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Full-Text Articles in Internal Medicine
A Rare Case Of Candida Glabrata Cervical Spondylodiscitis, Angelina Hong, Lily Hyungjung Lim, Ali Tariq Alvi, Pallavi Aneja
A Rare Case Of Candida Glabrata Cervical Spondylodiscitis, Angelina Hong, Lily Hyungjung Lim, Ali Tariq Alvi, Pallavi Aneja
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Invasive candidiasis can lead to numerous life-threatening sequelae. Candida glabrata is the second-most common causative species of invasive candidiasis. This species possesses a high risk for persistent infection and candidemia. An uncommon complication of invasive candidiasis is spondylodiscitis and can rarely affect the cervical spine.
Case Presentation
The patient is a female in her late 50s with a complex medical history inclusive of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic pain, multiple abdominal surgeries, prolonged intensive care unit admission, and administration of total parenteral nutrition and broad-spectrum antibiotics who presented with complaints of worsening neck pain. She was last hospitalized 3 …
An Unusual Presentation Of Infective Endocarditis, Ethan J. Peterson, Jordan Jackson, Syed M. Zaidi, Jorge Perez
An Unusual Presentation Of Infective Endocarditis, Ethan J. Peterson, Jordan Jackson, Syed M. Zaidi, Jorge Perez
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is the inflammation of small blood vessels due to leukocyte migration that comprises a wide range of differentials. It can be caused by autoimmune disorders, infections, neoplasms, or certain medications and warrants prompt recognition and therapy for optimal patient outcomes.
Case Presentation
Here we present a case of a 37-year-old male who presented with a painful, petechial rash on his torso and extremities. Skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis, thereby prompting a comprehensive investigation into the underlying etiology leading to the diagnosis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infective endocarditis.
Conclusion
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a rare cause of infective endocarditis with …
Adenocarcinoma Of The Transverse Colon Presenting As Anterior Abdominal Wall Abscess, Jenn Klein, Nima Avin, Sunil Gandhi
Adenocarcinoma Of The Transverse Colon Presenting As Anterior Abdominal Wall Abscess, Jenn Klein, Nima Avin, Sunil Gandhi
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Locally invasive colon carcinoma comprises a small fraction of the incidence of colon carcinoma. Complications, such as perforation and obstruction, can occur in less than 0.5% of cases and often present differently based on location.
Case Presentation
We present a case of an 85-year-old woman who presented with an acute abdominal wall abscess which was caused by perforation of transverse colon carcinoma.
Conclusion
En-bloc resection increases 5-year survival, and adjuvant chemotherapy reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with stage II resectable colon carcinoma.
The Re-Emergence Of An Ancient Disease: A Case Presentation Of Spinal Tuberculosis, Danay Herrera, Nargisa Ergasheva, Paola Solari, Daniel Kaswan, Bryan Greendield
The Re-Emergence Of An Ancient Disease: A Case Presentation Of Spinal Tuberculosis, Danay Herrera, Nargisa Ergasheva, Paola Solari, Daniel Kaswan, Bryan Greendield
East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023
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Introduction: An ancient disease identified in Egyptian and Peruvian mummies, tuberculous spondylitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is considered the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) [1,5]. Despite the identification of the causative agent, the improvement in diagnostic tools, the production of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, and the development of antimicrobial regimens since the disease was first described, it remains a major health burden today with significant morbidity and mortality among developing countries [5]. Spinal TB can lead to severe deformity and permanent neurological deficits, as such early recognition …
Atraumatic Splenic Rupture: An Unaccustomed Complication Of H. Parainfluenzae Endocarditis, Daniel P. High, Jose M. Acosta-Rullan, Danay Herrera, Mauricio Danckers
Atraumatic Splenic Rupture: An Unaccustomed Complication Of H. Parainfluenzae Endocarditis, Daniel P. High, Jose M. Acosta-Rullan, Danay Herrera, Mauricio Danckers
East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023
No abstract available.