Rare Diseases

Case Reports

Dyspnea, pancytopenia, and splenomegaly

Author:

Jeffrey S. Morgeson, MD

Sheena Boury, MD

An extensive initial laboratory assessment, including testing for viral disorders, left the diagnosis unsolved.

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Applied Evidence

How to avoid this medical emergency

Author:

Gregory L. Rose, MD

Avoiding an episode of malignant hyperthermia requires that you look for certain clues in a patient’s history.

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Photo Rounds

Hyperpigmented papules and plaques on chest

Author:

Kendall Lane, MD, LCDR, MC, USN

Neil F. Gibbs, MD, CAPT, MC, USN (ret)

Our patient’s history did little to explain the papules on his chest. A negative KOH, however, was revealing.

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Photo Rounds

Skin lesions mimicking septic arthritis

Author:

Shashi Mittal, MD

Valerie Graham, MD

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Photo Rounds

Simple cellulitis or a more serious infection?

Author:

Susan Dufel, MD

Margarita Martino, MD

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Photo Rounds

Skin rash and muscle weakness

Author:

Jamie Goodall, MS

Richard P. Usatine, MD

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Photo Rounds

Persistent itchy pink rings

Author:

Michelle E.

Brand, MS4

Richard P. Usatine, MD

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