Interesting Cases

Solution to "Was It the Drinking Binge?" See if you took the right steps in diagnosing this patient case.
Clinical Case, May 09, 2008
Was It the Drinking Binge? A 32-year-old white woman presents to the emergency department with "seizures" following an alcohol binge. What's the differential diagnosis?
Clinical Case, May 02, 2008
Solution to "A 52-Year-Old Man With a Low Bicarbonate Level" The patient's treatment played a significant role in his continuing health problems. Did you figure it out?
Clinical Case, January 18, 2008
A 52-Year-Old Man With a Low Bicarbonate Level Review this patient's history and laboratory values to see if you can make the right diagnosis.
Clinical Case, January 11, 2008
Solution to "Earache and Vomiting in a Pediatric Patient" The patient's condition was actually masquerading as another medical problem. Could you figure it out?
November 05, 2007
Earache and Vomiting in a Pediatric Patient A 6-year-old girl returns to the emergency department after treatment for flu appears to have failed. What's your diagnosis?
November 07, 2007
Solution to "A 61-Year-Old Man With Cough, Chest Pain, and Dyspnea" Did you follow the right path to get the right diagnosis?
Clinical Case, September 27, 2007
A 61-Year-Old Man With Cough, Chest Pain, and Dyspnea: Part 2 More information is provided to help you make the correct diagnosis.
Clinical Case, September 20, 2007
A 61-Year-Old Man With Cough, Chest Pain, and Dyspnea This case requires a thoughtful diagnostic process. Can you figure out the next step?
Clinical Case, September 13, 2007
Solution to "A Forgetful Lung Cancer Patient With Hyponatremia" This careful explanation provides important diagnostic lessons.
Clinical Case, April 11, 2007
A Forgetful Lung Cancer Patient With Hyponatremia Look over the lab results and make a diagnosis, then join in the discussion to see if other students agree with you.
Clinical Case, April 03, 2007
Solution to "A 42-Year-Old Man With HIV" This case required some regimented thinking, and the solution provides valuable information that you'll want to read more than once.
Clinical Case, December 12, 2006
A 42-Year-Old Man With HIV A week after initiating therapy for cryptococcal meningitis, the patient is found to be confused. Can you figure out the problem?
Clinical Case, November 23, 2006
Solution to "An Ileal Bypass Patient With Watery Diarrhea" A review of the patient's lab values and some basic equations help reveal the diagnosis.
Clinical Case, November 10, 2006
An Ileal Bypass Patient With Watery Diarrhea A 50-year-old woman who had an ileal bypass for morbid obesity presents with watery diarrhea. Analyze the lab results to make a diagnosis.
Clinical Case, November 01, 2006
Solution to "A 60-Year-Old Woman With New Seizures" The patient was suffering from a medication-induced syndrome. Did you suspect that?
Clinical Case, September 24, 2006
A 60-Year-Old Woman With New Seizures The patient arrives at the emergency room after having a seizure at home, then experiences another one while there. Can you figure out the cause?
Clinical Case, September 19, 2006
Solution to "An 85-Year-Old Woman With Pancytopenia" A "missing piece" of the puzzle confirms the diagnosis.
Clinical Case, September 06, 2006
An 85-Year-Old Woman With Pancytopenia An elderly woman went to an urgent care center after falling. Can you come up with a differential diagnosis?
Clinical Case, August 25, 2006
Solution to "A 58-Year-Old Disoriented, Schizophrenic Male" Solving this case requires a series of careful calculations.
July 07, 2006

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