Brachial artery pseudoaneurysm We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What is the difference between an aneurysm and pseudoaneurysm? 2. What are the usual causes of pseudoaneurysm? 3. How might a fracture result in vascular injury? If you don’t know the answers or want to know […]
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Complex composite odontoma and World Record teeth
The case of Ashik Gavai from India has been widely reported in the press. India doctors remove 232 teeth from boy’s mouth (BBC News) The Indian boy who had a ‘world record’ 232 teeth (Washington Post) Chew on that. 232 teeth removed from boy’s mouth (Mumbai Mirror) He presented with a rare condition called complex composite odontoma […]
The case of the brachial plexus injury
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation with associated brachial plexus injury We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. How is the diagnosis of AC joint dislocation made? 2. What are the features shown in Figures 1 and 2? 3. What are the principles of effective surgical management? If you […]
The case of the resistant temporomandibular joint pain
Successful use of stellate ganglion block and a new centrally acting analgesic with dual mode of action We have a very interesting case for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What are the options for managing neuropathic pain? 2. What combination therapies are available? 3. What are the indications for stellate ganglion […]
The case of endometrioma
Endometrioma within the broad ligament We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. How common is endometriosis? 2. How is the diagnosis made? 3. What exactly is an endometrioma? If you don’t know the answers or want to know more read ’Endometrioma contained within the broad ligament’ […]
The case of foregut, midgut and hindgut atresia
Trilogy of foregut, midgut and hindgut atresias presenting in reverse order We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. How do gut atresias arise? 2. How might these abnormalities present? 3. What is the role of antenatal screening? 4. What are the limitations of antenatal screening in […]
The case of an incidental talonavicular coalition
A Podiatric Perspective We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What exactly is a tarsal coalition? 2. Under what circumstances may this develop? 3. How common is this? If you don’t know the answers or want to know more read ’An Incidental Talonavicular Coalition in a […]
The case of the Maxilla reconstruction
Reconstruction using a Fibula graft and virtual planning techniques We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. How would you manage a maxillofacial defect such as this? 2. Would you consider using a graft? 3. How could you enhance the outcome? If you don’t know the answers […]
Too young for cancer. Case in the media highlights challenge of diagnosis
The case of a 29 year old scientist who died of bowel cancer has been highlighted in the press because her brother is planning to raise funds for the World Cancer Research Fund. “A doctor who was told she was too young to get bowel cancer died after being sent home and misdiagnosed with bowel disease.” Doctor, […]
The case of early recurrence detection
Phosphaturic tumor We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What would be your differential diagnosis? 2. What might be the relevance of electrolyte imbalance during the assessment of maxillary tumours? 3. How would you manage these type of tumours? If you don’t know the answers or […]