IFOM CSE

Study Guide
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

7. Rheumatology and Immunology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8. Hematology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

9. Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    18

10. Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

11. Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

12. Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

13. Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

14. Medical Law, Ethics, Epidemiology and Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    27

1. Neonatology and Child Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2. Cardiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3. Pulmonology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4. Gastroenterology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5. Nephrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6. Endocrinology and Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30

7. Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30

8. Hematology and Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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9. Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

10. Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

11. Critical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

12. Congenital and Inherited Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Obstetrics & Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Obsterics & Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35

Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

1. Principles of Surgery, Trauma and Anesthesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    38

2. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39

3. Gastrointestinal Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40

4. Urology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42

5. Thyroid Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6. Orthopedics Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

7. Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

8. Ear, Nose and Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47

9. Opthalmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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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

Cardiovascular examination Cardiovascular examination

Coronary artery disease Principles of coronary artery disease

Acute coronary syndrome

Cardiac catheterization

Heart failure Congestive heart failure

Arrhythmias and ECG Overview of cardiac arrhythmias (Cardiac arrhythmias)

ECG

Atrial fibrillation

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Ventricular tachycardia

Ventricular fibrillation

Ventricular premature beats

Syncope

Supraventricular premature beats

Sick sinus syndrome

Atrioventricular block

Subclavian steal syndrome

Hypertension Hypertension

Valvular Heart Diseases Valvular heart diseases

Aortic valve stenosis

Aortic regurgitation

Mitral stenosis

Mitral regurgitation

Mitral valve prolapse

Cardiological infections Infective endocarditis

Rheumatic fever

Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy

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1. Cardiology

Theme Topic

Pericardial disease and myocarditis Pericarditis

Myocarditis

Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade

Angiology Chronic venous disease

Peripheral arterial disease

Cardiac drugs Antiadrenergic agents

Beta blockers

Calcium channel blockers (CCB)

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors

Amiodarone

Nitrates

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors

Cardiac glycosides (Digitalis)

Antiplatelet agents

Oral anticoagulants

Parenteral anticoagulation

Diuretics

Statins

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2. Pulmonology

Theme Topic

Pulmonary examination and investigations Pulmonary examination

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry

Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Bronchiectasis

Cystic Fibrosis

Respiratory infections Pneumonia

Acute bronchitis

Tuberculosis

Lung cancer Lung cancer

Pulmonary vascular disease Pulmonary embolism

Deep vein thrombosis

Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale

Interstital pulmonary disease Interstitial lung disease

Pneumoconiosis Sarcoidosis

Asbestosis

Silicosis

Rare pneumoconioses

Atelectasis Atelectasis

Acute respiratory distress syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Pleura and mediastinal disorders Pneumothorax

Pleural effusion

Upper airway disease Obstructive sleep apnea

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2. Pulmonology

Theme Topic

Allergies, anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Pulmonary drugs Beta-2 adrenergic agonists

Glucocorticoids

Antihistamines

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3. Gastroenterology

Theme Topic

Approach to the patient with digestive bleeding Gastrointestinal bleeding

Mallory-Weiss syndrome

Diseases of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum Peptic ulcer disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Achalasia

Atrophic gastritis

Gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

Diseases of the bowel Crohn disease

Ulcerative colitis

Irritable bowel syndrome

Celiac disease

Lactose intolerance

Malabsorption

Diverticular disease

Diseases of the Pancreas Acute pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis

Pancreatic Carcinoma

Peritonitis Peritonitis

GIT drugs Proton pump inhibitors

Antiemetics

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4. Hepatology

Theme Topic

Jaundice and cholestasis Jaundice and cholestasis

Diseases of the liver Cirrhosis

Portal hypertension

Ascites

Alcoholic liver disease

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Wilson disease

Hemochromatosis

Benign Liver tumors and hepatic cysts

Pyogenic liver abscess

Hepatitis Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Autoimmune hepatitis

Diseases of the gall bladder and biliary tract Cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis

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5. Nephrology

Theme Topic

Approach to the patient with urinary abnormalities Edema

Diagnostic evaluation of the kidney and urinary tract

Dehydration

Acute kidney injury Acute kidney injury

Chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease

Glomerular disease Glomerular diseases

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephritic syndrome

Proteinuria

Renal tubular disorders Renal tubular disorders

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances Sodium disorders

Disorders of potassium balance

Disorders of calcium balance

Diabetes insipidus Diabetes insipidus

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

Acid-base disorders Acid-base disorders

Transplantation Transplantation

Renal replacement therapy

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6. Endocrinology

Theme Topic

Metabolic bone disorders Laboratory evaluation of bone disease

Osteoporosis

Bisphosphonates

Osteomalacia and rickets

Paget disease of bone

Thyroid disorders Antithyroid drugs

Goiter

Thyroid antibodies

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Subacute thyroiditis

Parathyroid disorders Hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus

Antidiabetic drugs

Insulin

Hyperglycemic crises

Hypoglycemia

Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome

Second-line lipid-lowering agents

Adrenal diseases Adrenal insufficiency

Cushing’s syndrome

Pheochromocytoma

Primary hyperaldosteronism/Conn syndrome

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6. Endocrinology

Theme Topic

Hypothalamus and pituitary disease Hypopituitarism

Hyperprolactinemia

Acromegaly

Insulinoma
Endocrine neoplasia
Multiple endocrine neoplasia

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7. Rheumatology and Immunology

Theme Topic

Principles of immunology and rheumatology Innate immune system

Adaptive immune system

Immunosuppressants

Autoantibodies in rheumatic diseases

Fever and inflammation

Hypersensitivity reactions

Degenerative joint disease Osteoarthritis

Systemic conntective tissue disease Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Connective tissue diseases

Sjögren’s Syndrome

Systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma)

Gout Gout and hyperuricemia

Seronegative rheumatic disease Seronegative spondyloarthropathies

Ankylosing spondylitis

Reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome)

Myositis Inflammatory myopathies

Vasculitides Vasculitides

Kawasaki disease

Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

(Wegener granulomatosis)

Thromboangiitis obliterans

Raynaud phenomenon

Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia

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8. Hematology

Theme Topic

Basics of haematology Basics of hematology

Erythrocyte morphology and hemoglobin

Disorders of the spleen Splenomegaly

Asplenia

Anemias Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia

Hemolytic anemia

Hereditary spherocytosis

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Sickle cell anemia

Thalassemia

Folate deficiency (Vitamin B9 deficiency)

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

Proliferative blood disorders Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas

Mycosis fungoides

MALT lymphoma

Acute leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Myelodysplastic syndromes

Myeloproliferative neoplasms

Polycythemia vera

Multiple myeloma

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8. Hematology

Theme Topic

Amyloidosis Amyloidosis

Coagulation and bleeding disorders Hemostasis and bleeding disorders

Hemophilia

Antiphospholipid syndrome

Platelet and vascular wall disorders Thrombocytopenia

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

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9. Infectious diseases

Theme Topic

Vaccination and immunization Vaccination

Immunization schedule

Immunizations for travel

The flu Influenza

Sepsis and septic shock Sepsis

Shock

Hospital acquired infections Nosocomial infections

Viruses Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Herpes virus infections

Coxsackie virus infections

Infectious mononucleosis/Epstein Barr Virus

Immunosuppression Immunosuppressants

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Aspergillosis

Sexually transmitted diseases Sexually transmitted infections

Chlamydia infections

Syphilis

Gonorrhea

Chancroid

Cytomegalovirus infection

Herpes simplex virus infections

Legionnaires disease Legionellosis

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9. Infectious diseases

Theme Topic

Zoonoses and arthropod-borne infections Collection of zoonotic diseases

Lyme disease (Borreliosis…)

