A Red Flag After Cancer?
A patient with a history of breast cancer presents with acute erythema. Is it radiation dermatitis, recurrence, or something else? Explore the diagnosis.
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A Surprising Cause of Swollen Gums
A patient presents with fatigue, fever, weight loss, and unusual gingival infiltration. Explore a critical diagnosis often missed in initial assessments.
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Maltese Cross in the Blood?
A case of intracellular RBC parasites. See the pathognomonic Maltese cross on a blood smear and learn how to differentiate it from malaria.
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Neck Lumps and Ocular Signs
A man presents with cervical adenopathy, binocular proptosis, and conjunctival injection. Explore the differential diagnosis for these combined systemic signs.
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A Curious Case of a White Tongue
A patient undergoing hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation develops a white tongue. Explore the differential diagnosis for this common post-chemo finding.
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Blister Cells on a Blood Smear
Explore the differential diagnosis for a patient with acute hemolysis. Learn to identify key features like blister cells on a peripheral blood smear.
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Hidden Clues in a Monocyte
An immunodeficient man presents with fever, night sweats, and weight loss. His blood smear reveals intracellular yeast-like organisms. What's the diagnosis?
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Bone Changes & Pulmonary HTN
A medical case exploring the link between bony medullary expansion, extramedullary hematopoiesis, and the development of pulmonary hypertension. What's the diagnosis?
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A Curious Cystic Mass
A patient presents with a cystic mass. Explore the diagnostic process, including serologic testing for hydatid disease, and learn about this parasitic infection.
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Nail Clues to a Hidden Condition
Explore the diagnostic significance of pale nail beds and koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails). Uncover the common condition these physical signs point towards.
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