Cryptococcus neoformans Presenting as a Lung Mass in an Immunocompromised Patient.

BACKGROUND Pulmonary cryptococcosis is an uncommon infection mainly affecting immunocompromised individuals. Presentation of cryptococcal disease ranges from asymptomatic pulmonary colonization to severe pneumonia. It can progress to acute respiratory failure and life-threatening meningoencephalitis.

Concurrent Breast Carcinoma and Follicular Lymphoma: A Case Series.

BACKGROUND The incidence of multiple primaries in cancer patients is 2-17%. However, the synchronous co-occurrence of adenocarcinoma of the breast and follicular lymphoma is rare. CASE REPORT We describe a case series of 3 post-menopausal women who presented to our institute with a breast lump.

Biosimilars as a Future, Promising Solution for Financial Toxicity: A Review with Emphasis on Bevacizumab.

A biosimilar is a biochemical product like another already approved biologic agent, known as the reference agent. To be endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), biosimilars must demonstrate that they are as safe and effective as their reference item, with no clinical distinction. Humanized monoclonal antibodies (mAb) are revolutionizing the treatment of gastrointestinal and gynecologic malignancies.

Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia due to Amoxicillin-Clavulanate: A Case Report and Review.

Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) is a rare cause of anemia. It is often difficult to distinguish from other causes of hemolytic anemia, thereby delaying diagnosis and treatment. Antibiotics, including penicillins and cephalosporins, are the drugs most often implicated in the development of DIIHA.

Cholangiocarcinoma in a Resected Biliary Cyst: Importance of Follow-up.

Biliary cysts are rare cystic dilatations of the biliary tree. Biliary cysts are positively associated with several significant complications, amongst them, cholangiocarcinoma befalls the most dreadful one. The elevated incidence is 20-30% in the unresected cyst and 0.