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21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
enzyme 21-OHase causes ... , vomiting • Late ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD ... #pathophysiology ... #genetics #endocrinology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothalamic Obesity Genetic ... Hormones • Tube Feeding ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... • Large volume feeding ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... #causes #management
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
- Pathophysiology ... invasive procedures/ bleeding ... proportionally. 30 years later ... #pathophysiology ... #differential #