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VisualDx

  • VisualDX Answer: d) Retropharyneral Abscess

    Answer: The correct answer is retropharyngeal abscess (d). A retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an uncommon but serious...
  • VisualDX Question: What Is the Source of This Girl’s Neck Pain?

    Question: A four-year-old girl presents with neck pain. A lateral neck radiograph is shown. What is the...
  • VisualDX Answer: b) Peritonsillar Abscess

    Answer: The correct answer is peritonsillar abscess (b). Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a deep...

VisualDX Answer: d) Retropharyneral Abscess

September 13, 2023 - ACEP Now - 1 Comment

Answer: The correct answer is retropharyngeal abscess (d). A retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an uncommon but serious…

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VisualDX Question: What Is the Source of This Girl’s Neck Pain?

September 13, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Question: A four-year-old girl presents with neck pain. A lateral neck radiograph is shown. What is the…

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VisualDX Answer: b) Peritonsillar Abscess

August 15, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Answer: The correct answer is peritonsillar abscess (b). Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a deep…

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VisualDX Question: Why Is This Man’s Throat Sore?

August 15, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Question: A 32-year-old man presents with sore throat. What is the diagnosis? Diphtheria Peritonsillar abscess Retropharyngeal abscess…

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VisualDX Answer: d) Ventricular Tachycardia

July 7, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Answer: The correct answer is ventricular tachycardia (d). Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is more common in men and…

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VisualDX Question: What Does This Electrocardiogram Following Syncope Indicate?

July 7, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Question: A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) following syncope. He denies any antecedent symptoms….

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Visual Dx Answer: a) Acute Chest Syndrome

May 3, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Answer: The correct answer is acute chest syndrome (a). Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a potentially life-threatening…

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Visual Dx Question: Patient Presents with Chest Pain + Sickle Cell Anemia

May 3, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Question: A 22-year-old man presents with chest pain. He has a history of sickle cell anemia. Vital…

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Visual Dx: A 67-Year-Old Man Presents with Painful Red Eye

March 5, 2023 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

QUESTION: A 67-year old man presents with painful red eye. What is the diagnosis? Acute angle-closure glaucoma…

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