“That’s a great case. Why don’t we write it up?” It’s a question I’ve heard many times throughout medical school, residency and fellowship. It’s typically intended to be more of a politely worded request than a rhetorical question. We must acknowledge that the process of writing, editing and submitting a case report is onerous, but it…
Case Study in Dermatology: Tender Papules on Elbows, Hands in RA
The Case A 41-year-old woman was referred to the dermatology clinic for a three-month history of tender lesions on her elbows and around the joints of her hands. Her medical history was notable for seropositive, non-erosive rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which was being treated with 5 mg prednisone daily, 10 mg methotrexate weekly by mouth, 200…
Rheumatology Case Report: When Moyamoya Disease Mimicks Primary Central Nervous System Vasculitis
Case report: A 60-year-old Hispanic male with poorly controlled hypertension was sent from the primary care clinic for evaluation of malignant hypertension with a systolic blood pressure above 200 mmHg. His symptoms at the time of presentation included episodic confusion, worsening vision and an unsteady gait. A head computed tomography (CT) scan showed a subacute…
What Rheumatologists Should Look for in Diagnosing SAPHO Syndrome
SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) is an obscure condition that can vex patients and clinicians
Know Your Unknown Unknowns
Making life-or-death decisions based on unknown information is the challenge of medicine.
What Causes Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis?
Imaging studies and kidney problems may trigger this gadolinium-induced fibrosing syndrome
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