When Heart Meds Affect the Eyes
A 50-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation develops vision changes, seeing halos around lights. Explore the diagnosis behind whorl-like corneal deposits.
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Fever, Cough, and a Telling Sign
A patient presents with fever, cough, and rhinorrhea. Analyze the classic exam finding and serology to determine the most likely diagnosis. Test your skills!
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Decoding a Viral Exanthem
Explore the causes of a vesicular rash on the palms and soles. Learn about the clinical features of hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by enteroviruses.
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When Joints Bend But Don’t Break
Explore a rare, non-erosive arthropathy characterized by reducible joint deformities. Learn about its link to SLE and rheumatic fever, distinct from RA.
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A Ghost of Radiation Past
Discover a rare phenomenon where chemotherapy triggers a delayed inflammatory reaction in a previously irradiated area, often seen in cancer patients.
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What Do Your Nails Say?
Discover a classic physical exam finding involving the nails. Learn to recognize this 'half-and-half' nail appearance and the systemic disease it points to.
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When a Wart Isn’t Just a Wart
Explore a well-differentiated variant of squamous-cell carcinoma. Learn about its slow-growing, locally destructive nature and how histopathology confirms the diagnosis.
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A Hard Complication of Dermatomyositis
A patient with dermatomyositis develops a challenging complication. Can you identify the diagnosis based on the clinical presentation? Test your knowledge.
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Penetrating Neck Injury: A Critical Choice
Explore the critical management of a penetrating neck injury. What should first responders do when a foreign object is involved? Learn the key principles.
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A Curious Congenital Skin Lesion
Explore a rare congenital skin condition, a hamartoma of the pilosebaceous unit, presenting as grouped, comedo-like papules. What is the diagnosis?
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