Pathology Flashcards

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Degeneration:Calcification

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Metastatic = Ca++intonormal tissueHypervitaminosis DDystrophic = Ca++ intoabnormal/damagedtissueAtherosclerosis, atheroma

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Degeneration:Caseous

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cheesytuberculosis

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Types of DegenerationAlbuminous

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cloudy swellingmembrane injury, ion transfer fucked

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Degeneration:Coagulation

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Infarction (MI)

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Degeneration:Enzymatic

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Pancreas(digests itself inside-out)

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Degeneration:Fatty

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Liver =”nutmeg liver” (reversible if caught early)Heart = “tabby cat heart” (stripes)fatty dot→ fatty streak→ fatty plaque (atheroma)→ fibroatheroma (fibrous tissue, calcium)

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Degeneration:Liquefactive

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CNSbrain melts, tertiary syphilis, leprosyor skininfection

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Degeneration:Wallerian

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peripheral nervesdegenerates to next Node of Ranvier”dying back phenomenon”

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Degeneration:Zenker’s (Waxy)

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hyaline cartilagemost common in skeletal muscle (at epiphyseal plates)muscle replaced with hyaline cartilage

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Cellular Degeneration

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Karyolysis:nuclearrupturing/fading/destructionKaryorrhexis:nuclear swellingPyknosis:nuclear condensationAll the above = “nuclear dissolution”leads to ananuclear necrotic cell

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Developmental Changes

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Agenesis: absence of organ (usually paired organs; renal, testicular.. odontoid)Aplasia: small remnants of the organ, lack of developmentHypoplasia: smaller than normal, usually defective

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Primary PathologyvsSecondary Pathology

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Primary
* arrives spontaneously organ in question is fucked up
Secondary
* usually insidious
* resultant from other trauma/pathology organ in question is malfunctioning, due to some other organ not working properly

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Growth DisturbancesCancer

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Metaplasia: functional change fromone cell type to anotherDysplasia:change in size/shape/fx,precancerous, but last stage that can be returned to normalAnaplasia:complete disorganization of a cell (cancer)squamous cell carcinoma

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Collagen Types

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Type 1bone, muscle, tendons, ligamentsType 2disc (specifically nucleus pulposis)Type 3”reticular collagen”, spleen and lymph nodesearly wound healingType 4basement membrane of all tissues

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PneumoconiosisSilicosis

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silica from sand, rock, glassRocky QUarry disease

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PneumoconiosisAsbestosis

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asbestosleads to mesotheliomamalignant tumorNaval shipyard

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Pneumoconiosis:Siderosis

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Iron dust particlesIron Ore Mill/Steel Mill occupants

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Pneumoconiosis:Byssinosis

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cotton dustBrown Lung

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Pneumoconiosis:Anthracosis

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Black Lung Disease from minersCaplan’s Syndrome(anthracosis + RA)W.Virginia coal mines

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Pneumoconiosis:Histomycosis/Histoplasmosis

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Endemic fungusMississippi/Ohio Valleys”Mississippi Valley Fever”“Ohio Valley Fever”

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Pneumoconiosis:Coccidiomycosis

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Endemic fungus in deserts of SW USA”San Joaquin Valley Fever”(just Valley Fever in other states)

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Pneumoconiosis:Blastomycosis

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Endemic fungus on Eastern seaboardFlorida to Nova Scotia

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Asthma

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Sputum analysis:Curschmann’s Spirals&Charcot-Leyden Crystals↑IgE,↑Eosinophils(↑IgE:wheezes, sneezes and weird ass diseases)

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Chloride channels affected “sweat test”

