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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Most commonly intermediate-low ... mass and NO prior signs ... common, so maintain ... Differential diagnosis ... PVNS/Giant Cell Tumor
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
Myeloma - punched out ... blade of grass sign ... Diagnosis #Bony ... #Differential #Radiology ... #XRay #msk #lesions
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
autonomy 2) Rule out ... conditions (1.5%) : tumors ... MRI, iADL scale, ... (parkinsonian signs ... #Differential #
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
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occur around the knee ... blade of grass sign ... Lesions #Bony #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #XRay #MSK #pediatrics
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
impairment • HIV dementia ... similar to PML, but MRI ... Diagnosis: MRI ... Findings: • Rule out ... disturbance and tremors
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
pediatric cases, not associated ... Symptoms and Signs ... Less common symptoms ... and signs: • ... blockers cancel out
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
system: Brain tumor ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... sensory changes - Common ... Neoplastic: Malignancy-associated ... EMG) studies • MRI
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... Enhancement - TM and tumor ... #management #neurology ... #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Associated with: ... - Thymic tumors ... life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Systemic disease associated ... of age • Most common ... Behcet disease) Differential ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... #management #signs