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250 Cases in Clinical Medicine

  • 6th Edition - May 26, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Eirini Kasfiki, Ciaran W.P. Kelly
  • Language: English

This unique book presents a wealth of information on common presentations and illnesses, presented as medical case studies. It is useful for exam preparation, as a quick re… Read more

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This unique book presents a wealth of information on common presentations and illnesses, presented as medical case studies. It is useful for exam preparation, as a quick reference guide for working doctors, and as an interesting read for all those interested in medicine.

250 Clinical Cases covers a wide variety of conditions, providing in-depth insights into the most relevant topics, classified by system. Cases are accompanied by common viva voce examination questions as well as more advanced level questions that will help the reader develop a deeper understanding.

Now in its sixth edition, the book has been fully updated to reflect current evidence and relevance for working doctors. It will help everyone, from medical students to consultants, to find the hidden clinical gems and historical background they need to achieve true clinical excellence.

Key features

  • 250 clinical cases in print – provides a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics
  • Conversational and accessible style – suitable for medical students
  • Based on the latest evidence – provides an ideal quick reference guide
  • ‘Ward round’ type question and answer section - ideal for exam preparation
  • Cases alphabetised by system for easy navigation
  • Easily portable size – fits into any medical bag
  • An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

Table of contents

SECTION I Respiratory Cases

1 Respiratory Case

2 Asthma

3 Bronchiectasis

4 Cystic Fibrosis

5 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

6 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

7 Cor Pulmonale

8 Cough

9 Fever

10 Collapsed Lung

11 Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

12 Bronchogenic Carcinoma

13 Pulmonary Tuberculosis

SECTION II Cardiology Cases

14 Cardiovascular Case

15 Aortic Regurgitation

16 Aortic Stenosis

17 Mixed Aortic Valve Disease

18 Mitral Regurgitation

19 Mitral Stenosis

20 Mitral Valve Prolapse

21 Mixed Mitral Valve Disease

22 Mixed Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease

23 Prosthetic Heart Valves

24 Tricuspid Regurgitation

25 Pulmonary Stenosis

26 Atrial Septal Defect

27 Ventricular Septal Defect

28 Patent Ductus Arteriosus

29 Ebstein’s Anomaly

30 Fallot’s Tetralogy

31 Dextrocardia

32 Eisenmenger Syndrome

33 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

34 Congestive Cardiac Failure

35 Constrictive Pericarditis

36 Weight Loss

SECTION III Abdominal Cases

37 Abdominal Case

38 Swallowing Difficulties

39 Diarrhoea

40 Crohn’s Disease

41 Abdominal Mass

42 Ascites

43 Cirrhosis of the Liver

44 Jaundice

45 Hepatomegaly

46 Splenomegaly

47 Haemochromatosis

48 Wilson Disease

49 Felty Syndrome

SECTION IV Renal Cases

50 Unilateral Palpable Kidney

51 Polycystic Kidney Disease

52 Nephrotic Syndrome

53 Transplanted Kidney

54 Hypertension

SECTION V Haematology Cases

55 Anaemia

56 Bruising

57 Multiple Myeloma

58 Myelodysplastic Syndrome

59 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

60 Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

61 Acute Leukaemia

62 Lymphadenopathy

SECTION VI Rheumatology Cases

63 Rheumatology Case

64 Ankylosing Spondylitis

65 Charcot Arthropathy

66 Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome

67 Gout

68 Osteoarthritis

69 Psoriatic Arthritis

70 Rheumatoid Hands

71 Dermatomyositis—Proximal Muscle Weakness

72 Scleroderma

73 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

74 Small-Vessel ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

SECTION VII Endocrinology Cases

75 Acromegaly

76 Hypopituitarism (Simmonds Disease)

77 Endocrinology Case

78 Graves Disease

79 Orbitopathy

80 Multinodular Goitre

81 Hypothyroidism

82 Hypoparathyroidism

83 Primary Hyperparathyroidism

84 Addison Disease

85 Cushing Syndrome

86 Carcinoid Syndrome

87 Gynaecomastia

88 Falls—Osteoporosis

89 Obesity

90 Type 1 Diabetes

91 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

92 Diabetic Foot

SECTION VIII Eye Cases for Internal Medicine

93 The Eye Case

94 Age-Related Macular Degeneration

95 Cataracts

96 Cholesterol Embolus in the Fundus

97 Diabetic Retinopathy

98 Hypertensive Retinopathy

99 Optic Atrophy

100 Osteogenesis Imperfecta

101 Papilloedema

102 Retinal Detachment

103 Retinal Vein Occlusion

104 Retinitis Pigmentosa

105 Subhyaloid Haemorrhage

106 Vitreous Opacities

SECTION IX Dermatology Cases for Internal Medicine

107 Acanthosis Nigricans

108 Acne Vulgaris

109 Alopecia Areata

110 Arterial Leg Ulcer

111 Arteriovenous Fistula

112 Atopic Dermatitis—Eczema

113 Bullous Eruption

114 Mycosis Fungoides (Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma)

115 Dermatitis Herpetiformis

116 Eruptive Xanthomata

117 Erythema Ab Igne

118 Erythema Multiforme

119 Erythema Nodosum

120 Fungal Nail Disease

121 Hairy Leukoplakia

122 Henoch–Schönlein Purpura

123 Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (Osler–Weber–Rendu Syndrome)

