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Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
gene mutated in all ... Retinoblastoma #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
periorbital cellulitis, as ... Periorbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... should be done in ALL
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... /Symptoms: • Classic ... Pathophysiology: ... bowel, usually as
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - For diagnosis, must have either 26
have either 26 symptoms ... restless • Acts as ... AttentionDeficitHyperactiveDisorder #ADHD #BehavioralDisorder ... #Pathophysiology ... #signs #psychiatry
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
/Symptoms: • Usually ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: ... Coli, but can also ... Urine cultures also
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
inflammation of all ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology 
Excessive fear of one or more social situations
 • Safety
Anxiety Disorder (SAD ... ) - Pathophysiology ... SocialAnxiety #BehavioralDisorder ... #SAD #Pathophysiology ... #signs #psychiatry