Unsteadiness and vertigo in the elderly
Chapter 32 Unsteadiness and vertigo in the elderly Case 32.1 1. What is your differential diagnosis? Explain your choices. Paul’s symptoms of ‘light-headedness’ suggest that he is suffering from episodes…
Chest and abdominal pain in the elderly
Chapter 34 Chest and abdominal pain in the elderly Case 34.1 1. What specific questions do you think it would pertinent to ask? A full history should be taken. Specifically:…
Upper limb pain
Chapter 19 Upper limb pain Case 19.1 1. Redness, swelling and pain are typical of inflammation and/or infection. What structure is likely to be infected? Synovial flexor sheaths and surrounding…
Pain in infancy and childhood
Chapter 5 Pain in infancy and childhood Case 5.1 1. What is the most likely diagnosis, based only on the history? Give reasons. Infantile colic. The episodic nature of the…
Chronic or recurring back pain
Chapter 16 Chronic or recurring back pain Case 16.1 1. Using only this information, list the possible causes of Celine’s pain. Justify your answer. Primary differential diagnosis Justification Disc lesion…
Head and neck pain in the elderly
Chapter 30 Head and neck pain in the elderly Case 30.1 1. List the possible causes of Jane’s neck and interscapular pain. Based only on the history, do you think…
Miscellaneous cases in adulthood
Chapter 29 Miscellaneous cases in adulthood Case 29.1 1. Name at least two possible causes of the presentation. • Tumour (eg: teratoma or seminoma). • Hydrocoele. 2. How can you…
Chronic or recurrent joint pain
Chapter 18 Chronic or recurrent joint pain Case 18.1 1. Using the information above, list the possible causes of Sally’s: a long-term bilateral hand pain • overuse syndromes; for example,…
Upper limb pain
Chapter 19 Upper limb pain Case 19.1 While treating a 40-year-old female for an ongoing condition, you notice that she has a swollen and red index finger. On questioning, she…
Chronic or recurrent joint pain
Chapter 18 Chronic or recurrent joint pain Case 18.1 History While doing housework Sally, a 56-year-old woman, noticed discomfort in her right hand and right lower lumbar region. After completing…
