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Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
 •
by saprophytic, lipid-dependent ... erythematous Diagnosis ... Dermatology #SkinRash #Diagnosis
Characteristics of Common Lipid Disorders
Polygenic hypercholesterolemia
Atherogenic dyslipidemia
 • Frequently accompanied by central obesity or diabetes
Familial hypercholesterolemia,
Characteristics of Common Lipid ... Hypoalphalipoproteinemia #lipid ... table #defects #diagnosis
Causes of Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis
 • Drugs & Toxins (Statins, alcohol, cocaine)
 • Direct Muscle
- Differential Diagnosis ... glycolytic enzymes or lipid ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
arrest trolley and lipid ... Give intravenous lipid ... Consider intravenous lipid ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Reversed Halo Sign - Infectious and Non-Infectious Differential Diagnosis
Definition: A focal rounded area of GGO surrounded
Non-Infectious Differential Diagnosis ... Pulmonary embolism, Lipid ... #Differential #Diagnosis
The Many Flavors of EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury)
 - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
 - Organizing
Hemorrhage - Lipoid ... #Differential #diagnosis
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
Candidiasis (IC) Diagnosis ... recommendation) • Lipid ... IC #antifungal #diagnosis
Functional Dyspepsia - Signs, Symptoms and Pathophysiology
Delayed gastric emptying - Postprandial fullness, nausea, vomiting
Hypersensitivity to gastric
pain Duodenal lipid ... gastroenterology #symptoms #diagnosis
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Toluene Poisoning - Diagnosis and Management Summary
What is it?  Volatile hydrocarbon, Glue or paint-sniffing, Occupational
Toluene Poisoning - Diagnosis ... exposures, Highly lipid-soluble ... Poisoning #Toxicology #Diagnosis