Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Progression of Palpable Purpura to Bullous Plaques

By

Christopher N. Nguyen, BA

Benjamin Reinhardt, MD

Publish Date July 28, 2021

A 20-year-old woman presents to the dermatology clinic with a 5-day history of a mildly pruritic rash on both of her legs and feet. Can you diagnose this condition?

Clinical Challenge

A Case of Sudden-Onset Dysphagia During Lunch, Unresolved by PPIs

By

Karmen Elsen, MPA, PA-C

Publish Date July 9, 2021

A patient presenting with sudden-onset dysphagia and vomiting initially is diagnosed with GERD but does not respond to PPIs. What is your diagnosis?

Dermatologic Look-Alikes

Pruritic Papules During Pregnancy

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Carly Dunn, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

Publish Date July 7, 2021

Two cases of pregnant women with an itchy rash; can you diagnose the conditions?

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Abdominal and Rectal Pain

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date June 30, 2021

A 72-year-old woman with a history of narcotic bowel syndrome and prior abdominal surgeries presents to the ED for management of severe right lower abdominal and rectal pain. What is your diagnosis?

Pediatrics Information Center

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Posterior Ankyloglossia

By

Lindsay Nourse, MPAS, PA-C

Publish Date June 18, 2021

Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) can contribute to the inability to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended 6 month duration.

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Traumatic Eye Injury

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date June 7, 2021

A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency department for the management of facial trauma sustained during an assault at a nightclub.

Neurology Information Center

Nonarteritic, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Study

By

Louise Lee, EdD, MHA, PA-C

Alison Ip, PharmD

Publish Date April 28, 2021

Ischemic optic neuropathies are the most common acute optic nerve pathology in patients older than 50 years of age.

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Elbow Pain and Numbness in Fingers

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date April 26, 2021

A 40-year-old man reports pain in his right elbow and numbness in his right pinky and ring fingers. What is your diagnosis?

Dermatologic Look-Alikes

Derm Look-Alikes: Asymptomatic Blisters on the Hands

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

Publish Date April 15, 2021

Two cases of asymptomatic blisters on the hands; can you diagnose the conditions?

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Tingling, Weakness in Hands and Feet

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date March 17, 2021

A man presents to the ED after experiencing a tingling sensation and weakness in his arms and legs. What is your diagnosis?