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Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
s Syndrome: Pathogenesis ... biliary cirrhosis (PBC ... erythematosus (SLE) Signs ... #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... Pathophysiology ... Signs and Symptoms ... Diagnosis: • ... bile ducts Differential
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... priapism • Lab values ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... : • Pathophysiology ... #TLS #diagnosis
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... HELLP - Grafts, Valves ... Drug-associated, PCH ... , Evans Syndrome
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psychological/psychiatric ... Contraction - Signs ... , cauda equina syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... reflexes) • Urinary ... #MSK #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Portal ... estrogen such as ... pregnancy • Primary ... #Diagnosis #causes
Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
common, there are also ... rare): - Reye syndrome ... (Peds) - Primary ... Hyperammonemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Arterial Thrombosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... from prosthetic valves ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology
Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Not all that wheezes is asthma
Vibrations of turbulent flow against
Wheezing - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... - Not all that ... Vascular ring Primary ... plug, Carcinoid syndrome