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Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Pathophysiology ... dermis Clinical Signs ... erosions in ~20% Management ... Pemphigoid #Diagnosis #Management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
Summary Epidemiology ... cases Clinical Signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... should be done in ALL ... #Summary
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
 • Introduction
 • Classification
 • Pathophysiology of TAPVR
 • Presentation
Classification • Pathophysiology ... Classic “snowman sign ... Pre-Operative Management ... Post-Operative Management ... peds #pediatrics #summary
Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
gene mutated in all ... Retinoblastoma Signs ... Retinoblastoma #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Signs:
 • hyperCalcemia 28% (bone demineralization)
 • Renal disease 48%
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Clinical ... Signs: • hyperCalcemia ... if FLC value is also ... Myeloma #Diagnosis #Management
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
) Summary ALS: combination ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
compromise Clinical Signs ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: ... Coli, but can also ... Urine cultures also
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... Here's a quick summary ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... : - Neuro: AMS ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... failure PBC Signs ... on but elevated as ... obstruction • ALP