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Acute Rheumatic Fever: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Delayed autoimmune reaction
-> Molecular mimicry
-> GAS antigen cross-reacts with host
->
• Subcutaneous Nodules ... (Osler's Nodes) ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Summary table of heart murmurs associated with mitral and aortic valve diseases as well as their
well as their signs ... and symptoms. ... medical diagrams, tables
Common organ involvements and symptoms in Sarcoidosis
Lung 89-99% - Cough, dyspnoea, wheezing and stridor
Skin 16-32% -
involvements and symptoms ... pernio, papules, nodules ... functions Lymph nodes ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

General 
 - Malaise 
 - Clubbing 

Cardiac 
 - Murmurs
lesions - Osler's nodes ... #Endocarditis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Features
Sarcoidosis 
Non-caseating granulomas (Composed of T-helper & inflammatory cells) 
Clinical:
 • Disease fatal in 10% of
: Subcutaneous nodules ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Pulmonary
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (involving nail)

While acral lentinginous melenoma is often seen anywhere on the palms, soles,
on the palms, soles ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Stages of Syphilis
Early Primary:
 • Painless chancre
 • Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Secondary:
 • Fever, malaise
 • Rash
include palms and soles ... testing • No symptoms ... Syphilis #Stages #symptoms ... #signs #diagnosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Nodules ... #rheumatology #signs ... #symptoms
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
play important roles ... broad range of signs ... and symptoms, from ... presents with signs ... and symptoms that
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
Pathogenesis and Symptoms ... cause the Positive Symptoms ... (i.e. frontal lobes ... cause Negative Symptoms ... #signs #psychiatry