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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Algorithm Red ... papilledema • Horner ... syndrome, history ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... #Algorithm #neurology
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ... CubitalTunnel #Syndrome ... #Diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... - Signs and Symptoms ... Glucose intolerance, Headache ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Complications of Measles: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • ADEM -> Fever, headache, neck stiffness, BBD, mental
ADEM -> Fever, headache ... stiffness, BBD, mental ... Complications #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #pathophysiology
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Patellofemoral Syndrome ... with possible symptoms ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... - Autonomic symptoms ... meningeal irritation signs ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
mimics complete • Central ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
without Red Flag Symptoms ... Algorithm Acute ... Sinusitis • Dental ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... disc herniation (central ... #MSK #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs