Case Presentation: The patient is a 29-year-old female with the history of acute pancreatitis and gastric bypass surgery, who initially presented with lower extremity swelling in the setting of hypoalbuminemia and protein-calorie malnutrition. She was started on high calorie/protein diet and was discharged on furosemide. Three weeks after discharge, she noticed peri-oral rash, which extended [...]

Case Presentation: Drug induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS/DRESS) is a severe reaction to an identifiable drug, manifesting as a rash, eosinophilia, lymphadenopathy, fever and frequently internal organ involvement. Though recovery is often achieved with early identification and withdrawal of the offending agent, mortality can reach 5-10% due to resulting fulminant hepatic failure, multiorgan failure, myocarditis or [...]

Case Presentation: A 44-year-old female with a history of hypertension and depression, presented to the emergency department with 3 days of diffuse worsening rash, fever, and leukocytosis. Four weeks prior to symptom onset, the patient was prescribed a two-week course of Augmentin for a sinus infection. Prior to arrival, she was seen at an outside [...]

Case Presentation: A 37-year-old Thai male with a history of gout presented with a progressively worsening rash. The rash began 10 days earlier following a work trip to Utah, initially appearing on the back of his hands and gradually spreading to his arms, trunk, and legs, accompanied by pruritus. Four days prior to admission, the [...]