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Brady Pregerson, MD
Articles
A 31-year-old Woman with Weakness and an Unusual Tan
October 05, 2015
She has had intermittent episodes of weakness and nausea for 6 months and is alarmed by the change in her skin color. What do her symptoms suggest to you?
Addison's Disease
October 05, 2015
Primary adrenal insufficiency or Addison’s disease, is the result of destruction of the adrenal cortex.
Headache and a Weak Leg in an 11-year-old Boy
September 09, 2015
Cold symptoms that persisted for several weeks became ominous signs when the headache worsened and walking became difficult.
Pleuritic Chest Pain in a 23-year-old Woman
August 14, 2015
The patient reports the chest pain began 6 days ago during a vacation abroad. She denies any injury. What does the chest x-ray reveal?
Ankle Injury: Can You Find the Twist?
July 16, 2015
Ankle injuries are extremely common but aren't always straightforward. Look at this patient's history and x-rays. What do you see?
Progressive Ataxia in a 68-year-old Man
June 10, 2015
The patient denies vertigo, hearing change, headache or ear pain. Physical exam and past medical history are benign. What does the brain MRI tell you?
Cerebello-pontine Angle Tumor
June 10, 2015
Signs and symptoms may raise suspicion for a posterior circulation stroke.
URI and Chest Pain in a 31-Year-Old Man
May 20, 2015
The patient has had respiratory infections before but he has never experienced chest pain like this in the past. How would you work up this case?
Myocarditis Incognito
May 20, 2015
Bilateral Recurring Ear Pain and Discoloration in a 32-Year-Old Man
April 22, 2015
This episode of pain and ecchymotic pigmentation is far more intense than those he's had in the past. Does the patient's history offer clues to etiology?