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Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
Liver Function Tests ... (LFTs) - Normal ... Values and Interpretation ... #Tests #LFTs #Laboratory ... #Values #Interpretation
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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1) Clinical ... deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... impaired executive functions
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory ... activity - A low value ... If the value is ... low, tests to detect ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... platelet function ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Laboratory tests ... showed a normal ... value, ≤11). ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Laboratory tests ... 10,000) with a normal ... liter (reference value ... Infection can cause ... #clinical #radiology
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)

MGRS
• MGRS refers to kidney disease caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins
kidney disease caused ... Clinical Clues: ... Reduced kidney function ... • Abnormal serum ... Diagnostic Workup
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... CLINICAL: instability ... WORK UP: obtain
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
populations) CLINICAL ... • Laboratory Tests ... : Blood tests to ... assess organ function ... Disease: Prognosis varies