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Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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sensory • Before diagnosis ... , Stabbing) - ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... inguinal ligament (near ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
, rotator cuff tear ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs ... #stages #staging ... #msk
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
screening • Imaging ... (if atypical symptoms ... Valacyclovir 1g tid ... Awake: Artificial tears ... #Management #Treatment
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... Without treatment ... exposure to or symptoms ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis ... #Staging **
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
ulcerated • MSK ... infected without symptoms ... Late latent >1 year ... #Syphilis #stages ... #diagnosis #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
person-years • 50-year ... • Age range: 3rd ... life • M=F Symptoms ... >40C), mental status ... Starting beta blockers
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Bilateral signs and/or symptoms ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Bactrim, PCN G-K), K-sparing ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Optimize volume status ... Na-Zirconium (10g PO tid
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... crystals • Gram stain ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... 2 attacks in a year ... • 1 attack + stage
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
- Needing the best ... expect favorable treatment ... positive self-states ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... Criteria #Signs #Symptoms