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Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
glands. ... confirmed the diagnosis ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #infant #NEJM #
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
Management Summary CLINICAL ... • Nephritic syndrome ... (Casts) • Marked ... • Vasculitic rash ... deposits common TREATMENT
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
sawtooth rete pegs ... confirming the diagnosis ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #derm #wickhams
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Syphilis - Clinical ... responsible for most cases ... loss • Skin: Rash ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Syphilis #stages #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... 160 beats/min in term ... intra-abdominal masses ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
salivary and lacrimal glands ... Diagnosis: • Dry ... Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... salivary ducts Clinical ... Adenocarcinoma Treatment
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(blue-purple) rash ... Violaceous papules or plaques ... auricular papules Clinical ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... positive patients Treatment