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Writing a case report: polishing a gem?

N Papanas1, M K Lazarides

  • 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece. papanasnikos@yahoo.gr

International Angiology : a Journal of the International Union of Angiology
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Case reports highlight novel patient cases with clinical practice implications. Effective writing, focusing on educational messages and audience, enhances their value in evidence-based medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Writing
  • Clinical Case Studies

Background:

  • Case reports are valuable for sharing unique patient cases.
  • Novelty and clinical relevance are key attributes of impactful case reports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential components and virtues of effective case report writing.
  • To guide authors in creating clinically relevant and educational case reports.

Main Methods:

  • The study discusses the general structure of a case report (abstract, introduction, case description, discussion).
  • It emphasizes the importance of defining an educational message and target audience.

Main Results:

  • Well-structured case reports can convey new observations effectively.
  • Writing guidelines aid less experienced authors in improving their skills.

Conclusions:

  • Case reports remain a significant tool for knowledge dissemination in medicine.
  • Properly prepared case reports enrich medical understanding, complementing evidence-based medicine.