Clinical Challenge

Dermatologic Look-Alikes

Itchy, Scaly Patches

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

Publish Date October 22, 2021

Two patients present with itchy, scaly spots. Can you make the diagnosis?

Dermatology Information Center

Newborn With Melanocytic Nevi and Vascular Malformations

By

Shira Lanyi, BS

Kimberly Salkey, MD

Publish Date September 29, 2021

A 4-week-old newborn presents confluent blue/gray patches across the buttocks, left leg, and chest and several vascular patches on her back and right thigh. What is her diagnosis?

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Vomiting in 2-Month-Old Infant

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date September 20, 2021

A 2-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with a history of vomiting for the past 4 days. Can you make the diagnosis?

Endocrinology Information Center

Case Study: Increasing Frequency of Nosebleeds Leads to Graves Disease Diagnosis

By

Kolyse Caver, PA-C

Rachel Fink, PA-C

Publish Date August 25, 2021

A 14-year-old adolescent with epilepsy presents with increasing episodes of nosebleeds, increased rate of speech, leg pain with little exercise, and irritable mood. Learn how delayed diagnosis of Graves disease affected her treatment.

Endocrinology Information Center

Clinical Challenge: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Resistant Hypertension

By

Corinne Alois, MS, PA-C

Alyssa C. Quinlan, PA-C, MPAS

Publish Date August 18, 2021

Once thought to be rare, the prevalence of primary aldosteronism is estimated to be 5% to 17%, although the condition remains underdiagnosed.

Dermatologic Look-Alikes

Erythematous Plaques

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

Publish Date August 18, 2021

Two cases of male patients with a worsening rash are presented; can you diagnose the conditions?

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Shoulder Pain After Motorcycle Accident

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date August 5, 2021

A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department with shoulder pain after a motorcycle accident. What is your diagnosis?

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?