| Capturing zebras: what to do with a reportable case. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10976261 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We had attempted to publish a report of an unusual manifestation of an uncommon disease discovered at autopsy. The case report was not accepted for publication because we had failed to order a highly specific test that would have unequivocally confirmed the diagnosis we entertained and subsequently wrote about. After much deliberation about this case and an extensive review of the literature, we now believe that there is a preferred approach to dealing with a reportable case. Because physicians seldom encounter cases that are reportable, we felt that sharing the important lessons we learned from our missed opportunity might prove helpful and encourage those who are considering preparing a case report for publication. |
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Authors:
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S M Wright; C Kouroukis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne Volume: 163 ISSN: 0820-3946 ISO Abbreviation: CMAJ Publication Date: 2000 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-09-21 Completed Date: 2000-09-21 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9711805 Medline TA: CMAJ Country: CANADA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 429-31 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Md., USA. smwright@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu |
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Humans Medical Records* Publishing / standards* Writing / standards* |
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