Ethanol-disulfiram reaction (EDR) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a constellation of symptoms, including flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea, and vomiting. We report the case of a 52-year-old male patient who presented with acute hemodynamic instability after inadvertent alcohol consumption while on disulfiram therapy for alcohol dependence. The patient exhibited signs of shock, including hypotension and hyperlactatemia, but responded promptly to fluid resuscitation and transient vasopressor support.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute pericarditis is an uncommon but significant complication of Graves' disease. This case report describes a 53-year-old female presenting with acute pericarditis in the context of newly diagnosed Graves' disease. The patient's clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment course, and outcome are discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatocellular Adenomas (HA) are rare benign tumors of the liver which occur predominantly in young women. Although benign, HA may have complications such as hemorrhage and malignant transformation. So, sometimes conservative management is not enough.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a gram-negative rod that is part of the commensal flora of dogs' mouths. Among splenectomized patients who maintain close contact with dogs, the bacteria can lead to infection and fulminant sepsis even without evidence of a skin breach. In this report, we describe the case of a 71-year-old woman who had undergone splenectomy 35 years ago.
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