In medicine, a<unk>  is a detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient.<unk> s may contain a demographic profile of the patient, but usually describe an unusual or novel occurrence. Some<unk> s also contain a literature review of other reported cases.<unk> s are professional narratives that provide feedback on clinical practice guidelines and offer a framework for early signals of effectiveness, adverse events, and cost. They can be shared for medical, scientific, or educational purposes.
Case report
Clinical study report
Cohort study
Case series
Natural history group
Natural history study
Population study
Retrospective cohort study