Publications by authors named "M Custer"

A Sister Mary Joseph's nodule (SMJN) is characterized by a palpable umbilical nodule and is often a clinical indicator of the metastasis of an advanced abdominal or pelvic malignancy. Observing the cutaneous manifestation of an abdomino-pelvic malignancy is a relatively rare phenomenon due to the appearance of visible changes in the later stages of the disease. With the pancreas being a less common primary tumor site for SMJN, this case report describes a 57-year-old male diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma with a SMJN.

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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis that characteristically presents with progressive ulcerative lesions. The association of PG with hematological malignancies remains unclear due to its varied clinical presentation. Herein, we report the unusual case of PG in a 75-year-old male with stage III follicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) has been identified as a known cause of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis. However, the association between PTU and immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis remains uncertain due to its rarity and diverse clinical presentation. Here, we report the case of a 57-year-old female with a past medical history of chronic leukopenia and Graves' disease treated with PTU that presented with pancytopenia and widespread non-blanching ecchymoses on the bilateral legs.

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Huntington's disease (HD) arises from expanded CAG repeats in exon 1 of the () gene. The resultant misfolded HTT protein accumulates within neuronal cells, negatively impacting their function and survival. Ultimately, HTT accumulation results in cell death, causing the development of HD.

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Background: Healthcare access for chronic low back pain is complex and should consider not only the health system, but patient care seeking experiences as well. People who live in rural and remote communities and/or identify as being Indigenous may often encounter additional barriers to accessing care for chronic low back pain; thus, these contexts must be considered to fully understand barriers and facilitators.

Aims: The aim of this study was to understand care-seeking experiences of people living with chronic back pain in Saskatchewan and determine unique experiences facing urban, rural, remote, and/or Indigenous peoples.

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