A Rare Case of Emphysematous Osteomyelitis of Femur in an Intravenous Drug User.

Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a rare condition characterized by the appearance of gas locules within the bone on imaging, usually as a result of anaerobic bacterial infection. We present the case of a 46-year-old known intravenous (IV) drug user who was admitted to the emergency department with intractable pain in the right groin. He was febrile with elevated white cell count and C-reactive protein.

Evaluation of Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis by Dual-Energy Computed Tomography.

Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI) is now an established alternative to surgery in patients with congenital heart disease and dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) conduit. However, there is recognition of a higher incidence of infective endocarditis in the patients after TPVI. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography is limited in the evaluation of prosthetic pulmonary valve endocarditis secondary to a metallic artifact and degenerative calcified conduit.

A Novel Presentation of Cutaneous Angiosarcoma: A Case Report and Review.

We report a case of a 70-year-old male, with slowly widening induration, ulceration, and oozing for 3 months on the scalp and face. The diagnosis of aggressive cutaneous angiosarcoma was made on histopathology and immunochemistry from the biopsy material from the involved area of the skin.