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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
of a possible neuropathy ... CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Algorithm #Evaluation #Differential
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
of Peripheral Neuropathy ... Inflammatory/AI: CIDP ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
of Orthopnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... CNS lesion: ALS, MS ... Brachial plexus neuropathy ... , GBS, CIDP -
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
- Nociceptive/Neuropathic ... longer duration Neuropathic ... regional pain syndrome ... Mechanisms #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
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Peripheral Neuropathy ... - Diagnostic Schema ... and Differential ... #Peripheral #Neuropathy ... #Differential #
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - Herpes Zoster Oticus 
Triad:
1. Ipsilateral facial paralysis 
2. Ear pain 
3. Vesicles
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome ... Peripheral motor neuropathy ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... • Stroke syndromes ... HerpesZoster #Oticus #Diagnosis
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome:
 - Acute poststreptococcal 
glomerulonephritis 
 - Rapidly progressive
and Nephrotic Syndromes ... Nephritic syndrome ... Nephrotic syndrome ... - Membranous nephropathy ... Classification #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Sensory Changes - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuron and Motor Neuropathy ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic ... • Obstructive uropathy ... • Sickle-cell nephropathy ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis ... nephrology #potassium #differential
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
important, as early diagnosis ... dominant optic neuropathy ... consistent with MS ... noninflammatory #differential ... #diagnosis