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Make the Diagnosis: Itchy Fingers from IV Therapy?
Case Findings: A 48-year-old woman who was receiving IV immunoglobulin therapy complained to her doctor that over the past few weeks small vesicles had formed along the sides of her fingers. Some had ruptured and become scaly papules. Her fingers were extremely pruritic, and she said it was "driving her crazy."
Can you diagnose the patient?
Mar 19, 2018
Make the Diagnosis:Â Callus Conundrum
Case Findings: A 52-year-old man presents with possible calluses on either side of his thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. He reports cutting them off with nail clippers, but they return. He also reports using an over-the-counter wart treatment without success.
What is your diagnosis?
Feb 06, 2017
Make the Diagnosis: More Than A Rash
Case Findings: A 51-year-old woman visited her primary care doctor complaining of a rash, pruritus, myalgias, and muscle weakness that made normally easy tasks like standing from a seated position difficult. The rash was an erythematous blanching patch, spread across her back and shoulders like a shawl and across her chest in a V shape. She had also noticed that her fingernail folds were red and swollen.
What is your diagnosis?
Aug 10, 2016