Hypothyroidism and TFT interpretations

Thyroid hormone plays a crucial role right from conception to old age The endocrine   system finely  tuned by hypothalamus & its beloved Pituitary gland. meticulously manages the body ,based on a negative feedback  Thyroid  function tests are often prescribed by physicians to evaluate high liver enzymes, constipation etc. it is extremely important to identify hypothyroidism […]

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Unusual complication of COVID 19

Contributed by Dr Balachandra S Bhat. MD Assistant Professor  Medicine Yenepoya Medical College Mangalore Karnataka email : dr.baluymc@gmail.com Clinical scenario : A 55 year old male presented to our ER with a history of  cough, sore throat and shortness of breath of 2 days duration. On examination the patient  was conscious , oriented and hemodynamically […]

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Image challenge

A 35 year old female presented with pain of her both hands of 4 weeks duration . On examination she had contactures and skin lesions as shown . The joint involvement was symmetrical and feet were also involved . On evaluation she had Hb 9.4gm/dl ESR 70mm CRP= 48 (High) RA factor = Positive , […]

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