Tips for writing a case report for the novice author
Open Access
- 21 July 2013
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
- Vol. 60 (3), 108-113
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.18
Abstract
A case report is a description of important scientific observations that are missed or undetectable in clinical trials. This includes a rare or unusual clinical condition, a previously unreported or unrecognized disease, unusual side effects to therapy or response to treatment, and unique use of imaging modalities or diagnostic tests to assist diagnosis of a disease. Generally, a case report should be short and focussed, with its main components being the abstract, introduction, case description, and discussion. This article discusses the essential components of a case report, with the aim of providing guidelines and tips to novice authors to improve their writing skills.Keywords
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