Disseminated Nocardia Brain Abscess Presenting as Primary Lung Cancer With Brain Metastasis.

We present a challenging case of disseminated infection manifesting as brain and skin abscesses. is an important potential pathogen to consider in patients with a relevant travel history to endemic regions or atypical presentations, such as brain and skin abscesses. About one-third of patients with infections are immunocompetent, and their symptoms are nonspecific.

A Case of Herpes Simplex Virus Meningitis in an Immunocompromised Individual: Avoiding Common Diagnostic Pitfalls.

Herpes simplex virus meningoencephalitis (HSV ME) is a severe viral infection that affects the brain and surrounding tissues. It is caused primarily by HSV type 1 (HSV-1) virus. This condition requires prompt recognition and treatment due to its potential for significant morbidity and mortality.

Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Endometrium in a Patient Presenting with Postmenopausal Bleeding but Negative Endometrial Biopsy.

Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynecological malignancy in the USA with approximately 66,570 cases and 12,940 deaths in 2020. Clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of the endometrium is an estrogen-independent type II endometrial cancer which accounts for <5% of endometrial cancer. When diagnosed roughly, 45% of patients have extrauterine metastases.

A Systematic Comparison of Overall Survival Between Men and Women With Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Introduction: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in men is very rare. The clinical characteristics, prognostic factors, and overall survival of men with TNBC have not been characterized.

Methods: The study population consisted of men and women with a diagnosis of stage I-III TNBC between 2010 and 2016 in the National Cancer Database.