A 47 year old previously healthy man presents with sore throat / neck, dry cough and shortness of breath for 2 weeks. This had not improved despite inhalers and a course of antibiotics. He also describes widespread aches and pains including in both calves. There is some swelling in his right lower neck and you wonder whether it is lymphadenopathy, an abscess or something else.
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Ultrasound Case 096
A 40 year old man presents describing sudden calf pain that occurred when he was playing tennis. Describe and interpret his ultrasound
Ultrasound Case 095
A 44 year old woman presents with calf pain after a long hike followed by a long flight. Her upper medial calf is particularly tender. You consider Baker’s cyst, calf muscle tear and DVT the most likely differentials.
Ultrasound Case 094
A 68 year old male presents 2 weeks post coronary artery bypass grafting. He describes continuing chest wall pain, increasing shortness of breath and poor exercise tolerance. You wonder whether this is a pericardial effusion have a look.
Ultrasound Case 093
A 9 year old boy presented with fever and right flank pain. The concern was pyelonephritis. Look at the first image and see what you think.
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