#davincicases by DaVinci Academy

Last Updated: July 6, 2026
Weekly episodes covering clinical cases that apply medical basic science concepts to high-yield clinical scenarios that are highly tested on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams. See the corresponding video on www.dviacademy.com
Hair Loss in the Pediatric Population [#DaVinciCases Dermatology Case 5]
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This case covers dermatopathology that causes hair loss in the pediatric population. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/rCMWIkm40K8).

Autoimmune Disorders of the Skin [#DaVinciCases Dermatology Case 4]
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This case covers Autoimmune Disorders of the Skin. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/rCMWIkm40K8).

Inflammatory Skin Disorders and Hypersensitivity Reactions [#DaVinciCases Dermatology Case 3]
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This case covers inflammatory skin disorders and their hypersensitivity reactions. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/rCMWIkm40K8).

Autoimmune Blistering Diseases [#DaVinciCases Dermatology Case 2]
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This case covers autoimmune blistering diseases. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/rCMWIkm40K8).

Annular Rashes and Microscopy [#DaVinciCases Dermatology Case 1]
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This case covers annular rashes and microscopy. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/nn5tdxs1SVg).

Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy [#DaVinciCases GI 10 - Pharmacology Case 2]
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This case covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hepatic encephalopathy with a focus on pharmacologic treatments. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/bcLjGR3-gY4).

Pharmacology of Peptic Ulcer Disease [#DaVinciCases GI 9 - Pharmacology Case 1]
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This case covers the mechanisms of action, side effects, and relevant physiology for medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/0l1mmJafU3w).

GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus, and Esophageal Cancer [#DaVinciCases GI 8 - Pathology Case 3]
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This case covers the anatomy, histology, pathology, and clinical features of GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal cancer. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UrC_UT8k0qM).

Ulcerative Colitis vs Crohn’s Disease [#DaVinciCases GI 7 - Pathology Case 2]
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This case covers the pathophysiology, histology, and complications of Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn's Disease. The corresponding video is on YouTube (https://youtu.be/nKaAVuvWiK8).

Pathogenesis of Colon Cancer [#DaVinciCases GI 6 - Pathology Case 1]
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This case covers the genetic mutations involved in the pathogenesis of colon cancer. The corresponding on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HW79MxY2k-0

Acetaminophen Toxicity and Liver Zone Physiology [#DaVinciCases GI 5 - Physiology Case 3]
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This case covers the metabolic pathways involved in acetaminophen toxicity and the physiology of liver zones. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tTv0B6C5h68

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type I Case [#DaVinciCases GI 4 - Physiology Case 2]
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This case covers the genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type I. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YBONLd5hEt4

Stomach Histology and GI Hormone Physiology [#DaVinciCases GI 3 - Physiology Case 1]
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This case covers stomach histology and reviews the interplay and regulation of GI hormone physiology. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0PO3JhpOX-I

Cholecystitis vs Choledocholithiasis vs Ascending Cholangitis [#DaVinciCases GI 2 - Anatomy Case 2]
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This case covers the anatomy of the biliary tree and the key clinical and pathologic differences between cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and ascending cholangitis. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_wdiKvkw3yY

Celiac Trunk Anatomy Case [#DaVinciCases GI 1 - Anatomy Case 1]
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This case covers the anatomy of the celiac trunk and its branches and which arteries are most at risk for being eroded by gastric ulcers. the mechanism of action and adverse effects of each class of diuretics. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v5CDFcsTTr4

Role of Diuretics in Heart Failure [#DaVinciCases Renal 10 - Pharmacology Case 2]
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This case covers the impact of diuretics on heart failure pathophysiology. The corresponding video on YouTube https://youtu.be/l8nkknRMSuo

Adverse Effects of Diuretics [#DaVinciCases Renal 9 - Pharmacology Case 1]
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This case covers the mechanism of action and adverse effects of each class of diuretics. The corresponding video on YouTube https://youtu.be/_f547KMLNA8

Kidney Stones [#DaVinciCases Renal 8 - Pathology Case 3]
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This case covers the composition, causes, imaging characteristics, and crystal shapes of kidney stones. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2aSdmQ9JETs

