Sternal Depression in a Teenager
A 16-year-old boy presents with a marked sternal depression seen on a lateral chest radiograph. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common chest wall deformity.
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A Twist in the Gut: A Child’s Abdominal Pain
A 10-year-old presents with abdominal pain and is diagnosed with intussusception. Explore the importance of looking for a pathologic lead point.
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An Unvaccinated Teen’s Vesicular Rash
An unvaccinated adolescent presents with fever and a classic, extensive pruritic vesicular rash. Can you identify the common viral illness behind these symptoms?
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A Bruised Newborn’s Secret
An infant born at term presents with unexplained scrotal and inguinal ecchymoses. Explore the differential diagnosis for this surprising physical finding.
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A 4-Year-Old’s Itchy Mystery
A 4-year-old presents with intense perianal pruritus and a distinct rash. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common pediatric condition.
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A Boy’s Battle with Recurrent Infections
A 12-year-old boy presents with a history of recurrent infections, finger clubbing, and widespread lymphadenopathy. Explore the diagnostic journey.
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Mysterious Skin Streaks & Delay
Explore the case of a child with developmental delay and unique linear skin hypopigmentation. Learn about the underlying genetic causes and associations.
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The Case of the Barking Cough
A 1-year-old presents with a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor. A classic radiographic sign points to the diagnosis. Can you identify the condition?
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A Baby’s Green Grin
An infant presents with green-stained primary teeth. Discover the underlying causes of this rare dental finding, from biliary atresia to neonatal sepsis.
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Post-Camping Fever: What’s on the Smear?
A child develops a high fever after a camping trip in California. A blood smear reveals a surprising spirochete. What is this tick-transmitted illness?
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