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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
("saucer"). ... injury • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... injuries: distal radius ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Hamartomas + GI Cancer ... → Adenoma and cancer ... be a/w autism, MR ... Syndromes #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... specificity for polyps ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
small joints (wrists ... -> High serum CRP ... ESR • Stimulation ... Swelling notable on Xray ... drift of fingers, radial
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
Mucosal Resection (EMR ... larger suspected cancer ... requires surveillance colonoscopy ... #Polyp #Management ... #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... specificity for polyps ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... lesion prior to EMR ... mucosa Stricture Management ... ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND - Radial ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology