Results for “malabsorption”

A 74-year-old man reports several months of fatigue and burning of his feet. He has a smooth, sore tongue and impaired vibration sense at both ankles. His haemo…

AMC · Clinical rotations · common

A 28-year-old woman presents with eight months of crampy lower abdominal pain that eases after opening her bowels, together with bloating and a bowel habit alte…

Gastroenterology and Hepatology · Clinical rotations · common

A 29-year-old man has progressive bone pain, proximal weakness and two atraumatic metatarsal fractures. Serum phosphate is 0.44 mmol/L (0.80–1.50), calcium is 2…

Endocrine and Metabolic · Clinical rotations · niche

A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever (38.5°C). His symptoms began appro…

Year 1 · Foundations · middle twist