Fever & Rash in a Child

Staphylococcal scalded skin
A 6-year-old boy presents with fever and a spreading rash. Explore the differential diagnosis and management when initial antibiotic therapy fails.
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Fever and a Telltale Rash

Measles
A 16-year-old boy presents with malaise and fever. Examination reveals pathognomonic white spots on his buccal mucosa. Can you identify the diagnosis?
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An Infant’s Worrisome Gaze

Shaken-baby syndrome
A 5-month-old girl presents for an eye exam. Explore the fundus photograph showing retinal hemorrhages and a pathognomonic ridge. What is the diagnosis?
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An 8-Year-Old’s Abdominal Mystery

Enteric duplication cyst
Explore the case of an 8-year-old girl with a 2-year history of abdominal pain. What is the diagnosis for her mysterious multicystic abdominal mass?
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A Clue in the Nuchal Fold

Turner syndrome
A neonate presents with redundant nuchal skin. Explore the differential diagnosis, including key chromosomal abnormalities, and discover the most likely cause.
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A Child’s Perplexing Bruises

Neuroblastoma
Explore the differential diagnosis for a child presenting with bilateral periorbital ecchymosis, or 'raccoon eyes', a critical sign in pediatric oncology.
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Beyond Bowed Legs: A Key Marker

Alkaline phosphatase
Explore the diagnosis of nutritional rickets in a patient with genu varum. Learn which key biochemical marker is typically elevated in this condition.
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The Blueberry Muffin Baby

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
A premature baby girl presents with anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a distinct skin rash. Explore the differential diagnosis for these concerning findings.
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A 12-Year-Old’s Alarming Umbilical Nodule

Intraabdominal cancer
A 12-year-old girl presents with decreased appetite and vomiting. An umbilical mass prompts a CT scan, revealing a large pelvic mass and metastases.
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A Child’s Fever and Mysterious Rash

Hand, foot, and mouth disease
A 4-year-old boy presents with a mild fever, malaise, and a vesicular rash. Explore the differential diagnosis for this common pediatric presentation.
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