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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Clinical manifestations ... Doppler US : halo sign ... PET/CT: aortitis ... efficacy of GCs Abnormal ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
imbalances are common ... medical conditions can ... create a complex ... clinical presentation ... #electrolyte #algorithm
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
-> 40 years • Can ... to 8 years Clinical ... - gastric and breast ... Chest CT: • Ground-glass ... levels are within normal
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
inflammation Symptoms ... tightness Most Common ... Nasal polyps and signs ... CT) • Broncho-arterial ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
dyspnea • (Less common ... • CT: Halo sign ... be normal • Fever ... • Lung most commonly ... Constitutional symptoms
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Management Pneumonia Signs ... /Symptoms: • Confusion ... Uremia (blood urea ... radiograph or CT ... aeruginosa Clinical
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Hodgkin Lymphoma - Clinical ... ingestion • B symptoms ... (NSHL) - (most common ... Mediastinal mass) • CT ... physical exam, CT