Tag: chronic conditions
Patient Presents with Articular Pain and Silvery Dermatologic Lesions: Diagnostic Considerations
A patient arrives at the healthcare facility with complaints of persistent articular pain and silvery-colored dermatologic lesions. The joint pain is described as aching and stiffness, particularly noticeable in the mornings. The silvery, slightly raised...
Patient from Florida Presents with Dermatologic Lesion: Diagnosis for Frequent Sun Tan Enthusiast
patient from Florida with a history of frequent sun tanning presents with a rough, scaly dermatologic lesion on sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck, or arms. The lesion is slightly elevated, has a scaly surface, and is occasionally pruritic. Potentia...
Patient Presents with Pitting Edema and Frothy Urine: Diagnostic Considerations
A patient arrives at the clinic with complaints of pitting edema in both legs and frothy urine. The swelling is persistent and noticeable, particularly towards the end of the day. The frothy urine is a recent development. Potential diagnoses include chron...
Patient Presents with Difficulty Swallowing, Anemia, and Fatigue: Diagnostic Considerations Based on Nail Examination
A patient arrives at the clinic with difficulty swallowing food (dysphagia), anemia, and fatigue. Specific nail findings, including koilonychia (spooned nails) and leukonychia (white spots on nails), suggest potential diagnoses such as iron deficiency ane...
Patient Presents with Skin Lesion on Hand: Diagnostic Considerations and Potential Causes
A patient arrives at the clinic with a raised, rough patch on their hand that has been gradually increasing in size. Symptoms include occasional itching and discomfort. Several potential diagnoses are considered, including actinic keratosis, psoriasis, ec...
Patient with Prolonged Smoking History Exhibits Dyspnea, Exhaustion, and Nail Clubbing: Diagnostic Considerations
A 55-year-old patient with a long history of smoking presents with dyspnea, profound exhaustion, and clubbing of the nails. The clinical presentation raises several potential diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung carcinom...
