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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... deficit: - Type I DM ... produced - Type II DM ... Insulin demand: infections ... #comparison #endocrinology
Tweetorial - How does diabetes mellitus (DM) lead to an increased risk of infection? 

By Dr.
Tweetorial - How does diabetes ... mellitus (DM) lead ... increased risk of infection ... Risk #Tweetorial #Endocrinology ... #DM #Pathophysiology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
, vomiting • Late ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD ... #pathophysiology ... #genetics #endocrinology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... pneumonia • DM ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... weight loss • Late ... CXR upright or lat
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Usually middle-aged diabetic ... present or signs of infection ... Pathophysiology: ... suspicion, such as diabetic ... pyelonephritis CMC IM
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Disseminated Infections ... 50% in chronic infection ... MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk: Diabetes ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... shock • Mortality rate