A 92-year-old Woman with Nasogastric Tube for Feeding

A 92-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a severe left-sided ischemic stroke causing altered mental status. An initial attempt to insert a small-caliber nasogastric tube for feeding was unsuccessful, with coiling of the tube in the mouth. A subsequent attempt with a stiff stylet resulted in easy insertion, without cough or respiratory distress.

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Violaceous Plaque Consisting of Four Concentric Rings on Leg

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Violaceous plaque consisting of four concentric rings on leg

A 46-year-old woman with a history of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) presented to the emergency department for evaluation of a painful rash. The patient reported having been scratched by a cat in the same area three weeks earlier.

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A 4-year-old Girl with Watery Diarrhea, Progressive Abdominal Pain and Distention

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Abdominal X-Ray of a 4-year-old girl with watery diarrhea, progressive abdominal pain and distention

A 4-year-old girl presented to the hospital with progressive abdominal pain and distention after a 1-week history of watery diarrhea. The physical examination showed a body temperature of 36.2°C, a distended abdomen, hypoactive bowel sounds, and diffuse tenderness without rebound pain. What's the Diagnosis ?

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