A Curious Case of Tongue Swelling

Lipomatosis
Explore the differential diagnosis for lateral tongue swelling. Learn why conditions like acromegaly and amyloidosis might not be the answer.
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A Dark Finding in the Colon

Laxative use
Discover the cause of dark pigmentation in the colon seen on endoscopy. Learn about this benign, reversible condition linked to a common medication.
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The Curious Case of a Leaky Nose

Pituitary tumor
Unilateral rhinorrhea can be more than a simple cold. Learn how an enlarged sella turcica on imaging can point to a serious intracranial diagnosis.
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A Twist in the Gut

Sigmoid volvulus
Explore a case of large bowel obstruction. A CT scan reveals dilated colon loops and a central whirl sign. What is the diagnosis and how is it managed?
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Pigmented Eye Lesion: Not Always Melanoma

Traumatic bleb
A large pigmented lesion in the eye raises concern for melanoma. See how ultrasonographic biomicroscopy helps differentiate it from a benign cystic structure.
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Infant Scrotal Pain: A Red Alert

Left testicular torsion
A 6-week-old presents with scrotal pain, redness, and swelling. Explore the critical differential diagnosis for an acute scrotum in an infant.
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Pruritic Rash in Multiple Myeloma

Crusted scabies
A patient with multiple myeloma presents with intensely pruritic, thick, leathery skin. Explore the differential diagnosis for this unusual dermatologic finding.
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The Telltale Triangle of Abdominal Pain

Pneumoperitoneum
A 56-year-old man presents with abdominal pain. Can you spot the subtle but critical 'telltale triangle sign' on his abdominal X-ray and determine the diagnosis?
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When High BP Blurs Your Vision

Malignant hypertension
Explore a case of severe hypertension with disk swelling, cotton-wool spots, and retinal detachment. Learn about this vision-threatening medical emergency.
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A Case of Needle-Shaped Crystals

Gout
A patient presents with elevated serum uric acid. Skin scrapings reveal bright-yellow needle-shaped crystals. What is the underlying diagnosis?
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