Dr Jeffrey Kalei

Dr Jeffrey Kalei

Author and illustrator for Hyperexcision. Interested in emergency room medicine. I have a passion for medical education and drawing.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is an inflammatory condition that begins as pustules which break down to form painful, ulcerated lesions with indurated purple borders. These ulcers often get secondary infection. They most frequently appear on the lower legs (but can appear anywhere,…

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful inflammatory skin condition characterized by tender skin nodules that enlarge, coalesce, and drain leaving fibrotic sinus tracts. It is commonly seen in intratiginous regions – the axilla, perineum, inframammary folds, and inguinal folds (areas with…

Gallbladder

Anatomy Cholelithiasis Cholelithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder. Asymptomatic cholelithias is discovered incidentally on imaging performed for other reasons. Prophylactic cholecystectomy is NOT recommended. The exception is in a calcified “porcelain” gallbladder, which in itself is an…

Appendicitis

Overview Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is commonly caused by obstruction of the appendiceal lumen by a fecalith. Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies and should be on your differential in any patient presenting…

Breast Masses

Breast Cancer

Anatomy Boundaries of the breast Boundary Structure Superior Second or third rib Inferior Inframammary fold at the sixth or seventh rib Medial Lateral border of the sternum Lateral Anterior axillary line, axillary tail of spence extends laterally across the anterior…