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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
is an autoimmune ... Neck: “dropping ... PCB variants of GBS ... Serologic and EMG ... stimulation - Single fiber
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... diffuse goiter (Graves ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... endocrinology #signs #symptoms
Tongue Pathology 

Geographic tongue, fissured tongue, and hairy tongue are the most common tongue problems and
do not require treatment ... associated with a candidal ... benign lesions (e.g ... Burning mouth syndrome ... duration, antecedent symptoms
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
and a palpable abdominal ... Budd Chiari syndrome ... Symptoms of metastatic ... disease Imaging and Treatment ... Hypercalcemia 4
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
syndrome, ARVC) ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Digoxin toxicity Symptoms ... PVC burden is ... more intensive treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
by 24 hours or longer ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Neurological symptoms ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment