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"π Never forget the features of necrotising fasciitis π₯ Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico #usmle #medical #medstudent"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-02-20T09:35Z 235.3K followers, 126K engagements
"π₯See answer below β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Aortoenteric fistula What do we see β Were inside the bowel β in the small intestines (plicae circulares visible) β a ribbed structure This is a Dacron (or equivalent) graft used to repair aortic aneurysms which has eroded into the bowel Aortoenteric fistulae are rare causes of upper GI bleeds Its an abnormal connection between aorta and bowel with primary and secondary causes (both typically involve aortic aneurysms) π₯ Primary: an"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-05-22T09:47Z 235.3K followers, 124.7K engagements
"π«Study cardiology smarter with my new guide NEVER FORGET CARDIOLOGY β See answer below π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: An expanding pulsatile mass in the abdomen Think AAA - an abdominal aortic aneurysm Here youre seeing visible pulsations of the aorta in a patient with a AAA. Rupture of a AAA outside hospital is an emergency that is fatal in the vast majority of cases. π‘The aorta is normally 3cm. However sizes greater than XXX in men and XXX in women may be considered for surgical replacement. Make sure you get your ultrasound"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-07-01T10:52Z 235.3K followers, 206.8K engagements
"β Tap here for the answer β
Spoiler alert: knee seroma What can we see β Knee β straw coloured fluid β a surgical scar This is a knee seroma a collection of clear (serous) fluid in or around the knee. Its typically caused by trauma surgery or inflammation often presenting as swelling without infection. Serous fluid is an ultrafiltrate of blood plasma. The overlying skin has not healed properly leading to a direct channel for the serous fluid to leak out of. π₯ Did you get it Follow me Dr Matt Barrett to study medicine smarter #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medstudebt #usmle #medico"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-05-01T20:06Z 235.3K followers, 11.4M engagements
"π₯ Lisfranc injuries explained π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico #osce #medicalquiz #medstudent"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-03-13T08:34Z 235.2K followers, 5721 engagements
"π₯See answer below β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Monkeypox (Mpox) Here youre seeing the characteristic scab stage of infection with the monkeypox virus. There are X stages: Maculules - papules - vesicles - pustules and then scabs By the end of week X pustules typically form into these skabs with a dark centre and pale rim. The patient remains contagious until the scabs fall off and are replaced by a think layer of normal skin underneath #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico #osce"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-05-30T09:32Z 235.2K followers, 21.9K engagements
"π₯ See answer below β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β β Spoiler alert: Anterior epistaxis This is epistaxis. Epistaxis (nose bleeds) most commonly happen in Kiesselbachs plexus in the anterior part of the nasal cavity. Trauma (e.g nose picking) is the most common cause Contributing factors include: β high blood pressure β Dry climate β Anticoagulant use β clotting disorders This gentleman is increasing the pressure by straining (Valsava) which increases exanguination of blood #doctor #nurse #mbbs"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-06-01T09:32Z 235.2K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Unbelievable footage π #medical #comedy #doctor #nurse #medicalstudent #fyp #doctorsoftiktok"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2022-11-05T20:44Z 235.3K followers, 559.8K engagements
"π₯ Answer drops in 24-48 hours - Look out for the β β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Iridodialysis Here you can see that the iris has peaked away from its points of attachment on the ciliary body. Iridodialysis is characterised by a partially collapsed iris It most often happens following blunt trauma to the eye or may be a consequence of eye surgery. Treatment can be divided into short term and long term: Short term β
protect with eye patch β
consider reducing intraoccular pressure"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-01-21T20:30Z 235.2K followers, 372.2K engagements
"π₯ Answer drops in stories/comments in XX hours - Look out for the β β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Basal cell carcinoma As we dont have much information our differentials remain broad. First what do we see β leg lesion (mid shin) β about 2-3 cm in diameter βno pus foreign body or hair follicle inside This patient has a basal cell carcinoma. On closer inspection theres more suggestive β telangiectasia β pearly edges β early features of rolled up edges Without the dermatoscopy"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-04-21T10:08Z 235.3K followers, 13.9K engagements
