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Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... = nonspecific (nausea ... , vomiting, abdominal ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... ) Differential Diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
/Symptoms: • Usually ... Abdominal or flank ... be present or signs ... ultrasound as initial ... #management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
are not caused ... anterior/posterior MSK ... heart (2-5%), liver ... (pain/abnormal ... #Management #Signs
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
days and presents fever ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... organs #dengue #fever ... classification #diagnosis
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
- Differential Diagnosis ... → Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... - Headache - Abdominal ... #causes #stroke
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
- Differential Diagnosis ... • CT: Halo sign ... Constitutional symptoms ... lymphadenopathy, • Abdominal ... factor • May cause
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... (fever, abdominal ... only if worsening symptoms ... dL and advanced liver ... #management #prophylaxis
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
and Management ... infectious disease caused ... mild (malaise, fever ... /symptoms, positive ... , rectum 80%) (abdominal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... • Progressive symptoms ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... tract, and often causes
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... #management #neurology