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 nucleushighly specific to neoplastic myeloma cellsPresence of…
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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
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…
Ankle Fracture
Which structure is most commonly involved in ankle fracture ? Lateral malleolus What is the…
Bohler’s angle
Bohler’s angle Fracture of the calcaneumUsed for assessing the injury severity of displaced intra-articular calcaneal…
