SAQ 1774 – Atraumatic ankle pain with clinical photograph

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A 55-year-old man presents with acute atraumatic ankle pain and a low-grade fever. A clinical photo is shown.

Clinical photograph of atraumatic ankle pain
Clinical photograph.

State three clinical features demonstrated in the photograph.

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List five differential diagnoses and a definitive investigation finding for each.

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A joint aspirate result is shown. State the diagnosis.

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Joint aspirate Result
Appearance Cloudy yellow
WCC 40,000 /uL
PMNs 70%
Gram stain Negative
Crystals Negatively birefringent


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List three medications, including doses where appropriate, that could be used to manage this problem. Provide a relative contraindication for each.

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