Solve exciting clinical cases specific to your field of interest via Docplexus’ Case Challenge. Join your fellow doctors to discuss and answer today’s challenge! Case presentation A 42-year-old woman was hospitalized for chronic diarrhea with weight loss and low-grade fever.
The patient had been suffering from the current problem for the past six years. Medical history Total hysterectomy for treating uterine fibroids History of epilepsy Known cognitive functioning defect; mutation in karyotype DEL 13q32.3q53kb No syndromic facial features detected Chronic diarrhea for six years; 4-5 stools/day without mucus or blood Arthralgia, weakness, anorexia Weight loss of nearly 20 kg in six years Does not consume alcohol, non-smoker Delay in specifically treating the condition due to inaccurate diagnosis Clinical presentation Underweighted Acute illness, mental confusion Tachypnea Vital…
