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Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome, an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and congenital long QT syndrome
Asbestosis can present with dyspnea on exertion, but chest x-ray is more likely to reveal an interstitial pattern of involvement most prominent in the lower zones. Pleural plaques may also be noted. Histology shows ferruginous bodies featuring fusiform rods with a translucent asbestos center and a golden-brown iron coating.
Horner syndrome (ipsilateral miosis, partial ptosis, anhidrosis) can be caused by Pancoast tumor, but another HY cause is lateral medullary syndrome‼️‼️
Pill-induced esophagitis is commonly seen with
-tetracycline antibiotics‼️
-potassium chloride ‼️
-bisphosphonates‼️
- "High" (distal) for Heberden nodes (DIP)
- "Below" (proximal) for Bouchard nodes (PIP)
Both seen in Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis happens at the end of our lives at the end of our fingers (PIP/DIP)
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) is not affected (important distinguishing feature from RA)
free air under the diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum), most likely due to perforation of a hollow abdominal viscus.
