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Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
• softening of bones ... of feet, thigh bones ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... mineralization Symptoms ... respiratory failure • Neurologic
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Highest • Bone ... Most common symptoms ... symptoms - Pain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Media • Temporal Bone ... symptoms/signs, ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... box indicates all ... ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... back pain - Symptoms ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... of bacilli to bone ... should be done in ALL
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Workup • CNS symptoms ... Get an LP and imaging ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Bone marrow biopsy
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymphocyte predominant (LP ... pattern of spread, B symptoms ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #differential #algorithm
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... (1) limb-onset ALS ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
pylori test (GI symptoms ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... candidate) - Bone ... not required in all
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
presentation • Lyme Serology ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... middle ear/temporal bone ... pathology) • LP ... Management #Treatment #Neurology