Curling ulcer in the setting of severe sunburn: A case report.

Background: While sunburns are very common, especially in pediatrics, curling ulcers secondary to sunburns are a very rare entity that has not been noted in the literature in over fifty years. This case is the first addition to the literature since the originally documented case.

Case Summary: A previously healthy 17 year old male presents to the emergency room with lethargy, shortness of breath on exertion, dark stools and nausea.

Does Genetics Play a Role in Acute Liver Injury After Amoxicillin Exposure?

Amoxicillin-clavulanate has long been associated with drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and although approximately 4 times less common, amoxicillin has also been implicated. Many studies have associated possible genetic factors with susceptibility to DILI, but there is currently no literature with evidence of instances of DILI within the same family. Two sisters presented with similar symptoms and signs of liver injury including jaundice, scleral icterus, abdominal pain, and anorexia with transaminitis and abnormal coagulation studies.