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Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
hair follicles -> causes ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #complications
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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the mnemonic "ASEPTIC ... , the symptoms caused ... MentalStatusExam #MSE #psychiatry ... #diagnosis #evaluation ... #mnemonic #aseptic
Medical Conditions Causing Mania or Mania-Like Episodes: Pathogenesis
 • Bipolar Disorder -> Combination of individual, genetic,
Manic #Secondary #Causes ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
Symptoms related to complications ... Sores, scars, calluses ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #psychiatry
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications ... hormone levels cause ... BulimiaNervosa #Complications ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #psychiatry