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Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tension/Stress Headache ... #Neurology #Differential
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... - Differential ... : - Acute angle-closure ... diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
Causes of Secondary Headaches ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Analgesic Induced Headache ... #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... arteritis • Acute ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... #mnemonic
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... P - Previous Headache ... change Migraine Headache ... visuals) Tension Headache ... days Cluster Headache
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... herniation (Comatose), Acute ... pupil, Migraine Headache ... Mydriasis #Miosis #differential ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Symptoms: • Headache ... features include - Headache ... Meningitis: • Headache ... Symptoms: • Acute ... #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... mental status • Headache ... may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Floaters - Differential ... • Acute-onset ... with onset of a headache ... #Floaters #Differential ... Diagnosis #Ocular #ophthalmology