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Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
Acromegaly Caused ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
Febrile Child - some diagnostic ... clues to evaluating ... Febrile #Fever #Evaluation ... Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... high; in some cases ... or high; normal ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
has a number of causes ... Other causes include ... Causes include ... Abnormalities #Abnormal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Causes of acute ... Bacterial overgrowth Normal ... Laxative abuse Normal ... algorithm #workup #diagnosis
Types of Urinary Incontinence
 - Stress Incontinence - The urethral sphincter is weakened so that transient
stronger than normal ... and overcome the normal ... Incontinence #Types #Classification ... #Causes #diagnosis
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... activity is the diagnostic ... available for rapid diagnosis ... levels - Usually normal ... decrease in most cases
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
If abnormal, this ... When the diagnosis ... requires further evaluation ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Local causes include ... Systemic causes ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... Clinical #Signs #PhysicalExam