Case Reports

Case Reports

Disseminated Invasive Candidiasis in an Immunocompetent Host

Author:

Dhammika H. Navarathna, DVM, PhD

Eric R. Rachut, MD

Chetan Jinadatha, MD

Gagan Prakash, MD

Health care providers should consider a nonbacterial source as the causative agent for invasive candidiasis infection in immunocompetent patients...

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Medical Forum

A Veteran Presenting With Leg Swelling, Dyspnea, and Proteinuria

Author:

Jonathan Li, MD

Judith Strymish, MD

Jeffrey William, MD

Anthony C. Breu, MD

Case Presentation. A 63-year-old male with well-controlled HIV (CD4 count 757, undetectable viral load), epilepsy, and...

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Article

Fatal Drug-Resistant Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillus fumigatus in a 56-Year-Old Immunosuppressed Man

Author:

Luke A. Seaburg, MD

Josh A. Hill, MD

Tyler J. Albert, MD

Immune status, severity or burden of disease, appropriate dosing of medication, and drug resistance are important considerations when treating...

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Original Research

Review of Radiologic Considerations in an Immunocompetent Patient With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

Author:

Bosten Miller, MD

Igor Sirotkin, MD

Carlos Martinez, MD

Primary central nervous system lymphoma is increasingly seen in immunocompetent patients and should be considered in any patient with multiple...

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What's Your Diagnosis?

A Reticular Rash on the Leg

Author:

Christina L. Harview, MD

Mary B. White, MD

Sarah A. Tubbesing, MD, MSc

A man presented with a nontender, flat rash with pigmentary alteration ranging from light brown to dark brown on his left leg. How would you treat...

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Case Reports

Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration: A Rare Reaction

Author:

Maj Sofia Szari, MD, USAF, MC

Capt Angel Belgard, MD, USAF, MC

Lt Col Karla Adams, MD, USAF, MC

Col John Freiler, MD, USAF, MC

Awareness of shoulder injury related to vaccine administration and a high index of suspicion are necessary to evaluate patients with shoulder...

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Clinical Review

Using Optical Coherence Tomography in the Management of Postoperative Wound Leaks After Cataract Surgery

Author:

Lisette Scheer, OD

Susannah Marcus-Freeman, OD

Health care providers who participate in postoperative care of patients who have had cataract surgery should carefully evaluate for the presence...

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Case Reports

Clinically Impressive Tophaceous Gout With Significant Bony Destruction

Author:

Edward Mirigliano, DPM, MBA

Kyle Hopkins, DPM

Samantha Banga, DPM

To prevent complications of gout, health care providers should educate patients about its risks, institute regular checkups, and start medications...

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Best Practices

Partners in Oncology Care: Coordinated Follicular Lymphoma Management

Author:

Wendy Henderson, MD

Daphne Friedman, MD

Mary Parker, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP

Four case examples illustrate the important role of multidisciplinary medical care for the optimal long-term care of patients with follicular...

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Case Reports

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome With Severe Neurologic Complications in an Adult

Author:

Ayan Nasir*

Nimai Patel*

Samantha Prabakaran*

S. Hamad Sagheer*

Steven P. Troy*

Esther Baldinger, MD

Alfred Frontera, MD

The case of a female presenting with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and hemolytic uremic syndrome highlights a severe neurologic...

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