TABLE 1.

Case Study Sections

SectionComponent
IntroductionBackground
Why the case study is noteworthy
Purpose or aim
Case reportPatient demographic data
Clinical indication
Patient history, including symptoms, risk factors, medications, and other diagnostic tests
Procedure outline
Image or study findings
Correlative findings or comparisons to other diagnostic tests
Interpretation and diagnosis
Treatments and outcomes
DiscussionTeaching points and lessons learned
Previous literature findings
ConclusionKey points
Suggestions and recommendations
Take-home message