Diagnostic Atypia

Andrew presents a case of a common cross-cover call: AFib w/ RVR. Once rate-controlled, she looks well & euvolemic. The CXR is normal, but SpO2 92%. Are you done?

Andrew presents a case of a young patient with obesity admitted for a few days of recurrent falls. All of a sudden, you're called to a rapid response for altered mental status. How can patient characteristics alter the tempo of common diseases?

Dr. Alec Rezigh joins the show for our first-ever guest episode ("Guestpisode") to present a case of subacute cough. The differential is blown wide open by some abnormal imaging. Are you ready to correlate clinically?

Mike presents a case of severely elevated transaminases in a patient with abdominal pain & fevers. The social history is king here, & it isn't the only king in the room...

Andrew presents a seemingly straightforward case of AKI. However, after the dust settles, the patient is then found to have tender bone lesions. Join us to learn how radiographic findings sometimes lead to more questions than answers.

Mike presents a case of recurrent transient diplopia where the answer is lying just below the surface!

Andrew presents a case of severe anemia that challenges the classic board exam schemas. How can a common lab test trick us and help us at the same time? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com.

Mike bamboozles Andrew with a case of acute fever & rash. How far can a common, worldwide disease bend the script? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com. (Note: co-hosts are aware of changes to audio at end of episode. Sorry about the technical difficulties!)

Andrew presents a case of left-sided pleural effusion with 2 unexpected twists. In what ways can blood contaminate a specimen? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com

Inspired by the Diagnosis community (e.g. The Clinical Problem Solvers), Drs. Michael Arcieri (@ArcieriMichael) and Andrew Sanchez (@ASanchez_PS) present a new podcast space for Dx enthusiasts to experience diagnostic dilemmas encountered on the general medicine wards and medical ICU service. From puzzling symptoms to rare conditions, Drs. Arcieri and Sanchez highlight the twists and turns of atyp...