Diagnostic dilemma — Unusual case reports from the medical literature

A man went to hospital complaining about weakness in his left leg, and subsequent brain scans revealed a surprising finding.

By Christoph Schwaiger Published 19 February 25

In what doctors called an "extraordinary" case, a teenage girl developed several rare conditions after attending a pop concert.

By Mindy Weisberger Published 12 February 25

A man experiencing excessive thirst drank lots of milk, with dangerous consequences.

By Mindy Weisberger Published 5 February 25

Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

By Mindy Weisberger Published 29 January 25

A man was diagnosed with skeletal fluorosis, which likely emerged due to him inhaling substances that damaged his bones.

By Christoph Schwaiger Published 22 January 25

A 21-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital after she was bleeding from her face and palms, with no obvious cause.

By Christoph Schwaiger Published 15 January 25