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- The radiologic workup of a palpable breast mass
The discovery of a breast mass is a common occurrence, and it is distressing for any woman. The choice of initial imaging study is most often guided by the patient’s age.
- A 43-year-old woman with chest pressure
She has acute chest discomfort, a 25-pack-year smoking history, and a family history of myocardial infarction and deep vein thrombosis. What is the cause of her symptoms?
- Optic neuritis and risk of MS: Differential diagnosis and management
Optic neuritis, a demyelinating inflammatory condition that causes acute vision loss, is associated with multiple sclerosis. Recognizing its classic clinical manifestations early is important so that diagnostic testing and treatment can be started.
A new, precise definition of acute myocardial infarctionThe updated definition includes subtypes of acute MI, imaging studies supporting the diagnosis, and biomarker thresholds after percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting.