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Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis):
 • Acute infection
 • Solid organ
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... - Differential ... MF) • Chronic myeloid ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Causes
Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Platelet Count > 450
Reactive:
 • Anemia/blood loss (Fe deficiency)
 • Infection/Sepsis
 • Non-infectious
Thrombocytosis - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Myelofibrosis • Chronic Myeloid ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #causes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): Summary of Causes and Ocular Manifestations
 • Molluscum lesions
 • Eyelid Kaposi
Acquired Immunodeficiency ... AIDS): Summary of Causes ... and Ocular Manifestations ... Molluscum lesions • Eyelid ... spots #AIDS #Ocular
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Drooping of the upper eyelid ... congenital or acquired ... that elevate the eyelid ... trauma to the eyelid ... Cicatrization • Eyelid
Acquired Disorders of Reduced Bone Strength: Pathogenesis
 • Hyperparathyroidism
 • Vitamin D deficiency
 • Malabsorption syndromes
Acquired Disorders ... Diabetes • Other causes ... e.g., multiple myeloma ... #BoneStrength #pathophysiology ... #differential #
Medical Conditions Causing Mania or Mania-Like Episodes: Pathogenesis
 • Bipolar Disorder -> Combination of individual, genetic,
pathway -> Decreased myelin ... Manic #Secondary #Causes ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... directed towards the myelin ... the underlying pathophysiology ... ventilation is required
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Infectious causes ... vaccination - Myelin ... management #neurology #differential
Chemical Eye Injury: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Exogenous chemical to the eye and/or adnexa
 • Ammonia, sodium
management is required ... • Evert the eyelids ... Acidic injuries cause ... ChemicalInjury #Eye #Ocular ... #opthalmology #pathophysiology