Unravelling the cause of these uncomfortable ulcers
Libby, a 91-year-old regular practice patient, presents with a one-month history of increasingly painful bilateral lower leg ulcers. She has multiple ulcers of approximately 2cm…
Article Type: Case Report
A multisystem mystery as a patient deteriorates
Elaine, a 62-year-old female with a history of rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension and diabetes presents with progressive cough and shortness of breath over the preceding weeks.…
Pick the perilous pathogen at play in this febrile patient
Ned, a 52-year-old scientist, requests a telehealth consultation. He reports that, for the past few days, he has had generalised myalgia, headaches, chills and has…
Persistent penile plaque a puzzler
Gary, a 68-year-old male, presents with a two-month history of a persistent red “rash” on his penis. There is no associated discomfort, itching or burning.…
Is a bump in the night the culprit?
Nancy is a 73-year-old Asian woman who presents for review of a pigmented lesion on her scalp for 1-2 months. She initially thought this was…
History review provides the clue to a rare case
Jim, a 64-year-old handyman, presents initially for review of crackling noises he can hear when he breathes. These will wake him up, particularly if he…
Rare phenomenon delays diagnosis
A 60-year-old heterosexual male presents to his GP with a three-week history of fatigue, arthralgia and night sweats. Blood tests reveal liver function derangement with…
Low carb, high reward
At age 55, Frankie has multiple health problems. Long-term mental illness has been managed with polypharmacy for many years. Clozapine therapy has contributed to weight…
Blue hue – what to do?
Jean, an 86-year-old female, is a new admission to a nursing home. She reports she has had a few years of chronic bilateral upper limb…
A holistic approach
Jack, an 83-year-old nursing home resident, has increasing redness around the anus and natal cleft, noted by nursing staff who request his GP to review.…
