Thyroid Storm-Induced Acute Liver Dysfunction and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.

Thyroid storm-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a very rare complication of untreated/undertreated Graves' disease. It is considered to be a medical emergency as it can rapidly lead to hemodynamic instability in patients due to multi-organ failure. Although the exact pathogenesis of this hematological phenomenon remains poorly understood, it is believed to be triggered by the uncontrolled release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which in turn prematurely activates the coagulation cascade.

Current systematic reviews and meta-analyses of COVID-19.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has left a significant impact on the world's health, economic and political systems; as of November 20, 2020, more than 57 million people have been infected worldwide, with over 1.3 million deaths. While the global spotlight is currently focused on combating this pandemic through means ranging from finding a treatment among existing therapeutic agents to inventing a vaccine that can aid in halting the further loss of life.

Heroin-Induced Leukoencephalopathy.

Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy (HLE) is a rare but potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal neurological disorder. Despite the widely practiced heroin use via different routes and modalities, the syndrome is said to be rare and mostly associated with inhaling rather than injecting or snorting practices. We reviewed the literature to address the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic measures related to the condition.

Rhabdomyolysis Secondary to Hypothyroidism: Report of a Case.

Rhabdomyolysis has many causes; however, hypothyroidism is a rare cause of such a condition. Usually, management is similar in many cases, but some exceptions do exist, especially in the case of hypothyroidism. Thus, we reviewed the literature to investigate further precipitant factors, clinical presentations, complications, management, and prognoses.

Sustained Remission of Lupus Panniculitis Treated With Hydroxychloroquine in a Patient With Crohn's Disease: A Case Report.

Extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are common including cutaneous manifestations that either precede or follow manifestations of IBD. Cutaneous manifestations of IBD include erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum, oral lesions, and Sweet's syndrome. Cutaneous manifestations of IBD tend to recur and extensive cases may require maintenance management with immunomodulators or biologics.