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Fat Embolism Syndrome
Trauma to the long bone or pelvis accounts for —9096 of cases. The diagnosis
Fat Embolism Syndrome ... accounts for —9096 of cases ... stabilization of fractures ... Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
The Pathophysiology of Fat Absorption and Causes of Malabsorption (steatorrhoea)

#Fat #Malabsorption #Pathophysiology #Differential #Steatorrhea #Diarrhea #Diagnosis
The Pathophysiology ... of Fat Absorption ... and Causes of Malabsorption ... steatorrhoea) #Fat ... Steatorrhea #Diarrhea #Diagnosis
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
Acromegaly Caused ... Acromegaly #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – symptoms ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... #Hypothyroid #Features ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Endocrinology
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) 
An rare systemic acute febrile vasculitic syndrome. Aetiology unknown. 
Affects
4 years (peak at ... Early diagnosis ... Kawasaki #Disease #Features ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Features of a Sickle Cell Crisis 
Sickle-cell disease - an autosomal recessive blood disorder.
Characterized by red
Features of a Sickle ... Crises can be precipitated ... The underlying pathophysiology ... SickleCell #Crisis #Features ... #Signs #Symptoms
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
pain and related symptoms ... abdominal pain • Flat ... percussion • Nausea ... obstruction #sbo #ileus #pathophysiology
Benign and Malignant Nevi

Benign Nevus 
The benign nevus, or common mole, usually appears in the first
nevi may arise at ... the following features ... Changes in these features ... change in size, symptoms ... #Dermatology #Diagosis
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
torsional and upbeat (fast ... with vascular causes ... , downbeating (fast ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... findings #signs #symptoms
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The term "Muscular dystrophy" refers to a group of inherited progressive muscle disorders.
sometimes occur at ... brain. 1 in 3 cases ... MuscularDystrophy #DMD #Diagnosis ... #Features #Signs