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Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis ... nephrolithiasis • Symptoms ... and referral to Urology ... uw_IMresidency #Hematuria #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Workup #urology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
and Differential Diagnosis ... microscopy / urinary ... cryoglobulins, hepatitis serology ... , HIV serology, ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Urine Microscopy Instructions
1) Spin fresh urine sample (10-15mL) in a centrifuge for 3-5 minutes - Don't
Urine Microscopy ... 1) Spin fresh urine ... If findings are ... iMedEducation #Urine ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
- Differential Diagnosis ... - RBC casts → Diagnostic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #urology ... #nephrology #renal
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
An acute polyneuropathy (disorder Of the peripheral nervous System).
Symptoms are Often symmetrical and progress Over
Symptoms are Often ... GuillainBarre #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs
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 ... Headache change Dr ... #algorithm #neurology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... myopathy • Myotonic dystrophy ... Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy ... function is impaired due ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
Bell's palsy There are ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura Diagnostic ... are monocular ... another ICHD-3 diagnosis ... By Dr. ... #criteria #neurology
Urinary Casts and Disease Associations
Hyaline - May be nonspecific; seen in normal individuals or during severe
and concentrated urine ... heme-granular casts are ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Differential #Microscopy ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology