Search results for "Lupus"
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of joint pain, rash
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of recurrent worsening joint pain and a new rash on the chest and upper back. She reports sun exposure from spending time at the beach. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis for the rash?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/mksap-quiz-4-week-history-of-joint-pain-rash.htm
1 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Oral dryness without ocular dryness
A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for fatigue, generalized achiness, and oral dryness without ocular dryness. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's oral dryness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/08/3.htm
8 Nov 2022
Long-term low-dose hydroxychloroquine use associated with low risk for retinopathy
A higher hydroxychloroquine dose was associated with progressively greater risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/17/2.htm
17 Jan 2023
Getting dialysis for undocumented patients
Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) number in the thousands, and new programs and policies are allowing them to tap into dialysis before their condition warrants emergency treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/getting-dialysis-for-undocumented-patients.htm
1 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of rash
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-month history of a spreading rash on her back, chest, and arms. She has been using over-the-counter topical glucocorticoids without relief. She does not have any other associated symptoms and otherwise feels well. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/mksap-quiz-1-month-history-of-rash.htm
1 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for left lower extremity ulcer
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a left lower extremity ulcer. He has a 15-year history of worsening arthritis for which he has never been evaluated. He takes ibuprofen as needed. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of rash
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of a rash during the summertime. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, exam of the rash, and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2016
MKSAP Quiz: ‘Sun allergy’
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for a “sun allergy,” manifesting as a rash on her scalp, eyelids, upper back, and knuckles. This started 2 years ago, but is less pronounced over the winter months. Her only medication is hydrocortisone cream. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2018
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of increased dyspnea
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of increased dyspnea, wheezing, and nonproductive cough. She also reports intermittent pain and swelling in the wrists and knees for the past 6 months. She was diagnosed with scleritis of the left eye 1 month ago that improved with glucocorticoid drops. She also had two episodes of right pinna pain, redness, and swelling. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/mksap-quiz-2-month-history-of-increased-dyspnea.htm
1 Jan 2020