Publications by authors named "William D Longhurst"
Spontaneous methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) meningitis is extremely rare and has a high mortality rate. We report a case of MRSA meningitis in an otherwise healthy young adult female with no recent trauma or neurosurgical interventions. Despite antibiotics she suffered a vasculitis-induced cerebral vascular ischemic event.
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- The article addresses the lack of information regarding tumors in the fingers in dermatology, highlighting the common challenge clinicians face when diagnosing these conditions.
- It presents a case study of a 45-year-old woman with an undifferentiated finger mass, detailing the approach and diagnostic work-up as part of identifying the issue.
- The authors review various common and uncommon finger tumors that dermatologists may encounter, such as ganglion cysts, squamous cell carcinoma, and glomus tumors, and discuss their presentation and treatment options.