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Neck Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Neck Mass:
 • Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
 • Branchial Cleft Anomalies
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cervical Lymph Nodes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
mortality), Other causes ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment
Mediastinal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anterior Mediastinal Mass - 5T’s
 • Thymic neoplasm
 • Teratoma (or
the most common causes ... enlargement of the lymph nodes ... enlargement of the lymph nodes ... This is a rare cause ... or tender lymph nodes
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... effect following treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Great Mimickers - SHALLOTS Mnemonic

S- Syphilis - Neurosyphilis, aortitis, gummas... Granulomas can form anywhere! Skin, mucosa,
What doesn't HIV cause ... splenomegaly, cytopenias, nausea ... hypercalcemia„. firm lymph nodes ... consumption- number one cause
On the left another typical case of sarcoidosis.
In addition to the perilymphatic nodules, there are multiple
another typical case ... enlarged lymph nodes
Tularemia - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Francisella tularensis - Aerobic fastidious gram-negative Coccobacillus - Zoonotic Infection
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single or multiple nodes ... Culture & GS, PCR Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
The management of hypoxia in a patient undergoing a procedure has a variety of etiologies, but
recognize the cause ... have a general treatment ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Amblyopia - Lazy Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Deprivational - Obstruction of Visual Axis:
 • Ptosis
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... responsive to treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology