J. Walton Tomford, MD

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Interferon-gamma-release assays: Better than tuberculin skin testing?

Author:: J. Walton Tomford, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2010

These new blood tests overcome some of the limitations of skin testing, but converting to them poses challenges.

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Dropped gallstones disguised as a liver abscess

Author:: J. Walton Tomford, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2008

The patient, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3 months ago, now has abdominal pain and a spot on computed tomography that could be a live...

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A 48-year-old man with acute, 'knife-like' rectal pain

Author:: J. Walton Tomford, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2006

He has lost 90 pounds in the last 9 months and has had white oral plaques, chronic diarrhea, low-grade fever, and anorexia. What is the most likely...

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A 46-year-old intravenous drug user with fever

Author:: J. Walton Tomford, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2003

He has had fever, chills, night sweats, shortness of breath, and productive cough for 3 days. What is the cause?