The patient, a 4-year-old boy, tripped and twisted his right ankle. He was not able to bear weight on his right foot. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: May, 2013
The patient, a 22-year-old woman, presented with a complaint of chest pain. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: April, 2013
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, a 37-year-old woman, presented after a blow to her left hand. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution …
Read MoreClinical Challenge: December, 2012
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. >
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.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: June, 2012
The patient, an 18-year-old male, presented after a fall and blow to the right trochanter. He was ambulating well. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: May, 2012
The patient, a 40-year-woman, presented with a trauma to the 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.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: April, 2012
In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of determining 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, a 45-year-old man, presented with vomiting and chest pain. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the …
Read MoreClinical Challenge 2: March, 2012
The patient, a 21-year-old female, presented with trauma to her right 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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