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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... of Leg Pain: ... • Bursitis • IBD ... #diagnosis #lower ... #extremity #msk
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... presenting with chest/abd ... /back pain that ... Connective tissue disorder ... #diagnosis #management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... pain, diarrhea ... related to IBD, ... #management #nutrition
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... or without back pain ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
saliva • Chest pain ... : Testing The diagnosis ... and incomplete lower ... • Failure of lower ... #management #treatment