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Muehrcke's Lines (Leukonychia striata)
Narrow while transverse lines (Not depressed, compared to Beau's lines). Usually 2 or
Muehrcke's Lines ... certain chemotherapy and ... Leukonychia #striata #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Transverse lines of the fingernails. (A) Beau’s lines (arrows) of the thumbnail. (B) Mees’ lines (arrowheads)
of the fingernails ... are a typical sign ... and Mees’ lines ... #Ridges #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #Photo
Mees' Lines
Transverse while lines (usually one per nail, no depressions) that often can will disappear if
Mees' Lines Transverse ... thallium poisoning and ... #Mees #Lines #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign #Arsenic
Beau's Lines

Transverse depressed ridges seen in severe infection, MI, hypotension/shock, hypocalcemia, post-surgical, malnutrition and with certain
Beau's Lines ... , malnutrition and ... #Beaus #Lines #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Age Related Macular Degeneration: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Photoreceptor atrophy 
-> Extracellular debris (drusen) from RPE atrophy/metabolism
clinical findings ... Distortion of lines ... RPE -> Loss of photo ... MacularDegeneration #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... disturbance, External lines ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Increased metabolic demand of growing eye
-> Excessive VEGF production ->
: Pathogenesis and ... clinical findings ... #Prematurity #peds ... #pediatrics #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
surface of the hands ... lines, called Wickham ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #