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- ‘Kissing tonsils’ and splenic infarction from infectious mononucleosis
A 36-year-old male presented with severe pain in the left upper quadrant after 10 days of cough, sore throat, and fever.
- Unilateral green pleural effusion in a 22-year-old woman
Chills, night sweats, palpitations, and a 5-lb weight loss, preceded by 6 months of progressive dyspnea, fatigue, and reduced exercise tolerance. What is the diagnosis?
Hoarseness: When to observe and when to referA concise, illustrated review of basic laryngeal anatomy and function, symptoms of vocal-fold pathology, and current guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
- Getting to the root of the problem: Should my patient receive antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis?
Individual risk depends on inherent patient and procedural risk factors. The authors offer practical points to aid decision-making.
- Asymptomatic oral plaques and erosion
A 45-year-old man presented with a 4-week history of plaques and erosion on the left buccal mucosa and lower lip.
- Atypical hyperplasia of the breast: Clinical cases and management strategies
The authors describe common clinical case scenarios for atypical hyperplasia of the breast and review management strategies for each scenario.
Autoimmunity and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: Implications in diagnosis and managementA review of the presentation and diagnostic evaluation, including atypical features that may suggest an alternative diagnosis requiring a more extensive evaluation.
- How do I diagnose and treat my patient’s amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis?
Differentiating type 1 from type 2 amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis requires serologic testing, color Doppler ultrasonography, and radioisotope studies, and influences the choice of treatment.
- Acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis: A surgeon’s perspective on the ACP guidelines
The updated guidelines push for less-aggressive management of uncomplicated diverticulitis in select patients.