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In a phase 3 trial, oral sebetralstat demonstrated a median time to beginning of symptom relief of 1.61 hours for the 300 mg dose and 1.79 hours for the 600 mg dose, compared to 6.72 hours for placebo in hereditary angioedema attacks.

Lemierre’s syndrome, a rare complication of oropharyngeal infections, can lead to severe neurological manifestations such as cavernous sinus thrombosis and cranial nerve palsies.

Oropharyngeal tularemia can mimic common bacterial pharyngitis, but its rarity and nonspecific symptoms make diagnosis challenging without a high index of suspicion.

Sweet’s syndrome, a neutrophilic dermatosis that can present with fever and systemic involvement, may be an underrecognized cause of postpartum complications.

Yellow nail syndrome presents a diagnostic puzzle, with its triad of symptoms potentially occurring asynchronously. Early recognition can lead to appropriate management and improved patient outcomes.

AL amyloidosis presents a diagnostic challenge due to its varied symptoms, but advancements in therapeutic options, including CyBorD plus daratumumab and emerging antifibril monoclonal antibodies, offer hope for better patient management.