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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... distal to the DIP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Evolution of Purpura Fulminans - On physical examination, he had small purpura on his legs (Panel
small purpura on his ... that spread to his ... #Clinical #Derm ... #EM #IM #PurpuraFulminans
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
- "Two hit" Hypothesis ... retrosternal chest pain Diagnosis ... most common long term ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... Esophageal #Necrosis #diagnosis
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
medications #treatment #diagnosis ... Acta Derm Venereol ... EL, Richardson IM ... Pedersen MS, Benros
Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture
Imaging Findings:
 • Circle demarcating the region of edema within the medial femoral condyle.
T2-hypointense linear ... Knee (SONK) but term ... • See a linear ... Differential diagnosis ... #msk
Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Typical location of the osteochondral defect
of the Talus - MSK ... • Linear T 2-hyperintense ... lesion: umbrella term ... lesion Differential diagnosis ... #msk