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Problem Representation

The Clinical Problem Solvers

A problem representation (PR, or Summary Statement) is an evolving, concise summary that highlights the defining features of a case , helping clinicians generate a focused differential diagnosis and identify the next steps in diagnosis and treatment. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #1: Mission: SPACE

PEMBlog

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. What’s the Diagnosis? He also developed hypertension with bradycardia prompting surgical intervention. 9,3 (2014): 168-72. This is the first of the four cases. No CN II-XII deficits noted.