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Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
gland hyperplasia Note ... the etiology Signs ... GravesDisease #pathophysiology ... endocrinology #symptoms #signs
Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
Anaphylaxis: when any egg of three conditions is met:
1. Acute onset of skin/mucosal
Anaphylaxis: Signs ... known allergen Note ... phase symptoms Signs ... #Anaphylaxis #pathophysiology ... immunology #diagnosis #signs
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Clinical Findings Note ... Signs/Symptoms: ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
lumbar spine Signs ... down both legs) Note ... Syndrome #MSK #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #symptoms #signs
Varicocele: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Primary:
 - Anatomically: the left spermatic vein drains into the left renal
-> Varicocele Notes ... #Varicocele #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Note: Eye exam ... Periorbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
Hydrocele: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Non-communicating:
 - Localized infection or trauma
 - Previous varicocelectomy or inguinal surgery
-> Hydrocele Notes ... #Hydrocele #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Popliteal (Baker’s) Cyst: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Idiopathic
 • Meniscal Lesions
 • Osteoarthritis
 • Rheumatoid
Rheumatoid Arthritis Notes ... BakersCyst #MSK #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Clinical Findings • Note ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology
Opioid Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
Note: Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable, but is rarely life-threatening
Complications Note ... Withdrawal #Opiate #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs