Diagnostic Atypia
Inspired by the Diagnosis community (eg The Clinical Problem Solvers), Drs. Michael Arcieri (@mikearcieri.bsky.social) and Andrew Sanchez (@ASanchez_PS) present a new space for Dx enthusiasts to experience diagnostic dilemmas encountered on the general medicine wards and medical ICU service. From puzzling symptoms to rare conditions, Drs. Arcieri and Sanchez highlight the twists and turns of atypical diagnostic journeys. Clinicians and students are invited to bring thought-provoking cases for group reflection ([email protected]). Episode-associated teaching is available at DxAtypia.com
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 15: Guestpisode! - Lower Extremity Weakness + Pain
Dr. Austin Rezigh joins us to present the case of a woman in clinic with chronic progressive lower extremity weakness & pain. When every lab and study is flashing red, how do you sort the red flags f…
00:46:31 |
Mon 15 Sep 2025
Episode 14 (Part 2): Choose Your Own Adventure - The Answer
Mike provides the results for each potential answer choice from last week. Andrew then discusses his approach to the case, revealing the final diagnosis at the end!
00:12:44 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode 14 (Part 1): Choose Your Own Adventure - The Case
Season 2 is here! We kick off the new season with a fun twist on our usual format. This week, Mike presents a case to YOU of recurrent post-prandial abdominal pain and then leaves you with a question…
00:13:02 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Episode 13: Diagnostic Dilemma - Subacute Progressive Lower Extremity Weakness
Mike presents a case of atraumatic rhabdomyolysis in a patient with worsening lower extremity weakness. Testing will take weeks to return. How do we approach management when we don't have all the ans…
00:47:26 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Episode 12: Diagnostic Dilemma - Acute "Red Leg"
Andrew presents a case of acute "red leg" overlying a chronically deformed joint. Is it infectious, or a flare of something else?
00:45:38 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Episode 11: Diagnostic Dilemma - Back Pain & Dysuria
Mike presents a case of back and dysuria with a challenging endpoint diagnosis. How far can you get without tissue?
00:43:11 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Episode 10: Guestpisode! - Pancytopenia
Dr. Maddy Conte joins us to discuss a case of pancytopenia. Come flex your blood smear skills!
00:40:07 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Episode 9: Diagnostic Dilemma - Rapid Atrial Fibrillation & Subacute Dyspnea on Exertion
Andrew presents a case of a common cross-cover call: AFib w/ RVR. Once rate-controlled, she looks well & euvolemic. The CXR is normal, but SpO2 92%. Are you done?
00:42:13 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Episode 8: Diagnostic Dilemma - Falls in a Young Man
Andrew presents a case of a young patient with obesity admitted for a few days of recurrent falls. All of a sudden, you're called to a rapid response for altered mental status. How can patient charac…
00:41:57 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Episode 7: Guestpisode! - Subacute Cough
Dr. Alec Rezigh joins the show for our first-ever guest episode ("Guestpisode") to present a case of subacute cough. The differential is blown wide open by some abnormal imaging. Are you ready to cor…
00:54:53 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Episode 6: Diagnostic Dilemma - Severely Elevated Transaminases
Mike presents a case of severely elevated transaminases in a patient with abdominal pain & fevers. The social history is king here, & it isn't the only king in the room...
00:38:04 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Episode 5: Diagnostic Dilemma — AKI & Hypocalcemia
Andrew presents a seemingly straightforward case of AKI. However, after the dust settles, the patient is then found to have tender bone lesions. Join us to learn how radiographic findings sometimes l…
00:40:29 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Episode 4: Diagnostic Dilemma - Diplopia
Mike presents a case of recurrent transient diplopia where the answer is lying just below the surface!
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Episode 3: Diagnostic Dilemma - Severe Anemia
Andrew presents a case of severe anemia that challenges the classic board exam schemas. How can a common lab test trick us and help us at the same time? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com.
00:40:37 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Episode 2: Diagnostic Dilemma — Fever & Rash
Mike bamboozles Andrew with a case of acute fever & rash. How far can a common, worldwide disease bend the script? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com. (Note: co-hosts are aware of changes …
00:54:53 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Episode 1: Diagnostic Dilemma — Pleural Effusion
Andrew presents a case of left-sided pleural effusion with 2 unexpected twists. In what ways can blood contaminate a specimen? Associated teaching available at DxAtypia.com
00:48:48 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Episode 0: Intro to Dx Atypia
Inspired by the Diagnosis community (e.g. The Clinical Problem Solvers), Drs. Michael Arcieri (@ArcieriMichael) and Andrew Sanchez (@ASanchez_PS) present a new podcast space for Dx enthusiasts to exp…
00:09:38 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
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