Eric Hsieh

Prostate abscesses in developed countries are becoming increasingly less common. Left untreated these abscesses can lead to numerous complications, including some which are very rare.

This case demonstrates the significance, and ongoing relevance of mycobacterial infections, especially in patients who have recently been started on immunosuppression.

Hematologic abnormalities are an important part of the diagnostic criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This case presents a patient diagnosed with Evans Syndrome with underlying SLE on initial presentation.

Thrombocytopenia is a frequent complication of cancer may be due to a variety of causes including malignancy itself, acute disease processes, or cancer therapy. Systemic cancer therapy is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia in cancer patients observed nearly two-thirds of patients with solid tumors. Thrombocytopenia with traditional chemotherapy agents is most frequently the result of megakaryocyte cytotoxicity. Oxaliplatin is a platinum derivative commonly used in gastrointestinal malignancies and is associated with drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia.

Key Clinical Message: Amiodarone is one of the most commonly used antiarrhythmic drugs. Despite its well‐known side effects, amiodarone is considered to be a relatively safe drug, especially in short‐term usage to prevent life‐threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Our case demonstrates an instance where short‐term usage can yield drug side effect.