A Rare Complication of Coughing

Lung herniation
A patient presents with acute chest pain after a severe coughing fit. Learn how imaging revealed an unusual protrusion of lung tissue through the chest wall.
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A Tale of Two Dislocated Lenses

Marfan's syndrome
A 31-year-old woman presents with gradual bilateral vision loss. Imaging reveals posterior lens dislocation. What is the underlying systemic diagnosis?
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A Painful Unilateral Eruption

Herpes zoster
A patient presents with a painful vesicular rash on one side of their face and tongue. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common dermatomal condition.
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Sudden Pain During Intercourse

Penile fracture
A patient presents with acute penile pain and swelling after intercourse. Explore the diagnosis, clinical signs, and management of this urological emergency.
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A Brain-Like Scalp Lesion

Cerebriform nevus sebaceous
Explore the diagnosis of a congenital, papillomatous scalp lesion. Learn about this sebaceous hamartoma, its histopathology, and clinical presentation.
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The ‘Woody Nose’ Infection

Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis
A man from Mexico presents with a chronic nasal lesion. A biopsy reveals gram-negative bacilli. What is the most likely diagnosis? Explore the case.
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A Challenging Neonatal Diagnosis

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
A full-term neonate presents with electrolyte abnormalities and ambiguous genitalia. Explore the diagnostic workup for this critical endocrine emergency.
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A Hairy, Pigmented Patch

Becker's nevus
An adolescent male presents with a large, hyperpigmented patch with overlying hair growth on his shoulder. Explore the diagnosis for this benign skin lesion.
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The Alarming ‘Thumb Sign’

Epiglottitis
Explore a case of a 65-year-old with severe throat pain and dysphagia. A lateral neck radiograph reveals a critical finding. What is the diagnosis?
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The Case of the Vanishing Fingerprints

Chemotherapy
A 65-year-old woman on breast cancer treatment presents with an unusual finding: her fingerprints have vanished. Explore this case of hand-foot syndrome.
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