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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... was unable to lower ... extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... was unable to lower ... extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
pleocytosis • A mildly elevated ... • Common clinical ... pleocytosis with an elevated ... Acute meningeal signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Criteria: • Elevated ... present, symptoms, signs ... Splenomegaly Treatment ... • Treatment is ... #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: Overwhelming clinical ... Diagnosis: HLH signs ... >500 ng/mL • Elevated ... • Bicytopenia Treatment ... #hematology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... disorders, Aseptic Meningitis ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology #
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Orange or Hep C Clinical ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Elevated LDH 5. ... microglobulin Treatment ... workup #oncology #hematology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
Risk factors: Critical ... : 33% • Treatment ... resp distress, elevated ... : No • Treatment ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... CSF: Modestly elevated ... An elevated white ... epilepticus Treatment ... BP lowering - Lower