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Neuroblastoma are statistically the most common cancers in infancy and the most common extracranial solid malignancy.
Neuroblastoma are statistically the most common cancers in infancy and the most common extracranial solid malignancy.
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- Suspect Turner syndrome in females with pathologic short stature.
- Suspect craniopharyngioma if short stature and vision problems.
- Suspect Turner syndrome in females with pathologic short stature.
- Suspect craniopharyngioma if short stature and vision problems.
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- Larynx is the most common site of foreign body aspiration in children age <1 year.
- In children age >1 year, think trachea or right mainstem bronchus.
- Larynx is the most common site of foreign body aspiration in children age <1 year.
- In children age >1 year, think trachea or right mainstem bronchus.
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VACTERL Association Nonrandom association of birth defects:
Vertebral anomalies
Anal atresia
Cardiac defect
TracheoEsophageal fistula
Renal anomalies
Limb abnormalities
VACTERL Association Nonrandom association of birth defects:
Vertebral anomalies
Anal atresia
Cardiac defect
TracheoEsophageal fistula
Renal anomalies
Limb abnormalities
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Rhinitis Medicamentosa:
Rebound nasal congestion. Occurs with prolonged use (>5-7 d) of vasoconstrictive intranasal medications. Patient may become dependent, requiring more frequent dosing to achieve the same decongestant effect.
Rhinitis Medicamentosa:
Rebound nasal congestion. Occurs with prolonged use (>5-7 d) of vasoconstrictive intranasal medications. Patient may become dependent, requiring more frequent dosing to achieve the same decongestant effect.
Let's Talk Medicine pinned «🔴 Rhinitis Medicamentosa: Rebound nasal congestion. Occurs with prolonged use (>5-7 d) of vasoconstrictive intranasal medications. Patient may become dependent, requiring more frequent dosing to achieve the same decongestant effect.»
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Dyspepsia red flags:
- Weight Loss
- Dysphagia
- Persistent vomiting
- GI bleeding (hematemesis, hematochezia, melena)
- Onset age >50
Dyspepsia red flags:
- Weight Loss
- Dysphagia
- Persistent vomiting
- GI bleeding (hematemesis, hematochezia, melena)
- Onset age >50
DDx of Erectile Dysfunction:
PENIS ⬇️
Psychogenic
Endocrine (type 2 DM, testosterone)
Neurogenic (type 2 DM, post-operative)
Insufficiency of blood (atherosclerosis)
Substances
PENIS ⬇️
Psychogenic
Endocrine (type 2 DM, testosterone)
Neurogenic (type 2 DM, post-operative)
Insufficiency of blood (atherosclerosis)
Substances
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- ALT > AST = most causes of hepatitis.
- AST > ALT = alcoholic liver disease or other causes of hepatitis (i.e. non-alcoholic liver disease) that have progressed to advanced cirrhosis.
- ALT > AST = most causes of hepatitis.
- AST > ALT = alcoholic liver disease or other causes of hepatitis (i.e. non-alcoholic liver disease) that have progressed to advanced cirrhosis.
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Fanconi anemia:
- Absent/hypoplastic thumbs
- All cell lines depressed
Fanconi anemia:
- Absent/hypoplastic thumbs
- All cell lines depressed
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Patients without a functioning spleen are predisposed to infection with encapsulated organisms. Pneumococcal vaccines 13 (PCV13) and 23 (PPSV23) are necessary.
Patients without a functioning spleen are predisposed to infection with encapsulated organisms. Pneumococcal vaccines 13 (PCV13) and 23 (PPSV23) are necessary.
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In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 90% or more of cases are due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 90% or more of cases are due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
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ABC of Adrenaline:
Adrenaline activates β-receptors, increasing Cyclic AMP.
ABC of Adrenaline:
Adrenaline activates β-receptors, increasing Cyclic AMP.
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MEN I – Wermer’s Syndrome Affects the 3 Ps:
Pituitary
Parathyroid
Pancreas
MEN I – Wermer’s Syndrome Affects the 3 Ps:
Pituitary
Parathyroid
Pancreas