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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... the pancreas, Vasculitis ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Cardiovascular disease ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown - Familial
unknown - Familial chondrocalcinosis ... in bones - Chondrocalcinosis ... Pseudogout #CPPD #Disease ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Pathophysiology
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
other autoimmune diseases ... with systemic diseases ... RA) or systemic lupus ... (SLE) Signs / Symptoms ... #Pathophysiology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
rare, gestational diseases ... thyrotoxicosis due to excess ... hyperthyroidism due to excess ... Signs/Symptoms: ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... Subacute cutaneous lupus ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Chondrocalcinosis: Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate (CPPD) Deposition Disease - Acute CPPD precipitation into the joint space ->
Chondrocalcinosis ... CPPD) Deposition Disease ... Pseudogout #CPPD #Disease ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Pathophysiology
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings - Infectious Agents - 50% have
IgA Vasculitis – ... nephrotic/nephritic syndrome ... #HSP #IgA #Vasculitis ... HenochScholeinPurpura #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases): - Increasing
Alzheimer’s Disease ... mutations - Down syndrome ... chromosome 21) Signs / Symptoms ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Acute Compartment Syndrome • Crush injuries, burns, circumferential constriction to limbs (each containing facially divided muscle
Acute Compartment Syndrome ... allow fluid to disperse ... . => Excess fluid ... CompartmentSyndrome #ACS #pathophysiology
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