  • mother notices, tastes salt =Salty Baby Syndrome Affects: GI mucous linings respiratory mucous linings exocrine secretions
  • Susceptible to pseudomonas aeruginosa frequently requires lung transplants
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Hemosiderosis
iron in lungs due to bleedingrib fracturepulmonary embolism (?)stab/gunshot wound
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
honeycomb lung
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Tuberculosis
caseous necrosis in lungGohn complex, granulomas, epithelioid histiocytesIf spread to spine = "Pott's Disease"(with fracture or collapse of VB = Gibbus deformity)
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Wegner's Granulomatosis
Vasculitis of lung and kidney arteriesany system can be affected (polyangitis)
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Emphysema
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency = loss of elasticitycan't breathe out
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Azotemia
decreased tubular excretion of nitrogen↑nitrogen in the blood
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Hydronephrosis
most commonly caused by prostate problems/ureter stones
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Kidney Stones
"Nephrolithiasis"acute nephritic shock:mc stone: calcium oxalate/ Ca++ uratepain pattern: constant LBP, radiates to flanklocalized groin pain = stone in ureterspainful voiding, pink urineDx: Murphy's Punch
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Nephritic Syndrome
RBCs and minor amount of protein in urine(hematuria, mild proteinuria)acute glomerulonephritis
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Nephrotic Syndrome
"Pre-eclampsia""HEP":  Hypertension / Edema / massive Proteinuria EclampsiaHEP + seizure/convulsions+ coma(potentially fatal)
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Polycystic Kidney
multiple cysts on kidneysmoth-eaten appearanceidiopathic
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Renal Shock
acute tubular necrosis
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Wilm's Disease
"nephroblastoma" mixed (palpable) tumor of kidney in children (if kids experience LBP = no bueno)*mc malignant tumor found in kids 
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Addison's Disease
↓cortisol, ↓BPhypoadrenia/adrenal fatigue inadequate cortisol levels = ↑↑ACTH to stimulate cortisol release↑↑ACTH leads to ↑MSH↑Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone = hyperpigmentationfatigue 
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Cushing's Disease
↑cortisol (z. fasciculata)hyperadreniamoon faces, buffalo hump, purple striae, central obesityhypertension, water retention (opposite of Addison's Disease)
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Conn's Disease
↑↑Aldosterone (z. glomerulosa)↑↑ADH = water retentionhypertension
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Goiter
hyperplasia of thyroid cells due to lack of iodine
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Grave's Disease
Hyperthyroidismexopthalmosesheat intoleranceweight lossrapid HRweight loss T3/T4 fiddles with thermostat, turns ↑   =   ↑HR, ↑BP, hot
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Hashimoto's
Autoimmune cause of hypothyroidism
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Myxedema
HypothyroidismCretinism in childcold intoleranceweight gainslow HR/bradycardialoss of lateral 1/3 eyebrowsslow mental faculties (memory, common sense)
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Cryptorchism
undescended testescan cause testicular cancer
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Endometriosis
mc site: ovary(endometrial cells should only be in uterus or outside body)
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Epispadias/Hypospadias
Epispadias: urethra exits dorsal surface of penisHypospadias: urethra exits ventral surface of penis extreme cases lead to chordee= sharp angulation of penis
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↑HCG
* pregnancy hydatidiform mole * non-viable embryo that has implanted * "cancer-like"
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Leiomyoma
tumor of smooth musclefibroids in the uterus(may disappear at menopause)
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Polycystic Ovarian DiseasePCOS
anovulationobesityhirsutism(excess hair on body and face)
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Seminoma
cancer of testes (mc form)mesenchymal/stem cells
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Congenital Syphilis
born to mother with syphilis Hutchinson's teeth = notched upper incisors Rhagades = cracks at edge of mouth Saddle nose deformity = bridge flattened Sabre Blade Tibia Interstitial keratitis = produces visual changes, sometimes at tympanic membrane
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Acquired Syphilis
Treponema PallidumPrimaryHard, painless chancre on perineum Secondarymaculopapular rash and condylomata lataLatencymay or may not have symptomsTertiarytabes dorsalis, aortic aneurysm, gummas in CNS,Argyll Robertson Pupil/ "prostitute's pupil"accomodates, but doesnt respond)
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Pupils
Argyll Robertson Pupildoes not react to light, but constricts upon accomodationAdie's Pupiltonic pupil dilation (mydriasis) due to CNIII Edinger-Westphal nucleusMiosistonic pupil constriction due to injury to sympathetic cervical ganglia
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Changroid
soft, painful chancreHaemophilus ducreyi infection(G- coccobacillus) 
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Gardnerella vaginalis
bacterial vaginosissimilar to Trichimonas, except bacterial
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Gonorrhea
Gram (-) diplococcusmcc PID/Pelvic Inflammatory Diseasemcc salpingitis (fallopian tube infection)burning urinationyellow/green pus in urinemay produce arthritis (mc DJD in knee)coffee bean shaped
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Lymphogranuloma venereum
Chlamydiarectal strictures (elasticity loss)Dx: Frei Test
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Trichimonas Clamydia
Purulent vaginal discharge(green/yellow, frothy, foul, fish-like)Protozoanvaginosis 
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Achalasia
spasm of lower esophageal sphinctercauses megaesophagus (expansion) of upper esophaguslack of motility(due to absence of myenteric plexus)
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Barrett's esophagus
metaplasia of esophageal cells into stomach cellscaused by GERD
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Budd-Chiari
occlusion of hepatic veinsTriadabdominal pain / ascites / hepatomegalyAcuterapid severe upper abdominal pain, jaundice, hepatomegaly, ↑liver enzymes, eventual encephalopathy/shock
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Celiac Diseaseaka "non-tropical sprue"
gluten intolerance/enteropathyloss of villi = loss of absorptionintestinal lining flattened & hole-punchedGF diet
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Cholecystitis
gallbladder inflammation#1 cause of gallstones
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Cholelithiasis
gallstonesmcc by cholecystitis
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Chron's Disease"regional ileitis", "distal ileitis", "regional enteritis"
seen in young peopledistal small intestine (ileum), cecum, ascending colon(R-sided problem)skip-lesions = "cobblestone" appearanceNO bloody diarrheaautoimmuneleads to dehydration bc most water absorbed in small intestine
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Diverticula
outpouching in the intestineusually lower L quadrant(sigmoid and descending)
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Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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Enteritis
bowel inflammation due to improper sanitationmcc of death of children worldwidedue to dehydration from diarrhea
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Hemorrhoids
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleedingmcc of frank red blood in stool frank blood = bright redmelena = upper GI bleed- - dark, digested blood
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Hirschprung's Disease
Congenital megacolonabsence of myenteric plexus= parasympathetic motor plexus *Meissner's plexus is chemosensitive
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Intussusception
telescoping (collapsing) of intestine onto itself 
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Irritable Bowel SyndromeIBS
stress relatedspastic colondistentionpaindiarrhea
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Hematemesis (vomitting blood)due to alcoholismdistention of esophageal veins → bleed into stomach"Mallory Weiss tears"= distal esophageal/proximal stomach lacerations
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Meckel's Diverticulum
outpouching of distal ileum(R side: iliocecal/distal ileum)
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Peutz Jegher's Syndrome
Polyposis, characterized by polypz in the entire GI tractbeningn
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Plummer Vinson Syndrome
iron deficiency anemiacheilosisesophageal webbing(partial esophageal occlusion)glossitis
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Pyloric stenosis
Infant projectile vomittingnewborns
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Sliding hiatal hernia
anatomically shortened esophagustoo short
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Steatosis
fat in stoolproblem with gallbladder Guacamole rampage = steatosis
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Ulcerative Colitis*"Toxic Megacolon"
pathological intestingal changesulcersbloody diarrheaaffects L abdomen(descending colon, sigmoid colon)"lead pipe rigidity"starts at colon, moves distally 
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Volvulus
twisting of an organ around its long axis
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Zenker's Diverticulum
outpouching of esophagus/pharynx
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Diabetes Insipidus
↓ADHdue to PP problemdehydration
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Diabetes Mellitus
↓insulin production by β-cells of pancreas(Islets of Langerhaans)1st seen in eyesmc die from heart disease or renal failurepolydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
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Hemochromatosis
iron in organs and skin"bronze diabetes" *iron absorption requires vitamin C
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Kwashiorkor
protein malnutritionsevere edema
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Marasmus
calorie malnutrition, includes proteinwasting away
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Wilson's Disease
inborn error of copper metabolismKayser-Fleisher Rings = copper deposits in eyeHepatolenticular degeneration
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ALSAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"Lou Gherig's Disease"
anterior horn and corticospinal tracts affectedcomplete motor lossno sensory lossLMN in upper extremitiesUMN in lower extremitiesprogressive disease
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Alzheimer's
severe atrophy of cerebral cortexprogressive↓ACh#1 cause of dementia50-60+ years old
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Arnold Chiari
Type 1cerebellar tonsils herniate (specifically vermis)Type 2[Type1] + meningiomyelocele in lumbar spine*can get syrinx because of hydrocephalus - Rexed Lamina 10brain matter outside brain
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Brain TumorsAstrocytoma
Types I and IImc CNS tumorbest prognosis
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Brain Tumors: Glioma
mc CNS tumor
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Brain Tumors:Glioblastoma multiform
worst prognosisaffects cerebrum
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Brain Tumors:Medulloblastoma
mc seen in cerebellar vermis in childrenmc cerebellar tumor
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Brain Tumors:Oligodendroglioma 
slowest growingaffects cerebrum
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Brain Tumors:Schwannoma
CN VIII Acoustic neuromaonion bulb tumormcc of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
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Brain Tumors
mc brain tumor = Astrocytomamc cns tumor = Gliomaworst prognosis = Glioblastoma Multiformmc cerebellum tumor = Medulloblastomaslowest/cerebrum = OligodendrogliomaCN VIII/acoustic neuroma = Schwannoma
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Friedreich's Ataxia
lesions of sclerosis of spinocerebellar* tract(neurofibrillary tangles)chromosome 9 *spinocerebellar: unconscious proprioception
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Guillan-Barre Syndrome*"post-infectious polyradiculopathy"
mc seen after recent flu or vaccinationPNS demyelinationareflexia and ascending paralysisreaches diaphragm = fatal
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Horner's Syndrome
interruption of cervical sympathetics(trauma, pancoast tumor*)S/Sx: ptosis, miosis, anhydrosis, enophthalmosis *pancoast tumor @ lung apices, disrupts cervical sympathetic ganglia
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Leprosy"Hansen's Disease"
liquefactive necrosisskin damagesensory nerve destruction(early sign = feels no pain)
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Multiple Sclerosis
CNS demyelinizationand plaquing of spinal cord or brainCharcot's Triad (SIN)scanning speech, intention tremor, nystagmusdistal mms affectedvisual disturbancesCorticospinal tracts* affected
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Myasthenia Gravis
formation of antibodies against ACh receptors@ myoneural junctionThymoma: thymus enlargmentprogressive weakness and fatigueStarts in ocular muscles, worse at end of daydiplopia: dbl visiontight, sore mms in jaw and handsautoimmuneCorticospinal tracts affected
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Neurofibromatosis"Von Recklinghausen's Disease"
Café au Lait spots"coast of California" appearance
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Onion Bulb Tumor
Schwann cell tumor
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Parkinson's Disease"Paralysis Agitans"
↓dopamine in basal gangliadifficulty starting/stopping motioninability to move + tremor = "cogwheel rigidity"Inclusions: Lewy Bodiesmasked faces, stooped posture, resting tremor,shuffling/propulsive gaitSubstantia nigra of mesencephalonaffected
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PLSPosterolateral Sclerosis"Combined Systems Disease"
Longstanding B12 deficiency* (Pernicious Anemia) → PLS Dorsal columns and corticospinal tract affected *lack of intrinsic factor
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Poliomyelitis
Affects brainstem, then CNs, possibly breathing apparatusIf affects anterior horn = produces LMNL (Polio transmission = oral/fecal)
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Syringomyelia
cystlike formation from central canal of scleads to loss of pain/temperature, bilaterally+ signs of UMNL in upper ext"cape-like" distribution of pins and needles sensation(shoulders, arms, back)Caused by syrinx (central dilation of sc)
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Wernicke-Korsakoff
Alcoholic psychosis with dementiaThiamine (B1) depletiondue to severe alcoholism over timeDestroys: Wernicke's area @ angular gyrus, temporal lobe
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Tumors, Cancers, CystsBenign vs Malignant
``` Benign * slow-growing * encapsulated * non-destructive * asymptomatic, usually * short zone of transition * easily removed "-oma" (usually)  ```  Malignant * non-encapsulated * long zone of transition * periosteal reactions if in bone * deep, boring night pain * weight loss * fevers, night sweats metastases * automatically worst grade * mcc bone cancer "-carcinoma" "-sarcoma"
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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst"ABC"
benignmetaphyseal/diaphyseal(without crossing growth plate)eccentric: not at center of bone"Blister of Bone"blisters, bubbles
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Brown's Tumor*
"tumor-like" radiolucency loss of bone densityfrom hyperparathyroidism (↑PTH)
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Chordoma
cancer mc seen in sacrum(notochord remnants) crosses jts
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Ewing Sarcoma
multi-laminated periosteal reaction(onion-skin appearance) cortical saucerizationChildren 10-25 (?)moth-eaten appearance in medullamimics osteomyelitis
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Multiple Myeloma"Plasma cell leukemia/sarcoma"
mc primary bone malignancy in adultsamyloid buildupinclusion bodies: Russell bodiesxray: "punched-out" lesions, raindrop skull 
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Osteosarcoma
most common primary bone cancer in children (10-30)
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Simple/Unicameral bone cyst
"SBC" or "UBC"benignmetaphyseal/diaphysealconcentric"fallen fragment sign"Age found in long bones
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Adenoma
tumor of glandular tissue
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Cachexia
wasting away
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Carcinoma in situ
cancer that has not invaded basement membrane"in stasis", no metastases
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Chondroblastoma
benign bone tumorage epiphyseal/metaphyseal(mostly cartilagenous tissue)
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Chondroma
benign tumor of cartilagemost commonly within feet/hands
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Cryptorchidism
absence of one or both testes in scrotum(failure to descend)can cause testicular cancer
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Enchondroma
benign hand tumorstippled calcification2+  =  "multiple enchondromatosis"enchondromatosis  +  soft tissue swelling  +  bone deformity= Maffuci's Syndrome
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Fibroma
myxomatous tissuespindled, polyhedral cellsmultiple nuclei
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Fibrous dysplasia
benign tumorground glass appearancecafé au lait patches"Coast of Maine" appearancein early puberty = Albright's Diseaserind sign 
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Giant Cell Tumor
tumor of osteoclastsosteoclastomamc in kneequasi-malignantepiphyseal/metaphysealages 20-40
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Histiocytosis X
"Hans-Schüller-Christian disease""histocytic granuloma""eosinophilic granuloma"lipid accumulation → vertebral plana ("pancake vertebrae")discs preserved
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Krukenberg's
cancer of stomachmetastasizes to ovariessignet ring cell tumorform of adenocarcinoma
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Leukoplakia
white patch on oral mucosa from tobaccocannot be wiped offprecancerous
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Lung Cancers 
AdenocarcinomaOat cell/Small cellSquamous cellcan get lung cancer from arsenic poisoning(arsenic in treated wood)metastasis from lung most commonly goes to the brain
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Lung CancersAdenocarcinoma
mc with non-smokersbest prognosis
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Lung CancersOat Cell/Small Cell
worst prognosis
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Lung CancersSquamous Cell
most common in smokers
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Neurofibromatosis
"Von Recklinghausen's Dz"Café au Lait patches"Coast of California" appearacnce
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Osteoid Osteoma
pain worse at nightrelived by aspirinages 15-25radiolucent nidusw/reactive sclerosis
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Osteoma
mc benign tumor of the skullmc in frontal sinus (frontal bone)
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Osteomyelitis
Chronic = Brodie's Abcess sequestrum       involucrum      cloaca    dead bone          newly-formed bone     drainagemcc staph aureus
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Pheochromocytoma
neuroblastomabenign tumor of adrenal medullaepisodic hypertension
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Stomach Cancer
mc in lesser curvature"leather bottle" stomach= adenocarcinoma
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Virchow's Nodes
enlarged supraclavicular lymph nodes (L)due to metastasisusually GI tractusually L sidesupraclavicular lymph nodes
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Chemotaxis
movement of WBCs along concentration gradientof tissue-damage byproducts
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Pavementing/Margination
WBCs lining damaged vesselsadhesion of leukocytes to endothelium
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DiapedesisAKA Leukocyte extravasation
neutrophils and monocytes squeeze through walls of blood vessels towards site of damaged tissue or infection
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Clot Formation
fibrinogen  →  via THROMBOPLASTIN  →  fibrinrequires Vit K and Calcium in cascade
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Exudate
fluid and [high protein}= damaged capillary wall
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Transudate
fluid and [low protein}= normal capillary wall
