Gastroenterology Cases & Quizzes

After Drinking 21 Beers, a 27-Year-Old Can’t Stop Vomiting A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of hyperemesis followed by episodes of hematemesis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Medscape, November 30, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Presentation How familiar are you with the presentation and diagnosis of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Medscape, November 23, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Toxic Plants Do you know which plants can cause significant reactions, as well as key clinical information and best management practices? Refresh and test your knowledge of plant poisoning with this short quiz.
Medscape, November 23, 2021
A Noncompliant Construction Worker With a Pulsating Abdomen A construction worker who has been noncompliant with prescribed medications and clinical advice now reports dull pain and pulsating in his abdomen. Do you know what’s wrong?
Medscape, November 22, 2021
A 47-Year-Old With Progressive Dyspnea and Weepy Nodules A 47-year-old man has had progressive dyspnea that worsens upon exertion over the past 2 years. He also has a productive cough that responded to antibiotics in the past. Can you make the diagnosis?
Medscape, November 19, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Common Rashes and Skin Irritations Without proper medical intervention, common rashes and skin irritations often impair quality of life. Do you know key clinical info and best practices for dermatitis? Find out with this short quiz.
Medscape, November 19, 2021
What's Causing This Rapidly Growing, Golf Ball–Sized Mass? A man presents with a golf ball–sized mass that is nontender, with no drainage. He does not recall any trauma. It isn't painful, but he's worried about how fast it has grown. Do you know what it is?
Medscape, November 08, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Relapsed/Refractory Marginal Zone Lymphoma How should relapsed/refractory MZL be treated? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Medscape, November 03, 2021
Skill Checkup: Active Woman With Vertigo, Leg Cramps, and Chews on Ice An active 63-year-old woman presents with vertigo, fatigue, and "charley horse" sensations, and she often chews on ice. How would you manage this patient?
Medscape, November 01, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Weight Loss Diet, physical activity, medications, and bariatric surgery have varying roles in healthy weight loss. Do you know key clinical information and recommendations? Test yourself with this short quiz.
Medscape, October 25, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia What do you know about the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Medscape, October 22, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Herpes Zoster Facts vs Fiction Can you separate the facts about herpes zoster from common patient misperceptions and misinformation? Make sure you know key clinical aspects and current recommendations by taking this short quiz.
Medscape, September 22, 2021
A 26-Year-Old With Fever and Malaise Now Can’t Tie His Shoes A 26-year-old man presents with lower back pain and low-grade fever. The pain is intermittent, achy, and usually worse in the morning than it is later in the day or evening. What's the diagnosis?
Medscape, September 09, 2021
A 50-Year-Old With Telangiectasia, Cough, and Epistaxis A 50-year-old woman presents with cough and dyspnea. A pathologic process is noted on her skin, and she also has multiple superficial nonbleeding vessels on the nasal septum. What's the diagnosis?
Medscape, August 20, 2021
After Travel, a 50-Year-Old Grandfather Has Dyspnea, Fever A 50-year-old man presents with fever and epigastric pain after visiting his grandchildren, who had 'the flu.' His pain is worsening, and he has now developed dyspnea. Do you know what's wrong?
Medscape, August 16, 2021
A 28-Year-Old Soccer Player With Odd Abdominal Pain, Fatigue A 28-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of lower abdominal pain, loose stools, and low-grade fever. His symptoms began after an episode of diarrhea and vomiting. What's the diagnosis?
Medscape, August 09, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Iron Deficiency Anemia Management How much do you know about correcting iron deficiency anemia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Medscape, August 06, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD negatively affects quality of life, and its incidence is on the rise. Do you know key clinical aspects, as well as the latest recommendations? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
Medscape, July 29, 2021
A 40-Year-Old Man With Painful, Rupturing Lesions A 40-year-old man presents with recurrent painful nodules on his bilateral buttocks, gluteal cleft, and medial aspect of his upper thighs. The lesions often rupture and scar. What's the diagnosis?
Medscape, July 27, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Hiccups Can you recognize links between hiccups and serious pathologies, and answer questions on best practices? Take this short quiz on an annoying condition that can negatively affect quality of life.
Medscape, July 26, 2021

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