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THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
suspicion of severe disease ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... , back pain Haematology ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) - Subdural, Epidural, Subarachnoid Comparison

Subdural hematoma 
• Crescent-shaped 
• Blood collection between dura
Crescent-shaped • Blood ... and skull • Tearing ... Polycystic kidney disease ... Subarachnoid #Comparison #Neurology ... #Diagnosis
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Cerebrovascular Disease ... inflammation, leading ... thrombosis and/or blood-brain ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #management #treatment
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
seen in several disease ... 7.35) w/ elevated blood ... pregnancy, where blood ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... screening for disease ... with established disease ... Avoid meds that ... #hematology
Tularemia - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Francisella tularensis - Aerobic fastidious gram-negative Coccobacillus - Zoonotic Infection
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and Management ... photophobia, increased tearing ... : Serology (preferred ... Treatment: • Severe Disease ... #management #treatment
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Severity of the Disease ... consultation for non-healing ... Concern for HES: • Hematology ... • Additional diagnostic ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Marfans, EDS ... • Aortic valve disease ... ~60 • Control blood ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
- Diary of blood ... monitoring, is he reacting ... each visit - Blood ... at diagnosis, thyroid ... primarycare #DM1 #Peds
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... asymptomatic at diagnosis ... management. ... #management #summary ... #Hepatology