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. 2011 Apr 27:5:164.
doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-5-164.

Evolving dimensions in medical case reporting

Aristotle D Protopapas  1 , Thanos Athanasiou
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Evolving dimensions in medical case reporting

Aristotle D Protopapas et al. J Med Case Rep. .

Abstract

Medical case reports (MCRs) have been undervalued in the literature to date. It seems that while case series emphasize what is probable, case reports describe what is possible and what can go wrong. MCRs transfer medical knowledge and act as educational tools. We outline evolving aspects of the MCR in current practice.

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Evolving dimensions increasing the educational value of MCRs
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