A Curious Case of Short Digits

Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy
Explore a case of shortened fourth metatarsals and osteodystrophy with normal calcium and phosphorus levels. What is the underlying genetic disorder?
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When Hormones Harm the Heart

Carcinoid syndrome
Explore a case of tricuspid regurgitation caused by a rare neuroendocrine tumor. Learn about diagnostic clues, including elevated 5-HIAA and liver metastases.
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A Case of Cold and Slow

Hypothyroidism
A patient presents with hypothermia, bradycardia, facial edema, and coarse skin. Explore the differential diagnosis for these classic metabolic slowdown signs.
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A Challenging Neonatal Diagnosis

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
A full-term neonate presents with electrolyte abnormalities and ambiguous genitalia. Explore the diagnostic workup for this critical endocrine emergency.
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An Unusual Post-Op ECG

Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and hyperkalemia
Explore the classic ECG findings after parathyroidectomy. This case reviews peaked T waves, a prolonged QT, and the electrolyte disturbances responsible.
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The Telling Rash: A Pancreatic Puzzle

Glucagonoma
A 65-year-old man presents with weight loss, a strange rash, and worsening diabetes. Discover the rare neuroendocrine tumor linking these disparate symptoms.
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Painless Periumbilical Masses

Insulin-induced lipohypertrophy
A 76-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with two painless periumbilical masses. What is the most likely diagnosis? Explore the differential.
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When Raising Arms Causes Facial Flushing

Pemberton's sign
Explore the case of a 77-year-old man whose enlarged thyroid leads to facial congestion upon raising his arms, a classic sign of thoracic inlet obstruction.
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The Root Cause of Worsening Hair Loss

Hypothyroidism
A 41-year-old woman presents with 2 years of worsening hair loss, brittle nails, and an enlarged thyroid. Discover the underlying systemic cause.
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A Case of Sweating, Headaches & Skin Folds

Acromegaly
A 37-year-old man presents with a 4-year history of excessive sweating, headaches, joint pain, and unusual skin folds on his scalp. Explore the diagnosis.
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