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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... neuropathy with liability ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Algorithm #Evaluation #Differential
Lynch Syndrome:
 • "CRC + Endometrial/Ovarian + Stomach + Urinary → Lynch Syndrome"
 • Autosomal Dominant,
Lynch Syndrome: ... Urinary → Lynch Syndrome ... Microsatellite Instability ... #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
Gerstmann Syndrome ... Finger agnosia - Inability ... to differentiate ... neudrawlogy #Gerstmann #Syndrome ... #neurology #diagnosis
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... Hypervolemic: Conn ... syndrome, Cushing ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Dyssynergia Diagnostics ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Encephalopathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... paraneoplastic syndromes ... - Systemic: Chronic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis ... and Management ... fibromyalgia, chronic ... #Management #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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Biliary Dilatation - Differential ... Diagnosis • Physiological ... sludge), Mirizzi's syndrome ... Inflammatory: Chronic ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
of Seizures - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Acute or chronic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #nephrology