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Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
liter urine can induce ... pain hematuria syndrome ... Cystitis • Bladder stones ... Intervention • Exercise induced ... bleeding • Anticoagulation
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
diabetic coma, drug-induced ... Cheyne-Stokes Breathing ... , uremia, drug-induced ... Ataxic Breathing ... hyperventilation syndrome—a
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... refractory lesions Ocular ... immunosuppressive meds • +/- Anticoagulation ... (case by case) ... #Treatment #management
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... soles in 50% of cases ... - Ocular syphilis ... impairments, and dementia ... #Stages #Syphilis
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome ... inflammatory cytokines induced ... GAS in 30% of cases ... , erythematous macular ... STSS #treatment #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... www.grepmed.com/images ... #Summary #causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Penicillamine induced ... Myasthenia Crises ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Headache, meningitis, ocular ... #Syphilis #stages ... #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... insipidus • Kidney stones ... caused by Ca2+ ... • Lithium-induced
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Amiodarone Induced ... respiratory distress syndrome ... macrophages in alveolar spaces ... • Reticular + Nodular ... Pulmonary #diagnosis #management