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SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... Systemic signs ... disorders Neurologic symptoms ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #headache
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Neurological deficits ... pupil (AACG) • Systemic ... symptoms and signs
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Clinical Features of Systemic ... Restrictive lung defect ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... • Membrane defects ... , spider/snake bites ... #classification ... #hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... autoantibodies #signs ... #symptoms #mimickers ... #differential # ... rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis: • Systemic ... Symptoms (SX) in ... purpura: Strong sign ... 50 years • New headache ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
signs/sx of inflammation ... very remarkable w/differential ... claudication, headaches ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... site in lymphatic system ... with lymphatic system ... pattern of spread, B symptoms ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... and coordination deficits ... #signs #symptoms ... #clues #differential ... #diagnosis
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
technique used to detect ... context of other symptoms ... • Homogeneous: Systemic ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential