-Breast cancer is the Most common cancer in female .
So always keep it in mind and try to exclude it in any patient presenting with a breast mass and you must perform Triple assessment .
1. Clinical assessment of the mass
2. Imaging ( mammography / ultrasonography )
3. Biopsy ( FNAC / corecut ) .
#Breast
So always keep it in mind and try to exclude it in any patient presenting with a breast mass and you must perform Triple assessment .
1. Clinical assessment of the mass
2. Imaging ( mammography / ultrasonography )
3. Biopsy ( FNAC / corecut ) .
#Breast
In Breast imaging
•Mammography :
-It's a soft tissue radiograph taken by placing the breast in direct contact with ultra ultrasensitive film and exposing it to Low-voltage High amperage X-ray.
-The dose of radiation is Low so it's considered very safe Investigation.
The sensitivity of mammography Increases with increased age ( less dense breast tissue ) .
-5% of breast cancer's are missed on mammographic screening programs even retrospectively.
#Breast
•Mammography :
-It's a soft tissue radiograph taken by placing the breast in direct contact with ultra ultrasensitive film and exposing it to Low-voltage High amperage X-ray.
-The dose of radiation is Low so it's considered very safe Investigation.
The sensitivity of mammography Increases with increased age ( less dense breast tissue ) .
-5% of breast cancer's are missed on mammographic screening programs even retrospectively.
#Breast
-The use of isotope scanning is routinely Indicated when nodularity is associated with toxicity.
#Thyroid
The risk of a discrete of isolated thyroid malignancy in a Male is 4 folds that of a female.
That's why it's forbidden for a male to have isolated thyroid swelling.
#Thyroid
That's why it's forbidden for a male to have isolated thyroid swelling.
#Thyroid
-All patients with GBS should be given subcutaneous fractionated or unfractionated heparin and support stockings until they are able to walk independently to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
#Neurology
#Neurology
-Botulinum toxin is so potent that you need only a taste of contaminated food to kill you .. as little as 0.05 micrograms would kill you.
-But How it does that ?
Well , it does so by irreversibly binding and sticking to your cholinergic nerve terminals , no Acetylcholine would be released , you will be paralysed from Up downwards " descending paralysis " eventually reaching the muscles responsible for your respiration leading to death from respiratory failure all that and the toxin only acts peripherally as it Doesn't cross the Blood Brain Barrier.
#Infections
-But How it does that ?
Well , it does so by irreversibly binding and sticking to your cholinergic nerve terminals , no Acetylcholine would be released , you will be paralysed from Up downwards " descending paralysis " eventually reaching the muscles responsible for your respiration leading to death from respiratory failure all that and the toxin only acts peripherally as it Doe
#Infections
Remember:
-Most lethal bacterial toxin in the world is Botulinum toxin.
-The second most lethal bacterial toxin in the world is Tetanoplasmin toxin.
#Infections
-Most lethal bacterial toxin in the world is Botulinum toxin.
-The second most lethal bacterial toxin in the world is Tetanoplasmin toxin.
#Infections
In case of Aortic stenosis:
-Milder degrees of stenosis may be difficult to distinguish from aortic sclerosis, in which the valve is thickened or calcified but not obstructed.
-Patients with impaired left ventricular function, velocities across the aortic valve may be diminished because of a reduced stroke volume; this is called low-flow aortic stenosis.
#Cardiology
-Milder degrees of stenosis may be difficult to distinguish from aortic sclerosis, in which the valve is thickened or calcified but not obstructed.
-Patients with impaired left ventricular function, velocities across the aortic valve may be diminished because of a reduced stroke volume; this is called low-flow aortic stenosis.
#Cardiology
Remember:
-Most common cause of painless hematuria in male above 50 yrs is transitional cell carcinoma of bladder.
-Most common cause of painless hematuria in male above 50 yrs is transitional cell carcinoma of bladder.
•Intrauterine Infections: Causes《Cataract》In Newborns:
-Rubella
-Herpes simplex
-Varicella
-Toxoplasmosis
-Syphilis
#USMLE
#Pediatrics
-Rubella
-Herpes simplex
-Varicella
-Toxoplasmosis
-Syphilis
#USMLE
#Pediatrics
Hypothyroidisim causes diastolic HTN secondary to hyperchlostrolaemia&
Mps deposition with vesseles stifness
Hyperthyroidisim causes systolic HTN due to sympathetic over activity
Mps deposition with vesseles stifness
Hyperthyroidisim causes systolic HTN due to sympathetic over activity
•Why do patients with Rheumatoid arthritis develop exudative pleural effusions with low glucose?
-Due to Glucose consumption by inflammatory cells: Inflammatory cells that accumulate in the pleural space often consume glucose as a source of energy. This increased glucose consumption by the inflammatory cells can lead to a decrease in glucose levels within the pleural fluid.
#Rheumatology
-Due to Glucose consumption by inflammatory cells: Inflammatory cells that accumulate in the pleural space often consume glucose as a source of energy. This increased glucose consumption by the inflammatory cells can lead to a decrease in glucose levels within the pleural fluid.
#Rheumatology
•A lower left sternal border systolic murmur:
VSD vs TR vs HOCM
-TR 👉🏼intensity increases with inspiration ( Carvallo sign ) and there would be systolic neck vein expansion .
-HOCM 👉🏼 Intensity increases with standing or Valsalva and associated with double apical beat and bified carotid pulse .
-VSD 👉🏼Harsh pan systolic murmur with possible hyperdynamic apex , accentuated S2 ,and right ventricular heave.
#Cardiology
VSD vs TR vs HOCM
-TR 👉🏼intensity increases with inspiration ( Carvallo sign ) and there would be systolic neck vein expansion .
-HOCM 👉🏼 Intensity increases with standing or Valsalva and associated with double apical beat and bified carotid pulse .
-VSD 👉🏼Harsh pan systolic murmur with possible hyperdynamic apex , accentuated S2 ,and right ventricular heave.
#Cardiology
Neurological findings in B12 deficiency
1-Peripheral nerves:
• Glove and stocking paraesthesiae
• Loss of ankle reflexes
2-Spinal cord:
• Subacute combined degeneration of the cord:
Posterior columns –diminished vibration sensation and proprioception
Corticospinal tracts – upper motor neuron signs
3-Cerebrum:
• Dementia
• Optic atrophy
4-Autonomic neuropathy.
#Hematology
#Anemia
1-Peripheral nerves:
• Glove and stocking paraesthesiae
• Loss of ankle reflexes
2-Spinal cord:
• Subacute combined degeneration of the cord:
Posterior columns –diminished vibration sensation and proprioception
Corticospinal tracts – upper motor neuron signs
3-Cerebrum:
• Dementia
• Optic atrophy
4-Autonomic neuropathy.
#Hematology
#Anemia