Case Studies in Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. A physician who specialises in internal medicine is referred to as an internist. Subspecialties of internal medicine include allergy and immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, haematology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology, pulmonology, and rheumatology (MedicineNet.com).

Presented as case studies, this book discusses 29 disorders that physicians may encounter in daily practice. Each case is described in a step by step format, by history, physical examination, diagnosis techniques and treatment options. Key learning points are summarised at the end of each case.

The book covers both common and more unusual cases with an emphasis on common clinical symptoms, presented in question format. Tables, flowcharts and photographs enhance the understanding of key concepts.

Key points

• 29 case studies presenting common and unusual disorders seen in daily practice
• Each case described in step by step format
• Emphasis on common clinical symptoms presented in question format
• Tables, flowcharts and photographs enhance learning

1. Joint Pain, Rash and Fever
2. Patient with Rash, Cough and Fever
3. Cough and Fever along with Pain Abdomen
4. Pyrexia of Unknown Origin
5. Bloody Sputum in Patient with Claw Hand
6. Jaundice in Patient with Fever
7. Shortness of Breath and Abdominal Distension
8. Cough and Chest Pain
9. Patients with Diarrhea and Lower Limb Weakness
10. Patient with Fracture and Altered Sensorium
11. Obese Patient with Multiple Ulcers
12. Backache with Limb Weakness
13. Orbital Cellulitis in an Immunocompromised Person
14. Muscle Pain and Fever
15. Fever, Rashes and Breathlessness
16. Severe Pain Abdomen with Rash
17. Right-sided Weakness and Rash
18. Recurrent Episode of Purpuric Rash
19. High Grade Fever with Pneumonia
20. Fever with Splenomegaly
21. Painful Swelling of Joints in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
22. Dry Mouth with Pain Abdomen 
23. Chronic Diarrhea and Weight Loss
24. Drowsiness in Elderly Patient
25. Violent Cough with Dysphagia
26. Throat Pain in a Young Patient
27. Polyarthritis in Middle-aged Person
28. Ringing in Ears in Young Man
29. Backache in Elderly Patients

Atul Kakar DNB MNAMS FICP FRCPS (Glasgow)
Professor

Atul Gogia DNB MRCP (UK)
Associate Professor

Both at Department of Internal Medicine, Ganga Ram Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER), New Delhi, India