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Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Unilateral ... Throbbing/Pulsating) Bilateral ... #Neurology #Differential
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... : • Bilateral ... #diagnosis #differential ... secondary #management #neurology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... and disorders Neurologic ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #headache ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... photophobia - Bilateral ... : - Bilateral ... #differential # ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis ... of Headache - Table ... - Cluster headache ... Short-lasting unilateral ... #Primary #Differential
Proptosis - Differential Diagnosis - Unilateral vs Bilateral
Unilateral:
 • Infections (can become bilateral with cavernous sinus
Proptosis - Differential ... Infections (can become bilateral ... Ophthalmoplegia • HeadacIae ... #Proptosis #Differential ... #Bilateral #Causes
Primary vs Secondary Headache Classification

- VA Joint Chiefs @BostonChiefs

#Primary #Secondary #Headache #Classification #neurology #differential #diagnosis
Primary vs Secondary Headache ... Primary #Secondary #Headache ... Classification #neurology ... #differential #
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
Approach to Headache ... - Differential ... 50 yo P: Prior Headache ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #algorithm #neurology
Hilar enlargement
The table summarizes the causes of hilar enlargement.
Normal hili are:
- Normal in position - left
Diagnosis #Radiology #CXR ... #Enlargement #Differential ... #Unilateral #Bilateral
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
P Is the headache Pulsatile in quality?
O Is the duration
Diagnosis of Migraine Headache ... P Is the headache ... Is the location Unilateral ... intensity of the headache ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology