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Erectile Dysfunction: Pathogenesis

Erectile Dysfunction - Persistent or recurrent inability to achieve an erection sufficient to achieve
Erectile Dysfunction ... Pathogenesis Erectile ... and rigidity Endocrinologic ... #Dysfunction #Pathophysiology ... #Urology #Diagnosis
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
GravesDisease #pathophysiology ... #endocin #endocrinology ... symptoms #signs #diagnosis
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology ... #Urology #Diagnosis
Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Mild Non-proliferative DR
 • Outpouchings of the weakened capillary walls or
other proteins leaking ... ischemia -> Venous beading ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... complications #pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... Overproduction #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
ligament substance leading ... ligament substance leading ... Grading #Grades #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
post-inflammatory healing ... post-inflammatory tissue healing ... FrozenShoulder #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
• Avulsion or shearing ... Fractures #msk #diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
Acute Otitis Media: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings (in Children)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 
 - Bacterial: Streptococcus
TM perforation, hearing ... #OtitisMedia #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
forces that are wearing ... Larger, weight-bearing ... JointDisease #JointPain #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology