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Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Clinical Findings Grading ... sclerosis #LowAnkleSprain ... #Sports #MSK #orthopedics ... #Grading #Grades ... #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Patellofemoral Syndrome ... pain • Palpable grinding ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Acute Spinal Cord ... Anterior Cord Syndrome ... weakness and #Acute ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #msk
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
- Differential Diagnosis ... Treated Like Acute ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Non-cirrhotic Hyperammonemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hematologic & Vascular:
 • Multiple myeloma & Acute leukemia (plasma cells
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Hematologic ... Multiple myeloma & Acute ... bleeding (↑ nitrogen loading ... #Pathophysiology
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... - Acute rheumatic ... Effusions: - Hematologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... • Rare: DAH, acute ... Differentiation #Syndrome ... #management #hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... : • Pathophysiology ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) estimated by gradient ... and hepatorenal syndrome ... • Cirrhosis/acute ... #causes #hepatology
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
- Differential Diagnosis ... rice/processed grains ... Findings: • Acute ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #nutrition #pathophysiology