The ‘Thumb Sign’ on a Neck X-ray
Discover the critical diagnosis behind the 'thumb sign' on a lateral neck radiograph. Learn why this finding in a patient with a sore throat is a medical emergency.
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A Surprising Finding on Otoscopy
A patient presents with severe ear pain (otalgia). Otoscopy reveals unexpected blisters on the eardrum. Explore this classic presentation and its diagnosis.
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A Stone in the Salivary Gland
Explore a case of painful facial swelling. Maxillofacial imaging reveals a blocked parotid duct and inflammation. What's the diagnosis and management?
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A Curious Case of Bony Growths
Explore the diagnosis of hard, sessile nodules on the lingual surface of the mandible. Learn about common benign bony protrusions and their features.
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When the Eardrum Balloons Outward
Explore a case where the tympanic membrane balloons outward. Understand the diagnosis, cause (like the Valsalva maneuver), and management of this unique ear condition.
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A Mass on the Tongue
This case explores a 2 cm vegetative mass on the tongue with leukoplakia. Learn about the diagnostic approach, including biopsy, for such oral lesions.
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A Painful Lump Under the Jaw
A patient reports weeks of submandibular pain, leading to a fine-needle aspiration. Explore the diagnosis of a firm, inflammatory salivary gland condition.
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A Teen’s Sinus Surprise
A 17-year-old male presents with a unilateral soft mass in the pharynx. Explore the diagnostic journey from rhinoscopy to CT revealing a sinus origin.
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The ‘Woody Nose’ Infection
A man from Mexico presents with a chronic nasal lesion. A biopsy reveals gram-negative bacilli. What is the most likely diagnosis? Explore the case.
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The Alarming ‘Thumb Sign’
Explore a case of a 65-year-old with severe throat pain and dysphagia. A lateral neck radiograph reveals a critical finding. What is the diagnosis?
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