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Fluid Analysis 
A systematic approach to analysis of the fluid in conjunction with the clinical presentation
conjunction with the clinical ... etiology, narrow the differential ... diagnoses, & design ... biochemistry, microscopic ... tests.
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
symptoms/signs ... alcohol-related liver disease ... non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Pott's Disease in ... extrapulmonary cases Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... of AFB by smear microscopy
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... intervertebral disc disease ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
association • M > F Clinical ... Behcet syndrome (Clinical ... is a skin prick test ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... #management #signs
Non-Infective Endocarditis (NBTE / Marantic Endocarditis)
Non-infective endocarditis is also known as: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), Aseptic
Vegetations may be microscopic ... pathognomonic signs ... high index of clinical ... - Infectious Diseases ... #pathophysiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
combination of the clinical ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... Presentation: - Disease ... course of the disease ... conditions listed in differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... management #neurology #differential