Fever and Joint Pain in a 48-Year-Old Man

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CME Case Study   CALLING ALL CASES! We're seeking quality case studies to publish in the Case of the Week series. Learn more about submitting a case or email us with questions at case@emedicine.com.   Clopidogrel, PPI, and Genetics: The Great Confusion Access this activity to earn CME/CE credit. Fever and Joint Pain in a 48-Year-Old Man BACKGROUND A 48-year-old man presents with a 10-day history of fever, hand pain, watery diarrhea, weight loss, anorexia, and intermittent vomiting. Two nodules are noted on his hands. What's the diagnosis? HINT: Consider the history of fever, weakness, and tender, painful nodules on each thumb. Review these other popular related case studies: A 45-Year-Old Woman With Bleeding Gums and Bruising Following a Febrile Illness A 45-year-old woman presents to the ED with bleeding gums and bruises on both forearms following a bout of febrile illness. She also has been experiencing a rash. What is the diagnosis? Visit these additional MedscapeCME activities: A 26-Year-Old Man With Altered Mental Status Paramedics bring a 26-year-old man to the ED with acute-onset altered mental status. He has a history of back pain. An open, unlabeled pillbox was found. An ECG is ordered. What is the diagnosis? An 84-Year-Old Woman With a Blistering Rash An 84-year-old woman presents with a blistering rash that began 1 week ago. It is painless but very itchy. Several tense bullae, papules, and vesicles are noted on her skin. What is the diagnosis? Interested in more eMedicine CME Case Studies? Start Learning Now! Interested in submitting a case? Click here for information. eMedicine's Resource Centers offer a wealth of highly focused clinical content, valuable guidelines, a multimedia library, and patient education tools. Please take a moment to visit the following Resource Centers: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Pneumonia Depression and Anxiety Forgot your login info? Unsubscribe from CME Case Study newsletters. Unsubscribe from all MedscapeCME mailing lists. Need additional support? MedscapeCME Email Newsletters 825 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019

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