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**If you would like another chance to read the challenge before seeing the answer, click here. Scroll down for the answer. ** ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The correct answer is D) Nephrolithiasis. Some of you chose the correct condition, but on the wrong side of the body. Remember that the patient had pain on the left, and that […]
March 23, 2013
Case: A 43 year old female presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden-onset, sharp, left-sided abdominal pain that radiates to the groin, followed by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Based on the images and history provided above, what is the most likely diagnosis? A) Appendicitis B) Diverticulitis C) Hernia D) Nephrolithiasis (kidney stone) E) Ruptured […]
October 20, 2012
This mediku comes from my buddy Vince (@ER_DrTobe2013) and was inspired by an all-too-common occurrence in his field of his choice, Emergency Medicine. Patients who are so-called “frequent-fliers” are often mysteriously allergic to first-tier painkillers, but not “that one that begins with.. a D, I think?” Enjoy: My back is hurting I’m allergic to morphine […]
August 21, 2012
**If you would like another chance to read the challenge before seeing the answer, click here. Scroll down for the answer. ** ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Let me begin by saying this was a difficult case (I know a case is tricky when the ratio of views to answers is >400:1), and kudos to those who tried – […]
August 19, 2012
You are the GI fellow consulted to see a 17 year old white male with a chief complaint of diarrhea & bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR). The patient was in his usual state of health until he experienced sudden-onset diffuse, crampy abdominal pain and diarrhea roughly 36 hours ago. He experienced 3-5 episodes of […]
November 8, 2011
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November 6, 2011
This is the interesting case I promised you last week – I think it allows for several great teaching points. Take your time, and share this one with your friends. -Jim A 33 year old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of severe abdominal pain. When you go to examine the patient, you notice […]
July 25, 2011
This time, a more detailed history is provided, and you are the inexperienced medical intern, not the seasoned radiologist. If you missed last week’s challenge, you can still give it a shot. You are asked to examine an 84 year old Hispanic female who was admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath. Her past […]
July 16, 2011
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July 14, 2011
I really enjoy when some of the blogs I read post medical challenges for their readers, and I think I’m ready to start doing it from time to time here on my own. Because I’m currently rotating through radiology, I think it’s appropriate to begin with the interpretation of a radiograph. You are the radiologist […]
March 25, 2013
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