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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ... awakening • Medial hand ... elbow flexion test ... #Diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #msk
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
(SIS): Signs and ... + Painful arc test ... pain + Hawkin's test ... #symptoms #msk ... #pathophysiology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... initial response to abnormal ... clinical symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... Arms extended; wrists
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... lumbar spine Signs ... Areflexia (loss of normal ... #CaudaEquina #Syndrome ... #MSK #pathophysiology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... anterior/posterior MSK ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... • Heerfordt syndrome ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
cranial ultrasound ... is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... assessment, is best ... are observed for signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Herpes zoster, West
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... knees, fingers, wrist ... not possible • Ultrasound ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs
Anorexia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: concordance
abnormal functioning ... having a small waist ... AnorexiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry