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Arwa Shared "Created By Arwa Bohra " - 22 Picmonics

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Essential Thrombocythemia
Characteristics
JAK2 Mutation
Presentation
Often Asymptomatic
Thromboembolic Events
Spontaneous Abortion
Erythromelalgia
Gout
Diagnosis
Thrombocytosis
Megakaryocyte Hyperplasia
Management
Aspirin
Hydroxyurea
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2 mins
Core Ethical Principles
Autonomy
Autonomy
Informed Consent
Confidentiality
Respect Patient Preferences
Beneficence
Beneficence
Advocate and Act in Patient's Best Interest
Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence
Avoid Patient Injury
Justice
Justice
Treat Patients Equitably
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Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Etiology
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis
Clinical Features
Sudden Painless Monocular Vision Loss
Descending Curtain
Fundoscopic Findings
Retinal Plaques
Grayish Retinal Discoloration
Cherry Red Spot on Macula
Diagnosis
Ultrasound
Interventions
Ocular Massage
Reduce Intraocular Pressure
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3 mins
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Etiologies
Hypercoagulability
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Features
Non-Ischemic
Mild to Moderate Vision Loss
Sparse Dot-blot and Flame Hemorrhages
Ischemic
Sudden, Painless Vision Loss
"Blood and Thunder" Appearance
Cotton Wool Spots
Papilledema
Interventions
Observation if Non-Ischemic
Laser Photocoagulation
VEGF Inhibitors
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3 mins
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Etiology
Chronic Hypertension
Fundoscopic Findings
Flame Hemorrhages
Arteriovenous Nicking
Retinal Microaneurysms
Cotton Wool Spots
Macular Star
Papilledema
Treatment
Lower Blood Pressure
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2 mins
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Characteristics
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Clinical Features
Peripheral Neuropathy
Hyperviscosity Syndrome
Headache, Blurred Vision
Raynaud Phenomenon
Thrombosis
Petechiae
Diagnosis
Abnormal Plasma Cells
Dutcher Bodies
Monoclonal IgM Antibodies
Management
Observation
Chemotherapy
Plasmapheresis
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3 mins
Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
Characteristics
Red Blood Cell Aplasia
Macrocytic Anemia
Clinical Features
Short Stature
Craniofacial Anomalies
Triphalangeal Thumbs
Diagnosis
Increased HbF (Fetal Hemoglobin)
Management
RBC Transfusion
Steroids
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Characteristics
Excessive Immune System Activation
Cytotoxic T-cells and Macrophages
Cytokine Storm
Acquired or Sporadic
Presentation
Fever
Hepatosplenomegaly
Labs
Increased Ferritin
Pancytopenia
Management
Bone Marrow Transplantation
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Characteristics
Dysfunctional Bone Marrow
Elderly
Radiation or Chemotherapy
Presentation
Anemia
Increased Susceptibility to Infection
Bleeding
Diagnosis
Ringed Sideroblasts
Howell-Jolly Bodies
Pseudo-Pelger-Huet Anomaly
Bilobed Neutrophils
Management
Supportive Care
Bone Marrow Transplant
Considerations
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
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4 mins
De Novo Purine Synthesis
PRPP Synthesis
Ribose-5-Phosphate
PRPP (Phosphoribosyl Pyrophosphate)
IMP Synthesis
Glutamine PRPP Amidotransferase
Phosphoribosylamine
Folate Cofactor
Inosine Monophosphate
AMP Synthesis
Adenosine Monophosphate
Requires GTP
GMP Synthesis
Guanosine Monophosphate
Requires ATP
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4 mins
MELAS
Characteristics
Mitochondrial Disease
Mnemonic
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy
Lactic Acidosis
Stroke-like Episodes
Considerations
Muscle Weakness
Seizures
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1 min
Refractive Errors of the Eye
Types
Myopia
Focal Point Anterior to Retina
Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment
Hyperopia
Focal Point Posterior to Retina
Increased Risk for Angle-closure Glaucoma
Astigmatism
Abnormal Corneal Curvature
Increased Risk for Amblyopia
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2 mins
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Characteristics
Hereditary Retinal Degeneration
Clinical Features
Night Blindness
Contrast and Color Defects
Tunnel Vision
Associations
Abetalipoproteinemia
Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
Refsum Disease
Diagnosis
Bone Spicule-shaped Retinal Deposits
Considerations
Permanent Blindness
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2 mins
Tests for Hearing Loss
Types of Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Screening
Finger Rub
Whispering
Tuning Fork Tests
Weber's Test
Lateralization
Rinne Test
Bone Conduction vs Air Conduction
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2 mins
Uveitis Overview
Characteristics
Uvea
Middle Layer of Eye
Iris
Ciliary Body
Choroid
Location
Anterior Uveitis
Inflammation of Iris or Ciliary Body
Posterior Uveitis
Inflammation of Vitreous, Choroid, or Retina
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2 mins
MERRF Syndrome
Characteristics
Mitochondrial Disease
Oxidative Phosphorylation Dysfunction
Young Adults
Clinical Findings
Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dementia
Ataxia
Ragged Red Fibers
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1 min
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Characteristics
Mitochondrial Disease
Optic Atrophy
Adolescent Males
Symptoms/Findings
Painless Vision Loss
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1 min
Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
Characteristics
Mitochondrial Disease
Clinical Findings
Ophthalmoplegia
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Heart Block
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Characteristics
Antigen Presentation Defect
Lytic Bone Lesions
Skull
Presentation
Hypopituitarism
Diabetes Insipidus
Skin Rash
Recurrent Otitis Media
Diagnosis
Birbeck Granules
"Tennis Racket" Appearance
S100 Positive
Management
Observation
Prednisone +/- Vinblastine
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4 mins
Cerebellum Anatomy
Functions
Movement and Coordination
Balance
Muscle Tone
Deep Nuclei
Dentate Nucleus
Emboliform Nucleus
Globose Nucleus
Fastigial Nucleus
Cerebellar Peduncles
Superior Cerebellar Peduncle
Middle Cerebellar Peduncle
Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle
Blood Supply
Superior Cerebellar Artery
Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery
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3 mins

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Arwa Shared Created By Arwa Bohra - 22 Picmonics