"π₯ Beat me to the diagnosis spoilers below: β Spoiler alert: Red Man Syndrome π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: What is the oral indication for vancomycin = Clostridium difficult infection (as well as some select other bacterial causes of enterocolitis) #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico #osce #medicalquiz #medstudent"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-04-25T09:37Z 235.3K followers, 178.5K engagements
"π₯See the answer below β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Muscle hernia What can we see βround protrusion βprotrudes further with wrist flexion βpossible overlying scar or skin injury βlocated in anteromedial aspect of the forearm A hernia is a protrusion of tissues/organ outside its normal coverings If this was a build up of synovial fluid wed call it a ganglion But the most likely explanation is a type of hernia caused by a defect in the underlying fascia. Perhaps due to trauma"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-05-07T09:35Z 235.3K followers, 25.1K engagements
"πRemember MORE groin lump causes β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Indirect inguinal hernia π Mass in the groin that enlarged with coughing/valsava Think inguinal hernia We cant be sure what this patient is doing to enlarge their lump but its most likely coughing or straining. π₯ Where are we β
just above the underwear line above the groin Whats our top differentials for an expanding groin lump β
Inguinal hernia β femoral hernia - but these happen π‘ lateral and below the public"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-05-09T09:35Z 235.3K followers, 42.4K engagements
"β See answer below β
Get updated when the answer is released by commenting π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter β Spoiler alert: Haemorrhagic bullae So whats going on here π€ Theres a few differentials to consider but theres a big clue on the correct answer Take a look at the heel of the foot and you can see a veruca (a foot wart caused by HPV virus) Notice how its got the same morphology as the skin on top of the blister This is a verruca thats undergone cryotherapy The blister has filled with blood afterwards which are known collectively as a haemorrhagic"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-06-09T09:35Z 235.3K followers, 12.5K engagements
"β Spoiler alert: Answer coming in X X X Answer: Locomotor brachii What are we looking at This is the brachial artery Locomotor brachii describes the visible pulsations of a tortuous brachial artery found in arteriosclerosis or aortic regurgitation π‘ Arteriosclerosis describes aged related harding of the arteries π«Study cardiology smarter With my brand new study guide - study less and remember MORE for longer. π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico #osce #medicalquiz #medstudent"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-07-24T10:12Z 235.3K followers, 17.1K engagements
"Spoiler alert: Tonsillolith Also known as tonsil stones youre seeing the milking of mineralised debris from the pits and crevices of the tonsils. They can cause a mixture of symptoms: discomfort (but usually not pain) when swallowing a cough but most notably stanky breath π The stones act as a biofilm for bacteria Usually no treatment is needed but treatment options can otherwise include gargling saltwater or chlorhexidine to manual removal (seen here) or even partial or total tonsillectomy π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-07-25T19:21Z 235.3K followers, 1.5M engagements
"β Spoiler alert: Chronic tophaceous gout This patient is suffering with chronic tophaceous gout. We can see the classical appearance of gouty tophi. In this severe form of gout urate crystal cluster and seed the skin/joints. πRemember: Gout = needle shaped negatively birefringent crystals Pseudogout = romboid shaped positively birefringent crystals π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett to study medicine smarter #doctor #nurse #mbbs #medico #osce #medicalquiz #medstudent"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-08-09T20:38Z 235.3K followers, 443.7K engagements
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Spoiler alert: Genu recurvatum Here we can see a patient with knees that bend backwards Its characterised by hyperextension at the tibiofemoral joint. Normal full knee extension is usually no greater than XX degrees. Causes are multiple and are due to issues with dynamic (muscles/neuromuscular) and dynamic (ligaments/bone) stabilisers of the knee. Its also a potential feature of hypermobility syndromes - notably connective tissue diseases like Ehlers-Danlos. Wed need more information to figure out the most likely cause π Follow me Dr Matt Barrett @dr_mattbarrett"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-09-22T09:34Z 235.3K followers, 432K engagements
