3254 results
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Mediated (granular staining ... antibodies (linear staining ... With associated pulmonary ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
NSIP and long standing ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Consolidation #Differential
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal ... coagulopathy) • CBC w differential ... opacities with sparing ... crescents) • IF staining ... Renal #Syndromes #differential
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
4 weeks after starting ... lymphadenopathy, pulmonary ... Children with pulmonary ... Tuberculosis #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
 -
RESPIRATORY - Pulmonary ... - Prolonged Standing ... Syncope #Causes #Differential
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
HIV-infected patients starting ... Lymphadenitis, pulmonary ... Leishmaniasis Differential ... Guidelines recommend starting ... Inflammatory #Syndrome #Differential
Mechanisms of Lower Extremity Edema: #Diagnosis #Pathophys #EM #IM #Edema #Lower #LowerExtremity #Causes #Starling #Oncotic #Hydrostatic
LowerExtremity #Causes #Starling ... Hydrostatic #Pressure #Differential
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential ... , plaques with scaling ... with elevated scaling ... copper coloured scaling ... #dermatology #Differential
Initiation of ART in HIV patients with Opportunistic Infections
 • Pulmonary TB and CD4 cell count
Infections • Pulmonary ... count <50 • Pulmonary ... OI's - 2 weeks of starting
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... SVT-AVNRT or AVRT • Standing ... Palpitations #Cardiology #Differential