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5 Stages of Inflammation
injury​ vasoconstriction vasodilation (via histamine and bradykinin) swelling/edema (chemotaxis → diapedesis) healing mast cells make heparin and serotonin, triggers myofibroblasts to constrick and make type 3 collagen for early wound healing. scar = fibrin
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Bradykinin/Histamine
vasodilation↑ inflammation
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LeukotrienesProstaglandinsSubstance P
inflammation pathway↑ inflammation
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EnkephalinsEndorphins
pain control "personal morphine"↓ inflammation
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NSAIDs
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory DrugsCycloxygenase (COX) inhibitor↓ inflammation
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Steroids
phospholipase A2 inhibitorprednisone↓inflammation
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Basophils
become mast cellsmake histamine, bradykinin, srotonin, heparin
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B-lymphocytes
transform into plasma cellsmake antibodies
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Granulocytes
"BEN"BasophilsEosinophilsNeutrophils
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Agranulocytes
Lymphocytes and Monocytes
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Macrophage
Monocyte at tissue levelKupffer cells = liverDust cells = lungMicroglia = brainLangerhaan = skin
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Natural Killer Cells
"MEN"MonocytesEosinophilsNeutrophils
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T-Lymphocytes
T-Helper Cells (CD4) activate B-cells mature in thymus   T-Killer Cells (CD8) cytotoxic destroys cancer, kills foreign agents transplant rejections mature in thymus   T-Suppresor Cells T-Regulatory cells  ↓ immune system slows antibody production mature in thymus
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Neutrophils
60%increase in acute bacterial infectionsand acute inflammation
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Lymphocytes
30%increase in viral conditionsand chronic inflammation
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Monocytes
5-8%chronic conditionschange into phagocytes at tissue level
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Eosinophils
2-4%increase in parasites and allergies
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Basophils
0-0.5%like mast cellsproduce heparin and histamine↑ in conditions that cause histamine release
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Immune Complex(Acquired Immunity)
Antigen↓Macrophage↓CD4↓productes lymphokines↓stimulates b-lymphocytes↓converts plasma cells↓produce antibodies
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Natural Immunity
Involves:Natural Killer CellsMast CellsBasophilsMacrophages
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Bruton's Agammaglobulinemia
blood cell disorder↓Bcells and ↓IgGmc primary immunodeficiency at birthX-linked
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DiGeorge's Syndrome
hypoplasia of thymus ↓primary T-cell deficiency at birth(all T-cells)
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Hodgkin's
Pel Epstein feverBiopsy: Reed Sternberg Cellsenlarged lymph nodeshepatosplenomegaly
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Multiple Myeloma
Leukemia of bone marrowaffects plasma cellsAge 50+example of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Severe combined immune deficiency
Newborn w/o proper B or T cellsbone marrow problemin adult, mc due to aplastic anemiabenzene poisoning
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Coagulation
Injury → thromboplastin release (needs vitamin K) thromboplastin triggers production of prothrombin in liver prothrombin (w VitK & Ca) converts to thrombin (II) fibrinogen (using thrombin) converts to fibrin (clot) - positive feedback/"feed forward" more thrombin produced = more fibrin produced clot breakdown: fibrolysin & plasmin dissolve clot
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Hemophilia A
CF VIII deficiency"a" / "eight"Von Willebrand Diseasedecrease in platelet adhesion
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Hemophilia B
CF IX deficiencyChristmas Factor DiseaseX-chromosomefemales = carrier, males = disease
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Hemophlia C
CF XI deficiencymild hemophilia
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Clotting Factors
``` X = Stuart Prower Factor XII = Hageman Factor ```
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Aplastic Anemia
↓RBCs, ↓WBCs in bloodcaused by benzene poisoningassociated with bone marrow degeneration
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
↓RBC productionnutritionalmcc by chronic blood lossmensesmicrocytic, hypochromic
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Pernicious Anemia
↓RBC productionnutritionallack of intrinsic factorgastritis can be a cause 
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Folic Acid Anemia
↓RBC productionnutritionalduring pregnancyB9 deficientmegaloblastic anemialeads to spina bifida occulta
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B12 Anemia
↓RBC productionnutritionalseen in vegetariansmacrocytic, hypochromic
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Anemias caused bybone marrow suppression
toxins (benzene → aplastic anemia)chemotherapy
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Anemia fromchronic blood loss
↓iron microcytic, hypochromic Fe+ is the only "red" thing in the body
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Anemia from Hemorrhage
normochromic, normocytic
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Anemia fromHemolytic breakdown
due to sickle cell or malaria
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 Thalassemia Major"Cooley's Anemia""Homozygous Beta Thalassemai""Mediterranean anemia"
body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobinchild inherits 2 mutated genes, one from each parent"hair on end" appearance on skull xraygenetic
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Anemia fromErythroblastosis Fetalis
Rh ( - ) mothermother is "negative" with worry( Rh ( + ) father )Rh ( + ) babyType II HypersensitivitycytotoxicOnly relevant in 2nd pregnancyDeveloped in first pregnancy - attack in second
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Pancytopenia
↓RBC↓WBC↓platelets
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Polycythemia
↑RBCs1° polycythemia = Polycythemia Rubra Vera(pathological)2° polycythemia = relative polycythemia(normal response to high altitudes)
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Thrombocytopenia
↓platelets in the blood
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Berry Aneurysm
localized dilation of an arteryBerry in the Circle of Willis= subarachnoid hemorrhage
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Dissecting Aneurysm
localized dilation of an arterylongitudinal tearing away of the aorta"tearing pain"
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurism"AAA"
localized dilation of aortasudden LBPhypovolemic shockthready pulse"curvilinear calcification""fusiform shape"
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Atherosclerosis
fatty plaque deposition(atheroma)form of arteriosclerosislipid deposits in intima oflarge and medium sized arteriesnarrowing of lumen
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Buerger's Disease"Thromboangitis Obliterans"
lower extermitymales w history of smokingintermittent claudication= cramping upon exertion
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Cardiac Tamponade
fluid to pericardial spaceprevents proper ventricular fillingemergency room!
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Monkeberg's Sclerosis
tunica media of medium sized arteriescalcifiedsmokers and diabetics
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Prinzmetal's Angina
coronary artery vasospasm
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Raynaud's Syndrome
arterial vasospasmmay be 1° or 2° to other collagen diseases like lupushands and feettriphasic color change:WHITE → BLUE → REDtriggered by cold or emotioncan lead to dry gangrenetypically upper extremity in female smokers
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Rhabdomyoma
tumor of striated muscle or heart muscle
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Sickle Cell Anemia
half-moon shaped RBCs"H-shaped vertebra"homozygous sickle cell allele
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Temporal Arteritis"giant cell arteritis"
temporal arteriesassoc. w long-standing hypertensionaffects opthalmic arterycan lead to blindness
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Tetralogy of Fallot"DRIP"
D extrorotation of aorta"dextroposition" R ight ventricular hypertrophyI nterventricular septal defectP ulmonic Stenosis
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Valvular lesions
tooth extractions(Strep infection causing Aschoff bodies from rheumatic fever)mitral valve affected(Syphilis affects aortic valveStrep affects mitral valve)
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Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaALL
mc in children  "ALL the little children"
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Acute Myeloblastic AnemiaAML
any agemc acute leukemia in adults(85% of cases)worst prognosis
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Chronic Lymphoblastic LeukemiaCLL
mc chronic leukemia in adultschronic leukemia "Cranky Late Lifers"
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Chronic Myelocytic LeukemiaCML
young adulthood (30-40)↑granulocytes"Philadelphia chromosome"(#22)
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Alkaptonuria
homogentistic acid accumulationblack/blue deposits in cartilage, ears, nose, cheekscauses onchronosis(IVD calcification)black urinecan have ↑tyrosine(Homogentistic acid is intermediate in phenylalanine & tyrosine metabolism)
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Charcot Marie Tooth
hereditaryprogressive peroneal muscle atrophytibialis anteriorseen in swing of gait
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Huntington's Chorea
hereditary onset age 30-50basal ganglion affected(atrophy of caudate)↓GABAdementia, death
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Marfan's Syndrome
arachnodactylyspider-like fingerslens dislocationdissecting aortic aneurysmstall, thin stature
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Phenylketonuria
phenylalanine → X → tyrosinedue to phenylalanine hydroxylaseretardationpossibly managed if caught early:phenylalanine-free diet for life
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Cri du Chat Syndrome
piece of chromosome 5 missing"CHS #5 aberration"Cat's crycharacteristic cry of newbornusually disappears by age 1-2
