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Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... lesions • Derm referral ... • Early ophtho referral ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
– compartment syndrome ... Urgent orthopedics referral ... Diagnosis #Management #Referral
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
considered for urgent referral ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... repeat testing or referral ... result in urgent referral
Trichuris dysentery syndrome on sigmoidoscopy (whipworms)

An 8y child was referred for sigmoidoscopy from a pediatric unit.
Trichuris dysentery syndrome ... mentioned cause of referral ... Trichuris #dysentery #syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Treatment
Non-Pharmacologic:
 • Education
 • Physical & occupational therapy
 • Psychology
Regional Pain Syndrome ... • Psychology referral ... Regional #Pain #Syndrome
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - Treatment
Acute Treatment:
 • Abortive Therapy: Sumatriptan (5-HT / serotonin agonist), Aprepitant (neurokinin
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ... /or psychiatry referral ... Cyclic #Vomiting #Syndrome
Tongue Pathology 

Geographic tongue, fissured tongue, and hairy tongue are the most common tongue problems and
Burning mouth syndrome ... require biopsy or referral
Tips for Interns when Calling Referrals / Consults 

- Dr. Charlotte Durand
@char_durand

#Referrals #Consults #Calling #Tips #Guide
Interns when Calling Referrals ... char_durand #Referrals
Hearing Loss: Triaged Referral
#PrimaryCare #Referral #HearingLoss #Assessment #Management #NICE #BMJ
Loss: Triaged Referral ... #PrimaryCare #Referral
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... rhabdomyolysis • Early referral ... #Compartment #Syndrome