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Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
calcification of both adrenal ... acid lipase is critical ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #infant #NEJM #
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
include hypotension (cryptic ... Toxins (CCB, BB, BRASH ... Obstruction (HOCM, critical ... Failure, Endocrine (adrenal ... albumin, trauma), Renal
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... depressed) • Renal ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... vomiting/diarrhea), renal ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... depressed) • Renal ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... vomiting/diarrhea), renal ... #differential #causes
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... enzyme 21-OHase causes ... 21-OHD in the adrenal ... vomiting • Late (shock ... endocrinology #peds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... the underlying cause ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
dogs and other pets ... Infection can cause ... cystic lesions ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
= most common cause ... cats) Classic clinical ... scenario: septic shock ... with fever, rash ... , hypotension, renal