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Causes of Congenital Anomalies - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malformation
 • Embryonic development failure or inadequacy (often multifactorial)
Deformation
Causes of Congenital ... normal tissue (e.g ... (Syndromic) • ... • Association (e.g ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Osteoid osteomas are benign bone-forming tumours that typically occur in children (particularly adolescents). They have characteristic
and classically cause ... salicylate analgesia, e.g ... osteoid #osteoma #tumor ... #children #peds ... #pediatrics #nidus
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Lysis Syndrome ... high WBC count cause ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
with: - Thymic tumors ... Serologic and EMG ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management