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Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Diagnosis: • Based on clinical ... More likely to cause ... undergo chest CT ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Clinical DX: - ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
- Atypical Clinical ... systemic signs (rash ... CN7, parotid), CT ... CNS inflammatory cause ... #Treatment #Neurology
Black Hairy Tongue- ...A polymicrobial wound infection developed, and she received treatment with intravenous meropenem and
and she received treatment ... within 1 week after treatment ... patient reported nausea ... and has no long-term ... #NEJM #photo #clinical
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... intrinsic factor, IF) Clinical ... • P/E - GI and derm ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... , can consider IM
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
sawtooth rete pegs ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen # ... planus #derm #wickhams
Mycoplasma pneumoniae–Associated Mucositis- ...severe mucositis developed that involved the lips, buccal mucosa (Panel A), conjunctivae, and
In this case, the ... mycoplasma-induced rash ... approximately 2 weeks of treatment ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #mycoplasma