Decoding an MCA Occlusion
Explore the classic clinical presentation of an acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion. Understand the key signs and symptoms of this common stroke type.
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A Puzzling Case of Aching Joints
A 43-year-old presents with bilateral hand and foot pain and an abnormal chest radiograph. Explore the differential diagnosis for this multisystem disorder.
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A Surprising Cause of Swollen Gums
A patient presents with fatigue, fever, weight loss, and unusual gingival infiltration. Explore a critical diagnosis often missed in initial assessments.
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What’s Blocking This Bowel?
A clinical case challenge. A patient presents with signs of obstruction. A CT scan reveals a small-bowel mass with a hyperdense periphery and aerated core.
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Solving a Nasal Enlargement Mystery
A clinical case challenge exploring the diagnosis of a patient presenting with progressive nasal enlargement, prominent pores, and a distorted appearance.
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A Hair-Raising Gastric Obstruction
Explore the diagnostic journey of a patient with a large gastric mass. CT and endoscopy reveal an unusual cause for complete stomach occlusion.
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Maltese Cross in the Blood?
A case of intracellular RBC parasites. See the pathognomonic Maltese cross on a blood smear and learn how to differentiate it from malaria.
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When Fingertips Disappear
A patient presents with Raynaud's phenomenon, skin tightening, and the unusual sign of missing fingertips. Explore the diagnosis behind acral osteolysis.
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Shining a Light on Skin Patches
A patient presents with skin patches. See how a Wood's light examination helps clinch the diagnosis of a common autoimmune depigmenting disorder.
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Decoding a Stroke on a Tomogram
Explore the clinical presentation of a middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion. Learn to connect tomogram findings with classic neurological signs.
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