28 results
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
general seizure caused ... causes include ... - Myoclonic Atonic ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Nikolsky's Sign ... in Toxic Epidermal ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/toxic ... skin syndrome, caused ... #TEN #Dermatology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
treatment #diagnosis #causes ... #atopy #atopic ... dermatitis #eczema #dermatology ... corticosteroids in dermatology ... D, Galloway G, Murray
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... • Other rare causes ... hypothalamic tumors and ectopic ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
Cullen's sign. ... conditions that cause ... Pathophysiology: ... pancreatic necrosis, ectopic ... pregnancy, or other causes
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... amphetamines) Toxic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Differential #Causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... Scarring and/or atrophic ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... • Fever • Toxic ... blood test • Serology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... heart failure, neurologic ... renal bruit or signs ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic ... Neurologic disorders
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
hyalinization causes ... BRB breakdown causes ... clumping around atrophic ... #Retinopathy #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs