In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of dermatologic conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please email the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected]. The patient, an 8-year-old male, presented with a cough and fever. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge 2: November, 2012
The patient, an 87-year-old woman, presented with a circular and pruritic rash that had been present on her right shin for 3 days. She had no fever. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page. >
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60-year-old woman with swelling in her right arm after a fall
The patient, a 60-year-old woman, presented with swelling in her right arm after a fall and blow to her right elbow. She was in severe pain. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: November, 2012
The patient, a 9-month-old male, suffered a blow to his left shoulder. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
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6-year-old boy presented after falling on his outstretched right hand
The patient, a 6-year-old boy, presented after falling on his outstretched right hand. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: October, 2012
The patient, a 3-year-ld male, suffered a blow to his left wrist. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
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8-year-old girl with a blow to her right elbow
The patient, an 8-year-old girl, presented with a blow to her right elbow and could not straighten her right arm. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be.
Read MoreClinical Challenge 2: September, 2012
The patient, a 2-year-old girl, suffered a blow to her right knee and could not bear weight on her right leg. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
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80-year-old male who suffered a blow to the left side of his chest
The patient, an 80-year-old male, suffered a blow to the left side of his chest. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: September, 2012
The patient, a 72-year-old male, had local swelling in his right elbow. He had no history of trauma but he did suffer from dementia. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case if described on the next page.
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