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Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... matter how long ago ... Pathophysiology: ... #Diagnosis #Management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Usually middle-aged ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: ... pyelonephritis CMC ... #management
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... the protozoan parasite ... Romana's sign ... only available at CDC
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... Microglial cells are ... of UMN and LMN signs ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... #management #neurology
Conduct Disorder (CD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >3 symptoms present in the past
-10% of school-aged ... symptom before age ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #psychiatry
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... and treatment are ... Presentation • Common Signs ... Pathophysiology ... of NK cells and CD8