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Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome
An autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in the
Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome ... gastrointestinal tract and ... macules on the lips and ... oral mucosa (melanosis ... Peutz #Jeghers #Syndrome
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Consider food diary and ... intolerance suspected, Colonoscopy ... performed, may show melanosis ... EGD +/- ERCP +/- colonoscopy ... testing for celiac and
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy ... rate • Fewer position ... Water assisted colonoscopy ... straightening devices and ... position changes
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... gluteal region is a positive ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
for Piriformis Syndrome ... patient's hips and ... The test is positive ... Test #Piriformis #Syndrome ... sciatica #msk #orthopedics
Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome on Physical Exam
The case of a patient with a diagnosis of cirrhosis and platypnea-orthodeoxia
Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome ... platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome ... There is notable positional ... in the supine position ... from the supine position
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... , Teres minor, and ... Rotator #Cuff #Syndrome ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... onto outstretched hand ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... , scapholunate and ... procedural sedation and
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Irritable bowel syndrome ... Fecal leukocytes and ... occult blood - Colonoscopy ... Malabsorption syndromes ... Irritable bowel syndrome
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... • Central Cord Syndrome ... Posterior Cord Syndrome ... Brown-Sequard Syndrome ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics