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Table of Contents
Welcome to AMBOSS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. Cardiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Pulmonology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Gastroenterology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Hepatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Nephrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6. Endocrinology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8. Hematology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11. Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12. Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
13. Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2. Cardiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. Pulmonology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4. Gastroenterology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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8. Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9. Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4. Urology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5. Thyroid Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6. Orthopedics Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7. Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8. Ear, Nose and Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9. Opthalmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
External Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Internal
Medicine 1. Cardiology
2. Pulmonology
3. Gastroenterology
4. Hepatology
5. Nephrology
6. Endocrinology
7. Rheumatology and Immunology
8. Hematology
9. Infectious diseases
10. Neurology
11. Dermatology
12. Oncology
13. Pharmacology
14. Medical Law, Ethics,
Epidemiology and Public Health
1. Cardiology
Theme Topic
ECG
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Syncope
Atrioventricular block
Hypertension Hypertension
Rheumatic fever
Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy
Myocarditis
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1. Cardiology
Theme Topic
Oral anticoagulants
Parenteral anticoagulation
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2. Pulmonology
Theme Topic
Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
Acute bronchitis
Tuberculosis
Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale
Pneumoconiosis Sarcoidosis
Asbestosis
Silicosis
Rare pneumoconioses
Atelectasis Atelectasis
Pleural effusion
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2. Pulmonology
Theme Topic
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
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3. Gastroenterology
Theme Topic
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Atrophic gastritis
Ulcerative colitis
Celiac disease
Lactose intolerance
Malabsorption
Diverticular disease
Chronic pancreatitis
Pancreatic Carcinoma
Peritonitis Peritonitis
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4. Hepatology
Theme Topic
Portal hypertension
Ascites
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatitis Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Autoimmune hepatitis
Diseases of the gall bladder and biliary tract Cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis
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5. Nephrology
Theme Topic
Dehydration
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephritic syndrome
Proteinuria
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6. Endocrinology
Theme Topic
Osteoporosis
Goiter
Thyroid antibodies
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis
Hypoparathyroidism
Antidiabetic drugs
Insulin
Hyperglycemic crises
Hypoglycemia
Cushing’s syndrome
Pheochromocytoma
Hyperprolactinemia
Acromegaly
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7. Rheumatology and Immunology
Theme Topic
Hypersensitivity reactions
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Ankylosing spondylitis
Vasculitides Vasculitides
Kawasaki disease
Thromboangiitis obliterans
Raynaud phenomenon
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia
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8. Hematology
Theme Topic
Anemias Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Hereditary spherocytosis
Thalassemia
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas
Mycosis fungoides
MALT lymphoma
Acute leukemia
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Polycythemia vera
Multiple myeloma
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8. Hematology
Theme Topic
Hemophilia
Antiphospholipid syndrome
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9. Infectious diseases
Theme Topic
Shock
Immunosuppression Immunosuppressants
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Aspergillosis
Chlamydia infections
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chancroid
Cytomegalovirus infection
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9. Infectious diseases
Theme Topic
Leptospirosis
Diphtheria
Listeriosis
Dengue
Malaria
Toxoplasmosis
Yellow fever
Brucellosis
Rabies
Helminth infections
Chagas disease
Echinococcosis
Bacterial gastroenteritis
Norovirus infection
Rotavirus infection
Botulism
Diarrheagenic E. coli
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
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9. Infectious diseases
Theme Topic
Antiviral agents
Antifungals
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10. Neurology
Theme Topic
Migraine
Tension headaches
Trigeminal neuralgia
Parkinson-plus syndromes
Huntington‘s disease
Dystonia
Tremor
Spasticity
Neuralgic amyotrophy
Polyneuropathy
Radial neuropathies
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10. Neurology
Theme Topic
Locked-in syndrome
Epidural hematoma
Subdural hematoma
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Astrocytoma
Meningioma
Acoustic neuroma
Neoplastic meningitis
Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus
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11. Dermatology
Theme Topic
Principles of dermatology
Melanoma
Skin cancers
Squamous cell carcinoma
Shingles
Molluscum contagiosum
Impetigo
Dermatophyte infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)
Scabies
Lice infestation
Erythrasma
Candidiasis
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11. Dermatology
Theme Topic
Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis
Parapsoriasis
Photodermatoses
Angioedema
Erythema nodosum
Erythema multiforme
12. Oncology
Theme Topic
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13. Pharmacology
Theme Topic
Metal toxicity
14. M
edical Law, Ethics, Epidemiology and
Public Health
Theme Topic
Child maltreatment
Epidemiology Epidemiology
Preventative medicine
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Pediatrics 1. Neonatology and
Child Development
2. Cardiology
3. Pulmonology
4. Gastroenterology
5. Endocrinology and Growth
6. Rheumatology and
Musculoskeletal
7. Hematology and Oncology
8. Infectious diseases
9. Neurology
10. Critical Care
11. Congenital and
Inherited Disorders
1. Neonatology and Child Development
Theme
Vaccination Vaccination
2. Cardiology
Theme
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3. Pulmonology
Theme
Croup
Epiglottitis
Pertussis
Choanal atresis
4. Gastroenterology
Theme
Esophageal atresia
Inherited hyperbilirubinemia
Hirschsprung disease
Intussusception Intussusception
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5. Endocrinology and Growth
Theme
Short stature
Theme
Osteomyelitis
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7. Hematology and Oncology
Theme
Retinoblastoma
8. Infectious diseases
Theme
Roseola infantum
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Chickenpox
Atopic dermatitis
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9. Neurology
Theme
Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus
Theme
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11. Congenital and Inherited Disorders
Theme
Neurocutaneous syndromes
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Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Theme Topic
Menopause
Stress incontinence
Urinary incontinence
Breast cancer
Ovarian tumors
Menstrual cycle, puberty and hormones Menstrual cycle and menstrual cycle abnormalities
Endometrial cancer
Pregnancy loss
Ectopic pregnancy
Vulvovaginitis
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Theme Topic
Nonhormonal contraception
Hormonal contraceptives
Prenatal care
Pregnancy
Placental insufficiency
Multiple pregnancy
Mechanics of childbirth
Uterine rupture
Postpartum hemorrhage
Antepartum hemorrhage
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Surgery 1. Principles of Surgery,
Trauma and Anesthesia
2. Cardiothoracic and
Vascular Surgery
3. Gastrointestinal Surgery
4. Urology
5. Thyroid Surgery
6. Orthopedic Surgery
7. Dermatology
8. Ear Nose and Throat, and
Head and Neck Surgery
9. Opthalmology
1. Principles of Surgery, Trauma and Anesthesia
Theme Topic
Shock Shock
Blunt trauma
Penetrating trauma
Theme
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3. Gastrointestinal Surgery
Theme Topic
Peritoneum Peritonitis
Esophageal diverticula
Gastric cancer
Constipation
Meckel diverticulum
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Colorectal cancer
Colonic polyps
Bowel obstruction
Bowel surgery
Abdominal hernias
Inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia
Internal hernia
Hiatal hernia
Intestinal ischemia
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3. Gastrointestinal Surgery
Theme Topic
Rectal prolapse
Hemorrhoids
Anal cancer
Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases Cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis
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4. Urology
Theme Topic
Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases Diagnostic evaluation of the kidney and urinary tract
Urethritis
Nephrolithiasis
Pyelonephritis
Urinary incontinence
Stress incontinence
Urge incontinence
Prostatitis
Prostate cancer
Testicular tumors
Genitourinary trauma
Testicular torsion
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5. Thyroid Surgery
Theme Topic
Thyroid surgery
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6. Orthopedic Surgery
Theme Topic
Osteomyelitis
Elbow dislocation
Scaphoid fracture
Dupuytren’s contracture
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6. Orthopedic Surgery
Theme Topic
Foot deformities
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7. Dermatology
Theme Topic
Burns Burns
Infections Cellulitis
Necrotizing facscitis
Tetanus
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8. Ear Nose and Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery
Theme Topic
Nose Sinusitis
Rhinitis
Nasal papilloma
Epistaxis
Adenoid hypertrophy
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9. Opthalmology
Theme Topic
Conjunctiva Conjunctivitis
Retinal detachment
Retina
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma Glaucoma
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Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Theme Topic
Psychosis Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Antipsychotics
Anxiety disorders
Antidepressants
Suicidality
Delirium
Alzheimer disease
Vascular dementia
Frontotemporal dementia
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External
Links
External Links:
Public Health, Ethics, Research and Management
In this Section you would find the external links to access information requiered by the ENAM. Includes, not only Clinical Practices
Guidelines but also relevant information in terms of Public Health and Prevention, Ethics, Research and Managment.
Source Topic
Ministerio de Salud - MINSA Perú. Compendio de Normas MINSA (Biblioteca Virtual en Salud)
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