Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous inflammatory disease that may involve multiple organ systems, including the heart. Cardiac manifestations are not rare and include atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, congestive heart failure, valvular dysfunction, pericarditis, and sudden death. Although, cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMelanuria is the dark brown discoloration of the urine and an uncommon manifestation in patients with melanoma. It is an ominous sign, usually indicating widespread disease. In this article, through an illustrative case, we discuss the pathophysiological, clinical, and prognostic characteristics of melanuria in melanoma.
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