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ultrasound scan will reveal a solid collection of echoes with numerous small anechoic spaces
snowstorm appearance - GTD
Management of GTD
suction curettage where the cervix is dilated and the trophoblastic tissue is extracted under general anaesthesia.
Management of CIN I
Observation and follow up smear test in 12 monthsMa
Management of CIN II+III
LLETZ
NOTE: Follow up smear in 6 months
1st investigation if ?Parvovirus in pregnancy?
Check maternal IgM antibodies, if detected - do amniocentesis
Abnormal baseline rate on CTG
<100 or >180Abn
Abnormal variability on CTG
<5 for more than 50 mins or >25 for more than 25 mins or sinusoidal
Abnormal deceleartions on CTG
Variable decelerations with any concerning characteristics in > 50% of contractions for 30 mins (or less if any maternal or foetal clinical risk factors) or late decelerations for 30 mins (or less if any maternal or foetal clinical risk factors) or a single prolonged deceleration ≥3 mins
When can medical terminations be performed up untiL?
24 weeks gestation
When can medical TOP be done at home?
If patient is well and <10 weeks pregnant
Absolute contraindications to VBAC
Previous classical C-section
-Previous uterine rupture
-Normal absolute contraindications to vaginal birth (e.g. placenta praevia)
Relative contraindications to VBAC
2 or more previous C-sections
-The need for induction of labour
-Previous labour outcome suggestive of cephalopelvic disproportion
Likelihood of success in VBAC
75%
How long is LMWH given for in pregnancy if VTE?
given for the remainder of the pregnancy, once daily, and for at least 6 weeks postnatally (such that the overall treatment with LMWH is 3 months). The LMWH is temporarily stopped 24 hours before delivery to decrease the risk of intrapartum and/or post-partum haemorrhage.
Types of anterior prolapse
Prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall may involve the urethra, bladder or both. These prolapses may be referred to as urethrocele, cystoceles or cystourethrocele respectively.
Typoes of posterior prolapse? How to differentiate?
Prolapse of the posterior vaginal wall may involve the rectum if low (rectocele)or loops of small bowel if higher up (enterocoele). A digital rectal examination enables differentiation between the two on examination; a finger in the rectum will be seen to bulge into a rectocele but not into an enterocoele, which does not contain rectum.
FeverPAIN score for ABx
Fever in past 24 hours Yes +1
Absence of cough or coryza Yes +1
Symptom onset ≤3 days Yes +1
Purulent tonsils Yes +1
Severe tonsil inflammation Yes +1
A score of < 2 is likely not bacterial thus no antibiotics are needed.
A score of 2-3 is potentially bacterial thus a delayed antibiotic prescription should be considered.
A score of 4-5 is likely a bacterial infection and antibiotics should be considered now.
Mx of Necrotising enterocolitis
ABx and parenteral feeding, removal of gastric contents cia a nasogastric tube
What score is used for Croup?
Westley croup score
If otacoustic emission test abnormal, what test done?
Auditory brainstem responmse
What medication given in crohn’s?
First steroids
then immunosuppressive agent like azathioprine
appearance of a large oval macule followed by the development of a more widespread rash across the
torso
Pityriasis rosea
IQ test
What section allows a patient held under section to temporarily leave? What section to force them to return?
17,18
OCPD AKA
Anakanstic
Mx of SAD
CBT
Important cause of mood disorders and psychosis
Tertiary syphillis - Trepenoma Pallidum
NB: Also get Argylles Robertson pupil - accommodate but do not react
Monitoring of foetus in parvovirus in pregnancy
Doppler US of MA fortnightly until end of pregnancy
How to calculate RMI?
RMI = Ca-125 * M * U
The serum CA-125 result is multiplied by the menopausal score, M (premenopausal = 1, postmenopausal = 3), and multiplied by the ultrasound score, U (no features = 0, 1 feature = 1, 2 or more features = 3). The scoring method is summarised below:
A urinary pregnancy test is positive, and an intrauterine pregnancy is not detected on transvaginal ultrasound. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ectopic
What condition is hypothyroidism associated with?
Pre-eclampsia
What protein to detect in PPROM?
insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1.
What is screened for at 28 weeks?
Anaemia, anti-D and Gestational diabetes
Combined test results for downs
The combined test is offered between 11 and 13+6 weeks’ gestation and consists of estimating the nuchal translucency on ultrasound scan (> 6 mm is considered significant) and measuring hCG (high in Down syndrome) and PAPP-A levels (low in Down syndrome).