Renal Cancer [#DaVinciCases Renal 7 - Pathology Case 2]
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This case covers renal cancer and the pathophysiology of associated paraneoplastic syndromes. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PTl-ki7w8cY

Acute Kidney Injury [#DaVinciCases Renal 6 - Pathology Case 1]
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This case covers the pre-renal vs intrinsic renal vs post-renal causes of acute kidney injury. The corresponding video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d2BS3Kdu6c8

Adrenal Tumors [#DaVinciCases Renal 5 - Physiology Case 3]
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This case covers the pathophysiology of adrenal tumors and the effects on renal physiology. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bAv3vuFodAY

Volume-Osmolarity Diagrams [#DaVinciCases Renal 4 - Physiology Case 2]
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This case covers how to use volume-osmolarity (Darrow-Yannet) diagrams to understand changes in body fluid status. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bBZeQ9Nbccg

Renal Artery Stenosis [#DaVinciCases Renal 3 - Physiology Case 1]
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This case covers renal artery stenosis pathophysiology and reviews the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tdhu1wYn_XE

Intraperitoneal vs Retroperitoneal Organs [#DaVinciCases Renal 2 - Anatomy Case 2]
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This case covers intraperitoneal vs retroperitoneal organs and discusses the anatomy relevant to hemorrhage in the abdomen. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1yFJwt7PyqE

Abdominal Trauma & Internal Organ Injury [#DaVinciCases Renal 1 - Anatomy Case 1]
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This case covers abdominal trauma and internal organ injury. The corresponding video on YouTube https://youtu.be/-t56XnoV9p4

Asthma Pharmacology [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 10 - Pharmacology Case 2]
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This case covers asthma pharmacology. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zLpKfCeYREA

Pulmonary Hypertension Pharmacology [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 9 - Pharmacology Case 1]
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This case covers pulmonary hypertension pathophysiology and pharmacology. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YY4QwCJNwe8

Pulmonary Embolism Pathology [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 8 - Pathology Case 3]
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This case covers the pathogenesis of a pulmonary embolism and discusses DVT vs fat embolism vs air embolism. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YB-pGdGCsJw

Pneumoconiosis Pathology [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 7 - Pathology Case 2]
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This case covers pneumoconiosis pathology and compares coal worker's pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, silicosis, and berylliosis. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pYLR0bS2FUM

Lung Cancer & Paraneoplastic Syndromes [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 6 - Pathology Case 1]
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This case covers lung cancer pathology and paraneoplastic syndromes. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5i0dRy7TBvw

Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch and A-a Gradient [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 5 - Physiology Case 3]
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This case covers ventilation-perfusion mismatch and alveolar-arterial gradient. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tq3RJUgj52g

Diffusion vs. Perfusion Limited Gas Exchange [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 4 - Physiology Case 2]
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This case covers diffusion vs perfusion limited gas exchange. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r0lF-CwAtrw

Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 3 - Physiology Case 1]
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This case covers the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tJG1PUxdMD0

Chest Trauma Imaging [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 2 - Anatomy Case 2]
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This case covers chest trauma. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zMhgGPH_Enc

Thoracic Neurovascular Anatomy [#DaVinciCases Pulmonary 1 - Anatomy Case 1]
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This case covers neurovascular anatomy of the thorax. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pMY9E7Nn6HA

ACE Inhibitors Pharmacology [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 10 - Pharmacology Case 2]
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This case covers the pharmacology of ACE inhibitors. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SP82LSjRO8o

Nitroglycerin Pharmacology [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 9 - Pharmacology Case 1]
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This case covers the pharmacology of Nitroglycerin and its effects on cardiovascular physiology. The corresponding video on YouTube https://youtu.be/wiQtEo5o4Xk

Chest Pain Differential Diagnosis [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 8 - Pathology Case 3]
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This case covers evaluation and differential diagnosis of a patient with acute chest pain. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AziiKahOKqo

Pericarditis vs. Cardiac Tamponade [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 7 - Pathology Case 2]
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This case covers the evaluation and differential diagnosis of a patient with acute chest pain. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YhYe0mbKV_Q

Angina [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 6 - Pathology Case 1]
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This case covers Angina. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fKwSTlveYIg

