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Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
amyloidosis is a well-recognized ... diagnosis and treatment ... amyloidosis #clinical #photo ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
The white-cell count ... the first day of treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
hyperkeratotic central areas ... after 1 week of treatment ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #tinea #capitis
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Uremia (blood urea ... count < 4,000 cells ... radiograph or CT ... procalcitonin level Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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less than 200 cells ... Antimicrobial treatment ... recovery (CD4-cell ... enhancement on CT ... periventricular areas
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma ... that were in his breast ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT # ... squamous #cell #
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
SPECTRUM Common areas ... Imaging: X-rays, CT ... PET-CT / MRI: Staging ... TREATMENT OPTIONS ... with appropriate treatment
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
hands (Panel B) as well ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
wool, over itchy areas ... sheets and rinse well ... Try not to rub or ... scratch the itchy areas ... #Pruritus #Treatment