Postpartum Fever & Widespread Rash

Toxic shock syndrome
A patient develops a rash, fever, and hypotension after a cesarean section. Explore the diagnosis behind this life-threatening postpartum complication.
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“Plucked Chicken Skin” Mystery

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Explore a case of yellow papules in the axilla, resembling "plucked chicken skin," linked to angioid streaks and cardiovascular risks. What's the diagnosis?
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A Patient with High Fever & Abdominal Gas

Liver abscess
A patient presents with a high fever. Abdominal CT reveals a gas-forming infection in the liver. Explore the diagnosis and management of this serious condition.
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When a Rash Isn’t Just Skin Deep

Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Explore a case of a patient with abdominal pain, arthralgia, and palpable purpura. Learn about the diagnosis and management of this systemic vasculitis.
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More Than Just a Sore Throat

Syphilis
A patient presents with a common sore throat, but a facial lesion biopsy reveals an unexpected cause. Explore this case of a great masquerader.
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A Serologic Clue in Raynaud’s

Anticentromere antibody
Explore the link between secondary Raynaud's phenomenon and systemic sclerosis. Learn which serologic marker is crucial for diagnosis. A key test for rheumatology.
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Mysterious Nodules on the Scrotum

Scrotal calcinosis
A clinical case involving multiple, dark-yellow nodules on the scrotum. Explore the diagnosis of this rare, benign condition with no metabolic abnormalities.
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A Concerning Skin Spot

Melanoma
A patient presents with an asymmetric skin lesion with irregular borders and varied colors. Learn how to approach the differential diagnosis and management.
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Mysterious Lumps on Both Elbows

Gout nodulosis
A 70-year-old presents with unusual bilateral fluctuant masses over the elbows. Explore the differential diagnosis and key to this rare final diagnosis.
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The Case of the Bull Neck

Diphtheria
Explore the diagnosis for a sick patient presenting with a bull neck, tachycardia, and a positive throat culture. Learn about key features of this infection.
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