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Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
varied clinical symptoms ... There are several symptoms ... in the video) is ... reflex hammer, caused ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... enteropathy • Myxedema ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... Pleural #Effusion #Pulmonary ... #causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
workup for specific symptoms ... for secondary causes ... eosinophilia (common causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... Cyanosis without Pulmonary ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... Apnea • Chronic Pulmonary ... #Hematology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
without other cause ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... : 33% • Treatment ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
last 3 months + symptom ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... gastroenterology #treatment
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... organ damage • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Management Global IBS Symptoms ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... ♀ with severe symptoms ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... gastroenterology #treatment
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
no respiratory cause ... ingestion/exposure Symptoms ... : Nausea, Vomiting ... , Diaphoresis, Pulmonary ... diagnosis #management #Treatment
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal ... or serologies + symptoms ... Goodpasture's cause ... hematuria, RBC casts ... diagnosis #management #treatment