A Curious Case of Gloves and Socks

"Slapped cheek" pattern on the face
A young adult with a rash on his hands and feet has Parvovirus B19. But what is the textbook rash associated with this common childhood virus?
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Chronic Shin Lesions: A Diagnostic Puzzle

Necrobiosis lipoidica
A 43-year-old woman presents with an 8-year history of growing, asymptomatic yellow-brown plaques on her shins. Explore this case of granulomatous dermatitis.
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A Young Traveler’s Neck Swelling

Paracoccidiomycosis
A 9-year-old boy from Brazil presents with neck swelling, fever, and weight loss. Explore the diagnostic journey of this infectious disease case.
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A Paradoxical Skin Reaction

Exogenous ochronosis
A 55-year-old woman develops paradoxical skin darkening after using a hydroquinone-based cream for melasma. Explore the diagnosis and management.
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Hypertension with a Twist

Continuous murmur
A 35-year-old man presents with asymptomatic hypertension. Discover the classic signs, including a significant blood pressure difference between arms and legs.
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Dry Cough and ‘Crazy Paving’ on CT

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
A 28-year-old woman with a chronic dry cough. CT shows a 'crazy paving' pattern and biopsy reveals noncaseating granulomas. What's the diagnosis?
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A Blue Tint After Treatment

Dapsone
A 35-year-old on leprosy medication develops anxiety, tremor, and central cyanosis. Discover the unexpected drug reaction causing these alarming symptoms.
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When Adrenal Masses Aren’t Cancer

Central and mideastern United States & Central America
Explore the case of an 82-year-old man with progressive weakness, weight loss, and bilateral adrenal masses, leading to an unexpected fungal diagnosis.
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An Unexpected Airway Obstruction

Ingestion of an object less than 5cm in length
A 14-year-old boy presents with hoarseness after swallowing a coin. Explore the diagnosis, management, and indications for urgent removal of an airway foreign body.
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The Symmetrical Drug Rash Mystery

Beta lactam antibiotics
A 42-year-old woman develops a symmetric rash in her skin folds after starting a new medication. Explore the diagnosis of SDRIFE and its common triggers.
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