Unsteadiness and vertigo in the elderly
Chapter 32 Unsteadiness and vertigo in the elderly Case 32.1 History Paul, 75 years of age, presents with a 4–5 month history of unsteadiness, fatigue and generalised weakness. He describes…
Head and neck pain, part 1
Chapter 13 Head and neck pain, part 1 Case 13.1 1. Using only this information, state the possible causes of Sandra’s headache. Justify your answers. Possible differential diagnosis Justification DDx…
Abdominal pain
Chapter 22 Abdominal pain Case 22.1 Bill is a 52-year-old male who presents with a sudden onset of severe, colicky, central abdominal pain, distension of his abdomen, and an episode…
Limb pain in the elderly
Chapter 37 Limb pain in the elderly Case 37.1 1. What are the possible causes of his pain? Hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, sesamoiditis. 2. What did you observe, in order…
Back pain in the elderly
Chapter 31 Back pain in the elderly Case 31.1 1. Using only this information, list the possible causes of Larry’s lower extremity pain. Justify your answer. Possible diagnosis Justification Central…
Abnormalities in bowel or urination habits
Chapter 25 Abnormalities in bowel or urination habits Case 25.1 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? Physiological Ileus. 2. Is this an unusual situation? Why or why not? It…
Back pain in the elderly
Chapter 31 Back pain in the elderly Case 31.1 History Larry is a 71-year-old male, in seemingly good physical condition, but with longstanding low back pain with diffuse radiation to…
Abdominal pain
Chapter 22 Abdominal pain Case 22.1 1. What information can you elicit from the following observations: a pain is colicky Colicky abdominal pain is due to a significant increase in…
Sports injuries
Chapter 27 Sports injuries Case 27.1 History Tomislav is a 24-year-old amateur boxer. During a competition 1 week ago, he was struck on the jaw by an opponent and knocked…
Pain in adolescence
Chapter 11 Pain in adolescence Case 11.1 1. What is your differential diagnosis? Justify your choices. Differential diagnosis Justification Miserable Malalignment syndrome (MMS) Commonly presents with excessive femoral anteversion, squinting…
