Shows
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 13: Diagnostic Dilemma - Subacute Progressive Lower Extremity WeaknessMike presents a case of atraumatic rhabdomyolysis in a patient with worsening lower extremity weakness. Testing will take weeks to return. How do we approach management when we don't have all the answers yet?2025-05-2647 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 12: Diagnostic Dilemma - Acute "Red Leg"Andrew presents a case of acute "red leg" overlying a chronically deformed joint. Is it infectious, or a flare of something else?2025-05-1245 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 11: Diagnostic Dilemma - Back Pain & DysuriaMike presents a case of back and dysuria with a challenging endpoint diagnosis. How far can you get without tissue?2025-04-2843 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 10: Guestpisode! - PancytopeniaDr. Maddy Conte joins us to discuss a case of pancytopenia. Come flex your blood smear skills!2025-04-1440 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 9: Diagnostic Dilemma - Rapid Atrial Fibrillation & Subacute Dyspnea on ExertionAndrew presents a case of a common cross-cover call: AFib w/ RVR. Once rate-controlled, she looks well & euvolemic. The CXR is normal, but SpO2 92%. Are you done?2025-03-3142 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 8: Diagnostic Dilemma - Falls in a Young ManAndrew presents a case of a young patient with obesity admitted for a few days of recurrent falls. All of a sudden, you're called to a rapid response for altered mental status. How can patient characteristics alter the tempo of common diseases?2025-03-1741 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 7: Guestpisode! - Subacute CoughDr. Alec Rezigh joins the show for our first-ever guest episode ("Guestpisode") to present a case of subacute cough. The differential is blown wide open by some abnormal imaging. Are you ready to correlate clinically?2025-03-0354 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 6: Diagnostic Dilemma - Severely Elevated TransaminasesMike presents a case of severely elevated transaminases in a patient with abdominal pain & fevers. The social history is king here, & it isn't the only king in the room...2025-02-1738 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 5: Diagnostic Dilemma — AKI & HypocalcemiaAndrew presents a seemingly straightforward case of AKI. However, after the dust settles, the patient is then found to have tender bone lesions. Join us to learn how radiographic findings sometimes lead to more questions than answers.2025-01-2740 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 4: Diagnostic Dilemma - DiplopiaMike presents a case of recurrent transient diplopia where the answer is lying just below the surface!2025-01-131h 02
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 3: Diagnostic Dilemma - Severe AnemiaAndrew presents a case of severe anemia that challenges the classic board exam schemas. How can a common lab test trick us and help us at the same time? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com.2024-12-3040 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 2: Diagnostic Dilemma — Fever & RashMike bamboozles Andrew with a case of acute fever & rash. How far can a common, worldwide disease bend the script? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com. (Note: co-hosts are aware of changes to audio at end of episode. Sorry about the technical difficulties!)2024-12-1654 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 0: Intro to Dx AtypiaInspired by the Diagnosis community (e.g. The Clinical Problem Solvers), Drs. Michael Arcieri (@ArcieriMichael) and Andrew Sanchez (@ASanchez_PS) present a new podcast space for Dx enthusiasts to experience diagnostic dilemmas encountered on the general medicine wards and medical ICU service. From puzzling symptoms to rare conditions, Drs. Arcieri and Sanchez highlight the twists and turns of atypical diagnostic journeys. Clinicians and students are invited to bring thought-provoking cases for group reflection (Dx.atypia@gmail.com).2024-12-0209 min
Diagnostic AtypiaEpisode 1: Diagnostic Dilemma — Pleural EffusionAndrew presents a case of left-sided pleural effusion with 2 unexpected twists. In what ways can blood contaminate a specimen? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com2024-12-0248 min