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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Hidden Danger: A Toddler’s Abdominal Pain

Emergency exploratory laparotomy
An 18-month-old presents with abdominal distention, vomiting, and diarrhea. An X-ray reveals radiopaque objects and dilated bowel. What's the next step?
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A Deceptive Dermatosis in SLE

Syphilis
Explore a case of a 25-year-old with SLE presenting with erosive plaques and palmar rashes. See how immunosuppression can alter classic disease presentations.
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A Lifeguard’s Serpentine Rash

Cutaneous larva migrans
A 19-year-old lifeguard develops an unusual, serpiginous rash on his neck after spending time on the beach. What could be the cause of this lesion?
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A Blind Spot in an HIV Patient

Cytomegalovirus retinitis
A 34-year-old with HIV presents with a blind spot. Explore the causes of fulminant retinitis and retinal necrosis in severely immunosuppressed patients.
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A Fiery Facial Rash

Streptococcus pyogenes
A 44-year-old man with Crohn's on infliximab presents with an acute, well-demarcated facial rash after family members fell ill. What's the diagnosis?
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A Young Boy with Bone and Skin Clues

McCune–Albright syndrome
Explore the case of a 3-year-old boy with café au lait spots, fibrous dysplasia, and precocious puberty. Uncover the diagnosis behind these classic signs.
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When Acne Turns Aggressive

Acne fulminans
A 19-year-old male presents with rapidly worsening acne, fever, and joint pain. Explore this rare and severe variant of inflammatory acne.
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A Troubling Netlike Rash

Livedo racemosa
A 66-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer presents with a persistent, netlike rash on her thigh. Explore the diagnosis behind this cutaneous finding.
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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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