A Curious Case of a Dusky Finger
A 53-year-old woman presents with pain, swelling, and a strange, dusky plaque on her finger. Explore the differential diagnosis for this skin lesion.
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When Swollen Gums Signal Systemic Disease
A 48-year-old woman presents with fatigue and painful, swollen gums. Explore the differential diagnosis for this unusual presentation and its link to hematology.
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An Alarming Case of Headache & Vision Loss
A 74-year-old woman presents with headaches, tongue swelling, and sudden blindness. Explore a rare complication of a common systemic vasculitis.
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A Man’s Armor-Like Skin Rash
A 65-year-old man presents with a 7-month history of painless, sclerotic skin thickening on his chest and arm, mimicking a breastplate of armor.
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An Infant’s Blueberry Muffin Rash
A term infant presents with a 'blueberry muffin' rash. Skin biopsy shows S100+ and CD1a+ cells. What's the diagnosis for this rare neonatal condition?
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A Thorny Problem in Cirrhosis
Explore a case of severe anemia in a patient with cirrhosis. See how hemolysis, lab data, and a key finding on the peripheral smear reveal the diagnosis.
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Violaceous Plaques & a Hidden Virus
A 50-year-old man presents with a new eye lesion and violaceous skin plaques. A positive HIV test reveals a classic opportunistic diagnosis.
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Purplish Plaques: A Hidden Clue
A 65-year-old man presents with painful purplish plaques. Explore a case linking dermatological signs to a serious systemic hematological condition.
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Cyclical Hemoptysis: A Diagnostic Challenge
A young woman presents with hemoptysis linked to her menstrual cycle. A CT reveals a lung nodule. Discover the surprising diagnosis in this case study.
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A Curious Case of Skin Darkening
A 59-year-old man presents with fatigue, a smooth tongue, and darkening skin on his palms and soles. Explore the differential diagnosis for these unusual signs.
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