The patient, an 18-year-old male, presented after a fall and blow to the right trochanter. He was ambulating well. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: May, 2012
The patient, a 40-year-woman, presented with a trauma to the left wrist. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: April, 2012
In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of determining conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please email the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected]. The patient, a 45-year-old man, presented with vomiting and chest pain. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. > Resolution of …
Read MoreClinical Challenge: March, 2012
In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of dermatologic conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please email the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected] The patient, a 14-year-old male, presented with a twisted ankle and a complaint of difficulty with weight bearing. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what …
Read MoreClinical Challenge: February, 2012
In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of dermatologic conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please email the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected] The patient, an otherwise healthy 70-year-old, presented with a fever and cough on the right side of the chest. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider …
Read MoreClinical Challenge: January, 2012
The patient, an otherwise healthy 25-year-old, fell and suffered a blow to the right hip. The injury was not weight-bearing. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: December, 2011
In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of dermatologic conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please email the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected]. The patient, an otherwise healthy 2-year-old, had a history of playing with button batteries and then started crying with discomfort on the left side of the nose. …
Read MoreClinical Challenge: November, 2011
The patient, an otherwise healthy 45-year-old, has had a cough for a month. Location: left side of the chest. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: October, 2011
The patient, an otherwise-healthy 42-year-old, presented with bilateral back pain around the pelvis. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
Read MoreClinical Challenge: September, 2011
The patient, an otherwise healthy 18-yearold, presented with pain in the upper arm. There was no history of trauma. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis and next steps would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.
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