An Unexpected Delivery

An Unexpected Delivery

A 27-year-old woman who is full-term pregnant is rushed to the Emergency Department by her husband with abdominal pain. She is taken to a cubicle, and you are asked to assess her. Upon entering the cubicle, you discover that she has given birth to a baby girl, who is...
An 8-Week-Old Baby with a Crusty Scalp Rash

An 8-Week-Old Baby with a Crusty Scalp Rash

An 8-week-old baby girl is brought in to see her GP because her parents are concerned about the appearance of her scalp. She has a thick crusty rash evident, which is shown above. 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? Show Answer This baby has seborrhoeic dermatitis,...
A 9-Month-Old Baby with Failure to Thrive

A 9-Month-Old Baby with Failure to Thrive

A 9-month-old baby boy is brought to your surgery by his mum, who is concerned about his weight gain. His red book measurements have dropped from above the 50th centile to below the 25th centile over the past 4 months. He has had several chest infections, and mum...