Torn/Split Earlobe
CHAPTER 157 Torn/Split Earlobe Presentation A patient comes to the emergency department or clinic with an earlobe torn by a sudden pull on an earring. Contributing factors might include previous…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Corporis (Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm)
CHAPTER 181 Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Corporis (Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm) Presentation Patients usually seek medical care for “athlete’s foot,” “jock itch,” or “ringworm” when pruritus is severe…
Gouty Arthritis, Acute
CHAPTER 114 Gouty Arthritis, Acute Presentation Usually, a middle-aged male patient with an established diagnosis of gout or hyperuricemia rapidly develops an intensely painful monarticular arthritis, often in the middle…
Subungual Hematoma
CHAPTER 156 Subungual Hematoma Presentation After a blow or crushing injury to the fingernail or toenail (i.e., stubbing one’s toe or having one’s finger closed in a door), the patient…
Zipper Entrapment (Penis or Chin)
CHAPTER 159 Zipper Entrapment (Penis or Chin) Presentation Usually a child has dressed too quickly and, possibly not wearing underpants, has accidentally pulled penile skin into his zipper. The skin…
Toxicodendron (Rhus), Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac)
CHAPTER 182 Toxicodendron (Rhus) Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac) Presentation The patient is troubled with an intensely pruritic rash that often consists of raised lesions that develop…
Vaginal Bleeding
CHAPTER 94 Vaginal Bleeding Presentation A menstruating woman complains of greater-than-usual bleeding, which is either off of her usual schedule (metrorrhagia), lasts longer than a typical period, or is heavier…
Epididymitis
CHAPTER 79 Epididymitis Presentation A male child, adolescent, or adult complains of dull to moderately severe unilateral scrotal pain developing gradually over a period of hours to days and possibly…
Urethritis (Drip, Clap)
CHAPTER 83 Urethritis (Drip, Clap) Presentation A man complains of dysuria, a burning discomfort along the urethra, pruritus of the urethral meatus, and/or a urethral discharge. A copious, thick yellow-green…
Vomiting (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis)
CHAPTER 76 Vomiting (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis) Presentation The patient seeks medical care 1 to 6 hours after eating because of severe nausea, vomiting, retching, and abdominal cramps that may progress…
