Mysterious Retinal Tracks

Ocular myiasis
Discover the cause of linear and arcuate disturbances in the retina. Learn to differentiate this rare condition from angioid streaks and PXE.
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Air Around the Heart: A CXR Puzzle

Pneumopericardium
A chest radiograph reveals a striking abnormality. With a history of a perforating esophageal ulcer, what is the critical diagnosis? Learn more.
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An Infant’s Worrisome Gaze

Shaken-baby syndrome
A 5-month-old girl presents for an eye exam. Explore the fundus photograph showing retinal hemorrhages and a pathognomonic ridge. What is the diagnosis?
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A Corkscrew Conundrum

Diffuse esophageal spasm
Explore a case of dysphagia where a barium swallow reveals a distinctive corkscrew appearance of the esophagus. What is the underlying motility disorder?
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A Tale of Two Brothers

Hypogonadism
An identical twin develops central adiposity, hair loss, and gynecomastia while his brother remains unaffected. Uncover the endocrine diagnosis in this case.
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A Worm in the Windpipe

Strongyloides stercoralis
A patient presents with pulmonary infiltrates. An endotracheal aspirate reveals an unexpected worm larva. What is the diagnosis? Learn more about this infection.
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A Branching Pattern on the Cornea

Herpes simplex virus infection
This case presents a corneal photograph showing a classic dendritic ulcer. Test your diagnostic skills and learn about this common cause of eye infection.
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Nail Clues to a Systemic Disease

Tuberous sclerosis
A patient presents with firm, fleshy growths around their nails. Learn about these periungual fibromas and the important systemic diagnosis they can signal.
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A Puzzling Neurological Case

Central pontine myelinolysis
Explore a case of a patient with chronic alcoholism presenting with dysarthria and nystagmus. Discover the underlying neurological diagnosis via MRI.
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Neck Lumps and Ocular Signs

Lymphoma
A man presents with cervical adenopathy, binocular proptosis, and conjunctival injection. Explore the differential diagnosis for these combined systemic signs.
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