Importance Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is characterized by thrombus in the superficial veins, typically in the lower or upper extremities, and has an estimated annual incidence of 64 to 131 per 100 000 person-years. Approximately 10% of patients with SuVT progress to…
A 62-week-old man had progressive lower extremity weakness and involuntary movements. Muscle magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal hyperintense lesions in the posterior thigh muscles, sparing anterior thigh and adductors. Biopsy of the right vastus lateralis showed fiber size variability and…
This case report describes the appearance of autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy in a 30-year-old man with lower limb weakness, asymmetric atrophy of thigh muscles, and wasting of calf muscles.
A brief daily huddle between physicians and other team members is a highly effective method to improve productivity and communication within your practice.
This case report describes a child with lesions that initially appeared as vesicles and progressively spread in a centrifugal pattern, forming concentric, spiraled rings.
Importance Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a highly prevalent and costly psychiatric disorder. Abstinence has been considered the optimal outcome of treatment for AUD. Yet, most individuals with AUD do not seek treatment because they do not have a goal of…
A 2-month-old boy had multiple annular, pink papules and plaques with hyperpigmentation and desquamation on the scalp, palms, and soles; physical examination and ultrasound revealed hepatosplenomegaly, and aspartate and alanine aminotransferase levels were elevated. What is the diagnosis and what…
This case report describes atropine eye drop-induced periocular leukoderma in a patient receiving topical treatment for HLA-B27 associated anterior uveitis
This case report discusses a diagnosis of Haab striae and endothelial injury secondary to congenital glaucoma in a male patient aged 52 years.
This case report describes a diagnosis of Coats plus syndrome in an otherwise visually asymptomatic Chinese female aged 22 years who presented for a complete ophthalmologic examination to identify any potential retinal abnormalities.
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