====== Single-Case Study ======

A single-case study refers to a research design that analyzes only one subject or specimen—often a cadaver, patient, or image set—to draw preliminary conclusions or illustrate a concept.

🔍 Key Characteristics:
Sample size = 1
Only one example is used for observation and analysis.

Purpose:
Typically used to describe:

Rare findings

New imaging techniques

Unique anatomical variants

Proof-of-concept ideas

Structure:
Often descriptive, including images, narrative explanation, and discussion of significance.

⚠️ Major Limitations:
No generalizability
Findings cannot be extrapolated to a broader population.

No statistical validity
It lacks power, reproducibility, and control, making it weak evidence.

High bias risk
Vulnerable to selection bias and observer bias; authors may overinterpret results.