Typhoid fever, Paratyphoid fever

Leptospirosis

Diphtheria

Listeriosis

Dengue

Malaria

Toxoplasmosis

Yellow fever

Zika virus infection

Brucellosis

Parasitic infections Leishmaniasis

Helminth infections

Chagas disease

Echinococcosis

Diarrhea, gastroenteritis and food borne Diarrhea

gastric infections
Food poisoning

Bacterial gastroenteritis

Norovirus infection

Rotavirus infection

Botulism

Diarrheagenic E. coli

Clostridium difficile infection

Amebiasis

Giardiasis

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9. Infectious diseases

Theme Topic

Infectious disease drugs Overview of antibiotic therapy

Antiviral agents

Antifungals

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine

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10. Neurology

Theme Topic

Neurological examination Neurological examination

Approach to the patient with headache Headache

Migraine

Tension headaches

Cluster headache

Dissection of the carotid and the vertebral artery

Lumbar Puncture Lumbar puncture

Cranial nerve disorders Cranial nerve palsies

Trigeminal neuralgia

Facial nerve palsy/Bell palsy

Movement disorders Parkinson disease

Parkinson-plus syndromes

Medication for Parkinson disease

Huntington‘s disease

Dystonia

Tremor

Spasticity

Stiff person syndrome

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Cerebellar disorders Cerebellar syndromes

Spino-cereballar ataxia

Infections of nervous system Meningitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis

Brain abscess

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10. Neurology

Theme Topic

Spinal disorders Complete spinal cord injury

Incomplete spinal cord syndromes

Syringomyelia

Spinal stenosis

Peripheral neuropathies Median nerve neuropathy

Neuralgic amyotrophy

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Peripheral nerve injuries

Polyneuropathy

Radial neuropathies

Ulnar nerve entrapment

Motor neuron diseases Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Spinal muscular atrophy

Neurodegenerative Hereditary spastic paraplegia

Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis

Neuromuscular junction diseases Myasthenia gravis

Botulism

Guillain-Barre syndrome Guillain-Barré syndrome

Muscular dystrophies Progressive muscular dystrophies

Myopathies Myotonic syndromes

Seizure disorders and epilepsy Seizure disorders (Epilepsy)

Focal seizures and syndromes

Sleep disorders Narcolepsy

Restless legs syndrome

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10. Neurology

Theme Topic

Cerebrovascular disorders Stroke

Locked-in syndrome

Wallenberg syndrome (lateral medulla syndrome)

Cerebral venous thrombosis

Carotid-cavernous fistula

Epidural hematoma

Subdural hematoma

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Intracerebral hemorrhage

Fibromuscular dysplasia

Traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injury

Neurological tumors and neoplasms Brain tumors

Astrocytoma

Meningioma

Acoustic neuroma

Neoplastic meningitis

Intracranial pathology Elevated intracranial pressure and brain herniation

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus

Other Rare neurological diseases

Transient global amnesia

Skull base syndromes

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Myelopathy

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11. Dermatology

Theme Topic

Principles of dermatology

Principles of dermatology Benign skin lesions

Collection of dermatological disorders

Precancerous skin lesions

Melanoma
Skin cancers
Squamous cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (Basalioma)

Shingles

Molluscum contagiosum

Impetigo

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Dermatophyte infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)

