Thursday 5 November 2009

A Short 'Spot' Case for November

Dear Bloggers

Welcome back! I hope that you have been enjoying the recent cases.

Below is an anonymised short 'spot' case whereby the physical signs provide the diagnosis.

Question 1: Please carefully examine the patient's arm (first photo). What physical signs can be seen here?

Question 2: Please carefully examine the second photo. What physical signs can be seen here?

Question 3: Which ONE cause can link the main abnormalities seen below?

Question 4: What is the most appropriate test(s) and subsequent treatment?

Results out later this month. Good Luck !!!!

p.s. a word of advice, it may not be what you first think it is!