Case Summary This case involves a female patient with a chief complaint of a large lump in the front of her neck. Multiple outpatient providers evaluated the mass. The patient initially received a diagnosis of a localized MRSA neck abscess.…
Case Summary This case involves an obese male patient with a history of Sarcoidosis, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and hypertension. After the patient’s visit to a primary care physician (PCP), a rheumatologist subsequently examined the patient for a follow-up of…
This case involves an otherwise healthy middle-aged woman who suddenly died after undergoing a medical workup at her local hospital and being discharged. She presented to the emergency room 3 weeks before her death with complaints of chest pain. She…
This case involves an incarcerated woman with a past medical history of spinal arthritis who was admitted to the hospital for several days with an acute gastrointestinal bleed. While being treated for the gastrointestinal bleed, the patient complained of lower back…
This case involves an incarcerated woman who presented with complaints of headaches. She was seen by a correctional physician who diagnosed her with a chronic pain disorder. Within a few weeks, the patient was complaining of severe headaches. She was…
This case involves an elderly woman who underwent a polypectomy. There was a target sign seen with deep cautery effect, and a decision was made to place several hemostatic clips. The patient was discharged the same day with no imaging…
This case involves a male patient in Georgia who presented to the emergency department by EHS with complaints of neck pain for several days. He was evaluated by a nurse practitioner and was promptly discharged with a diagnosis of muscle…
This case involves a female patient who presented to a dental clinic with complaints of a fractured tooth on the lower left side of her mouth. According to the medical records, the dentist did not take x-rays before proceeding with…
A spinal orthopedic surgery expert witness on advises on a case involving a forty-five year old male patient who underwent cervical fusion surgery. The patient from Rhode Island was discharged shortly following the procedure but later returned to the ER…
