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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Chest radiography showed perihilar opacities in both lungs with free air in the mediastinum (Panel A,
Chest radiography ... opacities in both lungs ... opacities in both lungs ... #Clinical #PCC # ... IM #EM #Pneumomediastinum
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... of PCN allergy ... Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
a parasternal long ... In this case, the ... Michael Macias, EM ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Freiberg Infraction - MSK ... Case description ... Controversy: Subchondral fracture ... 1st MT, hallux valgus ... Differential diagnosis
Our patient was exposed to burning sumac smoke while clearing out her yard .  Toxicodendron
the smoke can cause ... lining of the lungs ... #Clinical #EM #Tox ... #Radiology #CTChest
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential ... Long-standing vs ... dysfunction • PSC ... hernia • Rib fracture ... #Differential #
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
is the defining feature ... recent DAN) • EMG ... Goodpasture's cause ... sparing of the lung ... Renal #Syndromes #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunologic assay - MuSK
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... #Lung #Pulmonary