Abstract Introduction: Abdominal pain is a common presentation in general practice and a systematic approach is required to exclude serious pathology and achieve an accurate diagnosis. Case overview: We present …
Introduction: Surgical site infections remain one of the most common complications associated with surgery in Australia and the world. Many factors contribute to infection risk, however, immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs …
Abstract Introduction: Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Australian men. Though prostate cancer is common, rarely does it present with cutaneous manifestations. Metastatic cutaneous …
Abstract Introduction: Rash is one of the commonest presentations that doctors can be asked to review. Studying this case strengthens the understanding about how to review a patient with rash …
A case report of a 26-year-old Aboriginal male in Alice Springs with an unusual presentation of perforated appendix mimicking a liver abscess.
Introduction: Pericardial effusions often occur after cardiac surgery, usually asymptomatically. However, large postoperative effusions may cause cardiac tamponade, which is a medical emergency. Case overview: We report a case of …
Background: Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome (AGS) is a rare genetic neurological disorder that presents as pseudo-TORCH syndrome. There are 350 confirmed cases worldwide. This case report describes a 22-month-old male with Aicardi-Goutières …
The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 criteria is based on a constellation of symptoms overarching social and communication deficits, …
This article explains and emphasises the importance of oxygen delivery for medical students to apply to clinical practice through the usage of several common clinical cases.
Abstract Introduction: This report highlights the risk factors and complexities of schizophrenia as well as the adverse effects of treatment. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has a notorious history of under-diagnosis …
