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HSV Herpetic Whitlow Infection of the Finger
20 F presents with painful finger, treated w/ oral cephalexin
Diagnosis? ... infection of finger ... oral or genital herpes ... #Infection #Finger ... #clinical #photo
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
evaluation - Chest ... 19, influenza, RSV ... , and other viral ... as clinically indicated ... #algorithm #schema
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
response preceding infection ... like illnesses, COVID ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Paresthesias: Hands ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
antibiotic use, infections ... (Candida, CMV, HSV ... following alcohol binge ... restored to esophagus Clinical ... pain Diagnosis:
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... - Viral (HIV, Influenza ... , TSS, Herpes, Coxsackie ... Dermatomyositis Clinical
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
Here we have a number ... between these chest ... Infarction - peripheral ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... stratification #diagnosis
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
surface of the hands ... lesions showed a fine ... confirming the diagnosis ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #