Felty syndrome is a triad of:
Mnemonic #1: SANTA
Mnemonic #2: FAULTS
Key player: H+/K+ ATPase or “proton pump” (in canalicular membrane of parietal cells) a. Hydrogen ions are generated within the parietal cell from dissociation of water. The hydroxyl ions formed in this process rapidly combine with carbon dioxide to form bicarbonate ion, a reaction catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase. b. Bicarbonate…
You must be asking yourself – “how to remember the TNM staging system?” and looking here and there for mnemonics only to find nowhere. Understanding the oncoanatomy helps to understand the staging system of the cancers. Tumor Status (T) T1 T2 T3 T4 Depth of invasion Solid organs Confined Capsule,…
Classification Mnemonic: NO SPECS Class Signs Comment 0 No eye signs or symptoms 1 Only signs of hyperthyroidism Lid lag, Lid retraction 2 Soft tissue swelling Periorbital edema; red, itchy eye 3 Proptosis 4 Extraocular muscle involvement Often results in diplopia; pain especially on upgaze 5 Corneal involvement Generally a…
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