Quadruple test results for Downs
The quadruple test is offered to women between 15 and 20 weeks’ gestation and consists of 4 blood markers: hCG, inhibin A (both high in Down syndrome), AFP and uE3 (both low in Down syndrome).
Most important tool to investigate SGA foetuses
umbilical artery doppler
X ray of NRDS
diffuse ground glass opacities
Mx of NRDS
supportive (oxygen therapy and ventilation) and exogenous surfactant may be administered
Mx of Alopecia areata
Initially conservative and supportive, as hair will regrow within a year
However, if distressed can offer topical corticoosteroids for 3 months
Non invasive test for IBD
faecal calprotectin
Mx of hypospadias
referral to a specialist for consideration of surgical correction (which usually happens after the age of 12 months).
Genetic inheritance of DMD
X linked recessive
Tests for syphillis
TPPA and rapid plasma reagin
If metabolic Sx present, what medication for schizo>
TYpical antipsychotic e.g. haloperidol
Delusions related to pateitns health or bodily function
Somatic delusions
What Ix confirms the presence of foetal anaemia in parvovirus?
USS doppler, shows polyhdramnios if foetus is infected
what is PROM assocaited with?
Cord prolapse
Most commonly involved pathogen in puerperal sepsis
group A strep - strep Pyogenes
Difference in dose of anti-D through pregnancy
250iU before 20 weeks, 500iU after 20 weeks
1500iU offered to all women at 28 weeks
Aim of first USS in antenatal care? What does it detect?
The first ultrasound scan ideally takes place between 10 weeks’ and 13+6 weeks’ gestation. It aims to detect multiple pregnancies, determine gestational age and measure nuchal translucency. It estimates the gestational age based on the crown-rump length ofthe foetus
How should a mild microcytic anaemia identified in pregnancy be treated?
Oral Iron Supplementation
Bartholin gland AKA
greater vestibular glands, are two glands located either side of the vaginal introitus, at approximately 4 and 8 o’clock. These glands secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina.
NICE guidelines for phimosis
non-retractile and/or ballooning foreskin during micturition in children under 2 years old do not routinely require referral for circumcision.
gold standard ivnestigaiton for cerebral palsy
MRI head
Gold standard investigation for Hirchsprung
anorectal pull through
When physiological jaundice expected, bets way to quantify extent of bilirubinaemia?
measuring serum bilirubin or using a transcutaneous bilirubinometer probe.
NOTE: A serum measurement is appropriate when the jaundice has developed within the first 24 hours of life, or when the baby was born before 35 weeks’ gestation. If jaundice develops after the first 24 hours, or the gestational age is more than 35 weeks, transcutaneous bilirubinometery is appropriate. If the transcutaneous bilirubinometer records a measurement of more than 250 μmol/l, serum bilirubin measurement is indicated
First treatment for opthalmia neonatorum
oral erythro for 14 days
Main causes of opthalmia neonatorum, how to distinguish?
The two major bacterial causes of infective neonatal conjunctivitis are Chlamydia trachomatisand Neisseria gonorrhoea. Chlamydia is more common and presents between 5 days and 2 weeks after birth, whereas gonococcal conjunctivitis presents within the first 24 hours and up to 5 days after birth
1st line treatment for tonic clonic or myoclonic generalised seizures
Sodium valproate
Management of absence seizuers
Ethosuximade or sodium valproate
Management of focal seizures
Carbamezapine or lamotrigine
Management of catatonia
1st line - benzo e.g. lorazepam
THEN ECT
Clomipramine drug class
TCA
best SSRI post MI
Sertraline
If Wernicke’s encephalopathy is suspected or a patient is deemed at high risk of Wernicke’s encephalopathy, mx?
Pabrinex
Types of sections
What is uterine inversion? How does it present?
Uterine inversion is a serious complication of the third stage of labour, where the uterine fundus prolapses. It can manifest with maternal shock (due to significant blood loss) and a lump (uterine fundus) may be visible at or protruding out from the vaginal introitus.
How does uterine rupture present? WHat does it usually occur after?
Uterine rupture is a major risk of a vaginal birth after caesarean section. It usually manifests with sudden-onset severe pain followed by maternal haemodynamic compromise.
