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Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Onychogryphosis • Clubbed Fingernails ... Ridging • Nail Plate ... DharSaty #Nail #fingernail ... #pathology #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Onychogryphosis • Clubbed Fingernails ... Ridging • Nail Plate ... DharSaty #Nail #fingernail ... #pathology #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pathophysiology ... weight loss • Late ... CXR upright or lat ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... prevention of late ... Epinephrine (1st line ... IM q5-10mins, anterolateral ... #Management #pathophysiology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Responsive to Treatment ... very high mitotic rate ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... #NonHodgkin #differential
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... Second Line Therapy ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
• Should be on differential ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... : CTA is first-line ... - CMC IM Residency
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... Protocol 1st line ... 1 - If no IV access ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... #Epilepticus #Treatment