Scabies

Lice infestation

Erythrasma

Candidiasis

Seborrheic dermatitis
Dermatitis
Stasis Dermatitis

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11. Dermatology

Theme Topic

Acneiform Eruptions Acne vulgaris

Papulosquamous Diseases Lichen planus

Pityriasis rosea

Psoriasis

Parapsoriasis

Vesiculobullous Diseases Autoimmune blistering diseases

Porphyrias

Heritable conditions Vitiligo

Other Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Aphthous stomatitis

Alopecia

Photodermatoses

Angioedema

Erythema nodosum

Erythema multiforme

12. Oncology

Theme Topic

Principles of oncology General oncology

Disordered cell growth Tumor markers

Palliation Overview of palliative medicine

Principles of cancer treatment Chemotherapeutic agents

Paraneoplastic syndromes Paraneoplastic syndromes

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13. Pharmacology

Theme Topic

Fundamentals of pharmacology Fundamentals of pharmacology

Toxicity and poisoning Poisoning

Metal toxicity

Organic solvent toxicity

Other drugs Parasympathomimetic drugs

Sympathomimetic drugs

Muscarinic antagonists

14. M
 edical Law, Ethics, Epidemiology and
Public Health
Theme Topic

Medical law and ethics Principles of medical law and ethics

Child maltreatment

Epidemiology Epidemiology

Statistical analysis of data

Public health Health care system

Preventative medicine

Postmortem Postmortem skin changes

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Pediatrics 1. Neonatology and
  Child Development
2. Cardiology
3. Pulmonology
4. Gastroenterology
5. Nephrology
6. Endocrinology and Growth
7. Rheumatology and
  Musculoskeletal
8. Hematology and  Oncology
9. Infectious diseases
10. Neurology
11. Critical Care
12. Congenital and
     Inherited Disorders
1. Neonatology and Child Development

Theme

Assessment, care and major problems of The newborn infant

the newborn
Birth traumas

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding of the newborn

Teratogenic birth defects

Sudden infant death syndrome

Neonatal jaundice Neonatal jaundice (Icterus neonatorum)

Neonatal sepsis Chorioamnionitis, neonatal infection, and omphalitis

Infectious diseases in pregnancy affecting the newborn Congenital TORCH infections

Pregnancy disorders affecting the newborn Hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Child development and milestones Child development and milestones

Vaccination Vaccination

2. Cardiology

Theme

Acyanotic congenital heart defects

Congenital heart defects
Cyanotic congenital heart defects

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3. Pulmonology

Theme

Respiratory tract infections Bronchiolitis

Croup

Epiglottitis

Pertussis

Food allergy Food allergies

Congenital and inherited conditions Cystic fibrosis

Choanal atresis

4. Gastroenterology

Theme

Congenital and inhertied conditions Congenital visceral malformations

Esophageal atresia

Duodenal atresia and stenosis

Inherited hyperbilirubinemia

Hirschsprung disease

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Intussusception Intussusception

GIT infections Necrotizing enterocolitis

Acute appendicitis

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5. Nephrology

Theme

Renal and urinary tract malformations Congenital anomalies of the kidneys

Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Enuresis Elimination disorders

6. Endocrinology and Growth

Theme

Puberty disorders Puberty

Disordered growth Tall stature and abnormally rapid growth

Short stature

7. Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal

Theme

Pediatric rheumatology Osteomalacia and rickets

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Osteomyelitis and infectious arthritis Septic arthritis

Osteomyelitis

Orthopedics Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Osgood Schlatter disease

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8. Hematology and Oncology

Theme

Thrombotic microangiopathy Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Thrombocytopenia Immune thrombocytopenia

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Common paediatric tumours Neuroblastoma

Wilms tumour (Nephroblastoma)

Retinoblastoma

9. Infectious diseases

Theme

Dermatology and rashes Fifth disease (Erythema infectiosum)

Roseola infantum

Measles

Mumps

Scarlet fever (Second disease)

Rubella

Chickenpox

Atopic dermatitis

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10. Neurology

Theme

Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus

Seizure disorders and febrile convulsions Generalized epilepsy in childhood

Febrile seizures (Febrile seizure)

CNS infections Poliomyelitis

Neural tube defects Neural tube defects

Cranium disorders Craniosynostosis

Craniovertebral junction anomalies

11. Critical Care

Theme

Paediatric basic life support Foreign body aspiration (FBA)

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12. Congenital and Inherited Disorders

Theme

Principles of congenital and inherited disorders Basics of human genetics

Chromosomal aberrations

Congenital and inherited disorders Rare inherited syndromes

Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome

Inborn errors of carbohydrate metabolism

Congenital immunodeficiency disorders

Cleft lip and cleft palate (Cleft lip)

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Neurocutaneous syndromes

Inborn errors of metabolism

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Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Theme Topic

Menopause, urogynaecology and prolapse Diagnostic procedures in gynecology

Anomalies of the female genital tract

Menopause

Pelvic organ prolapse

Stress incontinence

Urinary incontinence

Urinary tract infections

Oncology and gynaecological surgery Human papillomavirus infection

Cervical cancer (Cervical carcinoma)

