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From: Medscape CME Case Study <CME_Case_Study@email.medscape.org>

Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 20:50:44 +0300

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Subject: A Teenage Athlete With a Painful Knee

CME Case Study – September 9, 2011 Antiplatelet Strategies in Acute Coronary Syndrome Access this activity to earn CME credit. A Teenage Athlete With a Painful Knee CME BACKGROUND: A 16-year-old boy is presented for acute-onset knee pain and swelling that began 1 week ago after a soccer match. He had a patellar dislocation 2 months ago, with full recovery. What is the diagnosis? HINT: The patient's history, age, and x-ray findings are typical of this condition. CALLING ALL CASES! We're seeking quality case studies to publish in the Case of the Week series. Accepted cases are eligible for a $400 honorarium. We are especially interested in cases in Pediatrics, Oncology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, and Psychiatry. Learn more about submitting a case or email us with questions at casestudies@medscape.reference.com. Related CME case studies: An 8-Year-Old Boy With Knee Pain and a Fever  CME An 8-year-old boy presents with a 1-day history of right knee pain. On presentation, he cannot bear weight on his right leg and there is associated swelling and fever of 103°F. What is the diagnosis? More CME case studies: A 49-Year-Old Man Presents With a Fractured Leg CME A 49-year-old man with a history of osteopenia and HIV presents for follow-up after a visit to the ED 8 months ago with a midshaft femoral fracture. What likely contributed to his atypical fracture? Lower Back Pain and Stiffness in a Diabetic Man CME A 53-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension presents with a 6-month history of worsening backache and stiffness. His posture is stooped, with a loss of lumbar curvature. What is the diagnosis? Interested in more CME Case Studies? Start learning now! Interested in submitting a case? Click here for information. Having trouble logging into Medscape? Request username and password assistance. Have any questions or need additional help? Contact Medscape Member Support. To stop receiving CME Case Study newsletters, click here to unsubscribe. To stop receiving ALL Medscape Education newsletters, click here to submit your request. Medscape LLC  ·  Member Services  ·  825 Eighth Avenue  ·  New York, NY 10019