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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
- Differential ... hypokalemia can be ... filling of bucket (low ... #Hypokalemia #Differential ... #workup #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Toast Syndrome, Beer ... Potomania - Low ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #nephrology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... - Differential ... Osmotic diuresis (see ... mannitol, glucosuria Low ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
unilateral; • Slow ... Young females Differential ... no light-near dissociation ... • Other causes ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Cortical Desmoid - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Circumscribed, small cortically based Tl -hypointense and T 2-hyperintense
Cortical Desmoid - MSK ... Case description ... • T1-weighted low ... Bone scans CAN BE ... Differential diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... a NCCT or • MRI ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gouty Arthritis) - MSK ... commonly intermediate-low ... Case description ... - **MSK rads ... Differential diagnosis
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... it possible to differentiate ... acute scan cannot be ... #Evolution #MRI ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Disease (HADD) - MSK ... Case description ... • MRI shows globular ... They may be needled ... Differential diagnosis