Bartholin gland cyst and abscess

Breast cancer

Benign breast conditions

Vulvar and vaginal cancer

Ovarian tumors

Menstrual cycle, puberty and hormones Menstrual cycle and menstrual cycle abnormalities

Estrogen and associated diseases

Disorders of sex development

Vaginal bleeding Endometriosis

Endometrial cancer

Uterine leiomyoma (Fibroids)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Pregnancy loss

Ectopic pregnancy

Vulvovaginitis

Sexually transmitted infections

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Theme Topic

Contraception, preconception and infertility Infertility

Nonhormonal contraception

Hormonal contraceptives

Prenatal care

Pregnancy

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational trophoblastic disease

Placental insufficiency

Multiple pregnancy

Intrauterine growth restriction

Pharmacotherapy during pregnancy

Chorioamnionitis, neonatal infection and omphalitis.

Labour and birthing Childbirth

Mechanics of childbirth

Uterine rupture

Preterm labor and birth

Obstetric emergencies Birth traumas

Postpartum hemorrhage

Antepartum hemorrhage

Puerperium Postpartum period

Prenatal and postnatal physiology

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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

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Shock Shock

Trauma Management of trauma patients

Blunt trauma

Penetrating trauma

Rhabdomyolysis and crush syndrome

Airway management and ventilation Airway management and ventilation

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Anesthesia Pain management

Opioids

Local anesthetic agents

Local and regional anesthesia

Non-opioid analgesics

Inhalational anesthetics

Intravenous anaesthetics

Skeletal muscle relaxants

Benzodiazepines

Other Malignant hyperthermia

Parenteral fluid therapy

Hypothermia and frostbite

Blood products Transfusion

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2. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Theme Topic

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Coronary artery bypass grafting

Vascular surgery
Aortic dissection

Endartectomy

Acute limb ischemia

Gangrene

Cardiothoracic surgery Pneumothorax

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3. Gastrointestinal Surgery

Theme Topic

Acute abdomen Acute abdomen

Digestive bleeding Boerhaave syndrome

Peritoneum Peritonitis

Gastrointestinal tract surgery Esophageal cancer

Esophageal diverticula

Gastric cancer

Constipation

Meckel diverticulum

Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary surgery Biliary cancer

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Pancreatic and hepatic surgery

Diseases of the Small and Large Intestines Acute appendicitis

Colorectal cancer

Colonic polyps

Lynch syndrome (Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer)

Carcinoid tumor

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

Thrombosed external hemorrhoid

Anorectal Disorders Anal fissures

Anal abscess and fistula

Anal cancer

Pilonidal cyst

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

Urinary tract infections

Urethritis

Nephrolithiasis

Pyelonephritis

Chronic kidney and urinary tract diseases Urinary retention

Vesicoureteral reflux

Retroperitoneal fibrosis

Urothelial cancer

Renal cell carcinoma

Urinary incontinence

Stress incontinence

Urge incontinence

Urinary tract obstruction

Renal replacement therapy Renal replacement therapy

Hereditary renal disorders Congenital anomalies of the kidneys

Prostate Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Prostatitis

Prostate cancer

Erection and ejaculation disorders

Semen analysis

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4. Urology

Theme Topic

Bladder exstrophy, abnormalities of the male urethra,

Male reproductive system and webbed penis

Disorders of the glans penis and foreskin

Scrotal abnormalities

Epididymitis

Testicular tumors

Carcinoma of the penis

Genitourinary trauma

Testicular torsion

Priapism

Penile fracture

Erection and ejaculation disorders

Semen analysis

5. Thyroid Surgery

Theme Topic

Thyroid Thyroid cancer (Thyroid carcinoma)

Thyroid surgery

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6. Orthopedic Surgery

Theme Topic

Bone and joint conditions Septic arthritis (Infectious arthritis)

Osteomyelitis

Bone tumours Benign bone tumors

Malignant bone tumors

Compartment syndrome Compartment syndrome

General principles of fractures General principles of fractures

Conservative treatment of fractures

(Conservative fracture management)

Shoulder Shoulder dislocation

Soft tissue lesions of the shoulder

Biceps tendon tear

Clavicle Clavicle fracture

Humerus and elbow Humerus fracture

Insertional tendiopathy (epicondylitis)

Elbow dislocation

Radial head subluxation (Pulled elbow)

Scaphoid fracture

Distal radius fractures

Forearm, wrist and hand
Finger injuries

Dupuytren’s contracture

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6. Orthopedic Surgery

Theme Topic

Spine Vertebral fractures

Degenerative disc disease

Spondylolisthesis

Idiopathic scoliosis

Pelvis Pelvic fracture

Hip Hip fractures

Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee

Femur Femoral shaft fracture

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Knee and patellar Knee ligament injuries

Patellar dislocation

Meniscus tear (Meniscus rupture)

Tibia Tibial fracture

Ankle and foot Ankle fracture

Achilles tendon rupture

Foot deformities

Sports injuries Sports injuries

Pediatric fractures Pediatric fractures

Other (orthopedics) Collection of orthopedic conditions

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Osteochondritis dissecans

Tenosynovitis

Complex regional pain syndrome

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7. Dermatology

Theme Topic

Wounds Wound treatment

Burns Burns

Infections Cellulitis

Necrotizing facscitis

Skin and soft tissue infections

Tetanus

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8. Ear Nose and Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery

Theme Topic

Ear Hearing loss

Otitis externa (Swimmer’s ear)

Acute otitis media (Middle ear infection)

Chronic otitis media

Cholesteatoma

Otosclerosis

Tinnitus

Dizziness and vertigo Ménière disease

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Vestibular Neuronitis (labyrinthitis)

Nose Sinusitis

Rhinitis

Nasal papilloma

Epistaxis

Throat Acute tonsillitis

Laryngeal carcinoma

Pharyngeal cancer

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Adenoid hypertrophy

Miscellaneous ear, nose, and throad disorders Miscellaneous ear, nose, and throat disorders

Diseases of the salivary glands

Head and Neck Deep neck infections

Congenital neck masses

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9. Opthalmology

Theme Topic

Ocular trauma Traumatic eye injuries

Orbit Orbital disorders

Lacrimal aparatus Diseases of the lacrimal apparatus

Lids and lashes Inflammation of the eyelids

Conjunctiva Conjunctivitis

Cornea Corneal disorders

Diseases of the uvea

Uveal tract
Uveal melanoma

Diseases of the lens

Lens
Cataract

Vitreous Endophthalmitis

Diseases of the retina

Retinal vessel occlusion

Retinal detachment
Retina
Retinoblastoma

Age-related macular degeneration

Diabetic retinopathy

Glaucoma Glaucoma

Disorders of the visual pathway

Vision
Night blindness

Horner syndrome

Opthalmology miscellaneous Keratitis

Ocular motility disorders and strabismus

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Psychiatry
Psychiatry

Theme Topic

Neurodevelopmental disorders Autism spectrum disorder

Tourette syndrome

Emotional and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Personality disorders Personality disorders

Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders

Psychosomatic Somatic symptom and related disorders

Psychosis Schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder

Lithium

Antipsychotics

Depressive and anxiety disorders Major depressive disorder

Anxiety disorders

Antidepressants

Suicidality

Obsessive compulsive disoders Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Feeding and eating disorders Eating disorders

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders Trauma- and stressor-related disorders

Dissociative disorders Dissociative disorders

Elimination disorders Elimination disorders

Sleep wake disorders Sleep disorders

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Psychiatry

Theme Topic

Sexual dysfunctions Sexuality and sexual medicine

Substance related and addictive disorders Alcohol use disorder (Alcoholism)

Substance-related and addictive disorders

Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome

Neurocognitive disoders Major neurocognitive disorder

Delirium

Alzheimer’s disease

Vascular dementia

Frontotemporal dementia

Other Psychotherapy and defense mechanisms

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Anticonvulsant drugs

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