Diagnostic dilemma — Unusual case reports from the medical literature

Doctors report an analysis of a woman's fatal aneurysm, pinpointing its likely causes after her death.

A man suffered a rare complication of shingles and ended up with a ruptured bladder.

While on a fishing trip, a man sustained an unusual injury from a marlin.

A woman on dialysis experienced a lot of fluid buildup between appointments and developed an unusual eating habit in an attempt to counter it.

A woman went to the emergency room after getting bits of a venomous spider in her eye.

An older woman had a relatively common heart problem, but it had a very rare cause.

A woman developed prominent bumps inside her sinuses, similar to a condition seen in "surfer's ear."

A man tore his windpipe, in part, due to hay fever.

A woman developed awful headaches after a Pilates class, and their underlying cause was very unusual.

A man developed a rare condition after getting a tattoo on his genitals.