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Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
with increased blood ... #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
• Clubbing of nails ... signs of chronic ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal ... in adults • Blood ... tests and sputum
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... The evaluation should ... masses and lymphadenitis ... middle ear, and
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Nail bed pressure ... • Examine for signs ... observe breathing ... #neurology #comatose
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... Breathing and chest ... measuring the blood ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... • Infectious causes ... #management #neurology ... #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... often causes arthritis