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Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Alcoholism, DM, HIV Microbiology ... weakness, sensory changes ... dysfunction paralysis Diagnosis ... imaging as needed Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks):
 • Mild: Malaise,
and Management ... Romana Sing (unilateral ... the upper and lower ... • Treatment: ... #Management #Microbiology
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks):
 • Mild: Malaise,
and Management ... Romana Sing (unilateral ... the upper and lower ... • Treatment: ... #Management #Microbiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
Sclerotic bone changes ... medium to large lower-extremity ... pelvis, heel, and lower ... jaw Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... headaches, vision changes ... Treatment of GCA ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... #Management
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
and Management ... headaches, visual changes ... TREATMENT: • The ... progressively lower ... #Management #Rheumatology