Facial Paralysis as Initial Manifestation of Light-chain Amyloidosis.

Light-chain (AL) amyloidosis is a systemic disease capable of damaging virtually all body tissues. Neurologic involvement is commonly manifested by dysautonomia and peripheral nervous system affection. However, from 1970 to 2018, only 12 cases of cranial nerve injury associated with AL amyloidosis were identified.

Disseminated Nocardiosis: A Case Report.

Disseminated nocardiosis is a rare infection associated with underlying immunosuppression, and patients usually have some identifiable risk factor affecting cellular immunity. Due to advances in taxonomy and microbiology identification methods, infections by species are more frequent, making the discussion of its approach and choice of antibiotherapy increasingly relevant. A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department with marked pain on the right lower limb, weakness, and upper leg edema.