Case Study: The 5 year old son of a Liberian exchange student was hospitalized because of low grade fever, pain, severe...
Case Study: The 5 year old son of a Liberian exchange student was hospitalized because of low grade fever, pain, severe diarrhea, abdominal distention, and splenomegaly. He also has swelling of his lower extremities. On admission, the physician ordered a CBC. A blood test indicated a decreased red blood cell and platelet count with extensive anisocytosis and poikiocytosis. He has had two similar episodes in the past, but did not seek medical treatment. The episodes resolved without any intervention. Question: Based on the clinical and laboratory presentation of this case, what is your final diagnosis? Why?
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1 The most probable diagnosis will be Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura,as it is characterized by fever,diarrhea and splenomegaly.Examination of peripheral blood smear also shows anisocytosis.
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Case Study: The 5 year old son of a Liberian exchange student was hospitalized because of low grade fever, pain, severe...
Case Study: The 5 year old son of a Liberian exchange student was hospitalized because of...
Case Study: The 5 year old son of a Liberian exchange student was hospitalized because of low grade fever, pain, severe diarrhea, abdominal distention, and splenomegaly. He also has swelling of his lower extremities. On admission, the physician ordered a CBC. A blood test indicated a decreased red blood cell and platelet count with extensive anisocytosis and poikiocytosis. He has had two similar episodes in the past, but did not seek medical treatment. The episodes resolved without any intervention. Question:...
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Case Report: A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university in North Hollywood was brought...
Case Report:
A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university
in North Hollywood was brought to the emergency room at the UCLA
Ronald Reagan Medical Center. His chief complaint was right flank
pain.
History of present Illness:
One day prior to admission, the patient developed a change in
the color of his urine from pale yellow to red in color. There was
no associated fever, painful urination, or penile discharge. He
decided to consult with his primary physician the...
Case Report: A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university in North Hollywood was brought...
Case Report: A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university in North Hollywood was brought to the emergency room at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. His chief complaint was right flank pain. History of present Illness: One day prior to admission, the patient developed a change in the color of his urine from pale yellow to red in color. There was no associated fever, painful urination, or penile discharge. He decided to consult with his primary physician the...
Case Study #1 CHIEF COMPLAINT: Cough and fever for four days HISTORY: Mr. Alcot is a 68 year old man who developed a har...
Case Study
#1
CHIEF
COMPLAINT: Cough and fever for four days
HISTORY: Mr. Alcot is
a 68 year old man who developed a harsh, productive cough four days
prior to being seen by a physician. The sputum is thick and
yellow. He developed a fever, shaking, chills and
malaise along with the cough. One day ago he developed pain in his
right chest that intensifies with inspiration. He lost 15 lbs. over
the past few months but claims he did not...
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MEDT 4100 Clinical Virology Case Study 6 Assigned: 11/15/2019, Due: 11/22/2019 Sidra Ilyas Patient 3% year old male presented in August with 2-week history of diarrhea which abated with oral hydration One week later, he developed a fever with temperature of 102.6 and respiratory symptoms. He was found to have some wheezing and right otitis media He was treated with pedale for presumed Chlamydia infection. He continued to have fever and developed irritability and vomit He returned to the clinic...
Using the case study below, prepare a 3-5 page paper. A 21-year old female (A.M) presents...
Using the case study below, prepare a 3-5 page paper.
A 21-year old female (A.M) presents to the urgent care clinic
with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever for 3
days. She states that she has Type I diabetes and has not been
managing her blood sugars since she’s been ill and unable to keep
any food down. She’s only tolerated sips of water and juices. Since
she’s also been unable to eat, she hasn’t taken any insulin...
Case Report:
A 56-year-old male anatomy professor at a well-known university
in North Hollywood was brought to the emergency room at the UCLA
Ronald Reagan Medical Center. His chief complaint was right flank
pain.
History of present Illness:
One day prior to admission, the patient developed a change in
the color of his urine from pale yellow to red in color. There was
no associated fever, painful urination, or penile discharge. He
decided to consult with his primary physician the...
Case Study
#1
CHIEF
COMPLAINT: Cough and fever for four days
HISTORY: Mr. Alcot is
a 68 year old man who developed a harsh, productive cough four days
prior to being seen by a physician. The sputum is thick and
yellow. He developed a fever, shaking, chills and
malaise along with the cough. One day ago he developed pain in his
right chest that intensifies with inspiration. He lost 15 lbs. over
the past few months but claims he did not...
MEDT 4100 Clinical Virology Case Study 6 Assigned: 11/15/2019, Due: 11/22/2019 Sidra Ilyas Patient 3% year old male presented in August with 2-week history of diarrhea which abated with oral hydration One week later, he developed a fever with temperature of 102.6 and respiratory symptoms. He was found to have some wheezing and right otitis media He was treated with pedale for presumed Chlamydia infection. He continued to have fever and developed irritability and vomit He returned to the clinic...
Using the case study below, prepare a 3-5 page paper.
A 21-year old female (A.M) presents to the urgent care clinic
with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever for 3
days. She states that she has Type I diabetes and has not been
managing her blood sugars since she’s been ill and unable to keep
any food down. She’s only tolerated sips of water and juices. Since
she’s also been unable to eat, she hasn’t taken any insulin...
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