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- A skin lesion after cardiac catheterization
Two days after coronary angiography, the patient developed pain, cyanosis, and lesions on the sole of his foot. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Superior vena cava syndrome
A 60-year-old man developed superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis of a central venous catheter used for dialysis.
- Anemia, leukocytosis, abdominal pain, flushing, and bone and skin lesions
Physical examination revealed hepatosplenomegaly and an erythematous, maculopapular, confluent rash on the trunk. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Hyperpigmentation and hypotension
A 65-year-old man presents after 2 months of weakness, dizziness, and blurred vision. What test should be ordered?
- Painful red hands and feet
The symptoms are worse during heat exposure and physical effort. What is the diagnosis?
- A nodule on a woman’s face
It is firm, pink, 10 mm in diameter, with surrounding telangiectasias. What is it?
- Purple urine in a woman with chronic kidney disease
Although purple urine itself is usually considered benign, it should prompt an evaluation for urinary tract infection.
- Purpuric lesion on the elbow
A 75-year-old man developed a painful lesion on the elbow several days after starting warfarin therapy. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A 26-year-old woman with a lump in her chest
Computed tomography revealed a necrotic mass and bony destruction of the inferior sternum, but no pulmonary parenchymal lesions. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- High creatinine 6 months after renal transplant
Ultrasonography showed a large fluid collection compressing the transplanted kidney. What is the diagnosis?