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Katayama Fever - Physical examination and diagnostic testing revealed multiple small papules on the trunk (Panel
eosinophils per liter ... mildly elevated liver-function ... infiltrates on the chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... KatayamaFever #Rash #NEJM
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
accumulation in the liver ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM ... #Wolmans #radiology
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver ... right lobe of the liver ... #clinical #NEJM ... echinoccocal #cyst #liver ... #hepatic #radiology
Vibrio vulnificus Infection- At the time of presentation, hemorrhagic bullae measuring 3.5 by 4.5 cm had
vulnificus can cause ... including chronic liver ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #vibrio #
Radial Fracture Due to Parathyroid Carcinoma- ...A plain radiograph of the left arm showed a diaphyseal
parathyroid hormone level ... serum calcium level ... which is a rare cause ... #clinical #radiology ... #NEJM #parathyroid
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... renal failure Clinical ... symptoms are not caused ... dyspnea, cough, chest ... heart (2-5%), liver
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
C-reactive protein level ... Infection can cause ... lesions in the liver ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Pemberton’s Sign in a Patient with a Goiter- Physical examination revealed an enlarged thyroid with no
was 0.2 mIU per liter ... and the serum level ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #Pembertons ... #sign #radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... medical and surgical management
Uremic Frost in End-Stage Renal Disease- A 39-year-old man with end-stage renal disease presented to the
with anorexia, nausea ... urea nitrogen level ... ), a sodium level ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #renal #urology