Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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diagnosis hematology differential clinical idsa stages syphilis adrenal allergy capsulatum cd4 chalazion diabetic emergencies endocrinology enteropathy eosinophilia eosinophils familial foot
Pocket Comparison Guide to Heritable Hypertension Syndromes (Secondary Hypertension) Bartter, Gitelman, Liddle, Primary Aldosteronism, GRA (Glucocorticoid Remediable
Pocket Comparison ... Gitelman, Liddle, Primary ... #Comparison #Table ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Secondary
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis): • Acute infection • Solid organ
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Thrombocytosis): • Acute infection ... Post-splenectomy Primary ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... #hematology #secondary
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... risk-stratification • Risks: infection ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion Hordeolum (Stye): • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison ... #Table
The Stages of Syphilis Primary Syphilis - The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Without treatment ... soles in 50% of cases ... and nephrotic syndrome ... to asymptomatic infection ... roots, causing a syndrome
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment 1) Primary Syphilis • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... . 2) Secondary ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... • Primary, secondary ... stages #diagnosis #management
Hantavirus Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir Transmission: • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
Rodents are the primary ... common route of infection ... Cardiopulmonary Syndrome ... • Autopsy PCR Treatment ... Hantavirus #diagnosis #management
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis Other
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Primary ... : TB, fungal infection ... Causes of Secondary ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
pass = Dangerous secondary ... Chronic & Rx-related Secondary ... • Parasitic infections ... 3rd pass = Primary ... cell activation syndrome
Orthopedic Emergencies Compartment Syndrome • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Syndrome caused ... progressive inflammatory infection ... the fascia, with secondary ... including DM • Treatment ... #treatment
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