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Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
(PRS) are life-threatening ... defining feature, PRS ... hematuria, RBC casts ... @MithuRheum #PRS ... #treatment
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
receive proper treatment ... steroids (some cases ... HZO #clinical #video ... #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Cast formation: ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... • Normal ESR, CRP ... Treatment: • ... #treatment #neurology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
(HRS) Definition ... Bland urine (no casts ... HRS-Non-AKI (formerly ... essential in all cases ... #HRS #Hepatorenal
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... spine injury • HALO-PELVIS ... in children <2 yrs ... employed in the treatment ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

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

How?  Possible
• Amiodarone half ... respiratory distress syndrome ... Mortality has been ... LDH • ↑ ESR, CRP ... Pulmonary #diagnosis #management
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
involved because it has ... diseases 30% of cases ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR, CRP ... affected tissue Treatment ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management