Coagulation Pathways: ✅ Intrinsic (PTT): Factors XII, XI, IX, VIII (Heparin) ✅ Extrinsic (PT/INR): Factor VII + Tissue Factor (Warfarin) ✅ Common Pathway: Factor X → II (Thrombin) → I (Fibrin) 🔹 Heparins: ✔ UFH: Inhibits thrombin & Xa ✔ LMWH: More selective for Factor

Giant nevus spilus maculosus is a large, pigmented skin lesion characterized by a tan or light brown background with darker macules or papules scattered within it. It can be present at birth or develop in childhood and may appear anywhere on the body. The size of the lesion

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الصرع الصغير (نوبات الغياب) – Absence Seizures (Petit Mal Seizures) هو نوع من النوبات التي تسبب فقدانًا مفاجئًا للوعي (Sudden loss of consciousness) لفترة قصيرة (10-20 ثانية)، وتؤثر بشكل رئيسي في الأطفال (Children). تظهر النوبات على شكل تحديق في الفراغ (Blank staring) أو توقف

Absence Seizures (Petit Mal Seizures): Clinical Overview and Management Introduction Absence seizures, also referred to as petit mal seizures, are a subtype of generalized epilepsy characterized by brief episodes of impaired consciousness without postictal confusion. They

#Whooping_Cough (Pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by severe paroxysmal coughing fits that can last for weeks, with complications primarily affecting infants, unvaccinated individuals, and those

#Crusted_scabies (also known as Norwegian scabies) is a severe, highly contagious form of scabies caused by an infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei mites. It occurs mainly in immunocompromised individuals, the elderly, or those with neurological disorders that reduce their ability to

Complications of MALARIA in word ( MALARIA) M. metabolic acidosis A. Anemia L. Lunge pulmonary oedema A. Alterd consciousness I. Infant death A. Acute renal failure #infectious_disease #MedX #MEDHM @IhabFathiSulima

#Blue_Rubber_Bleb_Nevus_Syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare vascular disorder characterized by multiple venous malformations (blue to purple rubbery blebs) on the skin and internal organs, most commonly the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These lesions can cause complications such as chronic

Topical Steroid-Induced Rosacea-Like Dermatitis (TOP SIDE RED) Definition: Topical Steroid-Induced Rosacea-Like Dermatitis (TOP SIDE RED) is a skin condition caused by the prolonged or inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids on the face. It presents with symptoms similar to

Acute pyelonephritis is a sudden and severe kidney infection resulting from bacteria ascending from the lower urinary tract or, less commonly, from hematogenous spread. Causes: The infection typically arises when pathogens ascend to the kidneys via the ureters. Alternatively,

This form is called "bulbar onset". In about 5% of cases, muscles in the trunk of the body are affected first. In most cases the disease spreads and affects other spinal cord regions. A few people with ALS have symptoms that are limited to one spinal cord region for at least 12

ALS itself can be classified in a few different ways: by how fast the disease progresses (slow vs fast progressors), by whether it is inherited or sporadic, and by where it starts. In about 25% of cases, muscles in the face, mouth, and throat are affected first because motor

#MND #Stephen #Hawking #ALS A patient with a medical history of stiff muscles, muscle twitching, and gradually worsening weakness, What #happened? What is the #diagnosis? #MEDHM #MedX @IhabFathiSulima

#Urgent_Case: #Neonatal_Jaundice Neonatal jaundice presenting within the first 24 hours of life is always considered pathological until proven otherwise. The total bilirubin level (14.2 mg/dL) is significantly elevated for this age, which requires immediate intervention to

Acute Hypoglycemia #MEDHM #MedX @IhabFathiSulima

Patient presents with joint pain and abdominal pain. What is the diagnosis? #MEDHM #MedX @IhabFathiSulima

#Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by Nocardia, a genus of aerobic, gram-positive bacteria. It can manifest as pulmonary, cutaneous, or disseminated disease. #Pulmonary_nocardiosis presents as a virulent form of pneumonia, especially in immunosuppressed individuals.

IgA vasculitis (IgAV), formerly known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), is an acute, immune complex-mediated small vessel vasculitis that predominantly affects children. Approximately 90% of cases occur in the pediatric population, with an incidence ranging from 3 to 27 per

#Erythema_gyratum_repens (EGR) is a rare and distinctive paraneoplastic dermatosis characterized by rapidly evolving, concentric, erythematous rings on the skin, often likened to wood grain patterns. These lesions typically advance at a rate of up to 1 cm per day and are