Felty syndrome mnemonic USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 Mnemonics
Felty syndrome mnemonic: The cause of Felty syndrome is unknown. It is more common in people who have had rheumatoid arthritis for a long time. People with this syndrome …
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Felty’s syndrome
Felty’s syndrome Felty’s syndrome also called Felty syndrome, is a complication of long-standing and it is characterized by the combination of: Rheumatoid arthritis, Splenomegaly, Neutropenia. Signs of Felty’s syndrome: Splenomegaly …
Medical Question #3 – Arrhythmia – USMLE Step 2
Arrhythmia: A 45 year old female is brought to the ER with lightheadedness and palpitations of acute onset. She has also experienced fatigability, weight loss and insomnia lately. …
Behavioral Science Medical Question
Behavioral Science: A 32-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician complaining of overwhelming fear and anxiety. Patient states that she has been having difficulty concentrating and sleeping because …
Hematology Medical Question
Hematology Medical Question A 34 year old male is being evaluated for anemia. Hypersegmented neutrophils were observed on the peripheral blood smear. Which of the following is a complication of …
Multiple Myeloma – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Mnemonic
Multiple myeloma Multiple myeloma (aka Plasma cell myeloma), is an abnormal proliferation of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell present in the bone marrow. Normal plasma cells …
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), (Lupus is Latin for wolf): is an autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. Like every other autoimmune diseases, the …