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Characteristics of Selected Pneumonias

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). Gram-positive diplococci. 
Haemophilus influenzae. Pleomorphic gram-negative coccobacilli. 
Staphylococcus aureus. Plump
Plump gram-positive ... Plump gram-negative
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
Mental Status (SLUMS ... Geriatrics #Dementia #SLUMS
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
postoperative appendicular lump
Red cell autoagglutination is the process whereby red cells clump together forming aggregates. This is seen
whereby red cells clump
Red cell autoagglutination is the process whereby red cells clump together forming aggregates. This is seen
whereby red cells clump
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Firm, painless lump
Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
causes the RBCs to clump
Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
Multiple masses The differential ... is difficult to differentiate ... Multiple #Massess #Differential
Trichobezoar on Endoscopy
13 years old.  Vomiting since 1 year with hair loss and abdominal lump.
and abdominal lump
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... #5 #diagnosis #differential