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Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Causes of Non-Gap ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... MetabolicAcidosis #NonGap #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
degranulation, leading ... surfaces causes ... exposure to allergen causes ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... protein receptor type ... pulmonary Langerhans cell ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Superficial - Well-localized ... Burning, shooting, gnawing ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... hypercalcemia), Sickle cell ... #Types #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... smooth muscle cells ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
, a type of dendritic ... various tissues, leading ... • Endocrine Dysfunction ... DIAGNOSIS • Imaging ... Histiocytosis #Diagnosis
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
The type of seizure ... , and possible causes ... or network of cells ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #ILAE2017 #Classification
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
Oligoclonal bands, cell ... • Clinical Types ... • Diagnosis: MRI ... autoimmune/infectious causes ... bladder/bowel dysfunction