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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential ... brain lesion • CNS ... arteritis • Acute ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... : - Acute angle-closure ... • CNS Vasculitis ... diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... unilateral or bilateral ... Symptoms: • Acute ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS ... #diagnosis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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spine • MCC- acute ... equina syndrome (CES ... dysfunction SPINE Mnemonic ... constipation Differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology