111 results
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... of a possible neuropathy ... CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... #Peripheral #Algorithm ... #Evaluation #Differential
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
 -
Peripheral Neuropathy ... Onset Subacute/Chronic ... @AnandJag1 #Peripheral ... #Neuropathy #Differential ... Diagnosis #Schema #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Sensory Changes - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... • Anemia • Chronic
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm ... Decreased renal ... failure • Chronic ... Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis #algorithm ... nephrology #potassium #differential
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... Neuropathy • Metabolic ... Inflammatory/AI: CIDP ... @uncimchiefs #Peripheral ... #Neuropathy #differential
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
of Orthopnea - Differential ... Noncardiogenic pulmonary ... Brachial plexus neuropathy ... , GBS, CIDP - ... #Orthopnea #Differential
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Kidney Disease - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... /S) • Reflux nephropathy ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
- Nociceptive/Neuropathic ... longer duration Neuropathic ... lancinating - Peripheral ... Mechanisms #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... tract obstruction, Chronic ... nephritis, Sickle cell nephropathy ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
and cardiogenic pulmonary ... Peripheral distribution ... pneumonia (COP), chronic ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #ChestCT #Differential