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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Weakness - Dark urine ... hour with goal urine
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Diagnosis - Clinical ... Clinical DX: - ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
dacryocystitis — infection ... the first day of treatment ... Cultures of urine ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Diagnosis: • Infection ... epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... until cause identified
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
Capillary leak syndrome ... 150 published cases ... Relapsing-remitting course +++ Clinical ... hypoalbuminemia with no urine ... of infections)
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... & Dry) is the treatment ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
sawtooth rete pegs ... Although the cause ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Majocchi’s Granuloma due to Trichophyton rubrum 
This is GMS stain and culture of a skin biopsy
/ foot + tinea pedis ... Treatment: Itraconazole ... tissues - mainly caused ... recommended Mayo Clinic ... #photo #microscopy