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Her red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet counts are all low. What is the cause?
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She has a paroxysmal cough and posttussive chest pain and vomiting. What is the cause?
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A 56-year-old woman presents with proximal weakness in all four limbs. What are the possible causes?
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The patient, who has had ulcerative colitis for more than 30 years, now has mild, intermittent pain in his right upper quadrant. What is the diagnosis?
- Nausea, vomiting, and panic attacks in a 50-year-old woman
Six months ago she started to have panic attacks that roused her from sleep. Lately, they have become more frequent and more severe. What is the cause?
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Four months after gallbladder surgery, her pain is back. Why?
- A 31-year-old man with abdominal pain and a rectal nodule
He has had pain and diarrhea for 4 days. What is the likely cause?
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What is the differential diagnosis? What workup is appropriate? And what is the next step?
- Difficulty swallowing solid foods; food ‘getting stuck in the chest’
A 61-year-old woman has had alarming symptoms for the last 4 weeks. Which test will you order now?
- A 40-year-old man with spells of generalized weakness and paresthesias
A 40-year-old man who works as a roofer has begun to experience episodes of generalized weakness, perioral numbness, and diffuse paresthesias. What is the cause?