From Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Pathology & Lab Medicine

• A Sexually Active Construction Worker Has Erection Concerns A 58-year-old man cannot maintain an erection. He has no difficulty with orgasm/ejaculation. He is in a stable, monogamous relationship. He does not believe underlying psychogenic factors are at work.
  Medscape, January 30, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Differential Diagnosis of IPF Can you identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis from other conditions in the differential diagnosis? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, January 26, 2023
• Penile Cancer: Cases to Test Your Knowledge Penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of all neoplasms in North America and Europe but remains a health concern in Africa, South America, and Asia. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality. Test your knowledge with these 9 cases.
  January 25, 2023
• Skill Checkup: Woman With Past Breast Cancer and Spine Pain A 56-year-old woman previously treated for localized breast cancer in her left breast presents with a palpable lump in her right breast and recent spine pain. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, January 23, 2023
• You’ve Got Worms! Common Intestinal Parasites Intestinal infection with parasites that is not recognized and treated can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Do you know the tell-tale signs of parasitic invasion?
  January 23, 2023
• Patient Simulation: A 57-Year-Old Man With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity A middle-aged man with type 2 diabetes and obesity is concerned about his weight and rising A1C. What treatment options would you choose for tighter glycemic control and weight loss for this patient?
  Medscape, January 20, 2023
• A Mother of Four With Menstruation Issues and Debilitating Pain A woman presents with a 2-year history of an abdominal wall mass that has recently enlarged in size, with associated soreness and pain, and a 3-year history of menstrual issues. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, January 17, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Vitamin B12 Deficiency Key Aspects Do you know key risk factors for vitamin B12 deficiency as well as clinical manifestations and best practices for management? Test yourself on this common nutritional deficiency with this short quiz.
  Medscape, January 17, 2023
• Bell Palsy: Diagnosis and Management Bell palsy is a condition with an often-complicated diagnosis and is sometimes idiopathic in nature. Here is a brief guide to the causes, identification, and treatment of Bell palsy.
  January 16, 2023
• Pediatric Brain Tumors: Imaging Matters Primary brain tumors are the second most common group of malignancies affecting children (after leukemia) and are a leading cause of mortality. Learn more about diagnosing these potentially deadly disorders.
  January 13, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma How much do you know about relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, January 12, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Breast Cancer Presentation and Diagnosis How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of breast cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, January 11, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Metastatic Breast Cancer Practice Essentials How familiar are you with practice essentials for advanced and metastatic breast cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, January 11, 2023
• What the Eyes Tell You: 15 Abnormalities of the Lens Lens abnormalities are associated with many conditions, and they can occur at all ages. How many of these have you seen?
  January 09, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Mantle Cell Lymphoma Mantle cell lymphoma is now recognized as a distinct clinicopathologic entity. How much do you know about MCL? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, January 09, 2023
• A 27-Year-Old Factory Worker With Incontinence and Imbalance A 27-year-old factory worker reports bladder incontinence and recent balance problems. He says he is not dizzy and can still use his hands for repetitive tasks at work. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, January 09, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer How much do you know about precision medicine in cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, January 06, 2023
• 9 Causes of Discolored Urine You probably know many of these potential causes of discolored urine, but others are less common. Here are nine possible culprits to consider when your patient presents with unusually colored urine.
  December 20, 2022
• Patient Simulation: A 56-Year-Old Man With Fever and Dyspnoea An otherwise healthy man presents to the ED with fever, breathlessness, cough, and myalgias. What is the most appropriate next step in management? How would you treat this patient?
  Medscape, December 20, 2022
• Skill Checkup: Woman With a 3 cm Lump in Right Breast A 51-year-old Latina woman, post-menopausal, self-palpated a lump in the upper right quadrant of her right breast, measuring approximately 3 cm. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, December 19, 2022