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Marfan Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms

- Caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) Gene (chromosome 15)
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Marfan Syndrome ... Symptoms - Caused ... chromosome 15) - Abnormal ... Dominant #Marfans #Syndrome
Bilateral Lens Dislocation in Marfan syndrome - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Dr. Sebastian Vega @oftalmopo

#Bilateral #Lens #Dislocation
Dislocation in Marfan ... syndrome - Slit ... #Dislocation #Marfan ... #syndrome #Ocular ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Causes of Erythema Nodosum - Mnemonic

NO cause found in 60% of cases
Drugs (antibiotics e.g., sulfonamides, amoxicillin)
Oral
Causes of Erythema ... Mnemonic NO cause ... amoxicillin) Oral ... Sarcoidosis or Lofgren's syndrome ... Nodosum #Mnemonic #Causes
Marcus Gunn Phenomenon - Jaw Winking Syndrome

Jaw-winking syndrome is thought to be caused by abnormal innervation
- Jaw Winking Syndrome ... Jaw-winking syndrome ... thought to be caused ... by abnormal innervation ... #clinical #video
Causes of Small Bowel Bleeding - Differential Diagnosis
Common Causes:
 • Under age 40 years: Inflammatory Bowel
Causes of Small ... Diagnosis Common Causes ... NSAID ulcers Rare Causes ... varices and/or portal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Causes of acute ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Bacterial overgrowth Normal ... Laxative abuse Normal ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Replacement Therapy, Oral ... #Dyslipidemia #Abnormal
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Extra-renal Losses: • Normal ... SAME, Cushing Syndrome ... diuretics, Bartter syndrome ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Lens Dislocation on Ocular POCUS

Sudden onset blurred vision, worse looking to the right. + Marfan' Syndrome

Dr.
. + Marfan' Syndrome ... Ocular #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #marfan
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Causes of Respiratory ... Premature Newborn - Normal ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes