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Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
- Definition, Causes ... and SUN Classification ... Bartonella SUN Classification ... #SUN #Classification ... Ophthalmology #Rheumatology
Vasculitis - itis of the vasculature - Classification
1. Endothelial damage and inflammation
2. Narrowing of blood vessels
vasculature - Classification ... inflammation 2. ... #Vasculitis #Classification ... #sizes #classification ... #sizes #rheumatology
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... the epidermis 2) ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... toxin 2) Eosinophils ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Distributive Shock 2. ... Shock #Shock #Pathophysiology ... diagnosis #algorithm #causes
Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
protein • Alpha-2: ... C3 and C4, Beta-2 ... Subtypes #algorithm #classification ... #Types #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) 

HPS-differential diagnosis:
1. Pulmonary vasculature
2. Diseases of the lung parenchyma
3. Pleura and diaphragm

HPS-diagnosis:
1. Patients
Pulmonary vasculature 2. ... liver disease 2. ... HPS-severity classification ... Syndrome #HPS #hepatology
Classification of COVID-19 Disease States and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Viral Response Phase -> Host Inflammatory Response Phase
Stage
Classification of ... inhibitors, IL-2 ... #Progression #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... elliptocytosis Extrinsic Causes ... Intravascular Causes ... #classification ... #hematology
Causes of Hyperferritinemia - Differential Diagnosis
Ferritin > 1000
Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Increased hepcidin
Causes of Hyperferritinemia ... Malignancy - 24% 2. ... failure - 65% 2. ... Hematologic Malignancy ... elevated ferritin. 2.
Cryoglobulinemia Classification Types

Type 1: Monoclonal IgM (rarely IgG/lgA)
 • Raynaud phenomenon, Digital ulcers/gangrene, Livedo reticularis, Hyperviscosity
Cryoglobulinemia Classification ... Mixed: • Type 2: ... polyclonal IgG • Type 2- ... Cryoglobulinemia #Classification ... #Types #hematology