Clinical Puzzles
Clinical Puzzles
Test your diagnostic skills with these interactive patient cases.
The Crushing Weight
A 62-year-old man presents to the emergency department with 2 hours of crushing chest pain.
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The Sweet Sickness
A 19-year-old girl with a known history of Type 1 Diabetes is brought to the casualty with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and altered sensorium for 1 day.
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Sudden Breathlessness
A 45-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain.
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The Worsening Stomach Ache
A 22-year-old male college student presents to the emergency department with a 1-day history of abdominal pain.
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The Sudden Slur
A 68-year-old woman is brought to the casualty by her husband after she suddenly developed difficulty speaking and weakness on her right side.
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The Stiff Neck and Blinding Headache
A 20-year-old college student is brought to the ER with a severe headache, fever, and confusion.
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The Sudden Swelling
A 25-year-old woman presents with sudden onset of lip swelling and difficulty breathing after eating at a new restaurant.
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The Coffee Ground Vomit
A 58-year-old man with a history of chronic alcohol use is brought to the ER after vomiting a large amount of "coffee-ground" material.
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The Unilateral Silence
A 28-year-old man is brought to the trauma bay after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is complaining of severe right-sided chest pain and profound shortness of breath.
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A Shocking Surprise
A 24-year-old woman presents to the ER with sudden, severe lower abdominal pain and dizziness.
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