Monthly Archives: July 2016

Question: A 67-year-old man presented to the emergency department with complaints of subacute, right-sided flank pain with migratory pain to his right lower quadrant, and suprapubic area of increasing intensity for 1 week. He described his pain as cram… Continue reading →

Question: A 67-year-old man presented to the emergency department with complaints of subacute, right-sided flank pain with migratory pain to his right lower quadrant, and suprapubic area of increasing intensity for 1 week. He described his pain as cram… Continue reading →

Question: A 50-year-old man positive for human immunodeficiency virus infection was admitted to the emergency department with a history of lethargy, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and bloatedness, and occasional diarrhea for few months’ duration. There… Continue reading →

Question: A 50-year-old man positive for human immunodeficiency virus infection was admitted to the emergency department with a history of lethargy, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and bloatedness, and occasional diarrhea for few months’ duration. There… Continue reading →

Question: A 64-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus was referred for evaluation of dysphagia and regurgitation. The patient reported a 10-year history of difficulty swallowing solid foods with associated burning substernal chest discomfort. H… Continue reading →

Question: A 64-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus was referred for evaluation of dysphagia and regurgitation. The patient reported a 10-year history of difficulty swallowing solid foods with associated burning substernal chest discomfort. H… Continue reading →

With great interest we have read the recent article from Moreno et al,1 wherein a very vital aspect pertaining to the management of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis has been addressed. The authors underline the ineffectiveness of “intensive … Continue reading →

With great interest we have read the recent article from Moreno et al,1 wherein a very vital aspect pertaining to the management of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis has been addressed. The authors underline the ineffectiveness of “intensive … Continue reading →

Question: A 45-year-old lady presented with history of difficulty in swallowing solid foods intermittently for the past one year. There was no history of regurgitation, chest pain, heartburn, vomiting, loss of weight, or atopy. She had no significant p… Continue reading →

Question: A 45-year-old lady presented with history of difficulty in swallowing solid foods intermittently for the past one year. There was no history of regurgitation, chest pain, heartburn, vomiting, loss of weight, or atopy. She had no significant p… Continue reading →