Case studies
Clinical case studies for general practitioners, provding a practical approach to managing the common, and not so common, conditions presenting in general practice.
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Case study: Relapsing polychondritis |
Four presentations of skin conditions |
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Atypical presentation of diabetes: case study |
Case study: Breathlessness on exertion |
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Menopause and migraine
Dr Louise Newson describes a case of migraine linked with menopause. The case highlights...
Case study: Asthma exacerbation with heroin use
The case of an asthma death associated with heroin use.
Pitted keratolysis resulting from hyperhidrosis case study
Clinical diagnosis and treatment options for pitted keratolysis.
Upper extremity DVT - case study
A case of upper limb thrombosis, outlining presenting symptoms, risk factors including...
Acute epigastric pain - case study
A presentation of acute epigastric pain in a 44-year old female patient, leading...
End-of-life care scenario: managing hepatic failure
As GPs become more involved with palliative care, they are dealing with more complex...
Case study: A new, solitary lesion on pigmented skin
A male patient of Asian origin presented with a new, solitary pigmented lesion on...
Sepsis case study
A case of a 39-year-old man who presented with swelling and pain in his scrotum and...
Weakness and hypotension: case study
A case of weakness and hypotension that led to a diagnosis of Addison's disease.
Case study: Genital swelling following caesarean delivery
A presentation of clitoral swelling and vaginal discharge at three weeks post-caesarean...
Case study: Tiredness, thirst and feeling unwell
How a drug safety alert helped to identify the cause of tiredness, thirst and feeling...
Primary biliary cirrhosis: case study
A case of primary biliary cirrhosis discovered during routine liver function tests,...
Pancreatic glucagonoma - case study
A rare case of pancreatic glucagonoma initially presented with symptoms of an intractable...
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- Private GP The Independent General Practice Cardiff and Newport
