What is Tropical sprue? Synonyms Postinfectious tropical malabsorption “Tropical enteropathy,” referring to a subclinical form of tropical sprue. Epidemiology & Demographics How common is Tropical sprue? What are the Physical Findings & Clinical Presentation Differential Diagnosis How is this condition diagnosed? What are the Laboratory Tests? Imaging Studies GI series with small-bowel follow-through may reveal …
Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis History Physical Examination Imaging Additional Tests Differential Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Differentiating Feature de Quervain tenosynovitis Pain and tenderness more proximal; positive Finkelstein test Carpal tunnel syndrome Often associated with numbness of the fingers; not acutely exacerbated with specific activities Trigger thumb Pain over A1 pulley and often associated with triggering MCP …
Thromboangiitis Obliterans Synonyms Epidemiology & demographics Prevalence Although TAO has been observed worldwide, it is most prevalent in the Mediterranean, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, where the rate of tobacco use is higher. 5 Overall prevalence is declining in North America and Western Europe. 5 Predominant Gender & Age TAO affects predominantly males (70% to 91%), …
Thymoma Epidemiology & Demographics Incidence Risk Factors Physical Findings & Clinical Presentation Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis The thymoma is the most prevalent type of tumor that can be seen in the anterior mediastinum region. 2 , 6 , 7 Workup In patients presenting with anterior mediastinal mass, workup is aimed at differentiating between thymic tumors (the most common type) and nonthymic …
Tendinitis of the Wrist Tenosynovitis of the wrist can affect the following tendons: Intersection syndrome describes pain and swelling about the muscle bellies of the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis at the point in which they cross the radial wrist extensors. History Physical Examination Imaging Additional Tests Differential Diagnosis Treatment When to …
Torsade de Pointes The term Torsade de Pointes (TdP) refers to a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) associated with a prolonged QT interval and electrocardiographically characterized by QRS complexes of changing amplitude that appear to twist around the isoelectric line, hence the name torsade de pointes, or “twisting of the points” Onset of Torsade de Pointes during the recording of …
Thallium Toxicity Summary Key Points Alarm Signs and Symptoms Basic Information Background Information Etiology and Risk Factors Etiology Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis Workup History Physical Examination Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic Tools Differential Diagnosis Table 1. Differential diagnosis: Thallium toxicity. Condition Description Differentiated by Guillain-Barré syndrome Autoimmune disorder causing ascending flaccid paralysis Not associated with gastrointestinal …