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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... meningeal irritation signs ... : - Acute angle-closure ... • Painful optic ... diagnosis #ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
- Differential ... herniation (Comatose), Acute ... pupil, Migraine Headache ... Nicotine, Heat Stroke ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... tentorial herniation, stroke ... closure glaucoma • Loss ... #signs #symptoms ... #clues #differential
Takayasu’s Arteritis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 - Fatigue, weight loss, low grade fever, arthralgias
 - Incr
Fatigue, weight loss ... Orthostasis, Syncope, Headache ... Convulsions, TIA/Stroke ... , Incr risk of Acute ... Vasculitis #Diagnosis #Signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Anorexia • Weight loss ... sign of cutaneous ... < 30 years • Aorta ... malaise, weight loss ... Arteritis): • Aorta