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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Celiac, IBD) • ... Anorexia Nervosa • CNS ... endocrinology #causes
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... nutrients • TPN for treatment ... deficiencies) Dumping Syndrome ... Gastric bypass causes ... excluded limb • Treatment
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Resistant hypertension is ... non-obese, non-black ... apnea: CPAP, most pts ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis is ... PCB variants of GBS ... - Bedside: ice pack ... Imaging - CT Chest ... Drugs, infection, surgery
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... hemolytic-uremic syndrome ... collection based on its ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... loss, causing secondary
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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(CES) is usually ... • Severe low back ... - Emergency Causes ... Palpation - lower back ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment
Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Pachymeningitis is a rare condition that causes areas of a layer
condition that causes ... symptoms based on its ... hypotension - Secondary ... lumbar puncture or surgery ... brain sagging syndrome
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome caused ... the fascia, with secondary ... antecedent trauma or surgery ... including DM • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
#Cobb #Cob #angle 
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public
scoliosis and its ... define a definite cause ... to successful treatment ... prevent long-term #back ... spinal #fusion #surgery
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection
scoliosis and its ... define a definite cause ... to successful treatment ... prevent long-term #back ... spinal #fusion #surgery