Terbinafine-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Report.

Hepatic injuries attributable to terbinafine usage are a well-documented yet infrequent phenomenon. This case study details the clinical presentation and management of a 70-year-old Hispanic female, with no previous medical history, subsequently hospitalized for progressive jaundice, right upper quadrant abdominal discomfort, and worsening pruritus. A comprehensive review of her prior records revealed a recent terbinafine prescription for onychomycosis, which she took consistently for five weeks and then self-discontinued four weeks before her current admission.

Inflammatory Myositis Following Statin Use in a Patient With Untreated Hypothyroidism.

Inflammatory myositis (IM) presents a diagnostic challenge due to its multifaceted etiology and varying clinical presentations. This case involves a 55-year-old male with asymptomatic hypothyroidism, recent statin use, and rapidly progressing proximal muscle weakness. He presented with profound weakness in the upper and lower extremities, severely impairing his daily activities.

Homeless Patient With Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Brain Abscesses.

Brain abscess secondary to community-acquired methicillin-resistant (CA-MRSA) infection is a rare, yet highly fatal disease. This article presents the case of a 45-year-old homeless female with a medical history of bipolar disorder, seizure disorder, and substance use disorder who was admitted with altered mental status. Laboratory tests on admission revealed neutrophil-predominant leukocytosis, elevated inflammatory markers (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR], C-reactive protein [CRP]), and lactic acid.