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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... , Seizure disorders ... Cerebrovascular Disease ... autoantibodies that will cause ... #management #treatment
Protein Losing Enteropathy
Clinical Presentation:
 • Volume overload: Peripheral edema, pleural effusion or ascites.
 • Gl symptoms
Losing Enteropathy Clinical ... soluble vitamins) Diagnosis ... without apparent cause ... Amyloidosis • Disorders ... #management #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... ) Clinical Presentation ... : Testing The diagnosis ... Three clinical features ... #management #treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
a gas exchange disorder ... Caused by intrapulmonary ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... MCTD - Bechet disease ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
: • A clinical ... out other causes ... and lower jaw Treatment ... osteoarticular and skin disease ... #management #Dermatology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... intrinsic factor, IF) Clinical ... to IBD, celiac disease ... #management #nutrition
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Sleep-Disordered ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
vast number of diseases ... can cause a headache ... headache is the disorder ... headaches are caused ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Causes of Bleeding ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Sequestration Disordered ... Connective Tissue Disorders ... #Algorithm #Causes