Derm Dx: Asymptomatic Growth on the Chest
A woman with fair skin presents with an asymptomatic growth on her chest first noted 3 months ago.
Case Studies
Ortho Dx: Finger Dislocation Following a Tennis Injury
A 45-year-old man presents with a dislocated small finger following a fall during a tennis match.
Derm Dx: Violaceous Papules on the Genitalia
Examination of a man presenting with contact dermatitis also reveals violaceous papules on his penis.
Ortho Dx: Ankle and Hindfoot Pain
A man presents with a 4-year history of pain in the right ankle and hindfoot that has not been relieved by bracing or injections.
Case Study: Lower Extremity Rash and Abdominal Pain
A woman presents to the emergency department with a mildly itchy rash on her legs and lower extremity joint pain following a cold.
Ortho Dx: Sudden Onset Knee Pain
A 62-year-old woman presents with sudden onset knee pain that has worsened during the last 2 months.
Derm Dx: Flesh-Colored, Polypoid Lesion on the Abdomen
A 70-year-old man presents with a growth on his abdomen that is often traumatized by clothing.
Nodules on the Arm and Leg
Case 1 A 67-year-old man presents with 2 nodules on his elbow. He has never had any skin conditions but 2 years previously was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which he manages with methotrexate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The nodules are uncomfortable and aesthetically displeasing, but they are not painful. On examination, 2 large, firm, skin-colored…
Ortho Dx: Alcoholism-Induced Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
A man with a history of alcoholism, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia presents with several months of hip pain.
Derm Dx: Circular, Ecchymotic Lesions on the Back
An incidental finding during an examination for acne reveals circular, ecchymotic lesions on the back of an adolescent.
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