Volume 57 - Issue 2 - February 2017

Consultant

Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Bilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage in a Patient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
03/05/2020

Osama Mukarram, MD; Adnan Haider, MD; Ahmed Khan, MD; and Mary Mok, MD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texa

Osama Mukarram, MD; Adnan Haider, MD;...
A 33-year-old man presented with bilateral flank pain associated with nausea and vomiting 10 days after having undergone an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He denied having had fever, chills,...
03/05/2020
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Stabbing Abdominal Pain in a 34-Year-Old Woman
02/13/2020

Nicholas Tomasello, DO; Alan Lucerna, DO; Victor Scali, DO; and James Espinosa, MD
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey

Nicholas Tomasello, DO; Alan Lucerna,...
A previously healthy 34-year-old woman with no past surgical history presented to the emergency department reporting abdominal pain.
02/13/2020
DermClinic
DermClinic
What is the cause of this rash on this woman’s arms?
12/04/2018

David L. Kaplan, MD—Series Editor

David L. Kaplan, MD—Series Editor ...
This 50-year-old woman presented for evaluation of asymptomatic but persistent discoloration on her arms of 2 months’ duration.
12/04/2018
Syringoma
02/25/2017

Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
Dermatology Associates of Oklahoma, Tulsa

Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA Dermatology A...
A 45-year-old man presented to a dermatology clinic for evaluation of lesions around his eyes.
02/25/2017
Petrous Apex Mucocele
02/10/2017

Geetha Samuel, MD; Anand Desai, MD, MBA; and Shailendra Saxena, MD, PhD
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebrask

Geetha Samuel, MD; Anand Desai, MD, M...
A 56-year-old woman presented with subjective right-sided numbness and paresthesias in the upper and lower extremities, along with fatigue and dizziness.
02/10/2017
Eczema
Eczema
Eczema of the Nipples and Areolae
02/09/2017

Alexander K. C. Leung, MD
Alberta Children’s Hospital, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto Dermatology Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Alexander K. C. Leung, MD Alberta Chi...
A gravida 4, para 3, 36-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of a bilateral pruritic eruption on her nipples and areolae.
02/09/2017
Guest Commentary
Guest Commentary
Rethinking Burnout: 3 Suggestions to Reduce the Stress of Practicing Medicine
02/07/2017

Dean Gianakos, MD

Dean Gianakos, MD
There are things physicians can do to reduce the stress in their lives such as breathe deeply, exercise, find a life coach, and smile and laugh more.
02/07/2017
Case In Point
Case In Point
Angiosarcoma of the Small Intestine With Metastases to the Colon and Gallbladder
02/07/2017

Vinh-Quang Do Nguyen, DO; Aftab Mahmood, MD; and Michael Caberto, DO

Vinh-Quang Do Nguyen, DO; Aftab Mahmo...
Angiosarcomas are rare malignant vascular tumors that account for 1% to 2% of all sarcomas.
02/07/2017
A Case of Sudden Cardiac Death in a High School Athlete
02/07/2017

Ronald N. Rubin, MD—Series Editor

Ronald N. Rubin, MD—Series Editor ...
A 17-year-old Texas athlete died after collapsing due to heart complications during a football game.
02/07/2017
A Collection of Conditions With Dermatologic Manifestations
02/07/2017
This article collects 4 photo-based case reports about conditions with dermatologic manifestations, including keratosis follicularis, tinea pedis, rosacea, and tuberous sclerosis complex.
02/07/2017
Photo Quiz
Photo Quiz
Can You Identify This Periorbital Papule?
02/07/2017

Stephanie Juliet Campbell, DO; Schield Wikas, DO; and Monte Fox, DO

Stephanie Juliet Campbell, DO; Schiel...
Apocrine hidrocystomas (Moll gland cysts, cystadenomas, or sudoriferous cysts) are rare benign cystic adenomas of the sweat gland.
02/07/2017
Vascular Disease
Vascular Disease
Ischemic Stroke as a Consequence of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
02/07/2017

Michelle Kurian Solik, MS, MD, and Laurel Fick, MD

Michelle Kurian Solik, MS, MD, and La...
In August 2015, a 51-year-old woman presented to the emergency department after having been evaluated by her primary care physician.
02/07/2017
What Is the Slow-Growing, Dome-Shaped Papule on This Man’s Face?
02/07/2017

Alexander K. C. Leung, MD, and Benjamin Barankin, MD

Alexander K. C. Leung, MD, and Benjam...
Palisaded encapsulated neuroma, also known as solitary circumscribed neuroma, is a distinctive variant of cutaneous neuroma.
02/07/2017
Which of the following evaluations would be reasonable approaches?
02/07/2017

David L. Kaplan, MD—Series Editor

David L. Kaplan, MD—Series Editor ...
This 37-year-old woman presented for a second opinion about a 1-year history of intractable pruritus that had failed to respond to any treatment.
02/07/2017
Eczema
Eczema
What is responsible for this man’s rash?
02/07/2017

David L. Kaplan, MD—Series Editor

David L. Kaplan, MD—Series Editor ...
This 28-year-old man presented for evaluation of an enlarging pruritic patch on his arm that had developed over a 4-month period.
02/07/2017
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis
The Potential Risks and Benefits Associated With the Use of Celecoxib and Other NSAIDs
02/07/2017

Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS, and Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS

Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS, and K...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain.
02/07/2017
Article
Article
Pitfalls in the Initial Management of Mechanical Ventilation: COPD and Asthma
02/07/2017

Brooks T. Kuhn, MD; Jimmy Nguyen, RRT; Nicholas J. Kenyon, MD, MAS; and Jason Y. Adams, MD, MS

Brooks T. Kuhn, MD; Jimmy Nguyen, RRT...
Invasive mechanical ventilation is a lifesaving intervention for critically ill patients who are in respiratory failure due to a wide variety of etiologies.
02/07/2017
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An Increasingly Common Condition Among Children
02/07/2017

Patrice G. Kruszewski, DO, and Elizabeth A. Erwin, MD

Patrice G. Kruszewski, DO, and Elizab...
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition related to food antigen exposure in the esophagus.
02/07/2017
Primary Care
Primary Care
The Primary Care Approach to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning Populations
02/07/2017

Daniel R. Mead, MSN, APRN, NP-C; Rachel C. Dana, MSN, RN; and Catherine A. Carson, MSN, APRN, NP-C

Daniel R. Mead, MSN, APRN, NP-C; Rach...
Individuals in the LGBTQ population have complex factors that affect their access to health care.
02/07/2017
Review Article
Review Article
The Influence of Chronic Stress on the Development of Psychiatric Conditions
02/07/2017

Pwint Phyu, MD; Rhaisa Dumenigo, MD; Juan D. Oms, MD; Luxhman Gunaseelan, MS-III; Golbon Foroughi, MS-IV; and Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD

Pwint Phyu, MD; Rhaisa Dumenigo, MD; ...
A woman with a history of bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder presented with suicidal ideation.
02/07/2017
Making Long-Term Publishing Plans in Service to Primary Care Providers
02/07/2017
Content planning for 2017 is well under way at Consultant and Consultant360.com, our new app is now available, and our Cardiometabolic Risk Summit is October 20-22 this year.
02/07/2017