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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Rickets Dysmorphic Features ... • Cushing's Disease ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
• Other rare causes ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Acne • Coarse features ... Cardiovascular disease ... #endocrinology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... organ damage • Treatment ... worrisome EKG features
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Clinical Features ... , pathological fractures ... Diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Non-inflammatory Causes ... Visual or auditory symptoms ... conjunction with symptoms ... diagnosis and treatment ... consistent with MS
Parkinsons plus syndromes have features of parkinsonism but they differ from parkinsons disease in having some
Parkinsons plus syndromes ... have features of ... some additional features ... unresponsive to treatments ... PSP #LewyBody #MSA
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
Capillary leak syndrome ... 150 published cases ... +++ Clinical features ... edema, compartment syndrome ... Laboratory features
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical Features ... : • Triad of symptoms ... urine • Other symptoms ... disease 2.
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
seen in several disease ... of re-feeding syndrome ... Glucosuria causes ... /HHS Overlap - features ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
failure Clinical Features ... : • Many symptoms ... are not caused ... anterior/posterior MSK ... : (distinct symptoms