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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Normal Variant, Delayed ... • Turner Syndrome ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Celiac, IBD) • ... endocrinology #causes
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
= Chronic & Rx-related ... : • Rx-related ... NSAIDs/Aspirin, IV contrast ... • CKD/ESRD & ... cell activation syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... infarct • HIV related ... Laboratory studies: • CBC ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Manifestations and Treatment ... Direct lesion contact ... responsible for most cases ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... resulting in a dilated
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Dilated vessels ... arteriovenous shunting causes ... dilatations - contrast-enhanced ... the left heart TREATMENT ... only definitive treatment
Celiac disease is an immune-mediated, multisystem disorder that affects genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to
CD can be associated ... mainly Sjogren’s syndrome ... and William’s syndromes ... and idiopathic dilated ... is the primary treatment