Volume 56 - Issue 8 - August 2016

Consultant

Photoclinic
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pseudocyst in a Toddler
Photoclinic
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pseudocyst in a Toddler
06/30/2017
Danielle Young, MD; Courtney Miller, MD
While abdominal CSF pseudocyst is a rare complication of VP shunt placement, both proximal and distal shunt insufficiency should be considered in shunt-dependent children presenting with headache, nausea,...
06/30/2017
Phytophotodermatitis
12/01/2016
Joe R. Monroe, PA-C, MPAS, PA
A 25-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with reddish-brown streaks on his chest that had been present for several days.
12/01/2016
What is the cause of this woman’s periocular lesion?
08/10/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 58-year-old woman presented for evaluation of an asymptomatic lesion around her eyelid.
08/10/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of this woman’s lower eyelid lesion?
08/09/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
It is important to remind patients about sunscreen application in periocular areas where skin cancers can develop and have a major effect on the quality of life.
08/09/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of this woman’s lower eyelid lesion?
08/09/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
It is important to remind patients about sunscreen application in periocular areas where skin cancers can develop and have a major effect on the quality of life.
08/09/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of this woman’s lower eyelid lesion?
08/09/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
It is important to remind patients about sunscreen application in periocular areas where skin cancers can develop and have a major effect on the quality of life.
08/09/2016
Multiple Osteochondromas
08/05/2016
Fadi I. Jabr, MD
A 65-year-old man presented with what he described as excruciating sharp pain in his left knee, which had been present for a few days.
08/05/2016
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Progressive Cutaneous Scleroderma
08/04/2016
Sebastian J. Ksionski, MD; Laurie Willhite, PharmD
A 60-year-old woman presented with painful and sclerotic hands and fingers. She had been an airline attendant but had to quit her job as a result of the pain and her inability to use her hands over the past...
08/04/2016
Dermatologic Disorders
Dermatologic Disorders
Poikiloderma of Civatte
08/04/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC; Alexander K.C. Leung, MD, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP
Poikiloderma of Civatte presents with inear telangiectasia, erythema, mottled hyperpigmentation, and superficial atrophy in a reticular pattern.
08/04/2016
Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital (LADD) Syndrome
08/04/2016
Trey Young, BS; Lynnette J. Mazur, MD, MPH
A father presented to a pediatrics clinic with his daughter for a well-child visit. The father had shortened forearms and 3 fingers on each hand, along with small, gray, peg-shaped lower incisors and capped...
08/04/2016
Top Papers Of The Month
Top Papers Of The Month
COPD: Inhaler Use, a How-To on Inpatient Care, and a Primary Care Primer
08/04/2016
Gregory W. Rutecki, MD
This is a second “mining” of a Top Paper addressing exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
08/04/2016
Cardiometabolic Risk
Cardiometabolic Risk
The Benefits and Risks of Long-Term Anticoagulation After Venous Thromboembolism
08/04/2016
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Patients with VTE events are commonly encountered in primary care, and the acute treatment with anticoagulants is well established.
08/04/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of these lesions on a woman's eyelid?
08/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 59-year-old woman presented for evaluation of asymptomatic lesions around the eyelid area.
08/04/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of these lesions on a woman's eyelid?
08/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 59-year-old woman presented for evaluation of asymptomatic lesions around the eyelid area.
08/04/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of these lesions on a woman's eyelid?
08/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 59-year-old woman presented for evaluation of asymptomatic lesions around the eyelid area.
08/04/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of this man’s eyelid lesion?
08/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
The eyelid area is more prone to sun-induced changes due to inadequate sun protection.
08/04/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of this man’s eyelid lesion?
08/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
The eyelid area is more prone to sun-induced changes due to inadequate sun protection.
08/04/2016
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
What is the cause of this man’s eyelid lesion?
08/04/2016
David L. Kaplan, MD
The eyelid area is more prone to sun-induced changes due to inadequate sun protection.
08/04/2016
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Acute Exacerbations of COPD: Avoiding Danger and Death
08/04/2016
Jimmy Nguyen, RRT; Krystal M. Craddock, MSc, RRT, CCM; Carrie Lipe, BA, RRT; Claudia M. Vukovich, RRT, CCM, RCP; Justin Griffiths, RRT; Alexandra Elliot, RRT; Melissa Keo, RRT; Brendy A. Avalos, RRT; Samuel Louie, MD
This article highlights the potential pitfalls during the clinical evaluation and treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD.
08/04/2016
Critical Care
Critical Care
A Collection of Conditions Related to Bacterial Infection
08/04/2016
This article presents 4 case reports of conditions related to bacterial infection.
08/04/2016
Guest Commentary
Guest Commentary
The Special Plate
08/04/2016
Anthony A. Donato, MD
I ache. A full-body, ears-ringing, head-spinning ache. I sit at a table surrounded by the chatter of children, but their words remain noise in the background.
08/04/2016
A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp in an African Man
08/04/2016
Nickul N. Shah, MD; Roland Purcell, MD; Albert Cooper, MD; David Roman, RPAC
A 37-year-old man presented with a chronic ulcer on the left side of his scalp.
08/04/2016
What's the Take Home?
What's the Take Home?
A Woman on Warfarin With Atrial Fibrillation Who Needs a Colonoscopy
08/04/2016
Ronald N. Rubin, MD
A 71-year-old woman was due for colonoscopy. Three years ago, a routine colonoscopy had revealed 2 colonic polyps, which had been diagnosed as adenomas.
08/04/2016
Photo Quiz
Photo Quiz
What Is Causing This Man’s Worsening Dyspnea, Back Pain, and Weakness?
08/04/2016
David Effron, MD; Emily Dodge, MD
A 76-year-old man presented with progressive shortness of breath, back pain, and generalized weakness over the past 6 months.
08/04/2016
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
What Explains a Man’s Papular Eruption and Madarosis After Cardiac Transplant?
08/04/2016
Thomas N. Helm, MD; Paul J. Wirth, BS, MD; Ajay Amarnani, MD
A 70-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of a progressing, pruritic, papular eruption on his ears, neck, glabella, eyebrows, and eyelids.
08/04/2016
Review Article
Review Article
Behavioral Interviewing: Techniques to Improve Patients’ Medication Adherence
08/04/2016
Danielle M. Miller, PharmD, RPh, BCACP; Tayla Rose, PharmD, RPh, BCACP, CDE; Jenny A. Van Amburgh, PharmD, RPh, BCACP, CDE
With an increase in the aging population and the use of multiple prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and vitamin/nutritional supplements for chronic health problems, maximizing medication...
08/04/2016
Review
Review
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review With an Emphasis on Treatment
08/04/2016
This article gives an overview of the etiology, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin disorder characterized by the presence of recurrent inflammatory nodules...
08/04/2016
Review Article
Review Article
Sinus Headache and Migraine: Overlapping Symptoms Often Result in Cases of Mistaken Identity
08/04/2016
Sheldon P. Hersh, MD, FACS; Joshua N. Hersh, MD
Although often lacking credibility among many headache specialists, sinus headache continues to be a popular diagnosis among patients and health care providers.
08/04/2016
August Is the Time for Awareness About Immunizations for All Ages
08/04/2016
August is a bittersweet month, when thoughts about the looming school year begin to creep in on the languid summer-vacation state of mind of school-aged children and their parents.
08/04/2016