An Ominous Abdominal Radiograph
An abdominal X-ray reveals a severely dilated colon and free air. What is the underlying diagnosis that led to this life-threatening surgical emergency?
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The Perils of Walking Barefoot
A man from a rural area who walks barefoot develops nodular, verrucous lesions on his foot. Explore the differential diagnosis for this chronic skin infection.
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A Tiny Tunnel on the Skin
Discover the diagnosis behind an intensely itchy rash characterized by a classic linear burrow. Learn about the tiny culprit and its management.
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A Curious Finding on a Chest X-ray
A patient's follow-up imaging after breast cancer surgery reveals an unusual rib abnormality. Explore this rare congenital anomaly and its clinical significance.
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Skin Complications of Insulin Use
Learn about a skin complication from insulin injections that causes depressed areas of skin and can lead to erratic glucose control. What is this condition?
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A Curious Case of Hair Color Change
Explore a case of a woman who develops sudden hair hypopigmentation. Learn how a commonly prescribed medication, when taken incorrectly, can lead to this rare side effect.
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An Unexpected Finding on Colonoscopy
A woman presents with abdominal pain and loose stool. Colonoscopy reveals a surprising diagnosis. Explore this case of a common parasitic infection.
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What’s Wrong with this Flow-Volume Loop?
A patient presents with dyspnea. Spirometry reveals a unique pattern. What does the flow-volume loop suggest, and how is the diagnosis confirmed and treated?
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Bleeding Gums: More Than Just Gingivitis?
A patient presents with bleeding gums. Examination reveals unusual bushy loop formations in the gingiva. What underlying systemic condition could this indicate?
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Nail Clues to a Hidden Condition
Explore the diagnostic significance of pale nail beds and koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails). Uncover the common condition these physical signs point towards.
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