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Painless hematuria (65yo man)

Blood in the urine without pain; often caused by bladder cancer in older men.

Ectopic ACTH

A tumor producing ACTH (hormone), leading to high cortisol levels in the body. Smoking history is of note

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (74yo)

Irregular heartbeats with episodes of rapid heart rate. Thyroid issues can cause this.

Prostate Carcinoma (79yo)

Cancer of the prostate gland. Symptoms include frequent urination, urgency. Possible anemia, high blood pressure in some cases.

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Depression after MI

Depression following a heart attack, leading to loss of interest, fatigue. Important to consider and treat.

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Stroke, Left-sided ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid on the left side after a stroke coupled with other neurological issues such as loss of pain and temperature, indicating medullary damage.

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Achalasia (dysphagia)

A condition where the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus don't relax properly, causing difficulty swallowing both solids and liquids. esophageal dilation, smooth narrow lower esophagus in barium-meal.

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Painless hematuria (65yo man)

Blood in urine without pain, often a sign of bladder cancer in older men.

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Ectopic ACTH (smoker)

Tumor producing ACTH, leading to high cortisol, often linked to lung cancer in smokers.

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Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (74yo)

Irregular heartbeats with episodes of rapid heart rate; thyroid issues can be a cause.

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Prostate Carcinoma (79yo)

Prostate cancer; symptoms include frequent urination, urgency problems, possible anemia and high blood pressure.

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Depression after MI

Depression can follow a heart attack, leading to loss of interest and fatigue.

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Stroke, Left-sided ptosis

Drooping eyelid on the left after stroke, often accompanied by other neurological problems, associated with damage to the medulla.

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Achalasia (dysphagia)

Difficulty swallowing (solids & liquids), caused by muscles at the lower esophagus not relaxing., often causing esophageal dilation.

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