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Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
 -
Peripheral Neuropathy ... Hereditary Common Causes ... - Diffuse Dr ... Diagnosis #Schema #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Forehead involved = Peripheral ... Tumor, Trauma Dr ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Peripheral Causes ... sclerosis - Dr ... / #Vertigo #Peripheral ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Weakness #Neurology ... #Causes
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... intermittent porphyria Dr ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
lancinating - Peripheral ... regional pain syndrome ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... autoantibodies that will cause ... prevention (statin for CVA ... ) By Dr. ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... - Dr. ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Non-inflammatory Causes ... diagnosis and treatment ... manifestations due ... consistent with MS ... #neurology #noninflammatory
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Then, ask 3 questions ... demyelination syndrome ... administered (through a peripheral ... Dr. ... #management #nephrology