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Ammonium Urate Crystals on Urine Microscopy
Very much like a black sea urchin in these particular examples

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Microscopy Very ... much like a black sea ... particular examples Dr ... crystalluria #clinical #nephrology ... #urine #microscopy
Urine Microscopy Instructions
1) Spin fresh urine sample (10-15mL) in a centrifuge for 3-5 minutes - Don't
Urine Microscopy ... 1) Spin fresh urine ... If findings are ... hard to see, try ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Dysmorphic Red Blood Cells on Electron Microscopy
This eyeSCANdy image shows dysmorphic red blood cells from the
Cells on Electron Microscopy ... cells from the urine ... Dr. ... ElectronMicroscopy #SEM ... pathology #hematology #nephrology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... myopathy • Myotonic dystrophy ... function is impaired due ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #ophthalmology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... - Brain stem/Cranial ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
polarized light microscopy ... test for Smith (Sm ... antibodies, which are ... • Hepatitis B serology ... • Serum and urine
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Sedimentation rate (ESR or sed ... artery biopsy: Dr ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Methotrexate Renal Toxicity 
Prevention:
 • Alkalinize the urine, keep urine ph >7
 • Start pre-treatment 12
Alkalinize the urine ... , keep urine ph ... fluids till you see ... Renal #Toxicity #management ... #treatment #nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
• 70% of pts are ... suppression and Thirst set ... Serum Sodium, Urine ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
by culture or serology ... Hematopoietic stem ... osteoarticular, pulmonary, ocular ... Diagnosis: • Serology ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management