Tag: USMLE NEET
Polyarteritis Nodosa: Visual Memory Aid
Visual Memory Aid: “The Farmer’s Artery Field” Imagine a field with a winding medium-sized river (artery) tended by a farmer, annotated with key PAN features: 1.Farmer (Central Figure): Labeled “PAN” (polyarteritis nodosa). Sweating and tired (fever, fatigue, weight loss). Holding aching legs (muscle pain) and clutching his stomach (abdominal pain). 2.River (Medium-Sized Artery): Wavy with […]
SUPERStudy: Neurofibromatosis
Introduction Neurofibromatosis (NF) refers to a group of genetic disorders characterized by the development of multiple benign tumors of the nervous system, skin, and other organs. The two main types are Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also known as von Recklinghausen disease, and Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Etiology NF1: Caused by mutations in the NF1 gene […]
Nocturnal Enuresis (Bed Wetting)
Introduction Nocturnal enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, is the involuntary voiding of urine during sleep in children over the age of 5 years, when bladder control is expected to be established. It is a common and often distressing condition for children and their families. Etiology Primary nocturnal enuresis (most common): No previous period of sustained […]
SUPERStudy: Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Introduction Budd-Chiari syndrome is caused by the occlusion of hepatic venous outflow due to a thrombus, leading to ischemia from reduced hepatic arterial perfusion and necrosis of hepatocytes. Epidemiology Incidence: 1 case per million per year. Non-Asian countries: More common in women aged 30–40 years. Asian countries: More common in males. Risk Factors Hypercoagulable states: […]
Complete Molar Pregnancy
Introduction: Molar pregnancy is part of a spectrum of gestational trophoblastic tumors that include benign hydatidiform moles, locally invasive moles, and choriocarcinoma. Hydatidiform mole is the most common form of gestational trophoblastic disease and is benign in nature. Two distinct forms of hydatidiform mole exist: complete and partial moles. Complete molar pregnancy is characterized by […]