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Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Pathophysiology ... : - Catch-all term ... - Pathophysiology ... Immunocompromised #Diagnosis
More than 100 entities manifest as diffuse lung disease.
Fortunately only about 10 of these account for
the common and also ... different lists of diagnoses ... diagnoses according ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Mnemonic #HRCT #RadiologyAssistant
Heme Synthesis Pathway
Enzymes
1. ALA Synthase
2. ALA Dehydratase
3. Porphobilinogen deaminase
4. UP Ill Synthase
5. UP Ill Decarboxylase
6. Coproporphyrinogen
ALA Synthase 2. ... ALA Dehydratase ... Synthesis #Pathway #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... Findings: • ↑AST/ALT ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Pathophysiology: ... Coli, but can also ... is needed for diagnosis ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... Urine cultures also
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
They also occur ... in differential diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... : - Neuro: AMS ... have fever - ACS ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management
Septic Arthritis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Notes:
- Septic Arthritis is typically monoarticular & the knee is involved
, but S.A. can also ... pathogen across all ... SepticArthritis #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis
Aortic Stenosis & Bicuspid Aortic Valve (AS)
 • Introduction & Pathophysiology
 • Classifications
 • Epidemiology
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Aortic Valve (AS ... Introduction & Pathophysiology ... • Radiologic/Diagnostic
Lung Ultrasound: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema vs ARDS
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema:
 • Smooth pleural line
 • AIS >
Lung Ultrasound: ... pleural line • AIS ... opacities • AIS ... comparison #clinical #diagnosis ... #ultrasound