Rheumatology Cases & Quizzes

• Skill Checkup: Knee Injection Knee pain and stiffness can be debilitating and difficult to treat. Intra-articular knee injections may be used to treat pain. Review the proper treatment approach and take a short self-assessment.
  Medscape, October 28, 2019
• Skill Checkup: Carpal Tunnel Steroid Injection   Steroid injection has been shown to reduce short-term symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Review the proper technique, including images and video, and take a short self-assessment.
  Medscape, October 16, 2019
• A 59-Year-Old With a Painful Rash and Fingertip Ulcerations A 59-year-old woman first presented with a pruritic and painful rash; however, further disease manifestations continue to emerge. Are you able to make this diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 11, 2019
• Subclinical Hypothyroidism Balancing Act: Knowing When to Treat Dr Tyler Drake presents three cases and discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to treat subclinical hypothyroidism.
  American Thyroid Association, October 03, 2019
• A 58-Year-Old Man With a Rash and Elevated Creatinine Levels A 58-year-old man presents with mild bilateral knee pain and a new rash. He is found to have elevated creatinine levels. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 02, 2019
• A 26-Year-Old Woman Who Uses a Walking Cane Because of Pain A 26-year-old woman presents with severe knee pain. She now requires a cane for walking and also has a nonhealing small avulsion fracture in her right first metatarsal. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 13, 2019
• A 34-Year-Old Woman With Knots on Her Leg and Reddening Skin A 34-year-old woman presents with painful, red 'knots' on her right leg that appear to trace along her veins; it started 3-4 days ago. She denies any trauma. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 10, 2019
• A 36-Year-Old Woman With a Worsening Cough and Hearing Loss A 36-year-old woman had a worsening cough and a decrease in hearing that has been subtle over the past 6 months. Can you make this challenging diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 05, 2019
• A 65-Year-Old Man With Diplopia and a Drooping Eyelid A 65-year-old man presents with severe, right-sided retro-orbital pain; diplopia (without visual loss); tingling on the upper half of the right side of the face; and drooping of the right eyelid.
  Medscape, August 21, 2019
• Swollen Necks, Dry Mouth--What Is Going On? Through a series of short patient cases, Dr Gordon Sun illustrates common presenting symptoms and the underlying causes of salivary gland diseases.
  Medscape Family Medicine, June 06, 2019
• When to Stop the Bisphosphonate When is the right time to stop a bisphosphonate in a woman who is just tired of taking it? We present a case and ask for the opinion of readers.
  Medscape Family Medicine, May 31, 2019
• A 29-Year-Old Woman With Worsening Pain and Memory Issues A 29-year-old woman presents with multiple joint and muscle pain, back pain, and increasing fatigue. She is also suffering from depression, as well as memory and concentration problems.
  Medscape, May 08, 2019
• An 84-Year-Old With a Blistering Rash That Is Spreading An 84-year-old woman presents with a blistering rash. The rash began 1 week ago on her right hand, but it has progressed to her arm, upper chest, and abdomen. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 03, 2019
• A 37-Year-Old Man With Recurrent Diarrhea: USMLE Question A 37-year-old man presents due to recurrent bouts of diarrhea and bloating, as well as itchy skin vesicles. What treatment should you advise?
  Osmosis, February 08, 2019
• A 16-Year-Old Boy With Concerning, Recurrent Knee Problems A 16-year-old boy is presented for acute-onset knee pain and swelling that began 1 week ago after a soccer match. He had a patellar dislocation 2 months ago, with full recovery. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, February 05, 2019
• Diplopia and Upper Eyelid Ptosis in a 74-Year-Old Man A 74-year-old man presents with variable diplopia and ptosis of the left upper eyelid. What is the most likely diagnosis?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, January 02, 2019
• A 42-Year-Old Woman With a Chronic Productive Cough A 42-year-old woman with a chronic productive cough is repeatedly treated for pneumonia. At her latest follow-up, she reports intermittent dyspnea and fatigue. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, December 14, 2018
• A 34-Year-Old Woman With Vomiting and Bulbar Weakness A 34-year-old woman presents with weakness of the lower extremities, urinary retention, constipation, vomiting, dysphagia with liquids, drooling, and nasal regurgitation. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, December 11, 2018
• A 38-Year-Old Man With Bloody Gums and a Rash A 38-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of bleeding from his gums after brushing his teeth. He also noticed a rash on both legs over the past couple of weeks. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 10, 2018
• A 57-Year-Old Man With Unexplained Difficulty Walking A 57-year-old man presents with difficulty walking due to clumsiness of both of his feet. He also has had intermittent numbness and tingling in his feet, left leg, and hands. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 23, 2018