11 results
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
clinical symptoms/signs ... referral to secondary care ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Areas of diagnostic ... referral to secondary care
Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
one of the abnormal ... red cells which fall ... In the right photo ... is mechanical trauma ... hemolytic- uremic syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
involve one, two, or all ... number and appears abnormal ... low and appear abnormal ... cells might look abnormal ... #diagnosis #hematology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... When the diagnosis ... Breathing and chest wall ... for signs of respiratory
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Meningococcal), surgery, trauma ... complete paralysis of all ... the intensive care ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... ST Elevation of Normal ... #differential #diagnosis
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Commonly affects all ... seen in Reiter's syndrome ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Cogan Syndrome ... episcleritis as well ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... diseases to exclude are ... purpura: Strong sign ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... #Rheumatology
Etiologies of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
 • Inadequate intake - Rare but seen in very strict vegans
Inadequate intake - Rare ... partial gastrectomy will ... malabsorption syndromes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #nutrition