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Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Important Fungal ... and chitin in fungal ... visualization of fungal ... polysaccharide capsule ... mucopolysaccharide capsule
Morphology of Fungal Infections in Tissues
Fungal infections with hyphae or pseudohyphae in tissues:
 • Yeasts with
Morphology of Fungal ... Infections in Tissues Fungal ... septations Endemic fungal ... with mucicarmine+ capsule ... #Morphology #Fungal
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... intrinsic vs joint capsule ... likely due joint capsule ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Morphology and Descriptions of Endemic Fungal Infections with Yeasts in Tissues
Broad-based budding yeasts:
 • Description: Broad-based
Descriptions of Endemic Fungal ... mucicarmine positive capsule ... mucicarmine positive capsule ... dermatitidis, capsule ... clinical #atlas #fungi
Knee Examination
Right Knee - Examination maneuvers include the Lachman (ACL), anterior drawer (ACL), Lateral pivot shift,
meniscal integrity) tests ... McMurray #Drawer #Test ... #msk
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
ligament/joint capsule ... consistent with a capsule ... defective joint capsule ... ligament/joint capsule ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Morphology and Descriptions of Endemic Fungal Infections with Yeasts in Tissues
Broad-based budding yeasts:
 • Description: Broad-based
Descriptions of Endemic Fungal ... mucicarmine positive capsule ... mucicarmine positive capsule ... dermatitidis, capsule ... other hyaline fungi
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Diagnosis Algorithm 4 tests ... after cross-arm test ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Clarke's Test (Patellar ... Grind Test) ... of patella then ask ... _ #Clarkes #Test ... Patellofemoral #msk
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Additional laboratory tests ... chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... gastric biopsies Capsule