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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... symptoms, post-ictal confusion ... syncope and their ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
and Evaluation ... Identification of onset (acute ... , confusion, seizures ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... repeated follow-up MRI ... #mri #clinical ... #Radiology #diagnosis ... #msk
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK ... with marrow edema/contusion ... Case description ... #mri #clinical ... #msk
Pes Anserine Bursitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-like signal along the medial aspect of
- MSK Radiology ... Case description ... Differential diagnosis ... #mri #clinical ... #msk
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... resulting in end-organ damage ... death Common Clinical ... Classification #diagnosis ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... resulting in end-organ damage ... death Common Clinical ... Classification #diagnosis ... #differential #causes
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis Overview ... tissue damage ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... damage of organs ... renal failure Clinical ... progressive Acute ... anterior/posterior MSK
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Coagulation (DIC) Overview ... malignancy (Especially acute ... Fibrinolysis → End organ damage ... Clinical Findings ... #Coagulation #diagnosis