A Wriggling Cause of Obstruction
A child presents with acute intestinal obstruction. Explore this case of a rare surgical finding in the terminal ileum and its surprising infectious etiology.
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When a Baby Turns Two Colors
Discover the benign condition where an infant's body abruptly turns red on one side and pale on the other. Learn its causes and why it's harmless.
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Lower Back Hair Patch: What’s Hiding?
A tuft of hair on the lower back can be more than a birthmark. Explore this important cutaneous marker and its association with spinal abnormalities.
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A Newborn’s Wide-Eyed Gaze
A preterm, low-birth-weight infant presents with retracted eyelids and low body fat. Explore the differential diagnosis for these concerning signs.
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A Toddler’s Ascending Rash
Explore the case of a 19-month-old girl with an unusual ascending erythematous eruption. What is the diagnosis for this vesicular rash?
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The Double-Bubble Sign
Explore a classic case of congenital duodenal obstruction presenting with the pathognomonic double-bubble sign. Learn about its diagnosis and management.
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Decoding a Viral Exanthem
Explore the causes of a vesicular rash on the palms and soles. Learn about the clinical features of hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by enteroviruses.
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Childhood Hematuria: A Tropical Cause
A child presents with recurrent hematuria after swimming in freshwater in Africa. Explore the diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis and its treatment.
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A Child’s Mysterious Fever
An 8-year-old presents with a week-long fever, rash, and oral lesions. Explore the diagnosis and management of this classic pediatric vasculitis.
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The Vomiting Infant: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Explore the differential diagnosis for an infant with poor feeding and vomiting. Learn about a rare but critical condition involving the stomach wall.
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