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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
This algorithm uses ... potential etiologic causes ... Ophth #Diplopia #Monocular ... #Binocular #Orbital ... #Pinhole #Algorithm
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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Transient Monocular ... neuropathy can have transient ... Caused by decreased ... Ocular causes - ... anterior chamber hemorrhage
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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almost always binocular ... a mass as the cause ... Monocular • Refractive ... Trauma • Subdural Hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Causes of Respiratory ... Intraventricular Hemorrhage ... (RDS)* • Transient ... (RDS)* • Transient ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
hypoperfusion leading to transient ... • Non-syncopal cause ... 20%) • Unclear cause ... , subarachnoid hemorrhage
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Dysfunction - Nausea ... Migraine • Transient ... • Cerebellar Hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central Causes ... Vertigo Peripheral Causes ... paroxysmia Central Causes ... Vascular - Stroke / transient ... Cerebellar infarct or hemorrhage
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
or duodenum and transit ... commonly, when transit ... gastrointestinal hemorrhage ... may also cause ... Rapid transit through
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
severe enough to transiently ... Discoloration - Splinter hemorrhages ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
Respiratory: • Transient ... Intraventricular Hemorrhage ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes