Severe cutaneous adverse reaction to drug excipient following brand-to-generic switch of levetiracetam.

Purpose: Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic drug known for its high tolerability, and severe adverse drug reactions are rare. We report the case of a severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction in a patient who was switched from brand-name to generic levetiracetam.

Summary: A 29-year-old woman undergoing contrast-enhanced computed tomography developed lesions over her trunk starting 6 hours after imaging.

Master of mimicry: Rare primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma presenting as fungating parotid tumor-case report and review.

Introduction: Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphomas (PC-ALCL) are rare. They fall within non-Hodgkin's lymphomas spectrum. Commonly misdiagnosed, this malignancy involving the skin has favorable prognosis.

Reversed Abdominoplasty in Aggressive Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Defect: A Safe Option for High Recurrence Risk Patients.

The reverse abdominoplasty technique has uses that extend past cosmetic surgery into the field of reconstructive surgery. With a thorough understanding of the technique and modifications, this method may be used to cover extensive chest wall defects post-mastectomy in select patients. Reconstructive algorithms for locally advanced breast cancer tend to favor microsurgical techniques.

Calcaneal Reconstruction With Free Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery Osseocutaneous Flap Following Aggressive Benign Bone Tumor Resection.

Background: Advances in limb-salvage techniques have made total calcanectomy and primary reconstruction possible in managing calcaneal aggressive benign tumors and selected cases of intraosseous malignant tumors. However, there is still no consensus on the operative approach, oncologic margin, and the best reconstruction method to date. These 2 cases describe our experience in calcaneal reconstruction with the free deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) osseocutaneous flap in benign aggressive calcaneal tumors.

Prevention of firecracker injuries via the digital platform: A Malaysian experience.

Introduction: Health campaigns include physical campaigns in schools, community halls, or community malls. They can also be broadcast via television, newspaper, and radio. We launched a health campaign on social media platforms that have a powerful impact in this digital era.

Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast during Pregnancy and Lactation; A Systematic Review.

Background: Phyllodes tumor (PT) is a rare tumor of the breast, which may occur during pregnancy or lactation. Several studies have reviewed and discussed PT occurring in pregnancy, gathering up to 14 patients. We performed a thorough systematic review of the literature in an attempt to find all reported cases, and identify their common characteristics.

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome in a Malay girl: A case report and literature review.

Introduction: Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS) also known as Bean's Syndrome is an atypical type of vascular malformation. To date, around 200 cases have been reported world-wide. In view of its low incidence rate, clinicians might misdiagnose and under treat.