124 Herpes Simplex

125 Herpes Zoster Syndrome (Shingles)

126 Ichthyosis

127 Lichen Planus

128 Lichen Simplex

129 Lipodystrophy

130 Lupus Pernio

131 Maculopapular Rash

132 Malignant Melanoma

133 Molluscum Contagiosum

134 Nail Changes

135 Necrobiosis Lipoidica

136 Neurofibromatosis

137 Onycholysis

138 Palmar Xanthomata

139 Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome

140 Phlebitis Migrans

141 Pretibial Myxoedema

142 Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

143 Psoriasis

144 Purpura

145 Pyoderma Gangrenosum

146 Raynaud’s Phenomenon

147 Rosacea

148 Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

149 Sturge–Weber Syndrome (Encephalotrigeminal Angiomatosis)

150 Tuberous Sclerosis (Bourneville or Pringle Disease)

151 Urticaria

152 Urticaria Pigmentosa

153 Venous Ulcer

154 Vitiligo

155 Xanthelasma

156 Xanthomata

SECTION X Neurology and Elderly Care Medical Cases

157 Neurology Case

158 Headache

159 Memory Loss

160 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

161 Abnormal Gait

162 Argyll Robertson Pupil

163 Muscular Dystrophy

164 Spastic Paraplegia

165 Bitemporal Hemianopia

166 Brown-Séquard Syndrome

167 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

168 Central Scotoma

169 Cerebellar Syndrome

170 Cerebellar Dysarthria

171 Cerebellopontine Angle Tumour

172 Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease (Peroneal Muscular Atrophy)

173 Chorea

174 Lateral Popliteal Nerve Palsy, L4, L5 (Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy)

175 Expressive Dysphasia

176 Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (Landouzy–Déjérine Syndrome)

177 Friedreich’s Ataxia

178 Hemiballismus

179 Hemiplegia

180 Homonymous Hemianopia

181 Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia

182 Jerky Nystagmus

183 Limb-Girdle Dystrophy

184 Motor Neurone Disease

185 Multiple Sclerosis

186 Multiple System Atrophy

187 Myasthenia Gravis

188 Myotonia Congenita

189 Myotonic Dystrophy

190 Parkinson Disease

191 Peripheral Neuropathy

192 Proximal Myopathy

193 Pseudobulbar Palsy

194 Ptosis and Horner Syndrome

195 Radial Nerve Palsy

196 Seventh Cranial Nerve Palsy

197 Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy

198 Syringomyelia

199 Tetraplegia

200 Third Cranial Nerve Palsy

201 Tremor

202 Deformity of a Lower Limb

203 Ulnar Nerve Palsy

204 Wallenberg Syndrome (Lateral Medullary Syndrome)

205 Wasting of the Small Muscles of the Hand

206 Long Thoracic Neuropathy

207 Anxiety

208 Back Pain

209 Pruritus

210 Speech Disturbance

211 Unsteadiness

SECTION XI Acute Internal Medical Cases

212 Absent Radial Pulse

213 Confusion

214 Acute Kidney Injury

215 Acute Pancreatitis

216 Anaphylaxis

217 Chest Pain—Angina

218 Cauda Equina Syndrome

219 Cellulitis

220 Coarctation of Aorta

221 Deep Vein Thrombosis

222 Gallop Rhythm

223 Guillain–Barré Syndrome

224 Hyperkalaemia

225 Hypernatraemia

226 Hypokalaemia

227 Hyponatraemia

228 Melaena

229 Paracetamol Overdose

230 Pericardial Rub

231 Pleural Effusion

232 Sepsis

233 Consolidation

234 Pulmonary Embolism

235 Jugular Venous Pulse

236 Seizures

237 Painful Knee Joint

238 Slow Pulse Rate

239 Spontaneous Pneumothorax

240 Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord

241 Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

242 Syncope

243 The Pregnant Patient

244 Central Line Insertion

245 Chest Drain Insertion for Spontaneous (Nontraumatic) Pneumothorax

246 Emergency Synchronized Direct Current Cardioversion

247 Knee Arthrocentesis

248 Lumbar Puncture

249 Therapeutic Abdominal Paracentesis

250 Temporary External Pacing

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 20, 2023
  • Language: English

About the author

CK

Ciaran W.P. Kelly

Affiliations and expertise
General Practitioner, Clinical Assistant in ENT, Modality Hull, UK