16 1 / 2012
Infant/Pediatric Thrush
- Should not be present after 1y of age
- If present, consider systemic immunocompromise (HIV, syndrome, etc)
09 12 / 2011
Lymphadenopathy in a Child
- EBV/viral (send monospot, EBV titers)
- HIV
- Reactive LAN
- Tuberculosis
- Neoplasm (leukemia/lymphoma)
- Toxoplasmosis
- Cat-Scratch Disease
28 11 / 2011
Peripheral Neuropathy
Ask About:
- Alcohol
- Diabetes
- HIV
- Heavy Metals
- Syphillis
Carpal Tunnel
- Association with pregnancy, hypothyroid, DM, renal failure, acromegaly, steroid use
- Weakness of thumb adduction, thenar atrophy
- Median nerve distribution pain
- Place in splint with NSAIDs
From Critical Decisions June 2010
