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Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... Tolerance (reduced sensitivity ... to effects of EtOH ... exacerbated by EtOH ... #Pathophysiology
Dirofilaria repens- Patient had first noted a nodule below her left eye (Panel A). Five days
Five days later, ... Dirofilaria #repens #clinical ... #photo #NEJM #parasite
Woltman's sign of hypothyroidism- ...At the time of presentation, a physical examination was notable for the
relaxation of the ankle ... One month later, ... the patient’s ankle ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #Woltmans
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
the duodenum Clinical ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... undergo EGD - Sensitivity
Cataract: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Increased Age (most common) -> Ultraviolet light, radiation, toxins ->Denaturation and abnormal
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Decreased contrast sensitivity ... contact -> Secondary angle ... #cataracts #pathophysiology
The patient was noted to have bilateral Frank's sign, which is a diagonal crease in the
at a 45-degree angle ... it has limited sensitivity ... Franks #Sign #CAD #Photo ... PhysicalExam #Ear #Clinical
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
The onset of alcohol withdrawal generally begins 6-24 hours after the
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical ... has a mortality rate ... >2 days after EtOH ... Alcohol #Withdrawal #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #EtOH
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
treated, and the later ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
pustule on the ankle ... pseudomonas s/p cefepime later ... wide variety of clinical ... Gangrenosum #PG #clinical ... #photo #dermatology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
antigen assay has a sensitivity ... has five major clinical ... fungal stain of clinical ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... shock • Mortality rate