Normal rate of dilatation in a multiparous woman
1cm per hour
Most appropriate step in IOL followibng ROM
Commence an oxytocin infusion
How long after birth is contraception required>
21 days
When can IUD/IUS be inserted after birth?
Within 48 hours or after 4 weeks
Most common abortion act in UK
C - That the pregnancy has not exceeded its 24th week and that continuance of the pregnancy would involve risk, greater than if the pregnancy were terminated, of injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman.
Degrees of perineal tear and how to repair
1st and 2nd degree tears can be repaired by midwives in the delivery room.
Usually 3rd and 4th degree tears are repaired in theatre.
cutaneous scarring, microcephaly and limb hypoplasia
congenital varicella syndrome
sensorineural deafness, congenital cataracts, blindness, encephalitis and endocrine problems
Congenital rubella infection
vesicles and pustules often involving the face and mouth
Neonatal herpes simplex infection
1st line medical agent used in PPH
Oxytocin 5iU
Uterus is massaged before, then can give ergometrine (not in HTN, then carboprost (not in asthma)
When is clompiphene most effective? What can be given before if period was a long time ago?
Between 2-5 days after period starts, can give a progestogen for 10days to preciptitate a withdrawal bleed before giving clomiphene
What does Iodine bind to in Cervical stains? How does this show which cells are abnormal?
The Iodine binds to glycogen (which is present in normal cells), resulting in a chemical reaction that turns cells brown. However, abnormal cells lack glycogen, so these cells remain yellow. A cervical biopsy will be taken simultaneously for histological analysis, to determine the grade of CIN.
Roseola Infantum caused by
HHV6/7
Difference in rash between roseola and measles/rubella
Roseola starts on tummy and moves out, other two start behind ears and move down
What Ix for Perthes?
X ray of both hips
talipes equinovarus AKA
club foot
Px of club foot
feet are inverted and supinated
Mx of talipes quinovarus
Ponseti method
Painful vasocclusive crises in sickle cell are treated by
admission and analgesia
Also achieve adequate hydrate and oxygenation as both dehydration and hypoxia are triggers
dactylitis
hand foot syndrome - get swelling and pain of fingers and toes
What should all children with constipation have?
their abdomen examined to palpate for masses in the left iliac fossa which may suggest faecal impaction
1st line management for constipation
disimpaction regimen of polyethylene glycol (Movicol®). The number of sachets given to the child should be increased until the impaction resolves. The dose should then be maintained at 1-4 sachets daily to prevent recurrence. The GP should arrange a two-week follow-up appointment to assess for improvement.
School exclusion for measles, mumps, rubella
THINK MMR: 4,5 5, 5
Complications of mumps
meningism and epididymoorchitis
What chromosomal abnormality is associated with normal intelligence
Turners
RFs for meconium aspiration
post-dates pregnancy, prolonged rupture of membranes and chorioamnionitis
Mx of meconium aspiration
IV gentamicin and ampicillin
Triad of nephrotic syndrome
proteinuria. peripheral oedema, low serum albumin (THINK: PPL)
otalgia and a red and itchy ear which may have dry skin
otitis externa
What is otitis externa usually due to?
Staph aureus or pseudomonas
Mx of NMS
stopping the offending drug. The remainder of treatment is largely supportive with the use of external cooling devices and rehydration with IV fluids.
Mx of LBD
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g. rivastigmine)
Schizoaffective disorder classification
presence of symptoms of schizophrenia (e.g. delusions, hallucinations) for at least 1 month alongside features of a mood disorder (i.e. mania or depression)
NOTE: The mood disturbances must be present for the majority of the period of illness, however, there should be a period of at least 2 weeks where psychosis is observed in the absence of mood symptoms (to help distinguish this diagnosis from psychotic depression or mania with psychosis).
Mx of schizoaffective disorder
initially treated with an antipsychotic (e.g. risperidone) with a mood stabiliser (e.g. lithium). Other examples of mood stabilisers that may be considered include sodium valproate, lamotrigine and carbamazepine.
When does postnatal depression tend to present?
6 to 8 weeks postpartum
Difference between gestational and chronic hypertension
Chronic hypertension is <20 weeks of pregnancy
Gestation is post 20, without proteinuria
What cervical length is defiend as preterm labour on TVUSS?
<15mm at gestational age of >30 weeks
1st step in managing preterm labour
administer tocolytics and corticosteroids e.g. nifedipine and betamethasone
NOTE: Atosiban can be used instead
What is a short cervix defined as?
<25mm at 16-24 weeks gestation
Management of short cervix
cervical cerclage
NOTE: Vaginal progresterone can also be an option
Presentation of Lichen planus
inflammatory skin condition that typically presents with the development of polygonal violaceous macules. It can affect the vulva and perianal region leading to discomfort, itching and dyspareunia. The disease can also affect the oral mucosa and may be described as a ‘cobweb-like’ white markings known as Wikham striae
cobweb like markings on oral mucosa
Wickham striae
Mx of antiphospholipid syndrome
combination of low dose aspirin and a LMWH - reduce risk of miscarriage
Mx of endometriosis if wanting to preserve fertility
laparoscopic excision or ablation with adhesiolysis should be offered
NOTE: If fertility was not a priority, would follow with hormonal therapy
patient has tested positive for the high-risk forms of HPV and cytological analysis reveals mild dyskaryosis, mx?
non-urgent referral to colposcopy
First-line treatment for post-menopausal women (amenorrhoeic for over 12 months)
continuous combined HRT regimen.
NOTE: Cyclical regimens are preferred for women who are peri-menopausal (i.e. still have periods)
Mx of postmenopausal women who are suffering predominantly from vaginal symptoms such as dryness and dyspareunia
vaginal oestrogen creams
Diagnostic test for asthma
Spirometry - FEV1 - In asthma, it is reduced to less than 80% of the predicted amount for the age and sex of the patient. In asthma, bronchodilator reversibility will be demonstrated -an improvement in FEV1 of 12% or more after administration of a bronchodilator is considered a positive result.
scarring alopecia
Tinea capitis (ringworm infection of scalp)
Treatment of tinea capitis
oral antifungals or topical ketoconazole shampoo.
salmon-pink rash, arthritis, uveitis and systemic features including fevers (in the absence of infection), weight loss, myalgia and reduced appetite.
Systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or Still’s disease
NOTE: Differs from pauciarticular JIA as this has <4 joints affected and usually ANA postiive
When is a cleft palate usually repaired?
A cleft lip is usually repaired within the first 3 months of life whilst a cleft palate is repaired when the child is 6-12 months old
type of cerebral palsy that causes dystonia? What causes it? Which part of brain is affected?
dyskinetic cerebral palsy caused by perinatal asphyxia (which causes hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy). If the brain damage primarily affects the basal ganglia, it causes movement abnormalities such as dystonia
What type of cerebral palsy has chorea or athetosis?
dyskinetic
What is ataxic cerebral palsy associated with?
hypotonia, particularly of the trunk and limbs, and patients often have poor balance and coordination, delayed motor development, ataxia and an intention tremor
Hemiplegic spastic cerebral palsy
Diplegic spastic cerebral palsy
Quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy
Form of spastic cerebral palsy that affects an arm and a leg on the same side.
Form of spastic cerebral palsy that affects both lower limbs.
Form of spastic cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs.
small, round, blue cell tumour usually occurring in the pelvis or long bones
Ewings sarcoma
onion skin appearance in the X-ray
Ewings Sarcoma
Codman triangle
Osteosarcoma
bone tumour that causes pain that is worse at night
osteoid osteoma
How does presentation of eczema differ across age groups?
infants will be affected on their face and trunk whilst older children will be affected on flexor surfaces (cubital and popliteal fossae) and friction surfaces (neck, wrists and ankles)
Fregoli syndrome
delusional disorder in which an individual holds a false and fixed belief that different people are, in fact, a single person who is able to shapeshift and change their appearance
What medicaiton can cause fregoli syndrome?
Levodopa
Examples of agoraphobia? How may it manifest? How is the fear explained as by patients?
phobias that revolve around fears of leaving home and entering public places (e.g. crowded tubes). It may manifest acutely with panic attacks. Patients often explain that the fear of being unable to escape to a safe place (i.e. home) is the main driving force behind their symptoms
NOTE: Managed with CBT
Mx of Seretonin syndrome
Treatment is largely supportive and involves ceasing the causative agent. Benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam) can help reduce agitation and muscle hyperactivity. Supportive treatment involves active cooling. Insome cases, patients will require ITU level care
painless swelling on the labia majora that tends to affect women who are sexually active between the ages of 20-30 years
Bartholin’s cyst
Mx of Bartholin’s cysts
Bartholin’s cysts that are asymptomatic can be managed conservatively with advice on warm baths/compresses and simple analgesia. For cysts that are persistent or symptomatic or have evidence of progression to an abscess, antibiotics and surgical treatment is often required
If Bartholin’s cyst/abscess requires treatment, 1st line management?
