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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... the pancreas, Vasculitis ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Symptoms: Commonly no signs ... Bone/joint pain Psychiatric ... Alteration in hunger ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis ... Secondary #Tertiary #pathophysiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... episcleritis as well as inner ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... Subacute cutaneous lupus ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
) - Worse in winter ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis ... #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Psychiatry
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
Muscle necrosis, fiber ... Polymyositis #PM #Diagnosis ... #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Vasculitis
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Episcleritis Signs ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... ’s syndrome - Lupus ... Sweet #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #dermatology #oncology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
risk of fracture DERMATOLOGIC ... skin) - Lanugo: fine ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry
Anorexia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Binge/Purge Subtype - Recurrent (once per week) episodes of binge-eating or purging,
Anorexia Nervosa: Signs ... and Symptoms Binge ... AnorexiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry
Bulimia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: Some
and function = hunger ... BulimiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry