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Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
thyroglobulin, Thyroid gland ... the etiology Signs ... Dysphagia, Thyroid gland ... endocrinology #symptoms #signs
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
- Patient with knee ... of patella then ask ... - Positive sign ... is produced in knee ... Patellofemoral #msk
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Urine Free by LC-MS ... /MS) • Adrenocorticotropic ... MRI of adrenal glands ... , pituitary gland
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
the pituitary gland ... #Acromegaly #Signs
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... Maltracking Patella on Knee ... Exam The J sign ... #Knee #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #msk
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
occur around the knee ... Healed NOF • Giant ... blade of grass sign ... @docskalski #Knee ... Radiology #XRay #msk
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... Diagnosis Framework Knee ... distal to the knee ... ’s sarcoma - Giant ... differential #diagnosis #msk
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
findings • Anterior Knee ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
occur around the knee ... Healed NOF • Giant ... blade of grass sign ... @docskalski #Knee ... Radiology #XRay #MSK
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
erythematosus (SLE) Signs ... infiltration -> Increased gland ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs