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End of the line: central venous catheter mishap
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Epstein-Barr-positive classical Hodgkin lymphoma-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistocytiosis: a rare case
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening condition, which is usually triggered by autoimmune disorders, viral infections and malignancy, like lymphomas. We present a 60-year-old Hispanic woman with a medical history of hypertension and systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with fever, generalised weakness and shortness of breath for 3 weeks. She was hypotensive on presentation, and a CT scan of abdomen/chest showed multiple irregular hepatic and splenic hypodense lesions.
Cardiomyopathy induced by anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse
Bodybuilders use anabolic-androgenic steroids to increase muscle mass, but abuse of these hormones has been related to cardiomyopathy in the past.
A case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with sepsis
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological disorder characterised by parieto-occipital vasogenic oedema seen on MRI. Infection and sepsis has been reported as a possible cause for this disorder.
Type I Chiari Malformation Presenting in an Adult
Type I Chiari malformations (CMs) is an acquired or congenital disorder characterised by the presence of the cerebellar tonsils at 5 mm or below of the spinal canal, which can result in abnormal cerebrospinal fluid flow and produce headaches, syrinx or hydrocephalus.
Headache in an HIV-Positive Patient: Dangerous Interaction
Ergotism is an ischaemic complication due to vasoconstriction throughout the body due to ingestion of ergotamine. A 34-year-old Hispanic man with HIV infection treated with saquinavir, ritonavir and abacavir/lamivudine presented to the emergency department complaining of left foot pain 1 week prior to admission. The affected extremity was cold with absence of pedal and tibial pulses. Arterial Doppler revealed absent arterial flow from the popliteal artery later confirmed by arteriography.
Role of modified Eloesser flap in the treatment of bronchopleural fistula caused by pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
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Pyoderma gangrenosum: combination therapy with excellent results in a patient with underlying hepatitis C
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is defined as a neutrophilic dermatosis, not related to any infections or gangrenous causes.1 It usually appears with an underlying systemic disease. We report a 55-year-old man who presented with painful bilateral skin lesions on legs with no associated constitutional symptoms. Patient had a history of untreated hepatitis C infection with negative cryoglobulinaemia screen.
Complement activation: an atypical presentation of an atypical syndrome
A 42-year-old Hispanic female and long-distance runner was seen for evaluation of fatigue. Her physical examination showed petechiae and ecchymoses in upper extremities, abdominal distension and bilateral ankle oedema. Laboratory workup revealed anaemia, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia and proteinuria of 1.4?g/24?hours. No schistocytes were found on peripheral blood smear. CT of her abdomen revealed diffuse small lymphadenopathy and hepatomegaly.
Cholesterol embolism: it’s always a good idea to look into the eye
Atheroembolism is a rare but feared complication of arteriography, causing a myriad of signs and symptoms including livedo reticularis, abdominal pain, cyanosis of the toes and renal injury.
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