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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
sclerosis Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... - Medical time ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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cases Clinical Signs ... Insidious, progressive back ... years - May have signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... should be done in ALL
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
and Management ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... bowel, usually as
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... mediators such as ... fever, malaise, lack ... #Management #Signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... wrists flexed back
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... with or without back ... signs and/or symptoms ... #management #neurology
Popliteal (Baker’s) Cyst: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Idiopathic
 • Meniscal Lesions
 • Osteoarthritis
 • Rheumatoid
Idiopathic • Meniscal ... joint disease as ... BakersCyst #MSK #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
confirming the diagnosis ... treated, and the later ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen # ... planus #derm #wickhams
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
females due to lack ... This can also lead ... Infertility • Lack ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs