Venous Thrombosis Has a Constellation of Different Risk Factors: A Case Report and State-of-the-Art Review.

Splanchnic venous thrombosis and cerebral venous thrombosis are uncommon manifestations of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that have been associated with inherited thrombophilias. Hyperhomocysteinemia is an established risk factor for thrombosis, and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) mutation is the most common genetic alteration in this condition. The association between MTHFR mutations, mild to moderate elevations in homocysteine, and the risk for thrombosis is controversial.

Nocardiosis: When the Side Effects of Therapy Mimic Symptoms.

Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by gram-positive aerobic actinomycetes, which are common in soil. Inoculation occurs by inhaling agent fragments that cause localized or systemic suppurative lesions. The diagnosis is established based on isolation in cultural examinations.