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Crusted Scabies - Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic
, interdigital areas ... , and genital areas ... Microscopic examination ... CrustedScabies #Scabies #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Paths to Defective Homologous Recombination DNA Repair in Breast Cancer. Each individual mutation or epigenetic aberration
DNA Repair in Breast ... common feature of breast ... cancer #Pathophys #Honc ... BreastCancer #DNARepair #NEJM
Radiation-Induced Angiosarcoma after Breast-Cancer Treatment - Physical examination revealed an area of skin 10 cm in
the dermis and breast ... Clinical #Derm #Honc ... #Angiosarcoma #Breast ... #Radiation #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Urine Microscopy Crystals
Uric Acid crystals:
 - Formation promoted by acidic urine
 - Seen in tumor lysis
Urine Microscopy ... Seen in UTIs by urease-producing ... acidic urine - Diagnostic ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Urine #Microscopy
Disseminated Cysticercosis - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head revealed diffuse hyperintense septated cystic lesions
confirmed the diagnosis ... Taenia #Solium #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
findings confirmed a diagnosis ... under polarized microscopy ... Early diagnosis ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
Overcrowded urban areas ... disease ARDS Diagnosis ... manifestations • MAT microscopic ... #microbiology #diagnosis
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Urinalysis/microscopy ... Urine Na/K/Cl/urea ... AKI #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Colon, Kidney, Breast ... polyangiitis (GPA) / microscopic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Tuberculosis - Diagnosis ... from TB endemic areas ... dissemination Diagnosis ... of AFB by smear microscopy ... Tuberculosis #TB #Diagnosis