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Spoiler alert: Acromioclavicular joint dislocation This shoulder looks odd right Thats because the distal (far) end of the clavicle is rising off of the acromium of the scapula. ACJ dislocations typically happen after falls or direct injuries to the shoulder. There are X different classes as per Rockwood Classification depending on the degree of rupture of the acromioclavicular ligament/displacement of the clavicle This one is a grade X - both the acromioclavicular and the coracoclavicular ligaments are busted - leaving the distal clavicle to ride up high π₯ Follow"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-09-25T09:39Z 235.3K followers, 167.7K engagements
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Spoiler alert: Orbital prosthesis Here you can see a patient showing us their orbital prosthesis. What the difference between an oribital and an ocular prosthesis β ocular = patients own eyelid is present β orbital = patients eyelid is not present An exenteration is a procedure to remove the contents of the entire orbit = skin eyelid eyeball and may be undertaken in a number of circumstances such as trauma or reconstructions for cancer. The metal we see in the socket itself are magnets that hold the prosthesis in place. #doctor #nurse #medical #medicalstudent"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-10-13T09:16Z 235.3K followers, 22.6K engagements
"π€ A HUGE neck lump Can you guess this diagnosis Answers at the end #medical #doctor #nurse #medico #mbbs #medstudent #usmle #ukmla"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2024-11-05T09:42Z 235.3K followers, 228.8K engagements
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Spoiler alert: Hypoglossal nerve injury (right) Here you can see a tongue thats shrivelled and atrophic on the right side. This is the classical finding of a hypoglossal nerve palsy - the nerve that supplies most muscles of the tongue. If you dont use it you lose it - leading to tongue atrophy. Which side is affected The answer here is the RIGHT SIDE. The atrophic tongue on the right side forces the well functioning left side to curl the tongue to the right π Remember: uvulA moves Away from the side of the lesion (in CN IX/X lesions) Tongue moves Towards the side"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-02-08T08:15Z 235.3K followers, 15.7K engagements
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Spoiler alert: Humeral fracture non-union This is what happens when fractures are left without fixation. This is non-union - the fracture ends have not repaired and its form a pseudoarthrosis (pseudo meaning false arthritis meaning joint) This guy has non-union of a distal humeral fracture. All the soft tissues including musclesnerves and vessels are intact but the bones have not fused together. The cornerstones of fracture management are: 1.REDUCE to anatomical alignment X. HOLD- e.g surgical fixation - not too loose and not too firm X. MOVE - physiotherapy to"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-03-25T10:38Z 235.3K followers, 174K engagements
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Spoiler alert: voluntary orbital luxation π Comment OSCE for FREE pages of Never Forget Clinical Exams - master your OSCEs and Vivas Orbital (globe) luxation is when the eyeball is displaced forward out of the orbit either spontaneously due to trauma or even voluntarily in rare cases (as seen here). The lids slip behind the globe leaving the eye protruding dramatically. It is different from exophthalmos because luxation is acute and extreme displacement not a chronic orbital disease. β Can be voluntary β Can follow trauma or connective tissue laxity β Managed with"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-08-20T12:04Z 235.3K followers, 83.4K engagements
"β Tap here for the answer β
Spoiler alert: Chronic tophaceous gout This patient is suffering with chronic tophaceous gout. We can see the classical appearance of gouty tophi. In this severe form of gout urate crystal cluster and seed the skin/joints. πRemember: Gout = needle shaped negatively birefringent crystals Pseudogout = romboid shaped positively birefringent crystals Were you thinking of an abscess Its a differential to consider but the irregular surface location and texture of the white areas make this less likely - the history will also suggest chronic joint disease π₯ Follow me Dr"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-10-19T20:21Z 235.3K followers, 2412 engagements
"β Tap here for the answer π Comment OSCE for FREE pages of Never Forget Clinical Exams - master your OSCEs and Vivas β
Spoiler alert: atrial myxoma This ultrasound shows a large mobile mass within the left atrium - this is an atrial myxoma π‘ the most common primary cardiac tumour. It arises from the π‘ interatrial septum (fossa ovalis) and moves freely with blood flow sometimes prolapsing into the mitral valve orifice during diastole mimicking mitral stenosis. They may cause embolic events or systemic symptoms (fever weight loss) due to IL-6 secretion. β Gallstone - echogenic focus within"
TikTok Link @dr_mattbarrett 2025-10-22T10:29Z 235.3K followers, 74.1K engagements