Teenager with Sudden Chest Discomfort

Pneumomediastinum
Explore the case of a 15-year-old presenting with chest pain. Discover how a chest radiograph reveals an unexpected diagnosis, separate from a pneumothorax.
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Fever & Rash in a Child

Staphylococcal scalded skin
A 6-year-old boy presents with fever and a spreading rash. Explore the differential diagnosis and management when initial antibiotic therapy fails.
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Fever After a Brazilian Holiday

Plasmodium vivax
A 31-year-old woman develops a fever after returning from Brazil. Explore the classic blood smear findings that point to a specific parasitic diagnosis.
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The Dilated Pupil Conundrum

Ipatropium
A patient on BiPAP develops acute anisocoria. Explore the differential for a unilateral dilated pupil and identify the common iatrogenic cause.
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Blue Toes After Angiography?

Cholesterol emboli
A patient develops bluish discoloration of the feet and livedo reticularis 12 hours after a coronary angiography. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Uncovering the Cause of Splenic Calcifications

Histoplasmosis
A 37-year-old woman with T-cell deficiency presents with splenic and mesenteric calcifications on CT. Explore the differential diagnosis for these findings.
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A Surprising Cause of Leg Swelling

Urinary retention
A patient presents with lower extremity edema. A CT pelvis reveals a distended bladder compressing the iliac veins. What is the underlying diagnosis?
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A Crystal Clear Diagnosis

Oxalate
Test your diagnostic skills! This urine sample, viewed under light microscopy, reveals a common type of crystal. Can you identify it and its significance?
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What’s Hiding in Plain Sight?

Tobacco
Sharpen your diagnostic skills with this challenging chest CT case. The most likely etiology is suggested by a clue that's easily missed. Can you solve it?
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A Benign but Bizarre Tongue

Lingua villosa nigra
Explore a benign medical condition causing dramatic tongue discoloration. Learn about the causes, clinical features, and management of this painless disorder.
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