A Surprising Cause of Hypoglycemia
A 90-year-old man presents with leg edema, dizziness, and hypoglycemia. Explore the diagnostic journey that starts with an abnormal chest radiograph.
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A Devastating Rash in an Immunocompromised Host
A 47-year-old man with dermatomyositis presents with a rash, abdominal pain, melena, and hemoptysis. Explore this complex case of hyperinfection.
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A Dark Turn in the Esophagus
A 63-year-old woman with diabetes presents with hematemesis and melena. EGD reveals black lesions in the esophagus. Explore this rare cause of upper GI bleeding.
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A Pouch in the Pharynx
Challenge your diagnostic skills with this barium swallow radiograph. Can you identify the cause of dysphagia in this classic gastroenterology case?
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RUQ Pain & A Canine Connection
A 30-year-old man from a rural area with dog contact presents with RUQ pain. Imaging reveals a large liver cyst. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Decoding the Colon Cutoff Sign
A 74-year-old woman has abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. An X-ray shows the colon cutoff sign. What is the classic underlying diagnosis?
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LLQ Pain & a Revealing CT Scan
A 63-year-old man presents with shifting abdominal pain and leukocytosis. A CT scan reveals thumbprinting of the sigmoid colon. What is the diagnosis?
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A Clue in the Blood Smear
A 31-year-old man presents with confusion and severe anemia. Lab tests suggest hemolysis. What does the peripheral blood smear reveal about the underlying cause?
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Skin Spots and a Twisted Bowel
A 45-year-old man presents with acute abdominal pain. Discover how hyperpigmented spots on his lips and a family history lead to a rare genetic diagnosis.
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Stuck on Pizza: A Case of Food Impaction
Explore the case of a young man with difficulty swallowing and food impaction. Endoscopy shows fixed esophageal rings. What is the underlying diagnosis?
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