Ashhad

USMLE Aspirant
KEMU 24

[Nico Gagelmann @NicoGagelmann]

Young patient with abdominal pain, anemia, high blood fats and high fever. Diagnosis?

[Itebimien Peter @PeterItebimien]

Spot diagnosis!!!
A congenital non-hereditary dx
DX?
Mutation involved?
Findings on radiology?
Closest differential diagnosis?
Management?
#MedX #MedEd #MedTwitter #FOAMed #orthopedic
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@daniel_gewolb
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[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

Diagnosis?
Mutation?

[Dr. Medica🩺 @DrMedica_13]

#Clinical_Case✨

What is your “Diagnosis?

#MedEd #Q_Pearls #MedX

[Keith Siau @drkeithsiau]

32M with lower abdominal pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. What’s the diagnosis?

[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

Diagnosis?

[Sharar Kalaylieh @KalayliehSharar]

Cutis Laxa (Penicillamine-induced)

Etiology:

Cutis laxa is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by loose, sagging skin.

Pathogenesis:

Penicillamine is known to affect the cross-linking of collagen and elastin, leading to the laxity of the skin.

This laxity can be seen in newborns due to exposure to the medication during pregnancy.

Clinical Features:

The main clinical feature of cutis laxa is loose and sagging skin, which can be present at birth or develop later in life.

Other associated features may include hernias, joint laxity, and pulmonary complications.

Treatment:

The primary treatment for cutis laxa is supportive care.

This includes protecting the skin from trauma, providing proper nutrition, and managing associated complications.

In some cases, surgery may be required to correct hernias or other structural abnormalities.

FAQs:

1. Can cutis laxa be cured? Cutis laxa is a chronic condition, and there is currently no cure. Treatment focuses on supportive care and managing associated complications.

2. Is cutis laxa hereditary? Cutis laxa can have both genetic and acquired causes. In some cases, it can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive manner.

3. Can cutis laxa affect other organs besides the skin? Yes, cutis laxa can affect other organs such as the lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal system. Regular monitoring is important to detect and manage any associated complications.

4. Can the effects of penicillamine-induced cutis laxa be reversed? Discontinuing the use of penicillamine may help prevent further progression of cutis laxa, but the effects on the skin may not be reversible.

5. Can cutis laxa be prevented during pregnancy? If a patient with Wilson's disease requires penicillamine during pregnancy, it is important to weigh the benefits against the potential risks. Close monitoring and consultation with a healthcare provider are essential for the management of Wilson's disease during pregnancy.

[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

Diagnosis?

[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

Diagnosis?
Comment on skull appearance👇🏻

[NEJM @NEJM]

A 70-year-old man undergoing cholangioscopy to evaluate dilatation of the common bile duct was found to have flatworms in his biliary tract (shown in a video). Read the full clinical case: https://t.co/OK4X48EOne

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@mr_strange3139 😎

[Dr Ihab Suliman @IhabFathiSulima]

No trauma.
No Fracture.
No malignant.
Ascorbic acid normal.
History of heart failure.
What is the description?
What is the diagnosis?

[Khawaja Saad Rafique @KhSaad_Rafique]

وہ وقت آنیوالا ھے کہ وزارت عظمیٰ دینے والے وزارت عظمیٰ لے کے پھریں گے لینے والا کوئ نہیں ھو گا!!
جون 2020
(قومی اسمبلی میں خطاب )

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[Oren Gottfried, MD @OGdukeneurosurg]

Share your first thought?

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@ammar_khalid228 Keep Shinning bro

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@raowaleedhusain Acha pichain?

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@DoesHaseeb Masha Allah 💖

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@DoesHaseeb Which book tells this story?

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@ammar_khalid228 Direct attack 🥱

[Ashhad @I_am_Ashhad]

@SherazAli_Khan_ What happened 🤔