Objective: Solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) have an increased risk of skin cancer development, but limited data exist on the development pattern of cutaneous malignancies in non-White SOTRs. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics and outcomes of non-White patients who developed skin cancer following solid organ…
We are reporting the case of a 37-year-old immunocompetent patient who presented with anterior chest wall swelling, jaw swelling and pain, back pain, night sweats, and unintentional weight loss. He underwent mediastinoscopy with lymph node biopsy, which revealed caseating and noncaseating granuloma and special stains positive for acid-fast bacteria. Cultures…
Many causes of esophagitis exist in immunocompromised patients. Uncommon pathogens must be considered to facilitate timely and appropriate therapy. A limited number of cases of esophageal actinomycosis have been reported. This report describes an unusual case of esophageal actinomycosis in a patient with persistent dysphagia. The broad differential may have…
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