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Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
of fluid &/or pus ... into contiguous areas ... postauricular crease ... hearing loss, nausea ... #Mastoiditis #pathophysiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... • Large volume feeding ... Pathophysiology ... • Diminished breath
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Treatment: • Treat ... primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management
Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Mild Non-proliferative DR
 • Outpouchings of the weakened capillary walls or
Hemorrhages • Focal areas ... ischemia -> Venous beading ... retinal ischemia causes ... Retinopathy #Diabetes #ophthalmology ... complications #pathophysiology
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... from TB endemic areas ... extrapulmonary cases ... deformity" - Assess ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
large surface areas ... mucosa Stricture Management ... energy or heat to cause ... - Facilitates access ... pictures as it passes
Monkeypox Skin Rash
30 yr F and her 6 yr daughter purchased 2 prairie dogs 10 days
) resulting in US ... monkeypox.’ 1st human case ... tropical rainforest areas ... , contaminated bedding ... SkinRash #clinical #photo
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
various tissues, leading ... Incidence: 4–5 cases ... SPECTRUM Common areas ... Blood tests to assess ... Histiocytosis #Diagnosis #Management