Clinical Case: Mr. Herbert is tired.
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation


The story so far
  • He tires easily and has diminished endurance.
  • Does not actually become short of breath.
  • His family history is not greatly helpful apart from a grandfather who Mr. Herbert believes died of a “bowel obstruction.”
  • Physical exam reveals pale mucous membranes.
  • His liver is mildly enlarged but non-tender.
  • He has a slightly enlarged prostate gland, but no nodularity.
  • There were no rectal tumors to digital exam.
  • He has had consistently positive stools for occult blood.
  • And, importantly, he has lost 15 pounds without trying to.

Labs

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