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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis vs Tumor ... /- rasburicase Tumor ... : Lysis of tumor ... rate or large tumor ... #Leukostasis #Tumor
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
Bronchial stenosis (tumor ... #Differential #workup ... #algorithm #pulmonary
Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
allele of RB1 tumor ... allele of RB1 tumor ... Retinoblastoma Signs ... Retinoblastoma #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
Tumor lysis syndrome refers to the constellation of metabolic disturbances that occurs when large numbers of
Tumor lysis syndrome ... acutekidneyinjury #Pathophysiology ... Presentation #TLS #Workup
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
• Pituitary turnors ... the pituitary tumor ... ) as secreting tumors ... Signs / Symptoms ... mnemonic #GLFTAP #pathophysiology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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skin thickening Signs ... calcinosis • Pulmonary ... disease), PAH (pulmonary ... #diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #testing #workup
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythropoietin Secreting Tumor ... Cyanosis without Pulmonary ... Apnea • Chronic Pulmonary ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Lung Findings on Physical Exam
Crackles:
 • Short, discontinuous, sounds mostly heard during inspiration
 • Caused by
alveoli as seen in pulmonary ... swelling, secretions, tumor ... Lung #Findings #Pulmonary ... PhysicalExam #diagnosis #signs
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Better call hematology ... delivery/sensing) vs tumor ... kidneys) - Some tumors ... you’ll do a good workup ... #hematology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... HIV, Lyme, GBS, tumor ... Diagnosis and Workup ... No additional workup