Rashes

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Rashes Leslie Castelo-Soccio Kara Shah Rash is a common reason for children to be brought for evaluation by a healthcare provider. The examination of the rash can provide key clues…

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Respiratory Distress

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Respiratory Distress Esther M. Sampayo INTRODUCTION Respiratory distress is defined by increased work of breathing that can lead to respiratory failure, a state of inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation. Symptoms and…

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Red Eye

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Red Eye Cynthia J. Mollen INTRODUCTION Red eye may refer to erythema of the ocular adnexa, conjunctiva, sclera, or cornea, or inflammation of deeper structures. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS LIST Ocular Adnexa…

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Pruritus

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Pruritus Paul L. Aronson INTRODUCTION Pruritus, simply defined, means “itching.” Pruritus that is persistent and severe requires further investigation. Pruritus usually has a primary dermatologic cause but may also be…

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Proteinuria

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Proteinuria Rebecca Ruebner Madhura Pradhan INTRODUCTION Proteinuria, the presence of excessive protein in the urine, is a common finding in school-age children. As many as 10% of children test positive…

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Precocious Puberty

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Precocious Puberty Marta Satin Smith INTRODUCTION Normal Pubertal Development Girls In girls, puberty usually begins at 10.5 to 11 years with a range of 9 to 11 years. Breast development…

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Pleural Effusions

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Pleural Effusions Angela Lorts INTRODUCTION A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura. Normally, fluid is produced by the capillaries of the parietal pleura…

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Pelvic Pain

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Pelvic Pain Sara Pentlicky Courtney Schreiber INTRODUCTION Knowledge regarding the location of organs in the female pelvic region and how they may cause discomfort is key to the evaluation of…

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Paraplegia

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Paraplegia Lawrence W. Brown INTRODUCTION Paraplegia is any weakness of the lower extremities caused by dysfunction of the nervous system at the level of the peripheral nerves, spinal cord, or…

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Pallor (Paleness)

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Pallor (Paleness) Kim Smith-Whitley INTRODUCTION Pallor (paleness) results from a decreased amount of circulating hemoglobin or vasoconstriction of dermal blood vessels. Causes can be classified as hematologic or nonhematologic. DIFFERENTIAL…

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