Urinary bladder stone

Hi #medtwitter! Today #Scientissimum would like to show you a #urology case of huge urinary bladder stone removal. Bladder stones are small mineral deposits that can form in the bladder. In most cases bladder stones develop when the urine becomes very concentrated or when one is… pic.twitter.com/mbuCpRBbnf — Scientissimum (@scientissimum) April 14, 2023

Patient with chronic diarrhea and facial swelling

Patient with chronic diarrhoea presents with facial swelling. What’s the diagnosis? #WithConsent pic.twitter.com/AY6Fsx5j4n — Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) April 12, 2023 Related Articles Hereditary Angioedema: Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, and Pathophysiology Hereditary angioedema Hereditary Angioedema. A review article The pathophysiology of hereditary angioedema Genetics of Hereditary Angioedema Revisited US HAEA Medical Advisory Board 2020 Guidelines for the… Read More »

Picture Quiz, Skin condition

Patient presents with this beautiful but very concerning skin finding that progresses at a rapid rate ~1cm a day. Anyone know? Source JAAD pic.twitter.com/8Df3ICu0rf — Oren Gottfried, MD (@OGdukeneurosurg) April 9, 2023

Mnemonics for Antibiotics classification

“PEEK STaT” P – Penicillins E – Erythromycins E – Aminoglycosides K – Kefalosporins S – Sulfonamides T – Tetracyclines a – Amphenicols T – Trimethoprim You can remember this mnemonic by thinking of “peeking” at the different classes of antibiotics.   “My Dear Captain, Please Come And Save My Queen” Each capitalized letter corresponds… Read More »

Clinical sign?

Clinical sign? Diagnosis? @fazalabul @drahmedmohsen85 #Cardiotwitter pic.twitter.com/DggMsUEdh9 — Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine (@BrownJHM) April 8, 2023 Frog Sign- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia. Related articles Supraventricular Tachycardia Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Understanding the Rapid Heart Rhythm Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) is a cardiac arrhythmia characterized by a rapid heartbeat originating above the heart’s ventricles. It’s a condition… Read More »

Brain dissection

Anatomy video of brain dissection. Source: @scientissimum#MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/vQXNaIEbgf — Hugo Chrost (@chrost_hugo) April 5, 2023 Here are some online resources for brain dissection: 1. Neuroanatomy Video Lab: Brain Dissections – Neurologic Exam – The University of Utah[1]– This series of neuroanatomy video lessons provides brain dissections for educational purposes. It aims to help students understand… Read More »

The Term Orthopaedic origin

The term ‘orthopaedic’ was coined in 1741 by French physician Nicolas Andry (1658-1742) from Greek words ortho (straight) and paideia (child), as his book was about non-surgical methods to prevent and correct skeletal deformities in children. The frontispiece is now iconic. pic.twitter.com/tInbsld1Ee — Legends Of Surgery (@SurgeryLegends) April 5, 2023 The term “orthopedic” has its… Read More »

Bones of the foot

The human foot is a marvel of engineering, composed of numerous intricate bones that work in harmony to support our body weight, facilitate movement, and maintain balance. Comprising 26 bones, the foot is a complex structure divided into three main regions: the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. Each bone serves a unique purpose, contributing to the… Read More »

Hypertension diagnosis and Management

Updated summary for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension pic.twitter.com/3w6KyJe1gv — Muner Mohamed | منير محمد بالريش (@MunerMohamed1) March 28, 2023   Related review articles Non-pharmacological factors for hypertension management: a systematic review of international guidelines Ethnic differences in hypertension management, medication use and blood pressure control in UK primary care, 2006–2019: a retrospective cohort study… Read More »

Febrile Seizures Cheat Sheet

Febrile seizures @PedsCases #medtwitter pic.twitter.com/l3FOMF3pFm — Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine (@BrownJHM) March 28, 2023 Related Articles Encephalopathy, Fever and Complicated Febrile Seizures in Children Child with Febrile Seizures Febrile seizures Febrile seizures: Mechanisms and relationship to epilepsy    

Fanconi’s syndrome

A 10-year-old girl with hx of epilepsy on valproate came after sustaining a fall on the playground. Hx of polyuria & polydipsia +. Exam w/left wrist swelling. Labs w/ hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and a mild metabolic acidosis. What is the likely diagnosis? #MedEd pic.twitter.com/QE92uBTjIf — Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine (@BrownJHM) March 28, 2023 Fanconi… Read More »

X-ray Abdomen quiz

A man in his 50s was admitted for pneumonia and started on levofloxacin. On day 4 of his illness, he started having diarrhea & tested positive for Cdiff. On day 7, he had worsening abdominal pain. Exam w/minimal bowel sounds. What is the likely diagnosis? #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/dS6XADDMU4 — Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine (@BrownJHM) March… Read More »

Picture Quiz: Eye condition

What caused this hairy eye? pic.twitter.com/gg7BdlhRSP — Oren Gottfried, MD (@OGdukeneurosurg) March 27, 2023 Related articles Management of pediatric corneal limbal dermoids Surgical management of corneal limbal dermoids: retrospective study of different techniques and use of Mitomycin C Geometric Profiling of Corneal Limbal Dermoids for the Prediction of Surgical Outcomes Successful Management of Limbal Dermoid… Read More »

X-Ray quiz

What is the radiologic sign in the following chest x-ray? What underlying pathology does it indicate? pic.twitter.com/2vglv2rx0Z — Sthanu (@Sthanu5) March 27, 2023