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MTP Septic arthritis due to non-tuberculous mycobacterium without effusion
We had an immunosuppressed patient with a concerning
MTP Septic arthritis ... mycobacterium without effusion ... Clinically no effusion ... Extremely difficult case ... ultrasound can help
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
disease - DIC/TTP ... Defects: • DIC, TTP ... Dermal Vessels: - Amyloidosis ... Solar purpura - Trauma ... Cholesterol emboli • Septic
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... • Call for ultrasound ... re-assess using ultrasound ... small volume may cause
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... integrity: - Trauma ... Cholesterol embolism - Amyloidosis ... • Abdominal ultrasound ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Tender on top of ... AC joint showed effusion ... glenohumeral joint effusion ... #Arthritis #Effusion ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
osteomyelitis, Rheumatoid arthritis ... Hepatosplenomegaly & hepatic ... → Mutant TTR → ... Persistent pleural effusions ... hypoadrenalism • Nausea