Jaundice & Anemia After a Cold

Cold agglutinin syndrome
A 3-year-old presents with dark urine, jaundice, and new anemia after a URI. Explore the diagnosis of a post-infectious hemolytic anemia.
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A Child with a Severe Rash & Mucositis

Testing for bacterial and viral respiratory pathogens
An 8-year-old girl presents with a painful rash, oral and genital ulcers, and a cough. Explore the differential diagnosis and the key next step in management.
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A Young Traveler’s Neck Swelling

Paracoccidiomycosis
A 9-year-old boy from Brazil presents with neck swelling, fever, and weight loss. Explore the diagnostic journey of this infectious disease case.
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An Unexpected Airway Obstruction

Ingestion of an object less than 5cm in length
A 14-year-old boy presents with hoarseness after swallowing a coin. Explore the diagnosis, management, and indications for urgent removal of an airway foreign body.
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Solving RLQ Pain in a Toddler

Ileoileal intussusception
A 3-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain. Explore the classic ultrasound findings, like the target sign, that lead to a critical diagnosis in pediatrics.
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The Hidden Cause of a Child’s Poor Growth

Trichuris trichiura (whipworm)
Explore a pediatric case of a toddler with a 6-month history of diarrhea, anemia, and failure to thrive, leading to an unexpected endoscopic finding.
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A Cough That Leaves a Mark

Pertussis
A 10-year-old boy presents with a worsening cough and mysterious bruising around his eyes. Discover the surprising diagnosis behind these alarming symptoms.
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A Newborn’s Spinal Abnormality

Meningocele
Explore the case of a newborn with a fluid-filled sac on their back, first seen on antenatal ultrasound. Learn about the diagnosis and management.
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Anemia & an Unsettling Radiograph

Lead poisoning
A 7-year-old girl presents with microcytic anemia and pica. An abdominal X-ray reveals a surprising finding, leading to an unexpected diagnosis.
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Failure to Pass Meconium

Cystic fibrosis
A newborn boy develops abdominal distention and fails to pass meconium. Explore a case of neonatal bowel obstruction leading to an urgent laparotomy.
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