Instructions for Case Study Report Assessment
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Abstract:
The abstract should be structured into four labelled sections: Introduction, case description and
discussion and not exceed 200 words.
Introduction:
In this section you need to let the reader know why this case is worth reading about and the audience
you are writing to. You should also include the aim of your paper in this section so your reader knows
what they can expect to learn from reading your report.
Case Description:
Provide an account of the case with all relevant data. Data may include relevant patient information,
results of other diagnostic tests, sonographic equipment and the technique used, a description of the
sonographic findings and how they compare to normal sonographic findings, and patient outcome.
Discussion:
If the case is unique or unexpected then you need to provide discussion to support that it is unique or
unexpected and possible alternative explanations for case features. If the case is a common
presentation of a common or unusual condition, then explain why this is a common presentation and
provide possible other sonographic appearances of the condition. This section may also review the
aetiology, pathophysiology, and summarise the sonographic appearances the case has demonstrated. A
justification for the diagnosis and alternate diagnosis is provided. Treatment for the patient beyond the
diagnosis is discussed. You can also break this part of your report down into further sections to help
keep your information succinct and easy to follow.
Conclusion:
Address what knowledge has been gained from this case report, how does it impact on clinical practice
or what is the educational value of the case report? The conclusion might provide a summary statement
of sonographic characteristics and techniques related to pathology. No new ideas should be included in
this section, this is more of a summary of the main points that you have already covered in other
sections of your report.
