6 results
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
in the Liver- The ... right lobe of the liver ... #clinical #NEJM ... echinoccocal #cyst #liver ... #hepatic #radiology
Echinococcus Life Cycle
1) Adult in small intestine eggs
2) Embryonated egg in feces
3) Oncosphere hatches; penetrates intestinal
Echinococcus Life ... organs (commonly liver ... intestine #Echinococcus ... LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #infectiousdiseases
Katayama Fever - Physical examination and diagnostic testing revealed multiple small papules on the trunk (Panel
eosinophils per liter ... mildly elevated liver-function ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #InfectiousDisease ... KatayamaFever #Rash #NEJM
Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
Homeostasis In the liver ... Homeostasis #Gout #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Management
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
C-reactive protein level ... Echinococcus is ... lesions in the liver ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Increased protein level ... normal glucose level ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... ) #Mycoses #InfectiousDiseases ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management