November 18, 2016
A 10-month history of progressive swelling below the knee makes this 12-year-old's case an ideal stop on the medical mystery tour.
November 04, 2016
It looked very much like dermatomyositis, but there were no signs of muscle weakness. What would be in your differential diagnosis?
October 21, 2016
The 16-year-old is upset by a new outbreak of “acne” and the prom is in 2 weeks. But is it acne? And what’s that bruise?
October 14, 2016
A young naval recruit presents with a cluster of symptoms that may sound familiar. Get more clues and a close look at the rash, here.
October 07, 2016
Onset of illness was acute; fever is high and rash is widespread. Exam is performed in isolation. Your Dx?
September 29, 2016
Brothers present with residual findings from a bad bout of lower GI distress. Their tongues will speak for themselves. What's your Dx?
September 23, 2016
An 8-year-old boy was seen in the ED for sudden, extreme tenderness of the soles of his feet. He now sees you, in primary care.
September 21, 2016
The teen presents for an annual physical. You note asymmetric papular lesions that cover his trunk. What is your diagnosis?
September 16, 2016
A few days after a homecoming party a 17-year-old girl presents with a pruritic rash at her waist and on her upper arms. What went on?
August 31, 2016
What is the cause of the severe, diffuse inflammation of skin, joints, and mucous membranes in this Persian Gulf patient?