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General Medical Terms

case report

Meaning of case report: A detailed report of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient.

Definition of case report

A detailed report of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient. Case reports also contain some demographic information about the patient (for example, age, gender, ethnic origin).

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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