Gynecology 8.1 Bartholin Cyst Abscess Brit J Clin Pract 1978;32:101 Epidem: 80% of acute episodes associated with Neisseria gonorrheae, and may also be associated with Chlamydia trachomatis, Escherichia coli, or…

General Surgery 7.1 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Cause: Arteriosclerotic disease or genetic cause (Ann IM 1999;130:637) most likely, such as Marfan syndrome; less likely due to trauma or infection [syphilis, TB…

Gastroenterology 6.1 Diverticulitis Gastroenterol Clin N Am 1988;17:357; Dis Colon Rectum 2000:289 Cause: Diverticulosis with secondary infection. Epidem: Diverticulosis present in almost all patients age > 40 yr in U.S….

Environmental Some basic environmental facts: When we speak of elevation (high altitude), we generally mean > 8,000 ft above sea level, although high altitude is anything > 5,000 ft. A…

Endocrinology 4.1 Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Ann Clin Biochem 1999;36:151; Nejm 2003;348:727 Cause: Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) can be atrophic in nature as seen in idiopathic or autoimmune with suppressor…

Dental Conditions 3.1 Infection Compendium 1990;11:492,494,498 Cause: Poor dental hygiene leading to dental and gum disease, or as manifestations of systemic disease as seen in diabetes mellitus, rheumatologic disorders, hematologic…

Cardiovascular 2.1 Acute Coronary Syndrome Int J Cardiol 1995;49:S3; J Thromb Thrombolysis 1999;8:113; Ann EM 2001;38:229 Events that have sudden onset and could lead to significant morbidity or mortality if…

Allergy 1.1 Anaphylaxis Med Clin N Am 1992;76:841; Ann Allergy 1992;69:87 Cause: Aspiration, ingestion and/or parenteral use of drugs or other haptens including foreign antigens (insect stings), desensitization shots, semen,…