Clinical Case: Mrs. Robinson's Stiffness
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

Her new symptoms
  • Increasing fatigue.
  • Cold intolerance.
  • Weight gain.
  • Thinks she's losing her hair.
  • Edema of her legs.
Oops, people with one autoimmune disease are at risk for others.
  • People with RA need life-long follow-up.
  • They have an immune system with a hair-trigger.
  • Mrs. Robinson's symptoms suggest hypothyroidism.
  • Better check out these new labs.
Some days you're the bug, and some days you're the windshield.

She has a few things to tell you.                                         Back

 

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