We’ve discussed how rashes often present to the ED… and often I don’t know what they are do to; however, we are trained to look for characteristics that may indicate a concerning etiology and warrant additional work-up (ex. Petechiae, purpura,…
Carrying along with the theme of unusual conditions presenting as the common illnesses (see also Kawasaki Disease, HUS and many other Pediatric conditions), let’s bring to mind Lemierre’s Syndrome. • Jugular Vein Thrombosis (JVT) associated with an anaerobic infection in…
· Leukokoria is seen in 50-60% of the patients with retinoblastoma· Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular malignancy in children, usually detected in the primary care clinic (which the ED often is now).· Median age of diagnosis: unilateral = 24 months; bilateral =…