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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
mass and NO prior signs ... diffuse chondral disease ... PVNS/Giant Cell Tumor ... Tendon Sheath - Nodular ... #msk #rheumatology
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Effusions: - Hematologic ... - Giant cell tumor ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
Myeloma - punched out ... • Giant cell tumor ... blade of grass sign ... #Bone #Tumors #Diagnosis ... Radiology #XRay #msk
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
- Symptoms and Signs ... Insomnia • Tremour ... ophthalmopathy ocular ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
structural heart disease ... causes such as reflex ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign ... the underlying disease
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... quick to point out ... have a thymic tumor ... , and always ask ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
Myeloma - punched out ... • Giant cell tumor ... blade of grass sign ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Radiology #XRay #MSK
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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be made, rule out ... intervertebral disc disease ... gait, strength, reflexes ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... #signs #symptoms