Polls

A Young Girl With Recurring Alopecia
June 12, 2015

At age 4 years, this young girl’s hair is falling out for the second time after growing back completely. She is otherwise healthy. Watch the video and make your diagnosis.

Child With Abdominal Pain and Swelling After Car Accident
June 05, 2015

The child is alert and able to speak. Physical examination reveals abdominal contusions and inguinal lacerations. The abdomen is distended and painful to the touch. Watch the video, review the history, and make your diagnosis.

Which of the “Six Foods” Would You Eliminate First?
June 03, 2015

For a young man with eosinophilic esophagitis, which potential allergen is most likely the cause of his symptoms?

Which Pancreatic Lesion Requires Resection?
June 03, 2015

Cystic pancreatic lesions fall into several categories. Some are indolent and can be followed; others are precancerous.

What’s Next in Workup for Portal Vein Thrombosis?
June 02, 2015

Portal vein thrombosis is often an ominous sign. What next for this patient with HCV cirrhosis?

A Teen Too Exhausted to Attend School
May 29, 2015

The 15-year-old presents with a sore throat, congestion, and malaise. Her mother, afraid she will infect her siblings, requests a strep test. Review the history, watch the video exam. What’s your diagnosis?

A Middle-Aged Woman With Severe Flank Pain
May 22, 2015

Accompanying vomiting and fever raised suspicion for appendicitis and a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was ordered. Watch the ED video, review the history, and make your diagnosis.

Teen With Dyspnea After Chest Wall Trauma
May 15, 2015

X-rays offer no clue to the cause of dyspnea in this teen who cannot take a deep breath after crashed on his bicycle. Watch the short video, read the clues, and make your diagnosis.

Morbidly Obese Man With Abdominal Wall Cellulitis
May 14, 2015

What’s the underlying cause of current cellulitis in this morbidly obese man?