Polls

Elbow Erosions
November 27, 2015

A pruritic, scaly rash appeared on this 42-year-old man's elbows, knees, lower back, and buttocks. Can you ID?

Middle-aged Man with Acute Swelling Under Jaw
November 23, 2015

Patient describes extreme pain and submandibular progressive swelling after molar extraction several days earlier. Watch video exam.

Crusty Scalp Lesion
November 20, 2015

An 89-year-old woman is seen for an erosion on the frontal area of the scalp. History is positive for actinic keratosis. What's your Dx?

Ulcer with an Undermined Edge
November 18, 2015

The rapidly expanding lesion began as a small boil in the center of the ulcerated area 4 weeks ago. What underlying process do you suspect?

Darkened Epidermis
November 17, 2015

A 31-year-old woman presents with ongoing weakness and malaise and says her skin seems to be getting darker without exposure to the sun. Your Dx?

A Sunless Tan
October 15, 2015

Weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and a change in her skin color bring a nervous 31 y/o woman to see you. Your Dx?

Severe Otalgia and Fever in a 6-year-old Boy
October 08, 2015

Video: Right ear pain and purulent drainage have not improved despite antibiotic Rx several days ago. Watch the exam. What's your Dx?

ICD-10 Uptake Poll: Week 1
October 08, 2015

You knew it was coming; you prepared and prepared; you had meetings, you stayed late; you were ready. So, how'd it go?

Hypertension in an African American Man with Diabetes
October 05, 2015

A 54-year-old African American man with a history of type 2 DM, hypertension, and gout presents for diabetes follow-up. What’s the best therapy for his hypertension?

A Ring of Firm Multiple Papules
October 01, 2015

The patient has similar lesions elsewhere on his body. Treatment with a topical steroid was unsuccessful. Can you ID?