Case Study: Tingling and Numbness After Thyroid Cancer Surgery
A woman who underwent total thyroidectomy with neck dissection experiences headaches, muscle spasms, and cramps.
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Case Study: Progressive Abdominal Pain
A man presents to the emergency department with progressive, right-sided abdominal and flank pain for 3 days.
The Case of Theresa S, An Undocumented Immigrant With Lung Cancer
With soaring healthcare costs in the United States, the added burden of caring for people who do not live in the country legally can be overwhelming for healthcare providers and institutions.
Case Study: Shoulder Injury Following a Biking Accident
A 41-year-old man presents with a shoulder injury sustained as the result of a fall from his road bike.
Case Study: Fever and Headache in an Adolescent Boy
A 13-year-old boy is sent to the emergency department for evaluation of fever and headache that have been present for approximately 1 week.
Case Study: White Paste Found After Ankle Aspiration
A 53-year-old obese man with a history of diabetes and hypertension presents with migratory bilateral ankle pain that is worse on the left side.
Ortho Dx: Leg Pain and Numbness
A 33-year-old man presents with pain and numbness in the lateral expect of his lower left leg that has persisted for several months.
Ortho Dx: Leg Pain and Numbness
A 33-year-old man presents with pain and numbness in the lateral expect of his lower left leg that has persisted for several months.
Case Study: Elbow and Biceps Pain After a Fall
An elderly man presents to the emergency department with elbow and biceps pain after falling on the stairs.
Case Study: Worsening Dyspnea in a Pregnant Woman
A 32-year-old woman, diagnosed several months earlier with pulmonary arterial hypertension, presented to the emergency department with dyspnea and near syncopal episodes.
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