Case Reports
Case Reports
Acute Aortic Occlusion With Spinal Cord Infarction
Abrupt onset bilateral leg pain, sphincter dysfunction, and stigmata of vascular compromise with lower extremity mottling and cool skin should...
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Fatal Drug-Resistant Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillus fumigatus in a 56-Year-Old Immunosuppressed Man
Immune status, severity or burden of disease, appropriate dosing of medication, and drug resistance are important considerations when treating...
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Vertebral Artery Dissection in Active-Duty Soldier Due to Mixed Martial Arts Choke Hold
In the military health system, it is important to be aware of this potential complication of combatives as instruction in close-quarters combat...
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Clostridium difficile Colitis in a Patient With Abdominal Distention, Pain, and Severe Constipation
This case reinforces the need to consider infectious disease as a possible cause of constipation for a patient on opioids.
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in a Patient With Multiple Inflammatory Disorders
The risk of developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in patients with end stage renal disease may increase with exposure to gadolinium-based...
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Vitreous Hemorrhage in the Setting of a Vascular Loop
Although uncommon, vascular loops should be kept in the differential diagnosis of vitreous hemorrhage, and patients should seek care if...
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A Forgotten Cause of Cardiac Tamponade
Although purulent pericarditis is rare, it is essential to recognize its clinical features due to the high mortality rate in patients with a...
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Novel Neuroendocrine Tumor in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
This case highlights the appropriate use of genetic testing and supports expanding the clinical diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1...
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The Clinical Pathophysiology of Chronic Systemic Sclerosis
Primary care providers should monitor disease progression in the skin and in the pulmonary, renal, cardiac, and gastrointestinal systems in...
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Synovial Chondromatosis: An Unusual Case of Knee Pain and Swelling
Although it is an uncommon cause of knee pain and swelling, synovial chondromatosis should be included in the differential diagnosis when...