The Painful Red Eye

A 52-year-old woman presents with severe eye pain and blurred vision. Explore the differential diagnosis for this ophthalmologic emergency.
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A Congenital Pectoral Puzzle

Explore a case of an 86-year-old man with a congenital absence of the right pectoralis major muscle and ipsilateral brachydactyly. What is the diagnosis?
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Teen’s Abdominal Pain & No Menses

A teen presents with years of cyclic abdominal pain and primary amenorrhea. A physical exam reveals a large suprapubic mass. What is the diagnosis?
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A Cough That Breaks Bones

A 66-year-old woman presents with a persistent cough and flank pain, leading to the discovery of a rib fracture. What is the underlying cause?
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Painful Lesions in Skin Folds

A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of painful, recurrent nodules and scarring in the axilla, groin, and perineal areas. What's the diagnosis?
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A Reversible Cause of Dementia?

Explore the classic triad of gait disturbance, cognitive decline, and urinary incontinence in an elderly patient. Learn about this important neurological diagnosis.
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CT Clue in an Acute Abdomen

An 87-year-old with a history of PUD presents with severe abdominal pain and hypotension. CT reveals pneumoperitoneum outlining a key anatomical structure.
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The Jumping Athlete’s Knee Pain

A 13-year-old athlete presents with knee pain after jumping. Explore the causes of anterior knee pain in adolescents, focusing on the tibial tubercle.
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Child’s Persistent Papular Rash

A 7-year-old with atopic dermatitis has a 3-month history of a widespread, mildly itchy papular rash. Explore the diagnosis of this common viral skin infection.
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