Marsupialisation and broad-spectrum ABx
An endometrial thickness greater than what is abnormal in a post menopausal female?
a thickness greater than 4 mm is abnormal in a post-menopausal female and requires further investigations with an endometrial biopsy
1st line management of endometrial hyperplasia without atypia
First-line treatment involves commencing continuous progestogens using the levonorgestrel intrauterine system as it causes the endometrial lining to thin. They should be continued for at least 6 months and the patient should be reviewed with a TVUSS and endometrial biopsy every 6 months
1st line management of endometrial cancer or endometrial hyperplasia with atypia
A total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
NOTE: If a premenopausal patient had endometrial hyperplasia with atypia and wanted to preserve fertility, continuous progestogens and 3-monthly reviews would be required
Medical management of urge incontinence if old and frail
Mirabegron
Physiological change in tidal volume in pregnancy
Increases tidal volume
1st line management of UTI in pregnancy
7-day course of nitrofurantoin (unless the pregnancy is at term) - then cefalexin
Mx of pregnant patients presenting with a primary infection in the 1st or 2nd trimester
oral aciclovir is recommended from 36 weeks’ gestation until delivery with a vaginal delivery anticipated.
Mx of pregnant patients presenting with a primary infection in the 3rd trimester
oral aciclovir should be commenced immediately until delivery
NOTE: For all patients developing a first episode of genital herpes in the 3rdtrimester (especially if within 6 weeks of delivery), C-section is the recommended mode of delivery to reduce the risk of transmission to the foetus
painless, fresh vaginal bleeding during spontaneous or artificial rupture of membranes
vasa praevia
What to do whilst waiting for an emergency C section in cord prolapse?
presenting part should be elevated manually or by filling the bladder to elevate the cord and, hence, reduce cord compression. The knee-to-chest position can further help reduce cord compression
transilluminates and painless lump in testes
Hydrocele
NOTE: Usually resolve spontaneously
bag of worms
Varicocele
What supplements are given in CF?
Creon
Achrondoplasia mutation and inheritance
autosomal dominant mutation of FGFR-3
Rare complication of mumps
Pancreatitis
What investigations are needed to confirm Parkinson’s?
Largely clinical diagnosis
What is progressive supranuclear Palsy?
Parkinson’s plus syndrome that presents similarly to Parkinson’s disease but is also classically associated with an upgaze palsy.
NOTE: It is commonly misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease and does not tend to respond as well toconventional Parkinson’s disease treatments.
Which women with chickenpox should be given medication? How soon after they present should it be given? If not, what happens?
Pregnant women who are more than 20 weeks’ pregnant and develop chickenpox should be started on a course of aciclovir provided that they present within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Pregnant women are at increased risk of the complication of varicellazoster virus (pneumonia, hepatitis, encephalitis) and, if they develop chickenpox before 20 weeks’ gestation, there is a small chance that the baby will be born with congenital varicella syndrome.
What is cervical ectropion? Who is it more common in?
Cervical ectropion refers to a natural cervical response to oestrogen when cells of the endocervix appear on the ectocervix. These cells are more fragile and prone to bleed following contact. Cervical ectropion is more common in young women and women taking the combined oral contraceptive pill.
empty uterus on ultrasound and a closed os on speculum examination
Complete miscarriage - patient has evacuated her uterus of products of conception
presence of a foetus with no foetal heartbeat within the uterus that is not associated with significant abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding
Missed miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage is defined as?
3 or more successive misvarriages
atient has developed abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding and the cervical os remains open
Incomplete miscarraige
Mx of HIV in pregnancy and manner of delivery
Women with a viral load of less than 50 copies/mL at 36 weeks’ gestation can consider vaginal delivery. If the viral load is greater than 50 copies/mL, elective C-section should be recommended to reduce the risk of transmission to the baby
ECV and whent o do
singleton breech pregnancy - 36 weeks in nulliparous, 37 weeks in multiparous
How is proteinuria measure din preeclampsia?
urine protein: creatinine ratio (PCR). A urine PCR > 30 mg/mmol in the context of high bloodpressure is suggestive of pre-eclampsia.
