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, […]
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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 […]
5th Year Anniversary Special Edition
In celebration of the BMJ Case Report’s 5th Birthday (late 2013) we have produced a Special Edition booklet Have a look at these articles and, feel free to use them as a guideline for the kind of cases that we are interested in publishing. Enjoy!! Click on the image to download the PDF […]
The case of Tremor-induced ECG artifacts mimicking torsades de pointes
Doctor, treat your patient, not your monitor! We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What does this ECG show? 2. How would you confirm the rhythm? 3. What would you do next? If you don’t know the answers or want to know more read ’Doctor, treat […]
The case of bilateral eruption cysts
Bilateral eruption cysts associated with primary molars We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What would be your differential diagnosis? 2. Which ancillary exams would you recommend? 3. What sort of approach would you endorse given the age of the patient? If you don’t know the […]
The case of a Forgotten Diagnosis
An AIDS-defining neoplasm on highly active antiretroviral therapy We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What is the differential diagnosis of a lump in the groin? 2. How would you investigate this patient? 3. What are the options for treatment? If you don’t know the answers […]
The Case of the Giant Granuloma Gravidarium
Giant Granuloma Gravidarium of the oral cavity We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? What would it be your clinical diagnosis? Should this lesion be managed aggressively? What histological finding would be relevant regarding the final diagnosis? If you don’t know the answers or want to know […]
The case of acquired total maxillectomy defect
Fabrication of hollow bulb prosthesis We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What might have cause this defect? 2. How would you manage it? If you don’t know the answers or want to know more read ’Fabrication of hollow bulb prosthesis in rehabilitation of acquired total […]
The case of Surfer’s Eye
We have a very interesting image for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What does the image of the eye show? 2. What is your differential? 3. How would you make a diagnosis? If you don’t know the answers or want to know more read “A Radical Treatment for Surfer’s Eye“ […]
The case of a Nasopalatine duct cyst Vs. a Radicular cyst
A clinical report distinguishing a nasopalatine duct cyst from a radicular cyst We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. What is your clinical diagnosis? 2. What is your differential diagnosis? 3. Would you consider different treatment options based on the histology? If you don’t know the […]