When a Baby Turns Two Colors
Discover the benign condition where an infant's body abruptly turns red on one side and pale on the other. Learn its causes and why it's harmless.
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Decoding a Circular Skin Rash
A patient presents with an itchy, red, circular rash with some central clearing. What are the potential causes? Explore the differential diagnosis.
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Skin Thickening in Renal Failure
Explore a rare but serious condition causing skin thickening in patients with end-stage renal disease after exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents.
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The Erlenmeyer Flask Deformity
A 42-year-old man presents with chronic bone pain. Radiographs reveal an Erlenmeyer flask deformity of the femur. What is the underlying diagnosis?
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The Eye of Neurofibromatosis
A patient presents with skin lesions and limb hypertrophy, signs of a common genetic disorder. What key ocular finding can help confirm the diagnosis?
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A Parasitic Invasion of the Brain
A patient presents with neurological symptoms. A cranial CT scan reveals numerous small cysts. Explore the diagnosis and management of this parasitic infection.
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Fever After an Insect Bite
A patient presents with fever and a chancre after a tsetse fly bite. Explore the diagnosis and management of this life-threatening parasitic infection.
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The Deceptive Red Nodule
A red nodule on the skin might seem harmless, but it could be a dangerous mimic. Learn why some skin cancers are so easily missed. #Dermatology
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Dry Eyes and a Dry Mouth
A patient presents with persistent dry eyes (xerophthalmia) and dry mouth (xerostomia). Explore the differential diagnosis and key features of this condition.
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What Your Ears Say About Your Heart
Discover Frank's sign, a diagonal earlobe crease that can be a subtle but significant marker for cardiovascular disease. Learn about its diagnostic value.
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