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Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
-> Continuous stimulation ... the etiology Signs ... endocrinology #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis
Osteoarthritis (OA): Clinical findings
 • Stimulation of joint nociceptors in subchondral bone -> Pain with loading
Clinical findings • Stimulation ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Lhermitte’s sign ... Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis ... lesions) McDonald diagnostic ... EEG of visual stimulation ... Multiple #sclerosis #diagnosis
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... because melanocyte stimulating ... to reduced ACTH stimulation ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Reduced libido • Signs ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... present - ACTH stimulation ... endocrinology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
ESR • Stimulation ... Extra-articular signs ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Repetitive nerve stimulation ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... T4 • Thyroid stimulating ... hyperthyroidism #causes #diagnosis ... endocrinology #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... voice or noxious stimulation ... Apply a noxious stimulation ... • Examine for signs ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis ... 1928-1977) -> 50% diagnosed ... Symptoms and Signs ... common symptoms and signs ... alpha-adrenoceptor stimulation