Polyangiitis epididymo-orchitis secondary to hepatitis C

This is a case report a of hepatitis C-positive 43-year-old male who presented with small vessel involvement resulting in infarction of the testis, kidney and fingers in addition to multiple and painful aneurysms of arteries. The diagnosis, features and management of the patient are discussed briefly

Liddle's syndrome - an unusual cause of hypokalemia

A young female nurse presented with symptoms of general weakness lethargy and mild hypertension. Investigation revealed hypokalaemia and iron-deficiency anaemia. Correction of the anaemia led to partial improvement in symptoms. Further investigations showed that she was suffering from pseudo-hyperaldosteronism, a rare familial disorder. The importance of recognition and investigation and hence avoidance of the subsequent complications of hypokalaemia are emphasized