Publications by authors named "Mona Brake"

Urethral amyloidosis is a rare condition that can cause hematuria and urinary obstruction symptoms. While there is no established association between immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy and secondary amyloidosis, which is typically found in chronic inflammatory conditions, it is hypothesized that IgA nephropathy may be a systemic condition with inflammatory mediators. We present a case of urethral amyloidosis in a patient with IgA nephropathy who previously received a renal transplant.

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Introduction: Hypercalcemia is a known, but rare complication of histoplasmosis, a granulomatous disease. We present a case of chronic disseminated histoplasmosis, complicated by hypercalcemia, transiently worsening after initiation of antifungal treatment.

Case Presentation: A 61-year-old gentleman presented with shortness of breath, cough, weight loss, but no fever or hemoptysis.

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