Skills quiz: Psoriasis; Molluscum; Lhermitte-Duclos; Gout
Erythema multiforme; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; syphilis; pityriasis rosea. . . which of these disorders is the most likely cause of these macular lesions?
Are retinal hemorrhages in an infant always the result of abuse?
Blood sugar and HbA1C are very high; how would you treat this patient's hyperglycemia?
Could this insect be responsible for the recent appearance of multiple itchy papules on the feet and lower legs of a woman who brought in some “bugs” wrapped in a bandana? More details here.
Does an Achille’s tendon rupture, tendonitis, bursitis, or something else underlie sudden heel and lower leg pain? What's your diagnosis? Find more details here.
A 53-year-old man presented for medical attention after he had used his wife’s eye drops for 3 days for his itchy eyes. The eye drops contained a mixture of neomycin, polymyxin-B, and hydrocortisone. What do you suspect is going on? More details here...
A 58-year-old man presented for care when he noticed a flat, dark area on his left upper arm. The lesion was set against a background of fairly severe photodamage. Family history was positive for melanoma (mother and 1 of 4 sisters). Click here for more details.
The elderly patient has had type 2 diabetes for 15 years is now home bound after a stroke. Her HbA1c is 9.6 and she takes only metformin. Review the rest of her laboratory results and propose a management plan.