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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... #Causes #differential
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Semont Liberatory ... for Treatment of BPPV ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... #Semont #Liberatory ... #Maneuver #BPPV
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Semont Liberatory ... for Treatment of BPPV ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... #Semont #Liberatory ... #Maneuver #BPPV
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Drug-associated, PCH, Evans Syndrome ... Hypophostphatemia Laboratory ... Tests: - Haptoglobin ... #Hemolysis #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... texture at bald spots ... fungi Initial Laboratory ... • RPR • Laboratory
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
pathognomonic laboratory ... tests in Behcet ... Positive pathergy test ... is a skin prick test ... Behcet disease) Differential
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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constipation Differential ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... around the anus Laboratory ... #differential #
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
• Mounier-Kuhn syndrome ... dyskinesia • Young syndrome ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory ... Sweat chloride test ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential