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Syphilitic gummas in Tertiary syphilis
Tertiary syphilitic gummas may mimic basal cell carcinoma. The gummatous tumors are
may mimic basal cell ... Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... syphilis #clinical #photo
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
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
The signs and symptoms ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... , anal or oral areas ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... (GCA) Giant cell ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... Treatment of GCA
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
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Management Pneumonia Signs ... Uremia (blood urea ... radiograph or CT ... procalcitonin level Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
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
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
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Holster Sign in ... sun protected areas ... as well giving ... called: The holster sign ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
double contour sign ... • Dual-energy CT ... cortical bone Treatment ... • Acute gout treatment ... +Radiographic signs