Trichodysplasia spinulosa post kidney transplant.

Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare dermatological condition caused by a virus that predominantly affects immunosuppressed individuals. In this patient population, including organ transplant recipients, it is essential to maintain a high index of suspicion for possible infectious causes of persistent dermatologic conditions. Early diagnosis can facilitate treatment and help avoid disease progression and complications.

Glioblastoma Multiforme in a Patient With Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) is a common genetic disease caused by a mutation in the SERPINA1 gene, predisposing patients to severe premature lung and liver disease. Higher expression of SERPINA1 has been associated with a poor prognosis in patients with high-grade glioblastoma. We present a woman in her 70s with a history of A1AT deficiency treated with weekly plasma-purified A1AT infusions, who presented with metabolic encephalopathy.

A Fatal Case of Staphylococcus capitis Endocarditis in a Patient With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has evolved to become a standard management modality for high-risk, moderate, and even low-risk patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis. Infective endocarditis (IE) after a TAVR is rare and difficult to diagnose. Typical sonographic characteristics observed with an echocardiogram in native valve endocarditis may not be present in TAVR-IE cases.