Oncology
- Atraumatic splenic rupture in acute myeloid leukemia
Atraumatic splenic rupture is rare but potentially life-threatening, especially if the diagnosis is delayed.
- Severe hypercalcemia in a 54-year-old woman
Her calcium level was 18.4 mg/dL; 6 months earlier it had been 9.6. What was the cause?
Current management of Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinomaRisk factors: reflux symptoms > 5 years, male sex, age > 50, white race, central obesity, and smoking.
- An unusual cause of bruising
The coagulation assay, particularly the prothrombin time and aPTT, is key in initially assessing a bleeding abnormality.
- A right atrial mass
A woman with a history of endometrial adenocarcinoma presented with occasional shortness of breath and dizziness.
- A 69-year-old woman with double vision and lower-extremity weakness
The onset was sudden, and the symptoms were gradually getting worse.
- Colorectal cancer screening: Choosing the right test
The choice depends on patient preference, family history, and the likelihood of compliance.
- Women’s health 2019: Osteoporosis, breast cancer, contraception, and hormone therapy
Vignettes with practical advice based on current literature.
- Gastric outlet obstruction: A red flag, potentially manageable
Presume the cause to be a malignant tumor untill proven otherwise.