Case Reports
Case Reports
Not All Pulmonary Nodules in Smokers are Lung Cancer
Diagnosis of pulmonary nodules requires an in-depth workup, including clinical evaluation, laboratory and pulmonary functions tests, and imaging,...
Case Reports
Pheochromocytoma: An Incidental Finding in an Asymptomatic Older Adult With Renal Oncocytoma
A high index of suspicion for pheochromocytoma is necessary during the workup of secondary hypertension as untreated pheochromocytoma may lead to...
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The Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
While uncommon with subtle findings, macular telangiectasia type 2 can be diagnosed with careful retinal examination and selective use of...
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Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Salt Wasting Syndrome
A treatment strategy that incorporates both water restrictions and sodium supplementation may be appropriate when differentiating between...
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Long QT and Cardiac Arrest After Symptomatic Improvement of Pulmonary Edema
A case of extreme QT prolongation induced following symptomatic resolution of acute pulmonary edema is both relatively unknown and poorly...
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Emphysematous Aortitis due to Klebsiella Pneumoniae in a Patient With Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus
Patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and an infectious source can be predisposed to infectious aortitis.
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The Meaning of Words and Why They Matter During End-of-Life Conversations
Effective communication during end-of-life health care is crucial for care delivery, but misinterpretation can influence how the quality of the...
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Pembrolizumab-Induced Type 1 Diabetes in a 95-Year-Old Veteran With Metastatic Melanoma
Low C-peptide levels should prompt a high suspicion for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced type 1 diabetes, and initiation of insulin therapy...
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Orbital Varix Masquerading as an Intraorbital Lymphoma
Clinical context was paramount to the diagnosis and management of a patient with periorbital pain and history of systemic lymphoma.
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Early Treatment Leading to an Excellent Outcome
HLH is a rare and deadly disease increasingly more present in adults, but following treatment protocol may yield favorable results.