BACKGROUND Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8)-associated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (DLBCL, NOS), is a rare form of lymphoid malignancy. It poses unique challenges in diagnosis in the setting of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and concomitant multiorgan dysfunction. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 26-year-old man who initially presented with pre-syncope and was found to have HIV, with a CD-4 count of 20 cells/μL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a rare delayed adverse event characterized by severe thrombocytopenia associated with mucosal bleeding and purpura. PTP is associated with the development of alloantibodies to human platelet antigens (HPAs) and should be distinguished from other thrombocytopenic syndromes. This report is of a 69-year-old man with refractory cardiogenic shock and thrombocytopenia 4 days following blood transfusion, diagnosed with post-transfusion purpura.
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April 2022
Background: -related dystonia is a primarily childhood-onset movement disorder characterized by progressive dystonia, spasticity, and developmental delay. A minority of individuals possess an inherited variant.
Case Report: As a child, the proband experienced mild developmental delay and laryngeal dystonia which progressed to generalized dystonia.