Aquatic Antagonists: Seaweed Dermatitis (Lyngbya majuscula).

The cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula grows in marine and estuarine environments across the world and produces many biologically active compounds. Direct contact with L majuscula and its dermatoxins can cause seaweed dermatitis, which manifests as a papulovesicular eruption. As oceans warm, L majuscula will bloom more frequently; therefore, public awareness of L majuscula and seaweed dermatitis in oceanside communities can help promote precautions that can reduce the risk for exposure.

The Clue is in the Eyes. A Case Report of Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

Unlabelled: The chief complaint of vertiginous symptoms can be daunting, and the differential is quite long. Approximately 15% of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with dizziness have a dangerous underlying cause.1 We present a case of a 40-year-old female with a sudden onset of what she describes as vertigo, in the setting of intermittent diplopia.

Renal actinomycosis with muscular invasion post-nephrostomy tube placement.

Perinephric abscesses are a rare complication of nephrostomy tube placement. There are several aerobic bacteria that are common culprits of abscess formation. Here we describe a novel report of a perinephric abscess due to We describe the presentation of illness, imaging and clinical findings, and the prolonged treatment course needed for this medically complex patient.

Postsurgical Appearance of Chilblains Lupus Erythematosus.

Chilblain lupus erythematosus is a rare form of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus that presents as pruritic and painful cutaneous lesions. The lesions follow a relapsing and remitting pattern and are often located on the dorsal surfaces of the hands or feet. Its treatment is supportive in nature, and the lesions often recur.