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Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) S: Systemic Symptoms ... N: Neuro Symptoms ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #algorithm #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Red ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #management #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache ... Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... prevention (statin for CVA ... #rheumatology # ... cerebritis #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
without Red Flag Symptoms ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Acute ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... abdominal pain, headache ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... Cl⁻ with other components ... #Algorithm #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hodgkin ... pattern of spread, B symptoms ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Workup • CNS symptoms ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Venous duplex or CTA ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup #diagnosis
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... elevated BNP, high CVP ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison