A Rare Case of Quincke's Disease With an Unknown Trigger.

Quincke's disease is a rare presentation of angioneurotic edema of the uvula alone, likely a Type I immediate hypersensitivity reaction. We raise awareness of this rare but life-threatening case presenting as throat tightness, without rash or facial angioedema, treated with corticosteroids, antihistamines, and β2-agonist nebulization.

Acute Pancreatitis in the Transgender Population.

Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is an uncommon but well-established etiology of acute pancreatitis (AP) leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Hormone replacement therapy in the transgender population is an underrecognized cause of elevated triglyceride (TG) levels and may put this group at a higher risk for severe pancreatitis. We present a case of AP in a genetically male patient receiving hormone therapy for female gender transformation.

Gardener's Nightmare: A Rare Case of Myroides-Induced Septic Shock.

Myroides species, an uncommon clinical isolate, generally found in contaminated sources of environment, is an emerging source of infections, especially amongst immunocompromised patients. Though only 54 cases have been reported to our knowledge, the emergence of pan-resistance to antibiotics remains a concern that may burden healthcare and require awareness. We present the case of an elderly female who despite being home-bound, without any environmental exposure, contracted Myroides septicemia that progressed to septic shock and showed resistance to usual empiric antibiotics.