The document outlines essential tips for writing an effective case report, emphasizing the need to identify the key message and category of the report before publication. It advises on selecting an appropriate journal and gathering detailed patient care information, including medical history and results of investigations. The report should include a brief summary highlighting the significance and rarity of the condition, following the specific guidelines of the chosen journal.

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C A S E R E P O R T
CASE REPORT
Before you write your case report, identify what
you wish to tell the readers through it. Like An
unexpected association between the disease and
its symptoms, An unexpected event in the course of
the patient’s treatment, etc.
1) Identify the category of your
C A S E R E P O R T
Based on whether your case reports about injuries,
respiratory diseases, etc. choose an appropriate
journal for its publication. Besides, it is advisable to
acquaint yourself with the journal’s author
guidelines regarding the format of a case report.
2) Select the right journal for your
C A S E R E P O R T
Record the details of all the events in the patient’s
care which includes the medical history,
examination findings, and the results of
investigations with dates, operative findings, and
follow-ups.
3) Collect all the relevant
information related to your
C A S E R E P O R T
Abstract/Summary: It is an introduction to your
case report. State the condition in brief and its
significance. Do not forget to mention how rare
the condition is. You can also cite articles that
have already referred to this problem.
4) As per the target journal
guidelines structure your
C A S E R E P O R T
A case report is meant to disseminate important
and relevant information about a rare condition or
its unreported feature or its complication to the
medical fraternity. Describes rare or novel
diagnostic features of a diseased state.
5) Start writing your
C A S E R E P O R T