of abdominal pain in the emergency department, but identifying less common triggers - such as hypertriglyceridemia - requires careful clinical observation. In this case, a visual clue during phlebotomy - a milky, lipemic appearance of the patient’s serum - prompted targeted testing that revealed severely elevated triglycerides. Since lipid […]
• Unilateral Pseudo–Double Side-by-Side Lined Macular Neovascularizations in Pathologic Myopia January 19, 2026
  Pathologic myopia may be complicated by macular neovascularization (MNV) with atypical morphological configurations that can be challenging to characterize without multimodal imaging. A 50-year-old woman with pathologic myopia was examined due to a two-week history of newly developed left visual deterioration. Upon ophthalmological examination, her best-corrected Snellen visual acuity was hand motion in the right eye and 6/15 in […]
• Characteristics of Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive/Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative Early Breast Cancer Eligible for Adjuvant Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) Inhibitors: Real-Life Evidence in a Colombian Cancer Center January 19, 2026
  Background The introduction of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) in the adjuvant setting for hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) early breast cancer (BC) has expanded treatment options for high-risk patients. However, real-world data on eligibility for these therapies in Latin American populations remain limited. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 334 patients with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer […]
• Comparative Evaluation of the Accuracy of Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Radiographic Assessment of Bony Defects Before and After Endodontic Surgery January 19, 2026
  Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the accuracy of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) imaging for the assessment of healing in bony defects before and after endodontic surgery. Methodology: A total of 92 patients with a history of dental trauma and associated periapical pathology involving the anterior and premolar teeth […]
• Resilience, Mental Toughness, and Physical Activity Levels: A Survey of Doctors From Different Generations and Specialities January 19, 2026
  Background How mental and physical attributes differ between doctors of different generations and specialities is undetermined. We aimed to compare how resilience, mental toughness, physical activity levels, and career satisfaction vary between medical professionals of different generations, specialities, career stages, practice settings, and genders. Methodology This was an electronic survey study that compared the Brief Resilience […]
• Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis With Reduced Ejection Fraction in a 47-Year-Old Man: An Unusual Presentation January 19, 2026
  Cardiac amyloidosis is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy caused by extracellular deposition of misfolded proteins, leading to restrictive physiology and, in advanced stages, systolic dysfunction. Although transthyretin amyloidosis most commonly affects older adults, earlier presentations should prompt consideration of hereditary disease and genetic evaluation. We report a 47-year-old man admitted with advanced heart failure manifested by anasarca […]