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Neimann Pick's
lipodystrophy​sphingomyelinase deficiency= ↑sphingomyelin
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Tay Sach's
lipodystrophy↑gangliosides in braincherry red spots on maculainfant deathmc in Ashkenasi Jews
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Duchene's Muscular dystrophy
boys age 3-7pseudohypertrophy of calvesmuscle replaced with fatrecessive, x-linkedwaddling gaitproximal muscles affected
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Myotonic dystrophy
can't relax musclescataracts, insulin resistance
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Kleinfelter's
47XXY karyotypetall malelow IQtesticular atrophygynecomastiasterile
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Turner's
45X0 karyotypefemaleshortwebbed neckamenorrhealacks female 2° characteristics
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Myositis Ossificans
calcium or bone within muscled/t traumamc in quads or bicepsif adductors = "Prussian's Disease"example of metaplasia 
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Paget's"Osteitis Deformans"
Case Hx: men over 50, increased hat size, bone deformity or enlargement, cortical thickening4 Radiology phases:    lytic   →  mixed  →  blastic  → malignant degenerationosteoclastic     combined     osteoblastic                       osteosarcomaLab:↑alkaline phosphatase, ↑urinary hydroxyprolinenormal calcium and phosphoruspathological cell = osteoclastic cell
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Scleroderma"Progressive Systemic Sclerosis"
``` CREST Signs: Calcinosis Cutis Raynaud's phenomenon Esophageal problems Sclerodactyly Telangectasis = dilation of superficial blood vessels ``` sero(+) for RAresorption of distal tufts (acrosteolysis)
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Acid Phosphatase
elevated in prostate cancerw ruptured the prostate capsule
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Alkaline phosphatase
elevated in liver and bone conditions
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Brown's Atrophy
lipofuscin buildup in organs"lipofuscin granules are old age pigments"
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Mineral Deficiencies
#1 in United StatesCalcium deficiency #1 WorldwideIron deficiency
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Caplan's Syndrome
arthritiscoal miners lung w RA nodules
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Felty's Syndrome
chronic rheumatoid arthritis with splenomegaly
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Gonococcal Arthritis
usually affects the knee Gonorhhea - mcc PID in females
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Gouty Arthritis(metabolic arthritis)
Uric acid in bloodtophi = crystal deposits in tissueif in big toe = "podagra"monoarticularMCC: high purine diet red wine, red meat, aged cheesesdestroys from outside-in"juxtarticular erosions""overhanging edge sign"
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OsteoarthritisOA or DJD
unilateral distributionin weight-bearing jointssubchondral sclerosis, osteophytesHeberden's Nodes (DIP)Bouchard's Nodes (PIP)mc location = hip, then kneemc arthritis
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Psoriatic ArthritisPA
seronegative arthritideHLAB27+periarticular erosionsmouse ear erosionssilver scales, pitted nails
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Rheumatoid ArthritisRA
inflammatorybilateral, symmetrical distributionulnar deviation of wristankylosing of spinepannus formationhypertrophy of synovium of jointHaygarth's Nodes (MCP)Bouchard's Nodes (PIP)(never hits DIP joints) *( + ) RA factorBoutonniere or Swan Neck deformitiestransverse ligament instability
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Seronegative Arthritis
"PEAR"PsoriaticEnteropathic arthropathyAnkylosing SpondylitisReiter's Syndrome
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Seropositive Arthritis
"RSSS"Rheumatoid ArthritisSjogren's SclerodermaSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Sjogren's
xeropthalmiadry eyesxerostomiadry mouthseropositivefor RA latex"Sjogren's in the desert"
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
photosensitivitybutterfly rash ("malar rash")autoimmuneantibodies against DNAmost damaged organ: kidneyANA/FANA Test
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Legg Calve Perthes Disease"Perthes Disease"
AVN of head of femurin child
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Avascular Necroses
"osteonecrosis" = death of bone due to lack of bloodAVN of lunate  =  Keinbock's        "kind hands, cold feet"AVN of tarsal navicular = Kohler'sAVN of head of femur in child = Legg Calve PerthesAVN of scaphoid/navicular = Preisser'sAVN of multiple vertebral endplates = Scheuermann's                       disc space spared - leads to hyperkyphosis 
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Colles Fracture
most common fracture of the wristFx of distal radius with posterior displacement(of distal fragment)"dinner fork deformity"FOOSH
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Smith's Fracture
"Reverse Colles"Fx of distal radius with anterior displacementof distal fragment"garden spade deformity"
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Osgood Schlatter's
"Tibial Apophysitis"avulsion of tib tub of knee in young, athletic children