A Wedge on the Chest X-ray
A patient presents with dyspnea. The chest radiograph reveals a peripheral wedge-shaped opacification. Explore the significance of Hampton's hump.
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Decoding a 3-Month Cough and Fever
Patient presents with a chronic cough, reddish sputum, and weight loss. A chest CT reveals an abscess. Discover the most likely diagnosis and its management.
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The Thinker’s Pose and a Hidden Disease
Discover Dahl's sign, a finding of symmetric hyperpigmentation on the thighs. Learn how this skin sign, caused by the tripod position, can point to a serious disease.
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A Puzzling Cough & Skin Changes
A patient presents with a persistent cough. Discover how the re-emergence of an old scar can be a crucial clue to diagnosing a systemic disease.
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A Rare Complication of Coughing
A patient presents with acute chest pain after a severe coughing fit. Learn how imaging revealed an unusual protrusion of lung tissue through the chest wall.
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Investigating Cavitary Lung Lesions
Explore the differential diagnoses for a cavitary lung lesion. Learn to distinguish between common causes like infection, neoplasm, and vasculitis.
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Decoding a Chest X-ray Sign
Explore a key radiographic sign where air-filled bronchi stand out against opaque lung tissue. Learn its causes, from ARDS to pneumonia, and its significance.
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An Old Cure’s Lasting Mark
An 86-year-old with epigastric pain has a surprising chest x-ray. Discover a rare diagnosis linked to a historical treatment for tuberculosis.
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Unraveling a Mysterious Chronic Cough
Case study of a chronic cough with wheezing, unresponsive to antibiotics and bronchodilators. Discover the diagnosis behind these persistent respiratory symptoms.
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A Cough That Breaks Bones
A 66-year-old woman presents with a persistent cough and flank pain, leading to the discovery of a rib fracture. What is the underlying cause?
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