Joint pain and swelling in adolescence
Chapter 10 Joint pain and swelling in adolescence Case 10.1 History James is a 12-year-old boy who has recently begun high school. His mother has bought him to you because…
Disturbances in movement, posture or growth in infancy and childhood
Chapter 2 Disturbances in movement, posture or growth in infancy and childhood Case 2.1 1. What disorders does this test screen for? Cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, galactosaemia, congenital hypothyroidism, fatty acid…
Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities
Chapter 1 Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities Case 1.1 1. What is the name of this condition? Talipes equinovarus (aka ‘clubfoot’). 2. Why does it occur? Occasionally the…
Altered mental state in the elderly
Chapter 35 Altered mental state in the elderly Case 35.1 History Frank, a 66-year-old retired male teacher who presents complaining of low back pain, confides during the history that he…
Head and neck pain, part 1
Chapter 13 Head and neck pain, part 1 Case 13.1 History Sandra is a 34-year-old secretary who presents with a 3 month history of headache. She believes that it is…
Reproductive disturbances in women
Chapter 26 Reproductive disturbances in women Case 26.1 A 48-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding of 6 days duration. Her last menstrual period was 7 weeks earlier. Questions 1….
Pain in adolescence
Chapter 11 Pain in adolescence Case 11.1 A 15-year-old female presents with constant anterior knee pain that is aggravated by exertion. The pain has been progressive and has increased over…
Abnormalities in bowel or urination habits
Chapter 25 Abnormalities in bowel or urination habits Case 25.1 Following an appendectomy, 23-year-old Robert complains of abdominal distension and generalised abdominal discomfort. There is some nausea, and he has…
Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities
Chapter 1 Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities Case 1.1 A regular patient on a routine visit brings Adam, her 4-week old son, with her. You notice that his…
Eating disorders, substance abuse and behavioural disturbances in adolescence
Chapter 8 Eating disorders, substance abuse and behavioural disturbances in adolescence Case 8.1 Ellie is one of your regular patients, who is concerned about her teenage daughter, whom she believes…
