Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Chronic, pruritic, inflammatory skin condition • Skin is dry and hyperkeratotic • Lesions include excoriations, papules, eczema (patches of erythema, exudation, and scaling with small vesicles…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY A neurobehavioral disorder that begins in early childhood with persistence into adolescence and adulthood, characterized by the following: • One or more…
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Alcoholism DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Alcohol dependence manifested when alcohol is withdrawn: tremulousness, convulsions, hallucinations, delirium • Alcoholic binges, benders (48 hours or more of drinking associated with failure to meet usual…
Aphthous Stomatitis (Aphthous Ulcer/Canker Sore/Ulcerative Stomatitis) DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Single or clustered, shallow, painful ulcers found anywhere in the oral cavity. • Lesions are from 1-15 mm in diameter, have fairly…
Acne Vulgaris and Acne Conglobata DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Open comedones: dilated follicles with central dark, horny plugs (blackheads) • Closed comedones: small follicular papules with (red papules) or without (whiteheads) inflammatory…
Affective Disorders DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY Depression (major or unipolar depression)—DSM-IV criteria: • Poor appetite with weight loss or increased appetite with weight gain • Insomnia or hypersomnia • Physical hyperactivity or inactivity • Loss…
Alzheimer’s Disease DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Progressive mental deterioration, loss of memory and cognitive functions, inability to carry out activities of daily life • Characteristic symmetrical, usually diffuse, EEG pattern • Diagnosis usually…
Angina Pectoris DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY • Squeezing pain or pressure in the chest appearing immediately after exertion. Other precipitating factors include emotional tension, cold weather, or a large meal. Pain may…
