Molly is 44 year old female. Molly is worrying there may b…
Molly is 44 year old female. Molly is worrying there may be something wrong with her, nothing specific. She tells you she worries a lot about her children. She is having difficulty staying on track at work. Her boss has told her she needs to “shape up.” She has been arguing a lot with her husband lately. She has difficulty sleeping, feels “keyed up” all the time. She has felt this way for 7 months. Her lab work is all normal. Her most likely diagnosis is:
Read DetailsA 25 y/o female presents with large erythematous area to her…
A 25 y/o female presents with large erythematous area to her leg (4x8cm). It started 4 days ago when she scratched her self on a nail from her dining room chair. Today, she started to feel bad and is having a fever. The leg hurts more today. The area is very warm and painful to touch, no rash noted. What is your diagnosis?
Read DetailsA 33 y/o female presents with new onset of patchy alopecia. …
A 33 y/o female presents with new onset of patchy alopecia. When you examine her scalp, you note stubby hairs that are tapered on the periphery of the bald spot and central scaling with an erythematous, raised border. What tests would you order to help with making a diagnosis?
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You are reviewing the chart of Mr. Janssen, a 65 year old man. At his last visit, he complained of chest pain and shortness of air, occurring when he would walk fairly long distances. They resolved with rest. Today, he reports the episodes are still occuring, but have changed, as they are sometimes associated with nausea and vomiting. He is still able to relieve the symptoms with rest, however. With this new information, you believe that his diagnosis is likely:
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