NOTE: NOT 24 HOUR URINE QUANTIFICATION
lack of red reflex and, instead, a white pupil (leukocoria). Children may also have a squint.
Retinoblastoma
Mx of retinoblastoma
enucleation, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
how to differentiate between periorbital and orbital cellulitis?
orbital signs including reduced and/or painful eye movements, visual symptoms and relative afferent pupillary defect
Causative organ isms of periorbital/orbital cellulitsi
Staph aureus/epidermidis, strep
inheritance of BMD
X linked recessive
What is talipes equinovarus assocaited with?
Spinda bifida, cerebral palsy, oligohydramnios and Edward syndrome
two main signs in testicular torsion
Loss of the cremasteric reflex and negative Prehn’s sign. pregn’s sign refers to relief of scrotal pain upon elevation of the testicles (it is negative in testicular torsion and positive in epididymitis).
What is omphalitis> what causes it? What can it lead to?
Omphalitis is a rare condition in which the umbilicus and surrounding tissues become infected and inflamed (usually caused by Staphylococcus sp.and Streptococcus sp.). The umbilicus and stump may appear red and warm and be discharging pus. This can quickly progress to a more widespread infection (e.g. necrotising fasciitis) as it makes its way across the abdominal wall.
Mx of omphalitis
Depends on severity, if fever and ? sespsis - admit and IV ABx
What occurs in Ebstein’s anomaly?
Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital defect which involves the downward displacement of an abnormal tricuspid valve which causes the atrium to increase in size and the right ventricle to become smaller or ‘atrialise’.
rosenthal fibres
Pilocytic astrocytoma
Features of Hemangioblastomas
benign slow growing, cerebellar tumours that may be associated with VOn hippel Lindau. Often slow growing
Features of Meningiomas
2nd most common primary brain tumour, typically benign. Psammaoma bodies
omiting, hypotonia and circulatory collapse on a background of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
Salt losing crisis
CAH inheritance
AR
Pathophys of CAH (just to understand)
deficiency of a certain enzyme within the adrenal steroid synthesis pathway leads to a low output of cortisol. This, in turn, leads to increased ACTH secretion from the anterior pituitary gland in an attempt to compensate. The ACTH stimulates the adrenalglands and, as cortisol cannot be produced, it leads to the shunting of the precursors towards sex steroid production. The elevated circulating levels of sex steroids leads to virilisation in female infants(e.g. hypertrophy of the clitoris) and enlarged penises in male infants. They may also have a pigmented scrotum. If aldosterone secretion is also affected, it would result in serious electrolyte derangements.
Types of CAH and how they present (just to understand)
Most cases of CAH are caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency. If the deficiency is complete, they will present soon after birth with abnormal genitalia or a salt-losing crisis. Around 1/20 cases are caused by 11-beta hydroxylase deficiency. The condition is generally milder andmay present with virilisation of female genitalia, precocious puberty, hypertension and hypokalaemia. 17-hydroxylase deficiency is a very rare form of CAH. It often causes hypertension and may have hypokalaemia.
Illness anxiety disorder AKA
hypochondriasis
What is Munchausaen’s syndrome?
Factitious disorder, also known as Munchausen’s syndrome, is a disorder in which the patient assumes the sick role by feigning symptoms for internal gain; the patient does not have an ulterior motive, and their behaviours are usually a manifestation of psychological distress.
What is malingering?
Malingering is the feigning of symptoms for the external gain of being diagnosed with an illness; for example, to avoid criminal prosecution or to be eligible for benefits. Here, the person is conscious of what they are doing; this is not the result of psychological suffering.
What enzyme is elevated in NMS?
CK
Ekbom syndrome AKA
delusional parsitosis
NOTE: Treated with antipsychotics and antidepressants
stepwise decline in memory
Vascular dementia
How often should monochorionic diamniotic twins have appointments? What should these be combined with?
Monochorionic diamniotic twins should have appointments combined with growth scans every 2 weeks from 16 to 24 weeks, followed by scans at 28, 32 and 34 weeks’ gestation.
!st line management for stress incontinence
pelvic floor muscle training. NICE recommends performing at least 8 contractions, 3 times per day for a minimum of 3 months