Auer rods
Which conditions are associated with Auer rods ? Also called – Auer bodies These are...
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Mitral valve prolapse
What is Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)? MVP is a condition where there is usually a...
Amaurosis Fugax
Transient visual loss Amaurosis fugax is a harbinger of an imminent stroke. Amaurosis fugax is...
Chest radiograph signs of Pulmonary Embolism
Classic chest radiograph signs of pulmonary emboli include – Signs of Pulmonary Embolism Findings on...
Hanging Jaw Sign
“Hanging Jaw Sign” Myasthenia gravis Weakness of the muscles of facial expression and muscles of...
Downey cells
Seen in EBV infection Downey type I cells Downey type I cells are slightly larger...
Phobic Disorders
Which of the following is used for performance anxiety in Phobic Disorders ? ANSWER –...
Infections caused by rickettsiae
Mediterranean spotted fever is caused by A. R. typhi B. R. conorii C. R. akari...
Himalayan P waves
Himalayan P waves are tall (>5 mm) and peaked Most prominent in lead II Suggestive...
Dutcher body
Dutcher body inclusion body structure seen in the nucleus highly specific to neoplastic myeloma cells...
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Gottron’s papules – Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis Autoantibodies
Autoantibodies are associated with specific complications and findings: Anti-Jo: Antisynthetase syndrome consisting of interstitial lung...
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare acquired immune-mediated muscle disease characterized by muscle weakness and skin rash. It is classified as one of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). Although all idiopathic inflammatory myopathies share the common presentation of muscle weakness, they differ clinically in terms of muscle groups involved and histopathological findings. Dermatomyositis presents with characteristic skin findings and symmetric proximal skeletal muscle weakness.
Why is SLE more common in females?
Association with genes on the X-chromosome Women are at ten times more risk of developing...
Wickham striae
Wickham striae Lichen planus Corresponds to fine white or gray lines or dots seen on...
Koebner Phenomenon
Koebner Phenomenon [This phenomenon is also termed the isomorphic response] Appearance of new skin lesions...
Bancroft’s sign
Bancroft’s sign Also known as Moses’ sign Clinical sign found in patients with deep vein...
Auer rods (or Auer bodies)
Auer rods (or Auer bodies) – Large, crystalline cytoplasmic inclusion bodies Observed in myeloid blast...
Beck’s triad [cardiology]
Beck’s triad [cardiology]Components of Beck’s triad [cardiology] Associated with – acute cardiac tamponade Hypotension with...
Aschoff bodies
Aschoff bodies are nodules found in the hearts of individuals with rheumatic fever. Characteristic of...
