Mnemonic: FABRY CX
1. Febrile episodes, Foam cells
2. Angiokeratomas, Alpha galactosidase A deficiency
3. Burning pains in hands and feet
4. Renal failure
5. Youth death
6. Cardiovascular disease, Ceramide trihexoside accumulation
7. X-linked recessive inheritance
Further reading:
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Etiology Mnemonic: RSTUV Lichtman Classification and Management Stage Description Treatment Mnemonic: ABCD Mnemonic: ABCD I Abnormal MRI (decreased T1 intensity; variable T2 intensity) or scintigraphy Analgesics + immobilization II Bone sclerosis ± Bone breaks (fracture lines) Bony procedures:1. Negative or Neutral ulnar variance: Joint levelling procedure (Radius shortening osteotomy; Ulnar…