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 nucleus highly specific to neoplastic myeloma cells...
Dermatomyositis Autoantibodies
Autoantibodies are associated with specific complications and findings: Anti-Jo: Antisynthetase syndrome consisting of interstitial lung...
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare acquired immune-mediated muscle disease characterized by muscle weakness and skin rash. It is classified as one […]
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...
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