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Nail Disorders - Primary and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#NailDisorders #Primary #Secondary #Systemic #dermatology #Differential
Nail Disorders - Primary ... and Systemic Causes ... #Secondary #Systemic ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary Causes ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Hyperthyroidism (mainly systolic ... #Cardiology #Differential
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
Approach to Elevated ... into a 4-pass system ... pass = Dangerous secondary ... Chronic & Rx-related Secondary ... 3rd pass = Primary
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... frequently affected systems ... Better call hematology ... up EPO levels Primary ... #workup #hematology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Approach ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... of the immune system ... Types of HLH • Primary ... STX11, STXBP2 • Secondary ... Treatment Approach