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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Liver Function Tests ... #causes
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... : Work-up similar ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... taken at home, work ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #causes
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... may actually be normal ... Consider additional tests ... considered likely, the cause ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... epilepticus may cause ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency - Abnormal ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Local causes include ... Systemic causes ... drug reactions, hyperthyroidism ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... about secondary causes ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... rule out based on normal ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... WORK UP: obtain