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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... - Summary Acute ... Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: • ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
Tetralogy of Fallot Summary
 • Anatomy
 • Incidence
 • Pathophysiology
 • Presentation
 • Common Variants
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Tetralogy of Fallot Summary ... • Incidence • Pathophysiology ... Associated Genetic Syndromes ... Tetralogy #Fallot #diagnosis ... peds #pediatrics #treatment
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
Muscle Toxicity - Summary ... myopathy, Guillain-Barré ... syndrome (GBS), ... Atorvastatin Diagnosis ... toxicity #myopathy #diagnosis
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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Differential Diagnosis ... cord • Guillain-Barre ... Laboratory studies: • CBC ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... #differential #diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Here’s a quick summary ... ), compartment syndrome ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Here's a quick summary ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Summary of Oncologic ... weakness, urinary retention ... interventional radiology ... → no immediate treatment ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome ... or triggers) is crucial ... Pathophysiology ... of NK cells and CD8 ... Treatment Approach