What’s underlying this swollen eye?
Jeremy, a 40-year-old dentist, presents with bilateral diplopia, periocular swelling, irritation and injected conjunctivae.
Dr Paul Muthiah
Dr Muthiah is a GP on the Central Coast of NSW and medical co-editor of Australian Doctor.
The goriest thing in medicine is Workers Comp
A frequent question doctors might be asked when socialising with non-healthcare professionals is: “What is the goriest thing you’ve ever seen?” We all have different…
Does your list say something about the kind of GP you are?
By mid-afternoon on certain days, I’m sure I’ll be leaving on time. Why wouldn’t I be? My in-box is cleared, I’m running bang on time,…
Why does this rash keep coming back?
Arya, a six-week-old infant, presents with a recurrent rash that has been present for the past month.
Is this a benign or malignant lesion?
Kurt, a 52-year-old lawyer, presents with a growth on the back of his left ear.
What’s causing this painful hand lesion?
Jeremy, a 25-year-old farmer, presents with a growing lesion on his hand.
Why convenience isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in medicine
I have a confession to make: Prior to COVID-19, I had barely stepped foot into a supermarket for more than two years. Why would I,…
What are these problematic papules?
Loretta, a 33-year-old hairdresser, presents complaining of new-onset "bumps" on her forehead. She reports that they are multiplying, and the exist…
What comes in COVID-19’s aftermath will be just as hard to handle
If you had asked me a month ago what was coming to these shores with COVID-19, I would have forecast a tsunami striking ICUs across…
What’s causing this patchy skin and photophobia?
Arti is a two-year-old child who has recently migrated to Australia. She presents with her parents regarding dry skin, photophobia and irritated ey…
