Case Report Guidelines and Instructions
- Abstract Length: Maximum of 350 words (excluding heading)
- Authors: Maximum of 5
- Poster References: Maximum of 10
- Deadline to Submit Case Report Application: November 15, 2024.
Case Report Abstract Must Include:
Title (Max. 100 Characters)
- Should facilitate interest in the topic and should be searchable.
- Body of the abstract must include the following and cannot exceed 350 words.
Introduction
- Describe whether the case is unique.
- Does the case have an unusual diagnosis or clinical course?
- Describe how the case contributes to scientific knowledge.
- Describe the instructive or teaching points that add value to this case.
Case Summary
- Describe the presenting signs and symptoms and clinical course.
- Is the cause of patient’s illness clear-cut? What are other plausible explanations?
- What investigations were completed to sort out the diagnosis? Include them if important.
- Describe the treatments provided and the rationale.
- Were other therapeutic options considered? Are outcomes related to the treatments provided?
Discussion
- Report on literature review of other similar cases. Describe how this case is different.
- Explain the rationale for reporting the case. What is unusual about the case? Does it challenge prevailing wisdom?
- In the future, could things be done differently in a similar case?
- What educational pearls can be gleamed from this case?
- Describe why this case is osteopathically relevant.
Additional Notes
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