Prosopagnosia describes the inability to recognize others by their faces, which may be hereditary or acquired. Acquired cases result from intracranial lesions such as intracranial hemorrhage or ischemia. This case demonstrates acquired prosopagnosia secondary to an intracranial hemorrhage and thus exemplifies the importance of early symptom recognition for appropriate diagnosis and management.
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August 2023
Introduction: Tension hydrothorax is an uncommon emergent condition in which hemodynamic instability and respiratory compromise may occur. Emergency physicians may diagnose tension hydrothorax by point-of-care ultrasound.
Case Series: We discuss the key sonographic features assisting in identification.