Kidney Injury After TAVR

Cholesterol crystal embolization
A 79-year-old man develops acute kidney injury 1 month after TAVR. Explore the diagnosis based on his history of atheroma and key renal biopsy findings.
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A Hoarse Voice: A Deceptive Symptom

Carcinoma
A 49-year-old man presents with hoarseness. Explore a case where a common ENT symptom uncovers a surprising and systemic underlying diagnosis.
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A Dangerous Rash in an Immunocompromised Host

Disseminated varicella infection
A 29-year-old man on cyclosporine presents with a polymorphic rash, fever, and severe respiratory distress. What is the underlying cause?
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An Unexpected Anatomical Twist

Situs inversus totalis
A 66-year-old man presents with a cough and chest pain. Imaging reveals an incidental but startling anatomical variation. What could it be?
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A Gassy Problem in the Gallbladder

Emphysematous cholecystitis
An 80-year-old man presents with RUQ abdominal pain and a positive Murphy's sign. Labs are normal, but imaging reveals a severe gallbladder infection.
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A Subtle Clue to a Serious Diagnosis

Splinter hemorrhages
A 48-year-old man presents with flank pain and weight loss. A subtle nail finding on physical exam points towards a devastating systemic diagnosis.
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When Vision Blurs: A Deeper Look

Orbital metastasis
A 60-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer presents with blurry vision and eye movement issues. Explore this ophthalmologic emergency.
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A Curious Cause of Diffuse Bone Pain

Voriconazole-induced periostitis
Explore a case of a 65-year-old lung transplant patient with hand swelling and diffuse bone pain. Learn about a rare iatrogenic cause of periostitis.
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Tongue Bumps & Marfanoid Habitus

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B
A 7-year-old boy presents with painless tongue nodules, developmental delay, and a marfanoid habitus. Explore the differential for this unique syndrome.
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When a Toothache Becomes an Emergency

Ludwig's angina
A 68-year-old man develops severe neck swelling, fever, and difficulty swallowing after a toothache. Explore this critical case of a rapidly progressing infection.
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