Rheumatology Cases & Quizzes

• Rapid Rx Quiz: Psoriasis Medications Find out if you are up on the latest research and data on new psoriasis medications with a short quiz.
  Medscape, September 05, 2023
• Chest Pain and Papules in a 37-Year-Old A 37-year-old man presents with chest pain that started upon exertion but now occurs at rest. He also has yellowish papules near his eye and on his elbows. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 30, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Ankylosing Spondylitis Are you up to date on the most recent research into ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis? Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, August 23, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Coffee and Health Dive into the latest research on coffee and health and find out how it might affect your patients. Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, August 16, 2023
• Intense Abdominal Pain After a Night of Partying A 24-year-old presents with sudden right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. He mentions what he describes as a 'wild' party 4 days ago. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 10, 2023
• A 59-Year-Old Woman With Painful Rash on Her Elbows A 59-year-old woman first presented with a pruritic and painful rash; however, further disease manifestations continue to emerge. Are you able to make this diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 03, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Are you aware of the latest research on rheumatoid arthritis, including which beverage is associated with it and patients' risk for cardiovascular disease? Test yourself with this quiz.
  Medscape, July 25, 2023
• A Wine Drinker With Groin Pain After Gardening A 64-year-old woman presents to her family physician's office with worsening hip and groin pain. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 20, 2023
• Lower Back Pain and Stiffness in a 26-Year-Old A 26-year-old man presents with lower back pain and low-grade fever. The pain is intermittent, achy, and usually worse in the morning than it is later in the day or evening. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 17, 2023
• Chronic Productive Cough in a 42-Year-Old Woman A 42-year-old woman with a chronic productive cough is repeatedly treated for pneumonia. At her latest follow-up, she reports intermittent dyspnea and fatigue. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, June 30, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Osteoporosis Drugs Do you know key information about drugs used to prevent osteoporotic fractures, including updated recommendations, indications, and adverse effects? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 20, 2023
• Worsening Hand Weakness in a 45-Year-Old Woman With RA A 45-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents with weakness in her right hand. She's on naproxen therapy and rarely visits her physician. Do you know what's causing her symptoms?
  Medscape, June 09, 2023
• Neck Swelling and Painless Jaundice in a 72-Year-Old Man A 72-year-old retired engineer presents with neck swelling and painless jaundice. Over the past 9 months, he's had a decreased appetite and has lost 12 lb. What's causing his symptoms?
  Medscape, June 01, 2023
• A 34-Year-Old Woman With Knots on Her Leg and Reddening Skin A 34-year-old woman presents with painful, red 'knots' on her right leg that appear to trace along her veins; it started 3-4 days ago. She denies any trauma. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 19, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A Woman With Fever and Burning Rash A 40-year-old White woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents with fever, headache, photophobia and a painful, burning rash on her right flank. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, May 08, 2023
• An 8-Year-Old Boy With Autism, Lupus, Fever, and Chest Pain An 8-year-old boy with autism and systemic lupus erythematosus presents to his pediatrician with fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Can you provide an accurate diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• A 54-Year-Old Woman With Discolored Toes and Nonhealing Ulcers A 54-year-old woman presents with a 3-year history of red and purple discoloration on her feet and a 2-year history of painful nonhealing ulcers on her toes. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 27, 2023
• Heel Pain and Limp in a Dog Owner Coughing Up Green Sputum A 70-year-old woman with a history of COPD presents with dyspnea and has been coughing up green sputum. A week later, she experiences increasing heel pain. What's causing her symptoms?
  Medscape, April 19, 2023
• Periprosthetic Humerus Fracture Around an Arthroplasty Stem The case of an 81-year-old man with a left shoulder hemiarthroplasty performed 12 years prior who fell and sustained a periprosthetic humeral fracture.
  Grand Rounds From HSS: Management of Complex Cases, April 17, 2023
• Bleeding Gums and Rash on Both Legs in a 38-Year-Old Man A 38-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of bleeding from his gums after brushing his teeth. He also noticed a rash on both legs over the past couple of weeks. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 12, 2023