Mnemonic: 2 out of ABCDEFG
1. Axillary or inguinal freckling
2. Bone lesions (sphenoid dysplasia, tibial pseudoarthrosis)
3. Cafe au lait macules/spots (>/= 6 in number; >/= 5 mm in prepubertal and >/= 15 mm in postpubertal)
4. Dermatologic neurofibroma
5. Eye hamartomas/Lisch nodules >/= 2
6. Family history (first degree relative)
7. Glioma of optic nerve
The diagnosis of NF1 requires atleast 2 of 7 NIH criteria.
Surface ectoderm derivatives Mnemonic: LEVeL Lens Epithelium All ocular adnexa including mebomian gland and glands of Zeis and Moll Skin Cornea Conjunctiva Vitreous (portion) Lacrimal glands and drainage system Neuro-ectoderm (Optic vesicle and cup) derivatives Mnemonic: MORE Muscles of pupil (constrictor and dilator pupillae) Optic nerve Retinal pigment epithelium Epithelium…
Optic disc changes in Glaucoma is one of the most frequently asked topics in Ophthalmology. However, students are often found to have difficulty in understanding and remembering them. Hence, I came up with an idea to illustrate them with schematic diagrams and mnemonics to simplify the topic. The diagrams are…
SIADH causes Mnemonic: SIADH Surgery Intracranial – Infection, Head injury, CVA Alveolar – Carcinoma, Pus Drugs – Opiates, Antiepileptics, Cytotoxics, Anti-psychotics Hormonal – Hypothyroid, Low corticosteroid level SIADH diagnostic criteria Mnemonic: SOD-IUM/S Serum Osmollity Decreased (<275 mOsm/kg) Increased Urine Molality/osmolality (>100 mOsm/kg) Increased Urine Sodium/Na+ (>40 Meq/L) Others: Euvolemic (Normal…