Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

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In reply: Stiff, numb hands

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2014

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Stiff, numb hands

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2013

A 45-year-old woman presents to the emergency room with cramps and paresthesias in her hands and feet. What is going on?

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A 47-year-old man with chest and neck pain

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2013

While boarding a bus, a 50-pack-year smoker with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease heard popping sounds, which were followed by chest and neck ...

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Superior vena cava syndrome

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2012

A 60-year-old man developed superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis of a central venous catheter used for dialysis.

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Hyperpigmentation and hypotension

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2012

A 65-year-old man presents after 2 months of weakness, dizziness, and blurred vision. What test should be ordered?

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Factor V Leiden: How great is the risk of venous thromboembolism?

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2012

The risk of a first episode of thromboembolism is two to five times higher with the heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation, but the absolute risk is...

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A 40-year-old woman with excoriated skin lesions

Author:: Khaldoon Shaheen, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2011

The lesions have been present for many years; a few show signs of recent bleeding. What is the diagnosis?