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Splenic Laceration 
Most commonly injured organ in BLUNT abdominal trauma 
Grade I
 - Laceration < 1
hematoma < 1 cm diameter ... hematoma 1-3 cm diameter ... hematoma 3-10 cm diameter ... hematoma > 10 cm diameter ... Grading #Grades #Classification
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA diameters ... cm in men [7] (Table ... Table 1: Annual ... aortic aneurysm diameter ... RuptureRisk #Size #Diameter
African Trypanosomiasis - The examination was notable for the two erythematous lesions, each measuring 3 to
measuring 3 to 4 cm in diameter ... TrypanosomaBrucei #NEJM
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for the Non-Neonatologist
MR. SOPA:
 - Mask Adjust
 - Reposition Airway
 - Suction
sternum - 1/3 chest diameter ... Post-Resus Targets (STABLE
Splenomegaly in splenic marginal zone B-cell lymphoma.
How to measure spleen with Lugano classification.
Case Discussion
Lugano classification: spleen
spleen with Lugano classification ... Discussion Lugano classification ... largest transverse diameter ... perpendicular diameter ... the craniocaudal diameter
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... disease • Diabetes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Uncontrolled diabetes ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification
Size
A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is defined as a single intraparenchymal lesion less than 3 cm
greater than 3 cm in diameter ... listed in the table
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
dermatitis, type I diabetes ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed a giant pituitary adenoma measuring 48 mm in diameter
measuring 48 mm in diameter ... PituitaryAdenoma #NEJM