Cardiomyopathy Pathophysiology [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 5 - Physiology Case 3]
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This case covers cardiomyopathy. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Im8M5I_iOqI

Cardiac Cycle Physiology and Valve Pathology [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 4 - Physiology Case 2]
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This case covers cardiac cycle physiology and valve pathology. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q2o80qerf3Y

Pressure-Volume Loops for Left Ventricle [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 3 - Physiology Case 1]
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This week's case covers Pressure-Volume Loops for the Left Ventricle. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-QwBC-td2-M

Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 2 - Anatomy Case 2]
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This week's case covers Chest CT anatomy, aortic aneurysms and dissections. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0AMJlOyh_1c 

Coronary Artery Anatomy and Coronary Dominance [#DaVinciCases Cardiovascular 1 - Anatomy Case] 1
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This week's case covers Coronary Arteries and Coronary Dominance. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jecRHG3oiKU

Conus Medullaris Syndrome vs. Cauda Equina Syndrome [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 10 - Neurotrauma Case 2]
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This week's case covers spine trauma, conus medullaris syndrome, and cauda equina syndrome. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ynh1kqcMi3o

Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Brain Herniation [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 9 - Neurotrauma Case 1]
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This week's case covers epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma, and brain herniation syndromes. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bRroDLi5UsA

Cranial Nerves Lesions 2 [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 8 - Cranial Nerves 2]
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This week's case covers Cranial Nerve lesions. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gg4yBgDG6uk

Cranial Nerves Lesions 1 [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 7 - Cranial Nerves 1]
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This week's case covers Cranial Nerve lesions. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9i31iAnhLaE

Spinal Cord Lesions 2 [#DaVinciCases - Neuroanatomy 6 - Spinal Cord Lesions Case 2]
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This week's case covers spinal cord lesions. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1ykwKqXTKGY

Spinal Cord Lesions 1 [#DaVinciCases - Neuroanatomy 5 - Spinal Cord Lesions Case 1]
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This week's case covers spinal cord lesions. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WGE-Ti3cnwk

Visual Field Defects and Brain Tumors [#DaVinciCases - Neuroanatomy 4 - Brain Lesions 2]
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This week's case covers visual field defects and brain tumors. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fsQ_gtJP6zA

Hydrocephalus and Brain Tumors [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 3 - Brain Lesions 1]
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This week's case covers hydrocephalus and brain tumors. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1CDKYftMBqI

Stroke, Cerebral Aneurysms, and Carotid Artery Dissection [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 2 - Cerebrovascular 2]
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This case covers stroke, cerebral aneurysms, and carotid artery dissection. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f85xqVZiPvc

Cerebrovascular Anatomy, Stroke, and Visual Field Defects [#DaVinciCases Neuroanatomy 1 - Cerebrovascular 1]
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This week's case covers cerebrovascular anatomy, stroke, and visual field defects. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TmCHfHM8xyk

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 10 - Lower Extremity Anatomy 2
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This case covers lower extremity anatomy. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bcl1e8zHx0

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 9 - Lower Extremity Anatomy 1
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This case covers lower extremity anatomy. The corresponding video and PDF notes are available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2uSZgKjf_gE

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 8 - Spine Radiology 2
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This case covers spine X-ray anatomy. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5pU94WQy3rA

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 7 - Spine Radiology 1
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This case covers spine MRI anatomy. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DieWfAVOWKE

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 6 - Spine Anatomy 2
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This case demonstrates how to differentiate lumbar spinal stenosis vs disc herniation. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AIio7rg2-_Y

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 5 - Spine Anatomy 1
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This case covers localizing cervical spine lesions. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4BpuGJTJQd0

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 4 - Brachial Plexus 2
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This case covers localizing brachial plexus lesions. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EGlGmwby8bs

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 3 - Brachial Plexus 1
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This case covers two brachial plexus lesions. The corresponding video and PDF notes are available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wW3XLokESDk

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 2 - Upper Extremity Radiology
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This case covers upper extremity radiology. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Yy_ssrChUY

#DaVinciCases Musculoskeletal 1 - Upper Extremity Anatomy
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This case covers upper extremity anatomy. The corresponding video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F7rywsnGjL0

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