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Causes of Diffuse and Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Reactive (Inflammatory / Infectious)
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Causes of Diffuse ... Lymphadenopathy - Differential ... Metastatic) #Diffuse ... #Focal #Localized ... #Hematology #Oncology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... and Focal) Differential ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
 •
Tachypnea - Differential ... • Paradoxical vocal ... effusion/Tamponade Hematologic ... : • Anemia ... blood and fluid loss
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Localized / Focal ... Capitis - Skin ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Examine the entire skin
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Syndromes (specific loss-of-function ... Headaches • Pale skin ... and petechiae Causes ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Pinpoint areas (less ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential ... Anorexia, weight loss ... Back pain • Skin ... Ovarian CA Diffuse ... intolerance • SIBO Focal
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) - Differential ... - Secondary to Skin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... • Polymorphic skin ... factor • May cause ... Pneumoniae: • Focal ... ), anemia, arthralgia
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... unexplained weight loss ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... Lung Abscess Differential ... #causes #management