Short Stature & Fractures in an Adult
An 84-cm tall 40-year-old man undergoes a DXA scan, revealing scoliosis and a radial orthopedic rod. What is the underlying genetic disorder?
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A Hand That Won’t Straighten
Explore a condition causing painless, progressive bending of the fingers, often affecting the ring and little fingers. Learn about its causes and treatments.
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A Pain in the Foot After Bronchitis
An 81-year-old woman develops foot pain and swelling after bronchitis treatment. Explore the unexpected link between a common medication and Achilles tendon rupture.
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A Devastating Cervical Spine Injury
Explore a critical case of high-energy cervical spine trauma. This CT scan reveals a catastrophic injury at the craniocervical junction. What's the diagnosis?
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The Cotton Wool Skull Clue
A patient presents with classic 'cotton wool' skull changes on radiograph. Which lab test is crucial for diagnosing this common metabolic bone disorder?
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Decoding the Saber-Like Tibia
A patient presents with a saber-like tibia and prominent veins. Explore the diagnosis behind cortical thickening and bone bowing in this classic case.
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A Dangerous Neck Injury
A 25-year-old man presents with severe neck pain after a high-speed MVC. Explore the diagnosis based on an axial CT scan of the C2 vertebra.
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A Congenital Pectoral Puzzle
Explore a case of an 86-year-old man with a congenital absence of the right pectoralis major muscle and ipsilateral brachydactyly. What is the diagnosis?
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The Jumping Athlete’s Knee Pain
A 13-year-old athlete presents with knee pain after jumping. Explore the causes of anterior knee pain in adolescents, focusing on the tibial tubercle.
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Thigh Swelling and Dyspnea in a 21-Year-Old
A 21-year-old woman presents with a painful thigh mass, a femoral vein thrombus, and subsequent dyspnea. Explore this case of a malignant bone tumor.
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