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Myositis Ossificans in vastus intermedius on POCUS after trauma - Transverse View

Young male with MMA injury
intermedius on POCUS ... What is diagnosis ... hypoechoic oval masses ... in muscle belly ... #muscle #msk #clinical
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
USMLE Epidemiology ... individual studies Clinical ... Proves cause-effect ... how related two values ... #calculations #diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
dysfunction Epidemiology ... Myelitis - Clinical ... Myelitis Diagnosis ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... • Infectious causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
in diminished muscle ... Myasthenia Epidemiology ... Respiratory muscles ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
to bolus these values ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... tests before beginning ... asthma - accessory muscle ... #typeb #classification
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... #diagnosis
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
flaccid weakness Epidemiology ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... transplantation CLINICAL ... fairly symmetric muscle ... and sensitive tests
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... and Clinical Features ... classically purple abdominal ... femoral head • Muscle ... dexamethasone suppression test
Myositis Ossificans in vastus intermedius on POCUS after trauma - Sagittal View

Young male with MMA injury
intermedius on POCUS ... What is diagnosis ... hypoechoic oval masses ... in muscle belly ... #muscle #msk #clinical
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Joints: myalgia and muscle ... - GI tract: abdominal ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #classification