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Category: Diagnosis

A straight-forward stroke?

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

A typical presentation of type A aortic dissection We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. How common is non-carotid disease stroke? 2. How would you routinely investigate a patient who presents with stroke? 3. Which patients benefit from anti-coagulation to prevent a first stroke? If you […]

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Too young for cancer. Case in the media highlights challenge of diagnosis

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

The case of a 29 year old scientist who died of bowel cancer has been highlighted in the press because her brother is planning to raise funds for the World Cancer Research Fund. “A doctor who was told she was too young to get bowel cancer died after being sent home and misdiagnosed with bowel disease.” Doctor, […]

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The case of bilateral eruption cysts

Posted on May 2, 2014 by

Bilateral eruption cysts associated with primary molars We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What would be your differential diagnosis? 2. Which ancillary exams would you recommend? 3. What sort of approach would you endorse given the age of the patient? If you don’t know the […]

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The case of a Forgotten Diagnosis

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

An AIDS-defining neoplasm on highly active antiretroviral therapy We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What is the differential diagnosis of a lump in the groin? 2. How would you investigate this patient? 3. What are the options for treatment? If you don’t know the answers […]

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The case of a Nasopalatine duct cyst Vs. a Radicular cyst

Posted on March 21, 2014 by

A clinical report distinguishing a nasopalatine duct cyst from a radicular cyst We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What is your clinical diagnosis? 2. What is your differential diagnosis? 3. Would you consider different treatment options based on the histology? If you don’t know the […]

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The case of chest pain

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

A Trojan Horse Saddle stuck in the Lung We have a very interesting image for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What is your differential diagnosis for chest pain and dyspnoea? 2. What abnormality is seen on the CT scan and ECG? 3.What is the gold standard for investigation of this condition? […]

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