Signs of MENINGISMUS
Mnemonic: “BONK” B: Brudzinki’s sign O: Opisthotonos N: Nuchal rigidity K: Kernig’s sign
Precipitating Factors of DKA
Mnemonic: “8 I’s” Infection Ischemia/Infarction Iatrogenic (glucocorticoids) Intoxication Insulin missed Initial presentation Intra-abdominal process (e.g …
Hurler Syndrome Features
Hurler syndrome is the most severe form of mucopolysaccharidosis type 1, a rare lysosomal storage …
Causes of Upper Lobe Fibrosis of the Lung
Mnemonic: CHARTS C – coal worker pneumoconiosis H – histiocytosis A – allergic bronchopulmonary aspergilosis …
Causes of Mass in Anterior Mediastinum
Mnemonic: “4 T’s” • Thyroid enlargement (Retrosternal extension) • Thymoma • Teratoma • Terrible Lymphoma
Causes of Alpha feto protein in blood
Mnemonic: “TOLD” T: Testicular tumours O: Obituary – foetal death L: Liver – hepatomas D: …
Components of WAGR syndrome
Mnemonic: “WAGR” W: Wilm’s tumor A: Aniridia G: Gential abnormalities M: Mental Retardation
Features of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Mnemonic: “PAAN” P: Purpura A: Abdominal pain A: Arthritis N: Nephritis
Complications of Cirrhosis
Mnemonic: VARICES V: Varices A: Ascites/Anemia R: Renal failure (hepatorenal syndrome) I: Infection C: Coagulopathy …
Radiological features of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mnemonics: LESS L: Loss of joint space E: Erosions S: Soft tissue swelling S: Soft …