by Jason Woods, Children’s National with Pavan Zaveri, Children’s National The Case 4 year-old no PMHx p/w edema and a red rash involving bilateral eyelids as well as abdominal pain/distention and fatigue. Challenges of this case include what labs/imaging to obtain and who to consult in the setting of multi-organ involvement. Here’s How You Answered […]
Author: Lenore Jarvis MD MEd
Prior to medical school, Lenore taught first grade for Teach for America in Las Vegas. Lenore's interests include international health, medical education, ultrasound, and child advocacy. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, yoga, and traveling.
Hot Seat #44 Denouement: 3 yo F s/p appendectomy with fever
by Mordechai Raskas, Children’s National with Dave Mathison, Children’s National The Case 3 year-old female, bounceback to the ED s/p appendectomy 3 days ago, now with fever, poor po intake, headache, and emesis. Also with concerns for an unreported significant fall. Here’s How You Answered Our Questions Overall, attendings seemed to be more concerned about […]
Hot Seat #43 Denouement: 15 yo with a neck mass
by Adam Kochman, Inova Children’s Hospital with Karen O’Connell, Children’s National The Case 15 y/o previously healthy male referred form PCP office with 4-5 weeks of right neck mass. The challenge of this case involves the diagnostic work-up for a neck mass. For a complete case presentation with audience and Hot Seat Attending comments, please […]
AOTW: Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents
Unfortunately concussion is a common diagnosis, especially in the fall with the initiation of football season. Thankfully, the AAP released a great article summarizing current concussion guidelines. Highlights from this article are found below. Halstead, Mark E., Walter, Kevin D., THE COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, Clinical Report–Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents Pediatrics […]
Hot Seat #41 Denouement: 14 y.o. with hemorrhagic conjunctivitis
By Lenore Jarvis, Children’s National with Jamil Madadti, Children’s National The Case This is a case of a 14 yo M with hx of hepatitis who recently moved from El Salvador presenting as a referral from the PMD for hyperbilirubinemia, fever, hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, hand desquamation, and sore throat. The challenge in this case is how […]