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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tardus (delayed/slow ... #Disorders #Cardiology ... #causes
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Electrolyte abnormalities ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Etiology - High FSH, Low ... Iatrogenic) Receptor Abnormalities ... Functional (e.g. eating disorder ... #Causes #OBGyn
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Causes of Intrauterine ... Gestation - Abnormalities ... Uteroplacental Flow ... • Autoimmune disorders ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... or biochemical abnormalities ... Diagnosis and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases ... oncology #diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
of about three cases ... • Autoimmune disorders ... Lymphoma (90-95% of cases ... biopsy - if blood abnormalities ... hematology #oncology #management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin color ... and petechiae Causes ... + cytogenetic abnormalities ... may result from low ... hematology #diagnosis #management
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
important drug classes ... clinical use, I’ve color ... coded the abx bars ... #pharmacology #management ... #spectrum #table
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... • Classic triad ... hypotension (may reflect low ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... • Abnormalities
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... Cholestyramine Structural abnormalities ... Idiopathic: isolated to colon ... Psychogenic - Eating disorders ... #Constipation #Causes