Child’s Nosebleed: A Hidden Danger

Button magnets in the nasal cavity
An 11-year-old boy presents with severe nasal pain and epistaxis. Explore the differential diagnosis for this pediatric emergency and a critical cause.
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A Puzzling Breast Case

Invasive ductal carcinoma
A 62-year-old woman has nipple stiffness and a pigmented macule, but mammography is normal. Explore the differential diagnosis for unusual breast signs.
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An Itch That’s More Than Skin Deep

Crusted scabies
A 71-year-old man with cirrhosis on glucocorticoids develops a severe, diffuse, itchy rash. Explore the differential diagnosis for this challenging presentation.
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When Headaches Are More Than Skin Deep

Cerebral cavernous malformations
A 59-year-old man presents with worsening headaches and bluish skin nodules. Explore the differential diagnosis for this unique neurocutaneous presentation.
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Decoding Skin & Shortness of Breath

Scleroderma
Explore the case of a young man with dyspnea and 'salt-and-pepper' skin changes. Learn about the diagnostic workup for these multisystem symptoms.
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Sharp Neck Pain? A Surprising Cause

Eagle's syndrome
A 35-year-old man has sharp neck pain and a foreign body sensation in his throat. Explore a rare diagnosis for these persistent and unusual symptoms.
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When Skin Bumps Signal Cancer Risk

Cowden syndrome
Explore the case of a 59-year-old man with facial trichilemmomas, lingual papillomas, and acral keratosis, pointing to a rare genetic disorder.
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Ancient Remedy for Aching Joints

Gold
A 58-year-old woman has chronic joint pain. Discover an ancient metallic element used in acupuncture and medicine to treat rheumatological conditions.
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Neobladder Complication: A Stony Problem

Calcium phosphate
A 64-year-old man with a history of bladder cancer and neobladder presents with flank pain. Learn about the causes of stone formation in urinary diversions.
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Rash on Rash: A Dermatologic Emergency

Eczema herpeticum
An 8-year-old girl with atopic dermatitis develops a sudden, pruritic rash with umbilicated vesicles. Explore this dermatologic emergency and its management.
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