A Twist in the Gut
Explore a case of large bowel obstruction. A CT scan reveals dilated colon loops and a central whirl sign. What is the diagnosis and how is it managed?
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The Telltale Triangle of Abdominal Pain
A 56-year-old man presents with abdominal pain. Can you spot the subtle but critical 'telltale triangle sign' on his abdominal X-ray and determine the diagnosis?
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Gas in the Wrong Places
A medical case showing gas in the bowel wall and portal venous system. Explore the differential diagnosis for these critical abdominal imaging findings.
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A Revealing Abdominal Radiograph
A patient presents with abdominal pain. Can you interpret the plain-film radiograph showing free intraperitoneal gas and identify the underlying diagnosis?
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Mysterious Air Around the Kidney
A CT scan reveals air around the right kidney and retroperitoneum. What could be the cause? Explore the diagnosis of this surprising radiological finding.
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A Painful, Rope-Like Cord on the Leg
A patient presents with a tender, red, rope-like cord on the leg. Learn about the diagnosis and management of this common vascular condition.
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Pain Out of Proportion
A patient presents with a lethal abdominal condition. CT reveals SMA occlusion and bowel gas. Learn about this critical diagnosis and its grim prognosis.
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A Painful, Discolored Lower Leg
A patient with diabetes presents with a 4-month history of painful, progressive gangrene of the right leg. Explore the diagnosis based on a very low ABI.
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A Surprising Fix for Prolapse
Discover an unconventional but effective method for reducing tissue edema in prolapses. Learn how a common household item can facilitate non-surgical reduction.
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An Unexpected Intrathoracic Guest
A patient presents with unusual symptoms, leading to a chest X-ray. See how a contrast study via an NG tube revealed a surprising diagnosis in the thorax.
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